TCN has removed dangerous fences and buildings encroaching on the Ugwuaji-Makurdi 330kV line in Enugu. The action aims to prevent accidents and ensure reliable power supply. Learn the mandatory safety clearances.
Nigerian security experts call on President Tinubu to take immediate action against illegal mining in Zamfara, warning it fuels banditry and funds armed groups. Read the full report.
Security experts call on President Tinubu to urgently stop illegal mining in Zamfara, citing it as a major source of funding for bandits and a cause of insecurity.
Ogun State Police arrest Segun Adenekan, alias 'Expensive', for illegal possession of firearms after he brandished weapons during a dispute. Investigation ongoing to trace gun source. Report suspicious activities.
Pastor Ezekiel Dachomo releases names of 12 Christians murdered by terrorists in Plateau State mining attack. Details on the victims and urgent calls for justice.
Laurel Echezonam, a 25-year-old Nigerian, pleaded guilty to lying about his immigration status to buy a firearm in Mississippi. He faces up to 10 years in prison. Read the full details.
Explore how China's secretive rare earth mining in Jiangxi fuels global tech and defense, shaping trade wars and forcing EU and US to seek alternatives. Discover the strategic power buried in red soil.
Plans to mine Europe's largest rare earth deposit in Norway face delays over environmental fears for endangered beetles and mosses. Discover the clash between green energy goals and conservation.
The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
Nigeria bans all wood exports to fight illegal logging. Minister Balarabe Lawal announces the policy, citing environmental protection. Read the full details and implications.
Residents of Dansadau, Zamfara, attacked their representative, Kabiru Mikailu, accusing him of poor performance and neglect. The incident occurred during a governor's visit. Read the full story.
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
Gunmen attacked a mining site in Plateau State's Barkin Ladi LGA, killing 12. Many are missing as security concerns rise. Governor Mutfwang pledges action.
Governor Dauda Lawal has presided over 58 State Executive Council sessions since 2023, approving key projects. He also launched a comprehensive 10-year development plan for Zamfara State. Read more.
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
An illegal migrant convicted of child sex offences swallowed a vape battery in a calculated bid to avoid deportation from the UK. Read the full details of the case and the ongoing legal battle.
Turkish prosecutors order the arrest of 46 people, including 29 football players, in a major illegal betting investigation. Key details and fallout inside.
Tantita Security Services has dismissed a former employee in Ondo State after internal probes uncovered alleged misconduct tied to illegal oil activities. Read the full details.
Mining Marshals Commander John Onoja Attah demands legislated inter-agency cooperation to combat evolving threats like illegal mining and terrorism. Read his full speech from the RazorNews Awards.
Anambra State ramps up efforts to harness its vast mineral resources for industrial growth. Officials cite illegal mining as a major challenge causing revenue loss. Discover the plan for sustainable development.
A 17-year-old boy died after a powerful illegal firework exploded in a South LA backyard. The blast, mistaken for a bomb, occurred on West 84th Street. Read the full report.
Zamfara State Government commits to tackling the out-of-school children crisis, focusing on nomadic education. Governor Lawal's emergency declaration shows early results. Read more.
The Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested as the duty is now illegal. Enforcement is ongoing at airports in Abuja and Lagos. Read more.
Edo State unveils a ₦160 billion plan to remediate over 60 gully erosion sites and combat illegal sand mining. The initiative includes a massive tree-planting campaign.
Irish regulator investigates TikTok and LinkedIn for potential breaches of EU Digital Services Act. Platforms accused of poor illegal content reporting systems. Read the full details.
Nigeria Police Force warns that officers found escorting VIPs will be arrested. IGP Egbetokun's directive aims to redeploy personnel to tackle insecurity nationwide. Full details.
OCHA Brigade arrests seven individuals for illegal extortion in Amansea. Suspects paraded and remanded. State vows to curb unauthorized levies during festive season.
The proposed Lagos State 2025 Tenancy Bill introduces strict penalties, including fines up to N1,000,000 and imprisonment, to curb exploitative housing practices. Learn the key offences for landlords, agents, and tenants.
Nigeria's SEC vows to freeze accounts and seal offices of Ponzi promoters, warning of N316bn losses. Learn how to spot and avoid illegal investment scams.
Northern governors and traditional rulers have approved a N16bn monthly security trust fund to combat banditry and terrorism. They also urged President Tinubu to suspend mining activities for six months.