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Lasting security begins with defeating ignorance and hopelessness, says defence minister

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa says true and lasting national security must rest on defeating ignorance, conquering hopelessness and defending democratic values, not just military force.
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Why a 75-year-old pilot flew the aircraft that landed on a Delta road, says NCAA

The NCAA says the pilot who landed a private aircraft on a Delta road is 75 and held a US licence, while it faults the unauthorized takeoff.
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Oyo Suspends Monarch Over Illegal Mining, Ogun Cracks Down on Farmlands

Oyo suspends Oba Adefabi over illegal mining; Ogun stops mining in Ado-Odo to protect farmland and forests.
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Nigeria Clears China of Role in Illegal Mining Claims

Nigeria’s government says illegal mining in Nigeria is driven by local actors, not China, as authorities outline reforms to tighten oversight and protect mining communities.
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Bayelsa Stops All Illegal Mining, Warns Community Leaders

Bayelsa halts illegal mining statewide and warns community leaders against signing unapproved MoUs with miners operating without government consent.
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Nigeria Recovers 90 Mining Sites, Generates N28 Billion in 2024

Nigeria recovered 90 mining sites and generated N28 billion in 2024, signalling a stronger policy focus on mining sector revenue and reform
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Oshiomhole: Former Military Generals Resposible for Illegal Mining

Oshiomhole attributes illegal mining to the involvement of retired military general officers while calling for immediate military action.
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Nigerian Minister Blames Local Elites for Funding Terrorism, Illegal Mining

Solid Minerals Minister of Nigeria implicates influential locals in terrorism, underscoring challenges in managing the country's mineral wealth.

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Lasting security begins with defeating ignorance and hopelessness, says defence minister

Defence Minister Gen. Christopher Musa says true and lasting national security must rest on defeating ignorance, conquering hopelessness and defending democratic values, not just military force.
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Why a 75-year-old pilot flew the aircraft that landed on a Delta road, says NCAA

The NCAA says the pilot who landed a private aircraft on a Delta road is 75 and held a US licence, while it faults the unauthorized takeoff.
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Gbajabiamila Faces Questions Over Disowning Council Listed In 2026 Budget

KEY POINTS Femi Gbajabiamila declared that the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC)...
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Democracy Day Protest in Lagos Disrupted as Activists Accuse “Team Nigeria” Thugs of Attack

KEY POINTS Protesters in Lagos allege that suspected APC-linked thugs under the name “Team...