Nigerian geoscientist Fidelis Onwuagba's pioneering research in the US is reshaping understanding of groundwater contamination, earning awards and providing critical data for public health and environmental management. Read his inspiring story.
Cross River IRS suspends new tax assessments to align with the 2025 Tax Act, aiming to curb leakages and enforce digital payments. Rangers also train to combat illegal mining in the national park.
The Oyo State Government suspends the Sobaloju of Ofiki, Chief Jacob Adefabi Sobaloju, for alleged illegal mining and violating Executive Order 001/2023. Read the full details of the investigation and government action.
NSCDC's Mining Marshals arrest five men in Kuje, Abuja, for illegal mining and impersonating security officials. Suspects used a marked Hilux to bypass checkpoints. Read more.
At least 41 young men have died in South Africa's traditional initiation schools. Authorities blame negligence and illegal facilities. Read the full report.
Insights from Segilola Resources' leaders on unlocking Nigeria's solid minerals potential, creating jobs, and driving sustainable economic diversification away from oil dependency.
Epe community urges Lagos State to urgently resolve the 7-month king-making stalemate. Youth groups warn of potential unrest if traditional leadership vacuum persists. Read more.
Epe community urges Lagos State Government to swiftly resolve the 7-month Obaship stalemate following the late Oba's demise. Stakeholders warn of tension and call for a fair, transparent process to restore peace and traditional leadership.
King Dr. Appolus Chu celebrates 20 years on the throne, stressing that collaboration between traditional institutions and government is key for peace and community development. Read more.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdulrasak Adesina Adenugba, has strongly denied allegations of land grabbing and intimidation. He insists the claims are false and misleading, urging resolution through the courts.
Segilola Resources, operator of Nigeria's first commercial gold mine, capped an impactful year with a festive celebration for over 2000 children in Osun State. The event highlights the company's commitment to sustainable community development and social w
Northern Governors and traditional rulers have launched a unified security plan, suspending mining for 6 months and creating a N1bn monthly fund. Can this bring lasting peace?
Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal urges stronger federal security collaboration to tackle insecurity. Meanwhile, Chinese mining companies deny involvement in illegal activities and fueling terrorism.
Prof. Martins Emeje of Nigeria's NNMDA appointed WHO Co-Chair for traditional medicine governance. A major step for global health integration. Read more.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The traditional ruler of Nawfia, Anambra, links recent brutal killings to the unappeased spirit of his assassinated father, Igwe Francis Nwankwo. He calls for unity to restore peace.
The traditional ruler of Nawfia, Igwe Nwankwo Osuofia II, attributes the brutal murders of 20 indigenes to the unappeased spirit of his assassinated father. Read his call for unity and peace.
The Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Oba Abdul Razaq Adenugba, has dismissed allegations of land-grabbing as false, attributing them to detractors. Read the full story.
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.
The Obuzor of Ibusa, Prof. Louis Nwaobishi, asserts the Anioma people of Delta North are Igbo, tracing identity to history and culture. He links current crisis to 1939 British boundary punishment after the Ekumeku War. Read the full story.
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.