The Edo State chapter of the Miners Association of Nigeria (MAN) has congratulated Monday Okpebholo on his victory in the September 21, 2024, governorship election and his inauguration as Governor of Edo State on November 12. According to a report by Independent the association urged Governor Okpebholo to address double taxation and insecurity in the
Devastating Effects of Illegal Gold Mining in Egbetua
A recent report by the Nigerian Observer indicates that Egbetua, a community in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State, is grappling with the severe impact of illegal gold mining, which has persisted for over 25 years. Once a thriving agricultural hub, Egbetua now faces environmental degradation, insecurity, and economic decline due to unchecked mining