10 h. ago Navy seizes 400,000 litres of stolen crude in Delta operation

Over 400,000 litres of stolen crude oil were recovered by the Nigerian Navy’s Operation Delta Sanity II across the Niger Delta in March 2025. Also, more than 30 illegal refinery sites were dismantled and several suspects linked to arms smuggling and oil bunkering were equally arrested by the operatives. According to a statement on Friday Read More

Politics

22 h. ago Mining marshals dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa 

Tribune Online Mining marshals dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa  The site, which had long evaded law enforcement, was reportedly protected by compromised security personnel. Mining marshals dismantle illegal mining stronghold in Nasarawa  Tribune Online

Politics

30 h. ago Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals

From Charity Nwakaudu, Abuja Mining Marshals have struck a major blow against illegal mining in Nigeria, dismantling a heavily guarded site in Rafin Gabas, Kokona Local Government Area of Nasarawa State. Even with compromised security protecting it, the Marshals, led by Commander John Attah Onoja, pulled off a smart, well-planned raid. They arrested three foreign […] The post Mining Marshals raid fortified site, arrest 3 foreign nationals appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

Politics

3 d. ago Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta

The 6 Division of the Nigerian Army has apprehended 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refineries in the Niger Delta region. The Army seized 60,000 litres of stolen products during a six-day special operation against oil theft and related crimes in the region. The operation, conducted across three states, was carried out in […] The post Army Arrests 39 Oil Thieves, Dismantles 18 Illegal Refineries In Niger Delta appeared first on Information Nigeria.

Events

4 d. 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.

Politics

1 week 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

Events

1 week 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

Politics

1 week 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.

Politics

1 week 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.

Politics

2 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

Events

2 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

Events

3 w. ago Soldiers arrest 29 suspected oil thieves, destroy illegal refineries in N’Delta

Troops of the 6 Division, Nigerian Army have dismantled 31 illegal refineries, arrested 29 suspected oil thieves, and recovered 212,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in a series of operations across the Niger Delta region. The Army also decommissioned 26 boats used for illicit activities between February 3rd and 9th, according to a statement issued Read More

Events