Benue Gov warns communities against illegal mining, insecurity
Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia, has called on traditional rulers and residents to play a more active role in addressing…
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17 miners arrested in Cross River over alleged illegal mining
The Special Anti-Poaching Squad of the Cross River National Park has apprehended 17 individuals suspected of engaging in illegal…
Gov Kefas signs executive orders to tackle political thuggery, illegal…
Taraba State Governor, Agbu Kefas, has signed three executive orders aimed at combating political thuggery, illegal mining and…
Court hands jail terms to two, fines firm for illegal mining in Kwara
A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced two men and imposed a fine on a company after they were found guilty of carrying out…
Police apprehend seven linked to illegal mining in Niger
The Niger State Police Command has arrested seven individuals for alleged involvement in illegal mining and vandalising government…
Chinese national arrested in Anambra for illegal mining
A Chinese national has been arrested in Anambra State over alleged illegal mining activities.
Blackmail won’t stop crackdown on illegal mining – Dele Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has stated that the Federal Government will not yield to blackmail or media attacks in…
NSCDC accuses police of‘shooting’ mining marshals, ‘shielding’ illegal…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has petitioned the senate over the alleged shooting of its mining marshals by…
NSCDC arrests 17 for illegal mining in Kogi
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps seized several trucks and arrested 17 people in a concerted effort to stop illegal…
Retired Generals linked to illegal mining –Nigerian Senate
The Senate has alleged that retired military generals are involved in illegal mining operations, undermining Nigeria's efforts to…