TINUBU FORGAVE NORTHERN GOVS WHO OPPOSED HIM IN 2023, SAYS SHETTIMA. (PHOTO).

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Tinubu forgave Northern govs who opposed him in 2023, says Shettima Vice President Kashim Shettima has said President Bola Tinubu demonstrated political maturity by forgiving northern governors who opposed his presidential bid in the 2023 election, urging politicians in Kwara State to similarly reconcile after their contests. Shettima stated this on Wednesday in Ilorin while speaking at the turbaning of the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, as the Sardauna of Ilorin Emirate by the Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari. The Vice President, who spoke against the backdrop of political activities ahead of the 2027 elections, urged politicians to regard political contests as temporary and avoid allowing disagreements arising from them to become permanent divisions. He said, “I call on all of us to unite in this political season and play politics without bitterness. The truth that sets us free is also the truth that people don’t want to hear.” Shettima recalled the oppositi...

PLATEAU GOVT ARRESTS OVER 100 ILLEGAL MINERS IN CRACKDOWN. (PHOTO).


 Plateau Government Arrests Over 100 Illegal Miners in Crackdown


The Plateau State Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Mineral Development has apprehended more than 100 illegal miners in Jos, the state capital, as part of efforts to tackle environmental degradation and safeguard natural resources.


The Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr. Yabilsu Dogo, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday, stating that the operation was conducted in collaboration with the police to curb the increasing threat of illegal mining.


Dogo emphasized the environmental hazards posed by unregulated mineral extraction, warning that illegal mining has resulted in severe land degradation, weakened soil structures, and a heightened risk of sinkholes and subsidence. He attributed last year’s building collapses in Jos to unchecked mining activities, which compromise structural integrity and make infrastructure more susceptible to collapse.


He also revealed that several illegal miners have lost their lives, often being trapped in the deep pits and tunnels they excavate.


Beyond environmental concerns, Dogo highlighted the economic losses incurred by the state due to unregulated mineral extraction, stressing that significant revenue is lost to illegal mining operations.


To combat the issue, the Plateau State government has intensified enforcement efforts while advocating for sustainable mining practices. Dogo stated that the government is actively working on awareness campaigns and alternative livelihood programs to transition illegal miners into legal and safer economic activities.


"Our goal is not just enforcement—we are also committed to educating the public on responsible mining practices and offering viable alternatives for those engaged in illegal mining," he said.

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