Army nabs suspected illegal mining kingpin, three others in FCT
2026-07-16
Troops of the 176 Guards Battalion, have arrested a suspected kingpin of an illegal mining syndicate and three other suspects.Continue Reading
Kogi’s investment in mining, youth empowerment ‘ll reduce insecurity – Ododo
2026-07-07
By Lengnan Tobias Gov. Ahmed Ododo of Kogi says the state’s investment in mining and jewellery craftsmanship is aimed at creating jobs for young people, unlocking the state vast mineral resources and addressing insecurity. Ododo said this on Monday in Abuja, while inaugurating the Kogi Youth Mining and Jewellery CraftsmanshipContinue Reading
Taskforce apprehends 10 over alleged illegal mining activities in A’Ibom
2026-06-12
Mining By Sunday Bassey Mr Nsikak Ekong, the Commissioner for Environment and Mineral Resources in Akwa Ibom, says 10 persons have been apprehended over alleged involvement in illegal mining activities in the state. Ekong who made the disclosure in an interview with newsmen in Eket on Friday, said that theContinue Reading
Police detain Chinese miner over illegal operations in Anambra
2025-08-24
Detention By Obinna Unaeze The Police Command in Anambra has detained a suspected Chinese miner over alleged illegal mining activities in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Tochukwu Ikenga, disclosed this in a statement in Awka. According to him, operativesContinue Reading
FG boosts revenue with mining marshals – Onoja
2025-08-20
By Naomi Sharang Mr Attah Onoja, Commander of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals, says revenue from the mining sector rose from N6 billion to over N38 billion within one year of the unit’s establishment. Onoja said the Mining Marshals, set up to curb illegal mining,Continue Reading
2 dead, 3 injured in Ebonyi mining pit collapse
2025-08-18
Mining By Douglas Okoro Tragedy struck at Ajirija lead mining site in Ihietutu Community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi, at the weekend, when the pit collapsed, leaving two persons dead and three others critically injured. The site, reportedly owned by one Henry Ahanaotu, was said to have beenContinue Reading
Expert urges stakeholders to support reforms in mining sector
2025-07-28
By Emmanuel Oloniruha Mr Adesola Obisola, an economic expert, has urged stakeholders in the mining industry to support the ongoing reforms being implemented by the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO). Obisola in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Abuja, said the agency needed theContinue Reading
Marshals seek stakeholders’ collaboration on illegal mining
2025-06-08
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have called on state governments and relevant stakeholders to collaborate with the troop to curb illegal mining across the nation. The Mining Marshal Commander, Attah Onoja, made the call in an interview with the News AgencyContinue Reading
NSCDC uncovers 460 illegal mining sites, arrests 387- Commander
2025-05-28
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has uncovered 460 illegal mining sites and arrested 387 suspects in 14 months. The NSCDC Mining Marshals, Commander, Attah Onoja, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Abuja. OnojaContinue Reading
Illegal mining operations attract jail term, not fines- Mining marshal warns
2025-05-28
By Kelechi Ogunleye The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Mining Marshals have warned illegal mining operators across the country to desist or face imprisonment by a court of law. The mining marshal Commander, Attah Onoja, said this during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) onContinue Reading