Oloja Of Imoru Calls For Urgent Action Against Illegal Miners In Ondo State
<p>The Oloja of Imoru, Oba Charles Basorun, has urged government intervention as illegal mining fuels insecurity in Ondo State.</p>
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The Oloja of Imoru, His Royal Highness, Oba Charles Basorun JP, has called on the Federal Government and the Ondo State Government to intervene as illegal mining activities continue to turn communities into conflict zones.
Illegal mining has been a growing crisis in Nigeria, fueling insecurity, kidnappings, and violent clashes in mineral-rich areas. Ondo State, known for its deposits of crude oil, bitumen, and gold, has witnessed increasing tensions due to these unlawful activities.
In 2024, a youth leader was killed in Leege community, Odigbo Local Government Area, triggering widespread unrest across the state. Now, with illegal mining operations intensifying, communities like Imoru face daily threats.
In an attempt to prevent further crisis, Oba Charles Basorun has petitioned the Ministry of Solid Minerals Development to investigate the licence presented by Royalhood Diadem Limited, which he and the Imoru commission claim is fraudulent.
The licence, allegedly issued on 15th November 2024 and set to expire on 14th November 2027, was found to be fake after thorough investigations by the traditional ruler.
“During my research and investigation, I discovered the licence was fraudulent. That was why the community and I wrote to the Honourable Minister of Solid Minerals Development, requesting a proper investigation into the matter,” Oba Basorun stated.
The Oloja of Imoru further accused the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, OFR, mni, of supporting the illegal activities of Royalhood Diadem Limited. He alleged that the NSCDC had deployed hundreds of personnel to safeguard the company’s operations and had plans to send additional forces.
“We recently gathered information that the Commandant General of NSCDC is planning to deploy more personnel to the illegal site in the coming days,” he added.
The traditional ruler has urged both federal and state authorities to step in and hold Royalhood Diadem Limited and the NSCDC accountable. He warned that the continued deployment of security personnel to protect illegal mining activities could escalate tensions and lead to violence.
As illegal mining continues to threaten peace and security in Ondo State, stakeholders are being urged to take decisive action before further conflicts erupt.
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<h2>Rights group, Amnesty International has called on the President Bola Tinubu-led government to ensure that the planned sale of Shell's Onshore Subsidiary does not violate human rights.</h2>
<p>Making this call in an extensive report released in a post released on its official X handle, the group tasked Tinubu to ensure that the sale does not lead to further deterioration in human rights in the South-South region that has over the years been blighted by decades of oil pollution.</p>
<p><em>"The Nigerian authorities must ensure that Shell’s planned sale of its operations in the Niger Delta, does not lead to a further deterioration in human rights in a region blighted by decades of oil pollution," </em>the post by Amnesty International read.</p>
<p>The right group lamented that <em>"For decades, spills have damaged the health and livelihoods of many of the Niger Delta’s inhabitants. Shell should not be allowed to wash its hands of the problems and leave."</em></p>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> recalls that the group had, in the build-up to the presidential swearing-in ceremony, called on President Tinubu to ensure that the sale of shells does not result in human rights violations.</p>
<p>The group at the time tasked the president to ensure that Shell’s sale does not end or limit the company’s liabilities.</p>
<p>The group further advised that Shell be required to provide a full assessment of all existing pollution in the delta, ensure it has provided satisfactory remediation for any damage, and that local inhabitants’ concerns about the sale process are fully appraised and addressed before the planned sale is approved.</p>
<p><strong>Naija News</strong> recalls that <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/2024/01/16/shell-exits-oil-exploration-in-nigeria-sells-off-onshore-subsidiary/">Shell had earlier in January announced that it reached</a> an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, the Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) to Renaissance as it exits its oil exploration in Nigeria.</p>
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Festival-goers can also sip sake cocktails at the onsite SAQ Bistro, check out tea ceremonies and Kendo demos, and even network with creatives at a special Québec–Japan industry mixer. And yes, dogs are welcome, especially if they're Shibas.</p><p>Admission is $4 in advance or $5 at the door, but it's free if you’re under 12, over 65, dressed in a yukata, or happen to be a Shiba owner. You can buy tickets <a href="https://www.asiasie.com/yataimtl" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><p>Whether you're a diehard Japanophile or just in it for the snacks, this festival is a one-of-a-kind summer experience that's worth clearing your calendar for.</p><h3>YATAI MTL</h3><br/><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ9ciF5MUs4/" data-instgrm-version="4" style="background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);">
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</blockquote><script async="" defer="" src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p>Price: $5 at the door (free entry for children and seniors)</p><p>When: June 5 to 8</p><p>Address: 40 Rue des Seigneurs, Montreal, QC</p><p><a href="https://www.asiasie.com/yataimtl" target="_blank">Yatai MTL website</a></p><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p>
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