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…
The Ondo State House of the Assembly has asked security agencies in the state to work with traditional rulers in addressing illegal mining across the state. The Speaker of the House, Chief Olamide Oladiji made the call at plenary on…
The Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has said the Corporate Affairs Commission, CAC document belonging to a mining company responsible for Tuesday’s explosion in Ibadan showed some foreign names as owners. The governor stated this on Wednesday when he featured…
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Akwa Ibom Command, says it has apprehended eight suspects for offences ranging from abduction of minor, child labour and illegal mining in different operations in the state. The State Commandant of NSCDC,…
The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, has issued a warning to foreign operators who sponsor banditry in order to execute illegal mining in the country. This was according to a statement by the ministry’s Head, Press…
The Federal Government on Thursday, warned against illegal mining activities and urged for strong collaboration with relevant stakeholders for sustainable development across the country. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, Dr Mary Ogbe, gave the warning while…
