Shettima not barred from Villa – Presidency
The Presidency has dismissed reports circulating online that armed military personnel recently denied Vice President Kashim Shettima access to the Presidential Villa. In a statement signed by Stanley Nkwocha, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications (Office of the Vice President), the Presidency described the report as a “deliberate and well-planned […]
Lead poisoning outbreak looms in Benue, as illegal mining becomes the ‘new farm’
By Sinafi Omanga The rush for solid minerals by illegal artisanal and small-scale miners in Benue State has left communities at risk of a lead poisoning outbreak, turning once fertile farmlands into degraded wastelands. This investigation exposes how the ugly trend has continued in two local government areas despite the ban on illegal mining activities. […]
