Tag: Illegal Mining
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Mining Marshals shut down illegal Nasarawa site
The Mining Marshals have shut down an illegal mining site in the Rafin-Gabas community of Kokona Local Government Area, Nasarawa State.
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We know retired generals carrying out llegal mining across the country – Oshiomhole alleges
The Senator representing Edo North in the National Assembly, Adams Oshiomhole, has alleged that retired military generals are behind illegal mining across the country. Oshiomhole, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, made the allegation on Friday when the
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Commissioner debunks illegal mining claims in Kebbi
Alhaji Haliru Aliyu-Wasagu, Kebbi Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development and Mining has debunked media report that the state government was supporting illegal mining activities in the State.
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EFCC detains 5 Chinese nationals over alleged illegal mining
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has apprehended five suspected Chinese illegal miners in Ndito-Eka-Iba village, Ibieno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom. Mr Dele Oyewale, EFCC Spokesperson, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja.
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Court remands Osun traditional ruler for alleged illegal gold mining
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday ordered that a traditional ruler in Osun, Taofeeq Osunmakinde, and four others should be remanded in Kuje Correctional Centre over alleged illegal gold mining. Justice Emeka Nwite, who gave the order after the defendants were arraigned
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EFCC arrests two Chinese for alleged involvements in illegal mining activities in Ogun state
Two Chinese, Yang Chao, 39, and Xiao Jiang, 38 have been arrested by the Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) over alleged involvements in illegal mining activities.
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FG vows serious action against illegal mining
The Federal Government has declared its unwavering commitment to take decisive measures against individuals involved in illegal mining nationwide, describing it as a serious crime that cannot be tolerated. This was disclosed
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Ban on illegal mining: Zamfara gov orders security agents to shoot violators at sight
Zamfara’s Gov. Dauda Lawal issued a ban on illegal mining in the state on Saturday. He also ordered security agents to shoot violators of the order at sight.
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EFCC arrests 13 Chinese nationals in Kwara
Operatives of the Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested 13 Chinese nationals for offences bordering on illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State.
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EFCC identifies illegal mining as threat to nation’s economy
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has identified illegal mining and other criminal activities as major threats to the nation’s economy. EFCC Acting Executive Chairman, Mr Abdulkarim Chukkol, said this at a one-day workshop which the commission organised for journalists in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the theme of…