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Authorities in Niger State have apprehended 33 individuals accused of engaging in illegal mining activities that pose serious environmental and security risks. The arrests took place...
The Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has said most children in the state prefer to go make funds at illegal mining sites than go to...
Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, has raised concerns over the rising number of school dropouts in mining communities, attributing the crisis to the growing menace of...
No fewer than one hundred illegal miners were arrested recently by security operatives in Jos, Plateau State. The Permanent Secretary of the Plateau Ministry of Environment,...
The Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umaru Bago, has expressed concerns regarding the presence of firearms and explosives among some artisanal miners in various communities throughout...
A former Commander of 1 Division, Nigerian Army, Brig. Gen. John Sura (retd.), has described the allegations against the Nigerian Army made by the erstwhile governor...
The Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that retired military generals are orchestrating illegal mining activities across Nigeria. Oshiomhole, who...
The Minister of the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has announced that the Federal Government has apprehended no fewer than 300 illegal miners nationwide...
Nigeria’s Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dele Alake, has voiced serious concerns regarding the illegal exportation of gold from Nigeria to the United Arab Emirates (UAE)....
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...
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have stated that some traditional rulers are guilty of conniving with illegal miners. The anti-graft agency fumed that the...
Personnel from the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Ondo State have arrested and detained seven individuals on charges related to illegal mining, theft,...
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said two Chinese nationals have been charged to court for illegal mining of gold in Ondo State. The Minister of...
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has instructed security agencies to enhance their efforts in combating illegal mining activities in Nigeria. Naija News reports that Tinubu issued this...
A lawmaker representing Boki 1 State Constituency of Cross River State, Bette Obi, has alleged that Fulanis are engaging in illegal gold mining in the state....
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas has stated that illegal mining in the northern part of Nigeria is denying the country $9bn annually....
The Federal Government has apprehended three suspects and sealed an illegal mining site in Gaube, Kuje area council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). This action...
A total of forty-one individuals were arraigned before a Federal High Court in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Thursday (today) for allegedly engaging in...
The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has recorded more victories in the fight against illegal mining in the state. The...
Nigeria has reportedly suffered a significant loss of 91 per cent of its mining sector revenue due to the activities of illegal miners. The Speaker of...