57 h. ago Kogi pledges crackdown on illegal tax collectors, extortionists

The Kogi State Internal Revenue Service has once again warned illegal revenue collectors in the state to desist from the unconstitutional act or face the full wrath of the law. The Executive Chairman of KGIRS, Alhaji Sule Enehe, gave the warning in Lokoja on Wednesday while interacting with journalists regarding the activities of the revenue Read More

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5 d. ago Lagos urges crackdown on quacks, illegal fees, arbitrary rents hikes

The Commissioner for Housing in Lagos State, Hon. Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, has encouraged estate agents and similar bodies to come out strongly against quacks who encourage property owners to increase rent arbitrarily and create fees unknown to real estate transaction law of Lagos State. The state government has equally charged professionals and trade groups in the Read More

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1 week ago Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta

By Philip Nwosu In a sweeping crackdown on crude oil theft and illegal refining activities, the Nigerian Navy says it seized large quantities of stolen crude oil, intercepted arms shipments, and destroyed several illegal refining sites across the Niger Delta during its operations in March. The Navy’s latest offensive, conducted under Operation Delta Sanity II, […] The post Navy confiscates vessels carrying illicit arms, crude oil in Niger Delta appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites

From Tony John, Port Harcourt Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army, have arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites in the ongoing crackdown against crude oil theft (COT) as well as other associated crimes conducted in the Niger Delta Region (NDR) from March 24 to 30, 2025. Acting Deputy Director, 6 […] The post Oil theft: Troops arrest 39 suspects, dismantle 18 bunkering sites appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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3 w. 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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3 w. ago Mining marshals arrest 327 offenders, recover mining sites –Alake

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining marshals had led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the first anniversary of the mining marshals in Abuja, […] The post Mining marshals arrest 327 offenders, recover mining sites –Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Mining Marshals celebrate one year: 327 arrests, 98 sites recovered

The Federal Government has marked the first anniversary of the Mining Marshals, a specialized security corps established to combat illegal read more Mining Marshals celebrate one year: 327 arrests, 98 sites recovered

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3 w. ago Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake

…made mining comfortable for local and foreign miners From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr. Dele Alake, said the inauguration of the mining Marshals has led to the arrest of 327 offenders, recovery of 98 mining sites, and restoration of access to legally licensed operators. Dr. Alake who stated this at the […] The post Mining marshals arrested 327 offenders, recovered mining sites in one year – Alake appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. 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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4 w. 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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4 w. 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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