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One Killed, 50 Trapped As Pit Collapses In Niger

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

A miner was killed while no fewer than 50 miners were said to have been trapped in a collapsed mining pit in Galkogo community, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

The mining site which is said to belong to “African Minerals and Logistics Limited” collapsed after a downpour in the area.

The mine collapsed on Sunday evening leaving one of the trapped miners dead while about six others were injured in the accident.

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It was learnt that the site manager, Ibrahim Ishaku, was said to be among the trapped while a middle-aged man and the Chief Security Officer of the mining company whose name was given as Kuta died while trying to rescue some of the victims.

Meanwhile, six people have been rescued with various degrees of injuries and are presently receiving treatment at a government health facility in the area.

Learnt that while the manual rescue operation was going on, another portion of the mining pit caved in forcing the rescuers to abandon the rescue operation running for their lives.

As of Tuesday when this report was filed, all 50 miners were still trapped underground, triggering fears that they might have died from the collapsed pit.

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The spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, Hussaini Ibrahim, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Tuesday said information of the incident was still very sketchy.

“Due to the unacceptable nature of that environment as a result of banditry, the information of the incident is very scanty, including rescue operations,” he said.

Ibrahim, however, disclosed that excavators had been deployed to the scene for rescue operations.

He also confirmed that six people were kidnapped on Sunday night following bandit attacks on Adogo Mallam village in the Mashegun local government area of the state and over 20 were kidnapped in Tunga Kawo village in Erena ward of Shiroro local government with hundreds of cows rustled

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Police declare Ex-President Jonathan’s aide , Reno Omokri wanted

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

Reno Omokri, a former Special Assistant to former President Goodluck Jonathan on New Media, has been declared wanted by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

His offence: he allegedly defamed Pastor Paul Enenche.

The NPF secured an order from the Chief Magistrate Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Wuse Zone 6, Abuja to remand him in prison custody along with a former Dunamis Church Pastor, Abraham Daniel, and two others, Enenche Peter and Alexander Enenche.

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The court, presided over by Chief Emmanuel A. Iyanna, issued the remand warrant through an ex-parte motion filed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on January 13, 2025.

Granting the ex-parte application filed by Francis Gabriel, Esq on behalf of the Police Chief, in Motion No: ME/07/2025 between the Inspector General of Police as Applicant and Daniel Abraham, Enenche Idoga Alexander, Oboyinlo Enenche Peter and Reno Omokri as 1st to 4th Respondents, the Chief Magistrate directed the Police to produce the respondents on return Court date on January 30.

Iyanna held: “Upon hearing the application and submissions of learned Francis Gabriel and upon careful consideration of the averments, the annextures and issues as raised in the submissions of the applicant, the application is hereby granted as prayed.

“It is hereby ordered as follows: An Order of this Honourable Court for remand warrant of the Respondents (i) MR. DANIEL ABRAHAM (ii) MR. ENENCHE IDOGA ALEXANDER (iii) OBOYINLO ENENCHE PETER and (iv) MR. RENO OMOKRI in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service, pending investigation, arraignment/prosecution.

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“It is, hereby, ordered that the Respondents be arraigned before a Court of competent jurisdiction after the conclusion of the said investigation.

“On the return date, the Respondents should be produced.

“The matter is adjourned to 30th Day of January, 2025.”

The remand warrant was predicated on a petition to the IGP by Patrick O. Okolo, SAN against Mr Reno Omokri, Gistlover Blog, Aunty Adul, Peter Obonyiro, Kelechi TV and their agents and co-conspirators for alleged defamation of Pastor Paul Enenche.

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Reps Urges Clear Labeling of GMO Products, Demand More Research

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By Gloria Ikibah

The House of Representatives has called on the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) to ensure the clear labeling of all Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) products in accordance with global standards.

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This House Committee on Science and Technology gave the resolution during a budget defense session, with the Director General, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha on Thursday in Abuja.

The committee cited the widespread of GMO use in the United States, particularly in maize.

However, committee member Rep. Awaji-Inombek Abiante emphasised the need for transparent labeling, highlighting that Nigerians should have the choice to make informed decisions about the food they consume. He questioned the adequacy of research on GMO products, particularly Tela Maize, before their adaptation in the country.

In addition, Prof. Mustapha presented NABDA’s proposed budget of N5.3 billion for the 2025 fiscal year, which includes N834.4 million for overhead costs and N14.5 million for personnel costs.

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Naijablitznews.com reports that the agency employs around 4,000 staff across its 39 centers nationwide. Other agencies, including the Trypanosomiasis Research Institute, PRODA, NBTI, and NOTAP, also submitted their budgets to the committee.

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NASS Pledges to Increase 2025 Budget for Veterinary Institute and Related Agencies

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By Gloria Ikibah

The National Assembly Joint Committee on Livestock has committed to revise the proposed 2025 budget to provide more support to the Veterinary Institute of Nigeria, recognizing its crucial role in producing vaccines to prevent disease outbreaks nationwide.

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The Chairman, Senate Committee on Livestock, Senator Musa Mustapha, gave the assurance during the institute’s 2025 budget defense session held in Abuja.

Senator Mustapha expressed the committee’s willingness to assist the institute in securing additional resources for vaccine production. Also the Chairman House Committee on Livestock, Rep. Wale Raji, who emphasised the importance of the institute to the Livestock Ministry, urged it to detail the requirements for scaling up vaccine production.

During the session, it was noted that the institute’s 2024 budget allocation was largely spent on diesel for machinery, as its storage facilities require high voltage power.

The committee advised the institute to improve public awareness of its work.

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Director General of the institute, Dr. Maryann Muhammad, raised concerns over the N900 million proposed budget, calling it insufficient given the scale of its operations, including the production of over 40 million vaccine doses in response to disease outbreaks.

Other institutions, including the Federal Colleges of Animal Health and Production Technology in Mubi, Ibadan, and Zaria, also presented their 2025 budget proposals. The Mubi College highlighted its financial difficulties, citing a budget of over N2.7 billion but less than N1 million in revenue for 2024. Despite this, the committee acknowledged that the college is not expected to generate revenue but rather remit a portion of its expenditures.

The committee expressed concerns over the practical training focus of these institutions, stressing the need for students to develop entrepreneurial skills to contribute to the country’s economic growth.

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