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Abuja, Nigeria – Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL), operator of Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine, the Segilola Gold Mine, emerged as one of the standout winners at the maiden edition of the Solid Minerals Excellence Awards (SOMEA), held on 14 May 2026 at the Abuja Continental Hotel. The event brought together key stakeholders across Nigeria’s solid minerals industry to celebrate excellence, innovation, and impactful contributions to the sector.

SROL received five award nominations and secured three major wins, including:

SOMEA Gold Mining Company of the Year

SOMEA Outstanding Gold Producer of the Year – the SOMEA Main Category

SOMEA Outstanding Gold Producer of the Year – the Mines Inspectorate Category

Speaking on the recognition, SROL’s Corporate Affairs Manager, Ijeoma Ohiaeri, said:

“We are proud to receive these awards in recognition of our impact and efforts. However, our commitment to excellence and responsible mining goes far beyond accolades; it is deeply rooted in the company’s ethos and values.”

In 2025, the Segilola Gold Mine produced 94,130 ounces of gold, reinforcing its position as a leading player in Nigeria’s mining sector. 

The company’s occupational health and safety performance, which earned it the Outstanding Performer in Occupational Health and Safety award, is driven by its robust safety management system, SROLSafe.

SROL also continues to prioritize sustainable relationships with its host communities through strategic community development initiatives and stakeholder engagement. 

The company noted that the recognition reflects the positive impact of its efforts and its commitment to maintaining a strong social license to operate while creating long-term value for host communities.

About Segilola Resources Operating Limited

Segilola Resources Operating Limited (SROL) is a Nigerian exploration and gold-producing company operating the Segilola Gold Mine, Nigeria’s first commercial gold mine. 

For more information, visit Segilola Resources Operating Limited.

SROL sweeps three Awards at maiden Solid Minerals Excellence Awards 2026

The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has announced the winners of its senatorial primary elections in Abia State.

They are Jude Udeachara (Abia North), Bob Ogu (Abia Central), and Chinyere Onuoha (Abia South).

Jude Udeachara, who was the PDP House of Representatives candidate in 2019, polled 39,740 votes to win in Abia North.

Bob Ogu, who was Abia State Commissioner for Works during the administration of former Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, picked the Abia Central ticket after gathering 18,901 votes.

In Abia South, Chinyere Onuoha scored 33,611 votes to clinch the 2027 Senate election ticket.

Announcing the results at the PDP state office in Umuahia, the Chairman of the PDP Senatorial Election Committee, Ikenna Onuoha, said the exercise was fair and rancour-free, adding that the Abia primary was through consensus.

In his speech before the announcement of the results, the Chairman of the PDP in Abia, Abraham Amah, said his party was seriously preparing for victory in the 2027 elections in the state.

Ogu, Udeachara, Onuoha win PDP Senate tickets in Abia

​The United States government is set to prosecute Raúl Modesto Castro Ruz, 94, the President of Cuba between 2008 and 2018, and brother of the late Fidel Castro.

Also charged are Lorenzo Alberto Perez‑Perez, Emilio José Palacio Blanco, José Fidel Gual Barzaga, Raul Simanca Cardenas, and Luis Raul Gonzalez‑Pardo Rodriguez

In the indictment the Department of Justice announced Wednesday, the defendants face counts relating to the 1996 shootdown of two unarmed U.S. civilian aircraft over international waters.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said America remains dedicated to holding those accountable for the murders of Carlos Costa, Armando Alejandre Jr., Mario de la Peña, and Pablo Morales.

Blanche noted that for the first time in nearly 70 years, senior leadership of the Cuban regime has been charged in the U.S. for alleged acts of violence resulting in the deaths of citizens.

The Acting AG reaffirmed the commitment of President Donald Trump and the DoJ to restore “a simple principle,” declaring: “If you kill Americans, we will pursue you. No matter who you are.”

​The targeted aircraft were operated by Brothers to the Rescue (BTTR), a Miami-based organization that conducted humanitarian flights across the Florida Straits to assist Cuban migrants.

​According to the allegations, Cuban intelligence agents infiltrated the ​BTTR in the early 1990s and relayed detailed information about its operations to the Cuban government.

​On Feb​ruary 24 1996, ​as three BTTR aircraft flew from South Florida toward Cuba​, military fighter jets under Raúl Castro’s command​ fired air‑to‑air missiles at two civilian Cessna aircraft​.

If convicted, the defendants face ​the death ​penalty or life imprisonment for the killing of U.S. nationals.​ Castro and Perez-Perez face up to five years in prison for ​the destruction of aircraft.

US indicts former Cuban leader Raúl Castro

A civil society group, Ijesa for Peaceful Polls (IPP), on Wednesday called for the re-election of Senator Ademola Adeleke as the Osun state governor. The group convener, Abdulkareem Agbaje, who made the call in a statement in Osogbo, however, charged Osun residents to re-elect Adeleke for a second term, describing his administration’s record in infrastructure, […]

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Speaker of the Jigawa State House of Assembly Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Miga State Constituency ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The APC representative from the party’s national headquarters in Abuja, Usman Dange, announced this while addressing journalists after the conclusion of the party’s primary elections conducted across the 30 state constituencies in Jigawa State.

Speaking shortly after his affirmation, Dangyatin pledged to sustain efforts towards initiating projects, programmes and legislation aimed at improving the social and economic wellbeing of people in his constituency and the state at large.

He also assured party members and supporters of continued cordial relations between the legislative and executive arms of government to ensure the successful implementation of Governor Umar Namadi’s 12-point agenda, which he described as beneficial to the people of the state.

According to him, the APC-led administration in the state remains committed to transforming Jigawa into a more prosperous and developed state.

Dangyatin further expressed appreciation to APC stakeholders and supporters in Miga Constituency for reposing confidence in him to contest the 2027 election.

Reacting to the outcome of the State Assembly primaries, the Jigawa APC chairman, Ahmed Mailing MK, described the exercise as peaceful and successful, noting that it followed the same process earlier adopted during the National Assembly primaries.

He said the successful conduct of the primaries had further strengthened the party’s confidence in securing victory for Bola Ahmed Tinubu and winning all elective positions in Jigawa State during the 2027 general elections.

The APC chairman also commended the party’s primary election committee from the national headquarters, Governor Umar Namadi, party stakeholders and members for their contributions towards the success of the exercise.

Jigawa Speaker Dangyatin emerges APC consensus candidate for Miga 2027 polls

Renowned Ifa priest and cultural custodian, Chief Ifayemi Elebuibon, has called on government at all levels to actively recognize and support cultural artists working to preserve Yoruba heritage. Speaking at the 2026 annual lecture held in his honour at Oduduwa Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Elebuibon said it was important to celebrate icons during their […]

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FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria PLC has returned to profitability in 2025, recording a 566 per cent increase in profit before tax to N32.7 billion as the company navigated macroeconomic challenges through operational efficiency, market expansion and cost optimisation strategies. The company disclosed its financial performance during its 53rd Annual General Meeting held in Lagos on Tuesday, […]

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The Chinese Embassy in Nigeria has said China’s newly introduced zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries with diplomatic relations with Beijing will boost Nigerian agricultural exports to the Chinese market and strengthen economic ties between both countries. The Director of the China Cultural Centre in Nigeria and Cultural Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy, Yang Jianxing, […]

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Nigeria’s Flamingos have arrived in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire ahead of their 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifier against Guinea.

The contingent traveled aboard Asky Airlines from Lagos with a stopover in Lomé, Togo, before landing at the Félix Houphouët-Boigny International Airport in Abidjan.

The players and their officials are lodged at Seen Hotel, Abidjan.

Guinea will host the first leg at their makeshift home ground in Abidjan on Saturday.

Both teams will clash in the reverse fixture at the Remo Stars Stadium, Ikenne next week Saturday.

The overall winners will advance to the main tournament in Morocco later in the year.

U-17 WWCQ: Flamingos land in Abidjan for Guinea showdown 

The Executive Chairman, Liberty Media Group, Dr Tijjani Ramalan, has identified poverty as the root cause of insecurity in the Northern part of Nigeria a situation he said terrorists use as opportunity to recruit members. Dr Ramalan stated this in Abuja while addressing a press conference as a prelude to the 2nd Liberty Symposium being […]

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