At least over 500 illegal miners who penetrated from the northern part of the country into an authorized local camp in Ondo State have been arrested. Silas Godwin, the Mine Officer in charge of Ministry of Mines and Steel Development in Ondo state confirmed the arrest of the suspects to journalists in Akure. He explained […]
A new study commissioned by the international movement, 350.org has revealed how illegal coal mining activities carried out by illegal miners is adversely affecting some communities in Nigeria. According to the report signed by the Executive Director, Global Initiative for Food Security and Ecosystem Preservation (GIFSEP),David Terungwa Michael, the activities of these illegal miners has […]
Following a clash between illegal miners at Gyero village of Gyel District in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, 6 persons have been confirmed dead. Our reporters gathered that the incident occurred at about 1pm on Wednesday, when miners from Gyel and others from Miango district of Bassa LGA, clashed over the ownership […]