57 h. 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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3 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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3 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 Examining military’s onslaught against oil theft in Niger Delta

DELE OGUNYEMI examines the military’s renewed crackdown on Niger Delta oil theft and illegal refineries to boost crude production to between 2.5 and 3 million barrels daily and strengthen the economy In a renewed push against crude oil theft, the Nigerian military forces have intensified action to ensure a crackdown on all illegal refining sites Read More

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3 w. ago PHOTOS: Lagos tackles environmental violators, shuts hotels, churches, others

The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has intensified its crackdown on businesses and institutions violating environmental laws, sealing multiple establishments across Surulere, Lagos Mainland, Agege, and Kosofe. The enforcement operation targeted noise pollution and the illegal siting of gas refilling plants in residential areas, both of which pose serious risks to public health and safety. Read More

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4 w. ago NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs

By Doris Obinna The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has intensified its crackdown on the illicit drug trade in Nigeria, shutting down more than 11,000 drug shops across major markets in the country. The enforcement operation, which has been ongoing for over three weeks, has also resulted in the arrest […] The post NAFDAC shuts down over 11,000 drug shops, seizes trillions worth of counterfeit drugs appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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