The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, yesterday said that over N30 billion was generated from mining fees and approvals for private mineral-buying centres across the country between January and September. He said  the region contributed N7.2 billion to the total revenue, making it the highest contributor to the mining income. Alake said

• CDS pledges Armed Forces loyalty to defence of democracy • Shake-up in Army President Bola Ahmed Tinubu yesterday decorated the Service chiefs with their new ranks, giving them an order to ‘’flush out’’ terrorists and other non-state actors in all zones of the country. ‘’It is time to defeat the enemies. Clear them off;

By Faith Ajiboye One hundred and forty four girls in Ajegunle, Lagos, have received hygiene kits and mentorship from The Becoming Her Women Empowerment Initiative in celebration of this year’s International Day of the Girl Child. Tagged, a hygiene outreach and mentorship drive, it is to promote menstrual education, confidence, and leadership among young girls.