EFCC Arrests Chinese For Suspected Illegal Mining In Ilorin

The Ilorin Zonal Command of the Economic And Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), has arrested a 29-year-old Chinese, Gang Deng, for suspected illegal mining in Ilorin, Kwara State.

According to a statement released on Saturday by Wilson Uwujaren, the EFCC Head of Media and Publicity, Deng was arrested on Friday, September 9, 2022, and found to be in possession of crude minerals without authority. A truck load of solid minerals suspected to be lepidolite was recovered from him.

The suspect will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded, the EFCC stated.

PBA Reporter

+ posts

PBA Reporter

Must Our Girls Scream Before We Hear Them?

Written by Editor By Chuka Nnabuife There are issues we discuss endlessly yet make painfully little progress on. The plight of the girl-child

U.S. Consulate Hits Roof Milestone at $537m Eko Atlantic Complex, Injects $95m into Nigerian Economy

Written by MARCEL MBAMALU The United States Consulate General in Lagos on October 6 celebrated a major construction milestone at its new compound

Latest from News

Nigeria Lacks Heroes To Inspire Young People – Chimamanda Adichie

Lagos Court Dismisses Euracare Bid to Halt Inquest into Adichie’s Son’s Death

Written by Amanze Chinonye A Lagos State High Court has dismissed an application by Euracare Multi-Specialist Hospital to halt a coroner’s inquest into the death of Nkanu Esege, the 21-month-old son of Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and her husband, Ivara Esege. Join

Microsoft’s Nairobi Engineering Centre Faces Closure, Hundreds of Jobs at Risk

Written by Amanze Chinonye Microsoft is planning changes to its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi that could put hundreds of jobs at risk as the technology company restructures its global operations. Join our WhatsApp Channel Employees were informed of the proposed changes

Tinubu’s Reforms Face Scrutiny as Delta Deputy Governor Debates Diaspora Nigerians

Written by Amanze Chinonye Delta State Deputy Governor Monday Onyeme defended President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms and infrastructure programme against criticism from Nigerians in Atlanta, who questioned whether the policies had improved living conditions, Prime Business Africa reports. Join our WhatsApp Channel Speaking

Dangote Refinery IPO to Be Extended by 10 Days to Attract African Investors

Written by Amanze Chinonye The initial public offering (IPO) of Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s oil refinery will be extended by 10 days to allow investors from other African countries to participate, a company executive and an adviser to the deal told Reuters. Join

Nigeria’s Multidimensional Poverty Rate Rises to 38.7%, UNDP Report Shows

Written by Amanze Chinonye Nigeria’s multidimensional poverty rate rose to 38.7% in 2024 from 33% in 2021, reversing gains recorded during the previous decade and adding 17.9 million people to the number affected, according to the 2026 Global Multidimensional Poverty Index released by

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.

Necessary

Always Enabled

Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. These cookies ensure basic functionalities and security features of the website, anonymously.

Cookie	Duration	Description
cookielawinfo-checbox-analytics	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics".
cookielawinfo-checbox-functional	11 months	The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional".
cookielawinfo-checbox-others	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other.
cookielawinfo-checkbox-necessary	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookies is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Necessary".
cookielawinfo-checkbox-performance	11 months	This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance".
viewed_cookie_policy	11 months	The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. It does not store any personal data.