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Six Suspects, Including a Chinese National, Arrested for Illegal Mining in Anambra
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Anambra State Command, in collaboration with the Federal Mines Office, has apprehended six individuals, including a Chinese national, for illegal mining activities in the state.
The arrests took place following a tip-off about unauthorized mining operations at an unlicensed site in Odele Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area.
The suspects have been identified as Udoka Nwankwo (25), Amaka Samuel (18), Onyi Ijeoma (45), Chimezie Aniefuna (25), Chinaza Omrba (18), and a Chinese national known only as “Babajeje” (47).
NSCDC spokesperson, SC Edwin Okadigbo, explained that the suspects were taken into custody for mining without proper licenses, evading surface rent, haulage fees, and royalties, violating Section 33 of the Nigerian Minerals and Mining Act.
State Commandant Olatunde Maku emphasized the NSCDC’s determination to combat illegal mining, describing it as a severe threat to the country’s economy and a source of significant revenue losses for the Federal Government.
Nigerians reacts to President Tinubu trip to UK and lament that the timing is just bad. The timing of the trip and the arising crises occurring in the country.
It can be noted that the President, his wife and some other officials followed him on the trip.
And the public has shouted that we need the officials here in the country in the crises, asking who will help to manage the state of things as they are all going at once.
People shared their displeasure with a large crowd following the president to another country and leaving Nigeria in this state.
Federal Government in Nigeria has declared March 19th and 20th as public holidays for the end of Ramadan.
This was revealed by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo. He made this announcement on behalf of the Federal Government.
He wished Muslims a joyful Eid al-Fitr celebration.
It has been reported that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed to London.
The Nigerian leader is travelling ahead of a state visit to the United Kingdom. The purpose of this visit is to strengthen bilateral relations and explore avenues for collaboration on issues such as immigration, trade, investment, and cultural exchange.
Amid this travel, the fuel prices still remain increased and many of the public are still there.
Nigerians react to the news, stating that he is leaving Nigerians once again to suffer with the current state of things before he returns.
They are calling out for him to do something and change about the fuel.
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