NSA Ribadu, Alake Visits Ibadan Over Explosion

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, are set to visit Ibadan over last Tuesday’s bomb explosion. Recall that five people were confirmed dead, 77 persons were injured, and 58 houses were damaged in the sad incident, which shocked the country. … Read more

Borno Govt Gives Update Over Ban On Illegal Mining

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Borno Government sternly reiterated its restrictions on illicit mining on Sunday and threatened anybody who disobeyed with severe repercussions. In a statement on Sunday in Maiduguri, state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security Prof. Usman Tar urged the public to abide strictly by the ban. “The military and security … Read more