The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling banditry, illegal mining, and other security challenges across the state. Fatai Owoseni, Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, made this declaration in Ibadan on Thursday following a security…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has established a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining across the country. This revelation was made by the NSCDC Commandant-General (CG), Ahmed Audi, during his first quarterly meeting with senior officers…
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris, has cautioned individuals against storing explosive devices in their homes for illegal mining activities. Idris stated this on Thursday during a condolence visit to the residents of Sabon Pegi in…
The Federal Government has confirmed the arrest of three Chinese nationals and two Nigerians suspected of illegal mining in Nasarawa State. The Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, made the disclosure in a statement by his Special Assistant on…
Senate has passed for second reading,, a bill to establish the Nigeria Mines Rangers Service (NMRS)to combat illegal and artisanal mining in Nigeria. This followed presentation of the general principles of the bill by the sponsor, Sen.Mohammed Onawo (SDP-Nasarawa) at…
By Adeyanju Esther The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State has apprehended three individuals suspected of illegal mining and stealing armoured cables. This was disclosed in a statement by the command’s spokesman, DSC Daniel Aidamenbor, on…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi Benue Police Command has arraigned four persons including two Chinese nationals suspected to be illegal miners before a Makurdi magistrate court for criminal conspiracy, act of terrorism, as well as defying government directives stopping illegal mining…
By Waheed Adekunle In Osun state, it amounts to stating the obvious saying that illegal mining has come to stay. This development has become a pain in the neck of citizens of the state particularly dwellers of the gold-rich rural…
By Bushrah Adeshina, Ibadan Oyo State Governor, Engr.Seyi Makinde was on an impromptu inspection of a mining factory at Idi Ayunre, Oluyole Local Government Area, Ibadan when he closed down a factory said to be run by suspected illegal miners.…
By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The State Chairman Mineral Resources and Environmental Management Committee, (MIREMCO) and the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice and Public Order in Benue state, Barr. Fidelis Mnyim has revealed that the state has been deprived of…
