New research reveals how illegal mining, weak governance, and community exclusion drive violence in North-Central and North-West Nigeria. Experts warn blanket bans may worsen the crisis. Discover the evidence-based solutions.
Tension erupts in Anambra's Oze as armed men allegedly backed by officials seize land, destroy property. Residents petition Gov. Soludo, demand justice. #AnambraCrisis
A Lagos court sentences Makinde Rasaq to 13 months community service for multiple sanitation violations. LAWMA warns residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.
The China Mining Federation of Nigeria refutes allegations of funding terrorism, stating Chinese firms are victims of insecurity. Experts call for urgent action on illegal mining in Zamfara.
Nigerian troops arrest two suspects impersonating the Chief of Army Staff in Edo. In nationwide operations, terrorists are killed, kidnap victims rescued, and illegal oil sites destroyed. Read the full report.
Indian police arrested 16 Nigerians without valid visas at a farmhouse raid for illegal liquor and gambling. Cash and alcohol worth lakhs seized. Read details.
The Trump administration tripled its cash incentive to $3,000 for migrants who voluntarily leave the US by year-end. DHS warns of arrest for those who stay. Read details.
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
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.
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
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.
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.
Lagos State Government clears roadside traders on Ikotun-Igando Road to reclaim walkways and enforce laws. Commissioner Wahab details the state's waste-to-wealth drive for a sustainable environment.
Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.
Lagos State plans to bring back monthly environmental sanitation to address severe waste management challenges. The state generates up to 15,000 tonnes of waste daily but collects less than a third. Read the full plan.
Nigeria inaugurates a state-of-the-art PCB treatment facility in Abuja, a major step in combating chemical pollution and protecting public health under the Stockholm Convention. Read more.
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.
China has imposed final anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports for five years, at reduced rates. The move follows trade tensions and an investigation into harm to China's domestic industry. Get the full details.
China announces five-year anti-dumping duties on EU pork imports, effective Dec 17. Rates are 4.9% to 19.8%, lower than previous temporary tariffs. Read the full trade dispute analysis.
In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.
Discover how Lagos-based Zannytecture is tackling Nigeria's waste crisis by upcycling tyres and plastic bottles into stylish furniture, creating green jobs and generating millions in revenue. Read their inspiring story.
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.
Ogun State introduces community service for illegal dumping, replacing fines. Commissioner Oresanya details new enforcement strategy and environmental initiatives. Report noise pollution via 09010480056.
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.