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Illegal Mining
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Military and Osun Local Council Chiefs in Standoff Over Illegal Mining
Local government chairmen in Osun State clashed with military personnel while attempting to shut down illegal mining sites causing environmental destruction in the Ijesa South Federal Constituency.
Unlawful miners escape Taraba site as task force approaches
Illegal miners in Taraba State's Gangtu village fled their site ahead of an Anti-Illegal Mining Task Force raid, prompting officials to intensify intelligence and community-led surveillance efforts.
Two Chinese Citizens Handed 25-Year Prison Terms for Illegal Mineral Export
Justice Akintayo Aluko has sentenced two Chinese nationals to 25 years in prison for the illegal export and possession of strategic Nigerian mineral resources.
BEPU Calls for Investigation Following Fatal Illegal Mining Conflict in Birnin Gwari
The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union is seeking a government investigation after reports of a deadly fight among illegal miners in Randagi, Kaduna State.
Unlawful miners fatally shoot NSCDC official in Niger State
An NSCDC officer lost his life after a confrontation with illegal miners in Niger State, prompting a search for the suspects involved.
Kwara Court Convicts Two Individuals and a Firm for Unlawful Mining
A Federal High Court in Ilorin has sentenced two individuals and a company to prison or fines for conducting illegal mining operations and processing minerals without necessary permits.
Nasarawa Authorities Detain Chinese Nationals and Others for Unsanctioned Mining
Nasarawa Deputy Governor Emmanuel Akabe led a security operation to arrest three Chinese nationals and others for conducting illegal mining in the Kokona Local Government Area.
Military apprehends alleged illegal mining leader and three accomplices in Abuja
Troops from the 176 Guards Battalion have captured a suspected illegal mining sponsor and three associates in Gwagwalada, Abuja, following a strategic operation by the military.
Four Individuals Apprehended for Illegal Mining in Nasarawa
Military forces in Nasarawa State arrested four suspects and seized mining equipment following a targeted raid on an illegal site in Karu LGA.
Two Suspects Apprehended by Taraba Taskforce During Illegal Mining Site Raid
The Taraba Anti-Illegal Mining Taskforce raided a gold mining site in Bali LGA, arresting two suspects and seizing various pieces of mining equipment.