The House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Solid Minerals Development to liaise with the Federal Ministry of Mines and Steel Development, to ascertain the authorized and licensed miners within Ijesha South Federal Constituency of Osun State. The directive followed the motion by Continue Reading
A Don, Professor Olu Odeyemi has called on the government to check the activities of illegal miners in Ijesaland. Professor Odeyemi made the call while speaking with Radio Nigeria in Ilesa. He said there should be training for miners by the government and ensure that permits are not given to quacks. Professor Odeyemi who lamented […]Continue Reading
In Osun State 27 illegal miners, comprising 17 Chinese nationals and 10 locals, including a local traditional chief have been arrested. They were arrested following a coordinated sting operation around Ilesa and Ife axis of the State by the recently inaugurated Joint Task Force, JTF. Speaking on the development, the Deputy Chief of Staff to the […]Continue Reading