12 Christians Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
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.
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China's Rare Earths Mining Boom in Jiangxi Province
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.
Beetles Block Europe's Biggest Rare Earths Mine
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.
12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
Suspected herdsmen killed 12 artisanal miners and abducted three in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. Community leaders urge security action amid Christmas season warnings.
12 Killed in Plateau Mining Site Attack
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.
Two Arrested for Telecom Vandalism in Osun
Osun NSCDC arrests a driver and scrap dealer for vandalising telecom sites in Eripa and Otan Ayegbaju, recovering stolen batteries. Two suspects remain at large. Read more.
Bondi Beach Gunman Hit with 59 Charges After 15 Killed
Naveed Akram faces 59 charges, including 15 counts of murder, for the Bondi Beach attack on a Jewish Hanukkah event. Police allege it was an ISIS-inspired terrorist act. Read the full details.
Gunmen Kidnap 5 Workers at Kwara Construction Site
Gunmen suspected to be bandits have kidnapped five employees of Fix Contracting Engineering Company in Kwara State. Security forces are combing the area. Read for details and updates.
Kushner's $880m Belgrade Hotel Plan Scrapped After Protests
A major hotel project in Belgrade linked to Jared Kushner has been abandoned. Serbia's President blames a 'witch hunt' and corruption allegations for scaring off the investors. Discover the full story.
Documentary Seeks Justice for 1967 Asaba Massacre
A new documentary premiering in London demands public recognition and restitution for the 1967 Asaba Massacre, one of the Nigerian Civil War's darkest chapters. Learn the untold story.
Mining Marshals Chief Calls for Law-Backed Security Teamwork
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 Harnesses Minerals for Economic Growth
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.
Egypt's Sinai Tourism Project Alarms UNESCO, Locals
Egypt's $300m Saint Catherine tourism project is damaging a UNESCO World Heritage site and displacing the indigenous Bedouin community. Read about the controversy.
Edo Seeks ₦160bn to Tackle Ecological Challenges
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.
Northern Governors Launch N16bn Monthly Security Fund
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.
Northern Leaders Suspend Mining, Back State Police
Northern governors and traditional rulers have imposed a six-month mining suspension and approved a N1bn monthly security fund to tackle banditry and insecurity. Read the full communiqué.
Niger Markets Nationalized Uranium Internationally
Niger's military regime announces international uranium sales from nationalized French mines. Junta asserts sovereignty over natural resources amid growing Russia ties.
Lagos Sets 18-Month Timeline to Close Major Landfills
Lagos State Government announces Olusosun and Soluos dump sites will be decommissioned within 18 months. New waste plants in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe to serve as alternatives. Read more about the environmental transformation.
Fatunbi makes 2025 Global 100 influential young leaders
Tolulope Fatunbi, CEO of Dorogis Limited, earns prestigious spot in 2025 Global 100 influential young leaders. Discover how he's transforming Africa's mining sector with technology and innovation.
FG unveils mercury-free gold mining project
Nigeria launches GEF GOLD+ project to eliminate mercury use in artisanal gold mining, promoting safer practices and economic growth across four pilot states.
Chinese National Dies at Abuja Quarry Site
A 53-year-old Chinese worker collapsed and died at ASBA Mining Company quarry in Abuja. Police have launched investigation into the tragic incident.
Chinese mining CEO arrested in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyz authorities detain Chinese CEO of gold mining firm accused of major environmental damage amid growing anti-China sentiment. Read full details.
Ogun documents foreign workers, monitors scavengers
Ogun State governor orders registration of foreign workers after security breaches. 70 foreigners arrested from Chad, Sudan. New measures target scavengers and illegal mining sites.
Workshop Aims to Solve Mining Finance Challenges
ORDF and SMDF will host a workshop on Dec 9, 2025 in Abuja to address mining sector funding gaps and develop a sustainable finance framework for Nigeria's economic growth.
Ogun Governor Warns Traditional Rulers on Land Allocation
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun prohibits traditional rulers from allocating land to non-indigenes without due process. New security measures announced to combat crime and protect communities.
Mining Sector Can Boost Nigeria's Economy - Malami
ORDF Chairman Uba Saidu Malami says Nigeria's mining sector holds immense economic potential if funding and data transparency gaps are addressed. Workshop scheduled for December 9 in Abuja.
China's Bitcoin Mining Resurgence Despite Official Ban
Bitcoin mining quietly returns to China despite 2021 ban, accounting for 14% of global activity. Discover how cheap electricity and data center boom fuel this underground resurgence.
BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid
Australian mining giant BHP has abandoned its takeover bid for British rival Anglo American, reshaping the global copper mining landscape. Discover the implications for Nigeria's mining sector.
Benue Massacre Survivor Testifies to US Congress
Msurshima Apeh recounts how her five children were slaughtered before her eyes during Yelwata massacre. US lawmakers review Nigeria's CPC designation amid rising violence.
Sudan's Resource War Fuels Brutal Civil Conflict
The scramble for Sudan's gold, farmland, and coastline by foreign powers is fueling a brutal civil war that has killed thousands and displaced millions. Discover the hidden economic drivers behind the crisis.
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