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Troops Arrest Illegal Miners, Recover Precious Stones, Others In Taraba

Acting on credible intelligence, the vigilant troops on 17 December intercepted a truck with a foreign registration number B 0515 VV, which was found to

Illegal Mining: Stop Blackmailing Nigerian military, police, GPMI warns mischief makers

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

By Augustine Aminu Global Peace Movement International (GPMI) has cautioned against the spread of misinformation about the Nigerian military and police, following claims that their

CDS, IGP deny aiding, abetting activities of illegal miners

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, and the Inspector General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, have denied suggestions that their personnel provide

NSCDC’s crackdown on illegal miners saves Nigeria massive revenue loss – CSO

Defence News Ng5 months ago5 months ago0

The Nigeria Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has been commended for its efforts in securing the country’s mining sector, a vital component of Nigeria’s economy. Addressing

NAF airstrikes destroy illegal oil refining sites, eliminate terrorists

Defence News Ng6 months ago6 months ago0

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it has destroyed several illegal oil refining sites in Rivers and eliminated scores of terrorists in Niger in recent