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Oshiomhole insists retired generals connive with foreigners to steal solid minerals

Oshiomhole insists retired generals connive with foreigners to steal solid minerals

Adams Oshiomhole, chairman of the Senate Committee on Interior, has doubled down on his allegation that some retired military generals, in connivance with foreigners, are stealing Nigeria’s solid minerals. Oshiomhole clarified his initial claim on Arise TV’s Prime Time Show on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, saying he didn’t accuse all retired generals of illegal mining …

Edo Poll: Oshiomhole keeps mum on PDP’s petition hearing at tribunal

Edo Poll: Oshiomhole keeps mum on PDP’s petition hearing at tribunal

Sen. Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday, refrained from making comments on the ongoing hearing of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)’s petition at the Edo Governorship Election Petition Tribunal sitting in Abuja. Oshiomhole, who represents the Edo North Senatorial District, refused to comment on his observation of the proceedings while fielding questions from newsmen. “You know you don’t …

Retired general challenges Oshiomhole: ‘Back illegal mining claims against ex-military officers with evidence’

Retired general challenges Oshiomhole: ‘Back illegal mining claims against ex-military officers with evidence’

Major General Bamidele Olawumi (retd.), a retired military officer, has strongly criticised Senator Adams Oshiomhole for his recent allegations that retired military generals are involved in illegal mining activities in Nigeria. In a statement released Tuesday, Olawumi, a former NYSC Director-General, described Oshiomhole’s remarks as “reckless, baseless and offensive,” accusing the senator of unfairly maligning …