4 d. ago Alake insists on total war against illegal mining as marshals mark one year of creation

Dele Alake, the minister of solid minerals development, is insisting that there will be no hiding place for illegal miners read more Alake insists on total war against illegal mining as marshals mark one year of creation

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4 d. ago Alake threatens fiercer battle against illegal mining as mining marshals clock one

One year after the formation of mining marshals to check illegal mining of Nigeria’s mineral resources across the country, the read more Alake threatens fiercer battle against illegal mining as mining marshals clock one

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5 d. ago FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining

Tribune Online FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining The Federal Government has intensified efforts to curb illegal mining activities in Nigeria through the deployment of satellite technology and increased budgetary allocation to the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference marking the first anniversary of the Mining Marshals Corps, Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, emphasized that illegal […] FG deploys satellite monitoring, more funds to combat illegal mining Tribune Online

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6 d. ago Nigeria arrests 327 illegal miners as government intensifies crackdown

The Nigerian govt has arrested 327 individuals for illegal mining since 2024, Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Alake. read more Nigeria arrests 327 illegal miners as government intensifies crackdown

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6 d. ago Oyo Security Council Reads Riot Act To Bandits, Other Criminals

The Oyo State Security Council has read the riot act to bandits, illegal miners, cultists and other men of the underworld to desist from the acts, saying the government is determined to deal with them decisively. The council gave the warning at a press briefing shortly after the state’s expanded security council meeting, presided over […]

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7 d. ago Mining marshals arrest 327 illegal miners, recover 98 sites in one year — Alake

Tribune Online Mining marshals arrest 327 illegal miners, recover 98 sites in one year — Alake He added that in many cases, these illegal miners had occupied licensed areas for over a decade, displacing the actual owners and forcing them to pay annual service fees for inaccessible sites. Mining marshals arrest 327 illegal miners, recover 98 sites in one year — Alake Tribune Online

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7 d. ago Mining marshals crackdown on illegal miners, arrest 327, recover 98 sites

The Federal Government has arrested 327 illegal miners over the past year since the establishment of the Mining Marshals, according to Dele Alake, Minister of Solid Minerals Development. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday to mark the first anniversary of the Marshals Corps, Alake revealed that 147 persons are currently being prosecuted Read More

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7 d. ago Oyo Won’t Welcome Errant Herdsmen, Bandits, Others From North — Makinde

Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde has vowed that the government in the state will not accommodate errant herdsmen, illegal miners as well as criminals and bandits being pushed out of the northern part of the country to seek refuge in the South-West and other areas. Governor Makinde stated this in his monthly newsletter where […]

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1 week ago Mining Activities Suspended In Plateau, Reform Committee Inaugurated

Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has decisively suspended all mining activities in the state to protect the environment, confront security challenges, and ensure the well-being of its citizens. This action follows the recent arrest of over 100 illegal miners, underscoring the urgent need to address the significant rise in school dropouts in mining communities. Governor […]

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1 week ago EFCC intercepts eight trucks transporting suspected illegal solid minerals in Benue

Operatives of the EFCC have intercepted eight trucks transporting suspected illegally mined solid minerals in Benue State. read more EFCC intercepts eight trucks transporting suspected illegal solid minerals in Benue

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2 w. ago EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission have apprehended 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. It was gathered that the suspected individuals, including four Chinese nationals were arrested on March 8, 2025, in the premises of Jiasheng Nigeria Limited, located at Dura Rayfield, Mangu Road, Jos following credible intelligence. In a statement […] The post EFCC Arrests Four Chinese Nationals, 27 Others Over Illegal Mining In Plateau appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau

From Sola Ojo, Abuja The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested 31 suspected illegal miners in Jos, Plateau State. The arrest was made possible by credible intelligence linking Jiasheng Nigeria Limited to illegal mining activities in the state. Four Chinese nationals, Liang Qinyong, Wang Huajie, Zhong Jiajing, and Long Kechong, were among those […] The post EFCC nabs four Chinese, 27 Nigerian suspected illegal miners in Plateau appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Mixed reactions in Plateau as Mutfwang battles rising illegal mining

The Plateau State government is currently battling to put an end to the activities of illegal miners and restore sanity in the sector. A cross section of residents who who spoke with Arewa PUNCH in Jos on Thursday noted that the battle might have started with the recent decision by the state governor, Caleb Mutfwang Read More

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3 w. ago NSCDC links banditry to illegal mining, seeks stronger security measures

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps has revealed a strong connection between banditry and illegal mining activities in the country. NSCDC Commandant-General, Ahmed Audi, made this statement during his first-quarter meeting with senior officers of the corps at its headquarters in Abuja on Thursday. Audi explained that investigations showed illegal miners collaborating with suspected Read More

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