The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after its implementation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made the announcement during a press briefing. His spokesperson, Segun Tomori, released a statement on Sunday highlighting the rationale behind the decision. “The Federal … Read more
The killing of notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu by the Nigerian military has brought a sense of relief to residents of Zamfara, Sokoto, and other northern states. Sububu, known for his reign of terror across the region, was neutralized in an ambush by Nigerian troops in Kwaren Kirya, Zamfara State, on September 12, 2024. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Governor of Zamfara State, Duada Lawal, has expressed happiness over the recent killing of a notorious bandit kingpin, Halilu Sububu, by the military, stating that other bandits including Bello Turji are now in disarray. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Governor Lawal explained that the remaining bandits in the state lack the … Read more
Northern Nigeria, especially the North-West region, is facing a surge in violence linked to local militias, commonly referred to as “bandits.” The conflict, which began in 2011 due to clashes between Hausa farmers and Fulani pastoralists, has intensified in recent years, particularly affecting the states of Zamfara, Kaduna, and Katsina. These bandits have spread fear … Read more