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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.
Lagos State Police react to claims of them taking money from dispatch riders on the Coastal Road in Lagos.
It started after a rumour was shared that police arrest and take money from riders as a demand for high bribes, sometimes reaching ₦200,000, and seize motorcycles if not given.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, then addressed the claims online and stated in his statement that he disagreed that the rumour is true and stated, “The spread of misinformation only causes more harm than good. In this era, we can and must do better.”
It has been announced by the governor of Ogun that Tuesday 3rd of February is a public holiday in order to mark the 50th anniversary of the state creation.
This public holiday declaration was released in a statement by the secretary of the state, Tokunbo Talabi.
He then added that the holiday will provide as a day for the citizens to participate in the activities for the state milestone.
Former Kogi politician, Dino Melaye, faces backlash from the public after he shared a video on social media of him abroad and living well through his luxurious lifestyle.
In the same video, he speaks about Nigeria’s current economy and shares his disappointment.
He wrote, “See country, God help us to build a true nation where our wicked leaders will be in jail and the right people in power. Nigeria must be fixed. YES WE CAN.”
However, many state that what he posted and what he is saying contradict each other, and they accused him of sharing his own records to know if he was a corrupt leader.
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