Bayelsa State Government bans movement of forest products and suspends all dredging activities from January 1, 2026. Commissioner Ebi Ben Ololo warns of arrests for violators. Protect the environment now!
Nigerian Army's 6 Division, in a sustained operation, has arrested 19 suspects and dismantled 22 illegal refining hubs in the Niger Delta, recovering over N150 million worth of stolen crude. Read the full report on the crackdown.
A former Texas substitute teacher and her boyfriend are jailed on charges of aggravated assault of a child and possessing illegal material. Read the full story.
Nigerian Army's 6 Division, in a major crackdown, has arrested 19 suspects and destroyed 22 illegal refining sites in the Niger Delta, recovering stolen products worth over ₦150 million. Read the full report.
Nigeria's aviation sector braces for a sharp drop in passenger traffic as U.S. visa restrictions take effect January 2026. Experts warn of economic fallout for airlines and travel agencies. Read more.
Lagos Police recover a locally made firearm in Ishashi during a routine patrol. The command reaffirms stop-and-search as a key crime prevention strategy. Read more on the latest security efforts.
US President Donald Trump announced deadly military strikes against ISIS terrorists in Northwest Nigeria on Christmas, citing attacks on Christians. Read the full details.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.