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Two Chinese Nationals Arrested for Illegal Mining
The Federal Government of Nigeria has said two Chinese nationals have been charged to court for illegal mining of gold in Ondo State. The Minister of Solid Minerals, Dele Alake, said the two Chinese, one Kogi State indigene and four other suspects were arrested in Ogunlepa’s Forest Reserve in Ondo. In a statement on Monday,…
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Explosion: ‘Why I Will Not Ban Mining in Oyo State’ – Governor
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde has said that irrespective of the explosion caused by illegal mining activities, he would not ban the business in the state. He made this known while giving an update after the blast that devastated parts of Ibadan, including Bodija, Agbowo, Eleyele, and Orogun. The Governor explained that the…
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JUST IN ! Makinde Makes Fresh Revelation about Ibadan Explosion
The Governor of Oyo State, Seyi Makinde, has given fresh details about the deadly explosion that rocked Ibadan, the state capital on Tuesday night. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday night, Makinde said that an investigation into the explosion revealed the identities of the owners of the company where…