FG Arrests 300 Locals, Foreigners Over Alleged Illegal Mining
The Minister of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced that the Federal Government has apprehended no fewer than...
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Tinubu’s Minister Raises Alarm Over Illegal Gold Exports To UAE
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has voiced serious concerns regarding the illegal exportation of gold from Nigeria to the...
FG Arrests Three Foreigners For Illegal Mining
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of illegal mining in Nasarawa State. The...
Traditional Rulers Now Conniving With Illegal Miners – EFCC
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stated that some traditional rulers are guilty of conniving with illegal miners. The anti-graft...
NSCDC Arrests Seven Over Illegal Mining, Robbery In Ondo
Personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have arrested and detained seven individuals on charges related...
FG Charges Two Chinese Nationals To Court For Illegal Mining Of Gold
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said two Chinese nationals have been charged to court for illegal mining of gold in Ondo...
‘Nib That In The Bud’ – Tinubu Issues Directive To Security Forces Over Illegal Mining In Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed security agencies to enhance their efforts in combating illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Naija News reports...
Fulanis Carrying Out Illegal Gold Mining In Cross River – Lawmaker Alleges
A lawmaker representing Boki 1 State Constituency of Cross River State, Bette Obi, has alleged that Fulanis are engaging in illegal gold...
Stop Illegal Mining, Nigeria Losing $9 Billion Annually Speaker Abbas Tells Tinubu
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has stated that illegal mining in the northern part of Nigeria is denying...
FG Seals Mining Site In Abuja, Arrest Miners
The Federal Government has apprehended three suspects and sealed an illegal mining site in Gaube, Kuje area council of the Federal Capital...
Police Arraign 41 Suspected Illegal Miners In Ibadan
A total of forty-one individuals were arraigned before a Federal High Court in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Thursday (today)...
EFCC Arrests Illegal Miners, Seizes 12 Trucks Loaded With Lithium In Kwara
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded more victories in the fight against illegal mining...
Nigeria Loses 91% Revenue To Illegal Miners – ECOWAS Speaker Reveals
Nigeria has reportedly suffered a significant loss of 91 per cent of its mining sector revenue due to the activities of illegal...
Powerful Nigerians Behind Illegal Mining, Banditry – Alake
The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, has said powerful Nigerians are responsible for illegal mining and banditry in the country. Alake...
Ban On Illegal Mining Still In Force – Borno
The Borno Government sternly reiterated its restrictions on illicit mining on Sunday and threatened anybody who disobeyed with severe repercussions. Naija News reports...
Zamfara: Shoot Illegal Miners, Bandits On Sight, Lawal Tells Security Operatives
Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara State has directed security operatives to shoot illegal miners and bandits on sight perpetrating crimes in the...
Enugu Govt Bans Illegal Mining Activities
Governor Peter Mbah-led government of Enugu State has banned all illegal mining activities in the state. A statement signed and issued on...
Matawalle Distance Self From Illegal Mining In Zamfara
Governor Bello Mohammed Matawalle of Zamfara State has distanced himself from any illegal mining activities going in the state. In a statement...
Zamfara Denies Attempt To Subvert ‘No-Fly Zone’ Order
The Zamfara State Government has denied reports that the state tried to subvert President Muhammadu Buhari’s order on the no-flying zone. Some...