Illegal mining: China reacts to US allegation of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria

The Chinese government has denied allegations by the United States that it is sponsoring illegal mining in Nigeria. Recall that five US Congressmen had, in a bill, accused Chinese nationals involved in “illegal mining” operations of paying terrorists for protection. The bill titled “Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026” linked Chinese illegal mining…

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I don’t have a hand in terror financing, allegations are politically motivated – Ex-AGF Malami declares

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has denied insinuations linking him to terrorism financing, describing the claims as “unfounded, unfair and politically motivated.” Malami said he had never been accused, investigated, interrogated or charged by any security, intelligence or regulatory agency within or outside Nigeria over terrorism financing or any…

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Gathering storm in PENGASSAN as members accuse president, Osifo of autocratic tendencies

There is a gathering storm enveloping the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN), as some members have accused the association’s national president, Festus Osifo, of “undemocratic conduct and constitutional violations.” In a petition to the Registrar of Trade Unions at the Ministry of Labour and Productivity, seen by TheCable, the members…

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