Mining Marshals Vow to Sustain War Against Illegal Mining, Laud Dele Alake's Leadership

The Commander of the Mining Marshals, Assistant Commandant of Corps (ACC) John Onoja Attah, has reaffirmed the steadfast resolve of the special unit to stamp out illegal mining activities across Nigeria. Speaking during a media parley in Abuja, ACC Attah stated that the Mining Marshals remain "resolute and impressionable" in their mission to sanitize the nation's solid minerals sector and enforce mining regulations with precision and professionalism.

He attributed the success recorded so far to the strong political will of the Federal Government, particularly under the guidance of the Minister of Solid Minerals, Dr. Dele Alake, whose leadership, he said, has "breathed fresh momentum into the campaign against illegal mining."

Onoja added that the achievements of the Mining Marshals are also rooted in the well-laid philosophical and operational framework established by the Commandant General of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Abubakar Ahmed Audi, mni. According to him, the Commandant General’s strategic direction has empowered the marshals to function effectively across various terrains and maintain operational discipline in line with national security objectives.

“Our operations are yielding visible results. We are dismantling criminal networks, restoring government control over mining assets, and bringing sanity to previously lawless terrains. This wouldn’t be possible without the resolute support and reformist vision of Dr. Dele Alake and the foundational guidance of CG Audi,” Attah said.

Since their deployment, the Mining Marshals, operating under the NSCDC, have carried out high-impact operations across several states in Nigeria. These operations have led to the arrest of over 300 illegal miners and their financiers, seizure and forfeiture of illegal mining equipment, and disruption of illicit gold smuggling channels and other mineral theft networks. They have also played a key role in protecting licensed miners and communities from harassment and economic sabotage.

In addition, collaborative efforts with state governments have resulted in improved monitoring, intelligence gathering, and revalidation of mining licenses, thereby boosting investor confidence.

Beyond enforcement, the activities of the Mining Marshals are already generating positive ripple effects. Local communities once plagued by insecurity and environmental degradation caused by unregulated mining are now witnessing renewed peace and cleaner environments. Artisanal miners are being sensitized and re-integrated into legal frameworks, while the government’s revenue from solid minerals is beginning to reflect steady growth.

“Our impact is not just about arrests; it's about restoring hope. Legitimate mining operators now feel protected, and communities are no longer at the mercy of violent syndicates,” ACC Attah added.

Addressing recent allegations of misconduct by marshals during operations in Nasarawa State, ACC Attah described the reports as “desperate fabrications by disgruntled elements.” He emphasized that all operations are conducted professionally and in strict adherence to legal protocols.

“These feeble rants are the last cries of criminal and mischievous individuals whose illicit operations have been disrupted. We have zero tolerance for excesses, and any officer found wanting will be dealt with in accordance with NSCDC’s disciplinary procedures. But we will not be distracted,” he said.

Looking ahead, ACC Attah expressed optimism about the future of Nigeria’s mining industry under the ongoing reforms of the Federal Government. He called on citizens, traditional institutions, and the media to support the national agenda of turning mining into a cornerstone of economic diversification.

“We are building a legacy. The Mining Marshals are here to stay. With continued support from the government, communities, and patriotic stakeholders, Nigeria will soon become a global reference point for regulated, sustainable, and inclusive mineral resource development,” he concluded.

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Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana.

We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion.

Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.

Rest well, Peter Rufai.

#SuperEagles #AFCON

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 03/07/2025*

2027 elections: Atiku, Obi, Mark launch ADC to unseat Tinubu

Constitution review: Reps to consider 46 new states, 117 LG creation requests

Lakurawa kills 15 in Sokoto village

Over 200 Boko Haram terrorists surrender to troops in Lake Chad axis

Oil producers get boost as NNPC clears legacy debts

FG adds 37 crude evacuation routes, oil rigs increase to 44

NMA gives FG 21 days to avert doctors’ strike

NHIS enrolments hit 20 million, says DG

Lagos LG polls: Only accredited federal security will function – CP

Naira gains N3.42 against dollar as IMF hails CBN FX reforms

Nigeria must review 2025 budget to avert crisis, IMF warns

FG signs manpower agreement with Saint Lucia, begins deployment

US court jails France-based Nigerian 41 months for $8m fraud


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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* Malawi was a one-party state for 30 years. It gained independence on July 6, 1964 with Hastings Banda becoming the first president of the country under the Malawi Congress Party. Banda remained in power for almost 30 years till 1994 when he defeated in the country’s first democratic elections.

* The word “set” has the highest number of definitions—430+ according to the Second Edition of the Oxford English Dictionary!
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My administration changing infrastructure development story across Nigeria – Tinubu

Shettima to privatisation council: Safeguard public interest, ensure due diligence

Senate moves to amend procurement law to support local contractors

Senate to CBN: Your policies have improved economy

Reps seek emergency relief for Niger, Kwara victims

Reps set dates for nationwide constitution review public hearings

Mokwa Flood: 600 Missing Victims Presumed Dead — Lawmakers

Edo Gov’ship: Supreme Court Reserves Judgement

EFCC nabs 18 suspected internet fraudsters in Ogun, seizes Lexus, jewellery

Army committed to Nigeria’s security, democracy — COAS

Customs budget N14.39bn luxury vehicles for senior officers

Customs intercept 111 live parrots, illicit drugs in Adamawa, Taraba

NCC, REA inaugurate committee to boost digital, energy inclusion

Outstanding varsity students to receive N50m venture capital grant – FG

FG presents certificate to Akwa Ibom start-up hubs

FG unveils Renewed Hope housing scheme in Calabar

NIWA governing board vows to curb security threat on waterways

FG records progress in eliminating neglected tropical diseases

CAC announces overhaul of CRP, unveils AI-powered registration portal

FG woos airlines as Ethiopian boosts flights to Lagos

FIRS to hold two-day tax clinic in Lagos for small businesses, startups

Rivers school wins 2025 NLNG quiz prize

FCTA workers end three-day protest, issue fresh ultimatum

Wike hails local contractor, says surviving me proves global competence

Fountain varsity leads five Islamic-based institutions to chart devt plan for Nigeria

Ogoni youths demand herders exit after deadly attacks

OPC to support customs in boosting security — Gani Adams

RTEAN, NURTW demand restoration of speed breakers on Ilorin/Jebba highway

Lagos, Afreximbank train 253 SMEs on export promotion

Ajayi-Kadiri, MAN D-G to FG: Sell Warri, P’ Harcourt Refineries, others now

Ecobank unveils competition for creators, tech entrepreneurs

Benue, N-HYPADEC partner to avert future disasters

David Mark: Tinubu’s Govt So Much At Home With Corruption

David Mark resigns from PDP, joins opposition coalition

Atiku, Obi, El-Rufai, Amaechi, others attend ADC coalition unveiling in Abuja

Damagum: those who left PDP ‘will run back’

Ex-minister Amaechi dumps APC, says Tinubu can’t govern Nigeria

Dele Momodu backs ADC coalition, warns Tinubu against destroying democracy

I’m not leaving Labour Party – Gov Otti dismisses defection rumours

Adeleke, Osun PDP reject Atiku’s coalition, insist party remains strong

Soludo pledges to clear all unpaid gratuity in August

Sanwo-Olu unveils two major roads in Alimosho, Agege

Support community growth, Diri tells corps members

Power shift in Plateau Assembly as APC’s Nanlong emerges Speaker

Oyo plans health centres renovation, boreholes for 30 communities

Over 3,900 girls mobilised to end FGM in Oyo

Ogun workers reject pension scheme over missing N82bn

Oyo launches subsidised transport for varsity students

Lagos suspends BRT lane enforcement on Eko Bridge, Odo Iya-Alaro

Kano bans scrap material imports from N’East after bomb blasts

Anambra killings not targeted at Ebonyi indigenes — Police

Trust military to tackle security challenges, Etsu Nupe urges Nigerians

Ondo community raises alarm over influx, activities of illegal miners

Protest in N’Delta over oil firm’s night voyages

Truck crushes police inspector to death in Ogun

31-year-old man remanded for allegedly assaulting Ekiti woman

Defilement charges dropped as RCCG pastor escapes prosecution hurdle

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1988, Iran Air flight 655 en route to Dubai was mistakenly shot down by a US Naval ship, USS Vincennes, killing all 290 people aboard. The Vincennes, a guided missile cruiser, incorrectly identified the plane as a military aircraft. In 1996, the US government made a cash settlement with Iran after it was sued at the International Court of Justice.

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A positive attitude is something everyone can work on, and everyone can learn how to employ it. – Joan Lunden

Good morning

*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*

*THE RESTORER'S DAILY GUIDE*

DATE: THURSDAY 3RD JULY 2025

THEME: *PURSUE GENERATIONAL RELEVANCE.*

MEMORISE
Psalms 125:1
They that trust in the LORD shall be as mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abideth forever.

READ
Genesis 17:1-2, 7-9
And when Abram was ninety years old and nine, the LORD appeared to Abram, and said unto him, I am the Almighty God; walk before me, and be thou perfect.
And I will make my covenant between me and thee, and will multiply thee exceedingly.
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.
And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God.
And God said unto Abraham, Thou shalt keep my covenant therefore, thou, and thy seed after thee in their generations.

THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
*The only people God remembers are those who walk closely with Him.*

MESSAGE
Death is not the end of life but rather the beginning of another life on another plane.

Existence is not terminated by the death of any human. Life will always go on directly or indirectly.

Some people are only relevant in their lifetime and are forgotten as soon as they are buried, but there are people whose relevance begins at their death. Bible figures like father, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob are forever immortalized in our hearts and on the sand of time. Moses, the man of God, all the Prophets of old like Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, are all written in gold, never to be forgotten, David the beloved king and psalmist of Israel, Paul and the other Apostles, and best of all Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. Whose death made more impact than His life on earth. He died, leaving only twelve disciples but having over two billion followers on earth today.

I am particularly moved by the life and ministry of Prophet Daniel in Babylon.

TO BE GENERATIONALLY RELEVANT
1. You need to find out the specific area of your calling and gifting in predestination. In other words, discover your purpose from God and consequently pursue it until you make your own loud impact on your generation. Be determined to make a mark that will indelibly immortalize you in the hearts of every generation that comes. Such that you cannot be forgotten. Daniel became a generational figure that we cannot forget because he discovered and pursued his own purpose as a prophet to his generation.

2. Be passionate about your purpose. Stay on fire with your purpose. Men are driven by what they are passionate about. The proof of passion is dogged pursuit. And what we pursue with our lives is what we leave behind as a legacy for posterity.

3. Be deliberately passionate about your spiritual life. Labour deliberately to stay on fire for God all through life. God is close to those who make an effort to be close to Him. The Bible says
James 4:8 "Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded."
Spiritual fervency results in an unbreakable bond with God. Daniel could not be stopped in his devotion to God. He was perpetually on fire for God. He would rather die than stay without praying to God for a day. He considered a day without prayers as death. He couldn't imagine himself living without God in this world. He was impeached because of his prayer life because that was the only weakness in his life!

Today, we are reminded of his indefatigable persistence in prayers that earned him a special place in God's heart. The only people God remembers are those who walk closely with Him.

ACTION STEPS
1. Find out your purpose in life.
2. Stick to it through thick and thin until you make your mark on your generation.
3. Maintain a vibrant spiritual life at all cost.

PRAYERS
Dear heavenly Father, Thank you for today's devotional guide. Oh Lord God of host, keep me as the apple of your eyes always and help me to pursue the things that makes for generational relevance with you in Jesus' name. Amen.

NOTE
Remember the ongoing prayer and fasting program in church, come with your family and friends tonight 5pm as we witness the yoke destroying the power of the resurrected Saviour Jesus Christ.

REMEMBER
*The only people God remembers are those who walk closely with Him.*

AUTHOR: JEDIDIAH DAVID

DAILY READING: Esther 1-2, Ephesians 5-6.

HYMN
There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus,
No, not one ! no, not one !
None else could heal all our soul's diseases,
No, not one ! no, not one !

Jesus knows all about our struggles,
He will guide till the day is done ;
There's not a friend like the lowly Jesus,
No, not one ! no, not one !

2
No friend like Him is so high and holy,
No, not one ! no, not one !
And yet no friend is so meek and lowly,
No, not one ! no, not one !

3
There's not an hour that He is not near us,
No, not one ! no, not one !
No night so dark but His love can cheer us,
No, not one ! no, not one !

4
Did ever saint find this Friend forsake him ?
No, not one ! no, not one !
Or sinner find that He would not take him ?
No, not one ! no, not one !

5
Was e'er a gift like the Saviour given ?
No, not one ! no, not one !
Will He refuse us a home in heaven ?
No, not one ! no, not one !

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10 TYPES OF WOMEN A MALE FARMER MUST AVOID
Brutal Truths Every Focused Man Needs in 2025

You don’t need witchcraft to fail — just the wrong woman in your space.
Your farm, peace, and future can be destroyed silently… if you're not discerning.

Here’s the harsh truth no one tells male farmers:

1. The Beauty Without Brains – Fine face, empty mind. Can’t support your vision.
2. The “Soft Life Only” Babe – No hustle. Just vibes and expensive taste.
3. The Forever Victim – She’ll drain your emotions, not water your dreams.
4. The Seductress – Knows your weakness, weaponizes it.
5. The Classy Gold-Digger – She’s not in love — she’s in business.
6. The Spiritually Dead – You’re sowing seeds, she’s sowing confusion.
7. Miss Entitled – Wants queen treatment, won’t lift a finger.
8. The Modern Rebel – Can’t build legacy with someone who hates structure.
9. The Ex You Won’t Delete – If she still controls your heart, your hands can’t build.
10. The Destiny Assassin – Sent to waste your time, money, and mind.

Bro, protect your purpose.
Some women aren’t partners… they’re spiritual potholes.

Think legacy. Think vision. Choose wisely.

#MaleFarmerWisdom #FarmWithFocus #AvoidDestinyKillers #AfricanFarmers #DoxaonFarmResort #FarmingAndPurpose #RealTalkForMen #GoatFarmerAfrica #AgropreneurLife

Your Kitchen is What is Betraying You.

You sweat for money.
Then reward your hustle with poisons:
Sugar-water labeled juice.
Bread baked like poisonous stones.
Seed oils that rust veins.

Meanwhile – that humble curry leaf?
The one your grandma tossed in stews?
It’s a green superhero you take for granted.

When you take curry leaves;
- It murders blood sugar spikes.
- Reduces Triglycerides like Lagos Police.
- Pumps life into weak hair roots
(bye-bye, 50k miracle hair serums).
- Protects your gut from modern food terrorism.

→ Add it to your stews for they armor your blood.
→ Sizzle them on your eggs, let them whisper ancient secrets.
→ Make it part of your hair oils so they can cause a resurrection.

Your ancestors didn’t survive famine so you could die of fruit juice.

Stop buying a bad future with your money.
It's only a matter of time, even your child’s body will start humming factory chemicals if you don't stop romanticizing junks.

STOP EATING FUNERALS.
START COOKING LEGACY.

Real luxury isn’t imported juice in glass bottles.
It’s your grandmother’s blood report outliving her enemies.

Let this curry leaves form part of your spice whether whole or grinded.

Scent of strategy: Trump launches perfume, pushes TRUMP token

Victory 45-47 for men and women celebrates "winning" and political legacy.
At $249 per bottle, it's now purchasable with TRUMP tokens.

Crypto meets campaign merch — classic Trump.

Betty Akeredolu’s Video: Ondo AG Confirms Receipt of Petition Seeking Coroner’s Inquest
• _…Says Citizens Have Right to Demand Investigation, Assures Due Process Will Be Followed_

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, has confirmed that his office has received petitions from concerned groups requesting the invocation of the Coroners Law of Ondo State in relation to the death of the former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON.

In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Ajulo affirmed that citizens have the right to request the invocation of the Coroners Law, which is designed to address public concerns surrounding deaths considered unnatural or controversial. He emphasised that under the law, any citizen or group who reasonably suspects foul play or has lingering questions about a person’s death has the legal right to demand a coroner’s inquest.

“It is not out of place for citizens to demand its invocation when there are legitimate concerns. The Attorney General is duty-bound to act in accordance with the law once such concerns are raised by members of the public." Dr. Ajulo said.

While confirming the receipt of petitions relating to the demise of the late Governor, Dr. Ajulo maintained that the law would be allowed to take its course without bias or sentiment. He assured that the Ministry, under his leadership, is committed to transparency, the rule of law, and due process in handling such sensitive matters.

“We have received petitions from groups both within and outside the state, including professional bodies and even from the late Governor’s hometown. Let me be clear: due process will be followed. The law is there to serve the people and ensure that truth and justice prevail." He affirmed.

The petitioners urged the Attorney General to initiate an inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding the former Governor’s death. They raised concerns based on previous and recent public statements, as well as what they described as "unguarded and unhinged conduct" of the former First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu. In their petitions, she and others were explicitly named as persons of interest, with the petitioners claiming her actions cast doubt on the official narrative that the former Governor died from cancer-related complications.

When asked about the steps his office would take in response, the Attorney General reiterated that there is a legal process for everything and urged citizens to allow the law to take its full course without prematurely casting aspersions on anyone, saying “If invitations or arrests need to be made, the process will not deviate from doing the needful."

Responding to questions about the inspection of the remains of the late Governor, Dr. Ajulo clarified that such matters fall within the purview of the Coroners Law and the discretion of the Coroner Judge, not his or that of any individual. “The law will be allowed to take its course." He added.

The chief law officer of the State also called for calm and civility, urging members of the public to let legal procedures unfold without interference. He said, “We must approach this issue with civility, dignity, and a deep sense of responsibility to the legacy of the late Governor and the peace of the state."

Reiterating the commitment of the current administration, Dr. Ajulo stressed that the government under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa remains unwavering in its pursuit of justice and constitutional order.

“No one is above the law, and no one is beneath its protection. Where the law provides a remedy, the government of Governor Aiyedatiwa will not be found wanting." He concluded.

Betty Akeredolu’s Video: Ondo AG Confirms Receipt of Petition Seeking Coroner’s Inquest
• _…Says Citizens Have Right to Demand Investigation, Assures Due Process Will Be Followed_

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice of Ondo State, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, has confirmed that his office has received petitions from concerned groups requesting the invocation of the Coroners Law of Ondo State in relation to the death of the former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, CON.

In a statement released on Monday, Dr. Ajulo affirmed that citizens have the right to request the invocation of the Coroners Law, which is designed to address public concerns surrounding deaths considered unnatural or controversial. He emphasised that under the law, any citizen or group who reasonably suspects foul play or has lingering questions about a person’s death has the legal right to demand a coroner’s inquest.

“It is not out of place for citizens to demand its invocation when there are legitimate concerns. The Attorney General is duty-bound to act in accordance with the law once such concerns are raised by members of the public." Dr. Ajulo said.

While confirming the receipt of petitions relating to the demise of the late Governor, Dr. Ajulo maintained that the law would be allowed to take its course without bias or sentiment. He assured that the Ministry, under his leadership, is committed to transparency, the rule of law, and due process in handling such sensitive matters.

“We have received petitions from groups both within and outside the state, including professional bodies and even from the late Governor’s hometown. Let me be clear: due process will be followed. The law is there to serve the people and ensure that truth and justice prevail." He affirmed.

The petitioners urged the Attorney General to initiate an inquest to investigate the circumstances surrounding the former Governor’s death. They raised concerns based on previous and recent public statements, as well as what they described as "unguarded and unhinged conduct" of the former First Lady, Arabinrin Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu. In their petitions, she and others were explicitly named as persons of interest, with the petitioners claiming her actions cast doubt on the official narrative that the former Governor died from cancer-related complications.

When asked about the steps his office would take in response, the Attorney General reiterated that there is a legal process for everything and urged citizens to allow the law to take its full course without prematurely casting aspersions on anyone, saying “If invitations or arrests need to be made, the process will not deviate from doing the needful."

Responding to questions about the inspection of the remains of the late Governor, Dr. Ajulo clarified that such matters fall within the purview of the Coroners Law and the discretion of the Coroner Judge, not his or that of any individual. “The law will be allowed to take its course." He added.

The chief law officer of the State also called for calm and civility, urging members of the public to let legal procedures unfold without interference. He said, “We must approach this issue with civility, dignity, and a deep sense of responsibility to the legacy of the late Governor and the peace of the state."

Reiterating the commitment of the current administration, Dr. Ajulo stressed that the government under Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa remains unwavering in its pursuit of justice and constitutional order.

“No one is above the law, and no one is beneath its protection. Where the law provides a remedy, the government of Governor Aiyedatiwa will not be found wanting." He concluded.

*SOME NIGERIAN NEWSPAPER HEADLINES+, 30/06/2025*

Again, armed herders invade Benue community, kill 4 police officers

Flooding: Banks donate over N500m, relief items to Niger

Fuel distribution: Dangote refinery to incur N1tn as logistics cost

PDP NEC meeting holds Monday, says deputy chairman

Julius Berger takes over Oloibiri Museum construction

CAF to unveil new WAFCON trophy Wednesday

Abakaliki FC players survive road accident after Federation Cup final

Trump says he’s found buyer for Tiktok, to be unveiled in two weeks

Police find 381 corpses stacked indiscriminately in Mexico crematorium

Boston museum returns looted artefacts to Oba of Benin

Saudi approves burial of Kano biz mogul, Dantata in Madina

FG securities dominate as pension assets hit N23.65tn

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*DID YOU KNOW?*

* About 70 percent of the world’s cocoa beans come from four West African countries: Ivory Coast, Ghana, Nigeria and Cameroon.

* Giraffes can last longer without drinking water than camels.
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Tinubu halts FRC act, caps dues for private companies

Tinubu decentralises PPP project approvals, MDAs to okay contracts below N20bn

Speaker Abbas pledges N100m start-up capital for Zaria vocational graduates

Africa must shift from raw material exports — Kalu

Court jails aviation ministry worker one-year for job scam

Lagos socialite sues police for N50m over harassment

COAS hails Nigerian army’s legacy at 162, reaffirms national security

Ex-int’l football player, four others arrested over 22.6kg cocaine at MMIA

Tinubu’s St Lucia trip not a vacation, Presidency counters Obi

Mischief makers behind rumours of Akume’s removal as SGF — OSGF

FG pledges steady electricity supply to military bases

FG inaugurates committee to monitor public-private partnership compliance

Minister decries 14m tonnes of ocean plastic waste

Ministry flags rising coastal health threats

NSITF to disburse N172m compensation to seven employees under ECS

Health insurance: NHIA retrieves ₦4.3 million for 54 enrollees, sanctions 47 HMOs

FIRS rewards tax-compliant MSME with car, cash award

NiMet predicts three-day thunderstorms, rains, warns airlines

UNIUYO medical lecturers begin strike over VC appointment

OOU warns female students, staff to avoid masqueraders’ routes

70% of Nigerians lack insurance cover – NCRIB

Firm, foundation open entry for 11th Maltina Teacher

TAJBank grows assets 84%, pays 20 kobo dividend

Signature Bank appoints new MD

Ondo women seek inclusion in AU cocoa development plan

Onitsha Drug Market: Traders tackle NAFDAC over return of banned dealer

Mining dispute escalates in Nasarawa as two firms clash over lease ownership

Kwankwaso betrayed our trust, let APC have him – NNPP

SDP, APC clash over alleged diversion of LG funds in Ondo

North-Central APC Forum endorses Al-Makura for national chairman

South-south APC endorses Tinubu for second term

Hurricane Tinubu: APC launches fresh moves to pull five govs

Osun APC leader cautions Amotekun against political witch-hunting of opposition

Sanwo-Olu, 2,000 delegates for 2nd Lagos fire safety confab 2.0

Soludo orders probe into alleged Anambra anti-touting squad brutality

Kano gov distributes 79,200 bags of subsidised fertiliser to farmers

Delta gov salutes Dein of Agbor at 48

Okpebholo not waiting for Supreme Court to appoint full cabinet – Legal adviser

My redeployment has no link with Sowore’s protest, says Ondo CP Afolabi

Kwara begins land acquisition for FG’s housing scheme

Jigawa earmarks N19.6bn for housing in nine LGs

Edo partners Germany to increase food production

Kwara beggars to clean public places for violating state laws

Kano renames two institutions to honour 22 late athletes

Ogun Govt reaffirms commitment to lawful burial rites for traditional rulers

Ebonyi community parades man naked in Market over alleged witchcraft killings

Abducted Benue Links passengers regain freedom

Police rescue 12 minors, bust child kidnapping ring in Imo

Two feared dead as tipper rams into traders in Taraba

24-year-old nabbed for kidnapping friend, collecting N5.3m in Anambra

Bayelsa student with 320 JAMB score seeks financial support to study Medicine at UNIPORT

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*TODAY IN HISTORY*

* On this day in 1971, the crew of Soviet spacecraft “Soyuz 11” died after the loss of air supply. The cause of the tragedy was a faulty valve. The three cosmonauts had previously achieved the first docking of a spacecraft to a space station in history.

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The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity. – Thomas Huxley

Good morning


*Compiled by Hon. Osuji George osujis@yahoo.com +234-8122200446*

Mrs. Cecelia Ugowe: Nigeria’s First Female Deputy Inspector General of Police

In 1968, Mrs. Cecelia Ugowe served as a Deputy Superintendent of Police, at a time when very few women held such ranks in Nigeria’s law enforcement. Her rise through the ranks was both remarkable and historic. Her husband, Mr. Emmanuel Ugowe, held the position of Chief Superintendent of Police, making them a notable power couple within the Nigerian Police Force.

Mrs. Ugowe would go on to break more barriers, becoming the first woman to attain the rank of Chief Superintendent of Police in Nigeria. Her career culminated in her appointment as the nation's first female Deputy Inspector General of Police—the highest rank ever held by a woman in the Nigerian Police at the time. Her legacy paved the way for generations of women in uniform, proving that leadership and excellence know no gender.