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Group rejects gold for arms use of Zamfara aircraft
A Non Governmental Organization (NGO), the Centre for Sustainable Peace and Development, has described as hoax and lie from the pit of hell, the allegations that Zamfara State Governor, Bello Mattawalle, was using an aircraft to take out gold and bring in arms and ammunitions for bandits.
Yoruba group: Ban on Zamfara mining activities a double-edged sword
The Yoruba Ronu Leadership Forum yesterday raised the alarm that the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State by the national security council and the declaration of the state a no-fly zone area order are double-edged sword for peace.
Nigerian government warns speculators to leave mine sites
The Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (MCO) has warned speculators to leave the mine field for active and serious investors.
Osun arrests 10 Chinese, one Ghanaian for ‘illegal mining’
Fifteen days after 27 illegal miners were arrested in Osun State, another 10 Chinese and a Ghanaian have been arrested after raids on four mining sites in the state.
Police arrest illegal Chinese miners in Zamfara
The Zamfara State Police Command has arrested two Chinese Nationals for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in the state.
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