Bago Seeks Mining Ban in Troubled Niger Locations After 37 Miners Die
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I need executive order from presidency to ban mining in problematic areas
Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, has called for an executive order from the Presidency or the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to ban mining activities in locations identified as problematic across the state. Bago made the call on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, following the deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. The g…
Lawmaker Visits Governor Bago Over Minna Mining Tragedy
The Senator representing Niger North Senatorial District, Senator Abubakar Sani Bello, has paid condolence visit to Niger State Governor, Umar Mohammed Bago, following the death of more than 30 people allegedly linked to mining activities in Minna. The visit was disclosed in a statement by Muawiyah Yusuf Muye, Media Adviser to Senator Abubakar Sani Bello. […]
The deaths of dozens of detainees following raids on illegal mining sites in Niger State, central Nigeria, were not just a passing security incident, but brought back to the forefront one of the country's most severe crises.
Niger State Mining Deaths: Bago Seeks Federal Order to Halt Operations in Troubled Areas - TV360 Nigeria
The deaths of 37 suspected illegal miners in Niger State have renewed scrutiny of the state’s mining activities, with Governor Umaru Bago seeking a federal directive to suspend operations in locations considered particularly problematic. Bago is urging the Federal Government to take firmer action against illegal mining, which he says has become increasingly difficult for …
Bago Seeks Executive Order to Ban Mining in Parts of Niger State
By Adedapo Adesanya The Governor of Niger State, Mr Umaru Bago, has called on President Bola Tinubu to issue an executive order banning mining activities in areas considered problematic across the state. Mr Bago made the call on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, following the deaths of 37 minors, who are suspected […]
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