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Borno: Zulum reacts to destruction of Sheriff’s Campaign posters, warns trouble makers in his cabinet
Borno: Zulum reacts to destruction of Sheriff’s Campaign posters, warns trouble makers in his cabinet
The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has threatened to sack any member of his cabinet who are instigating trouble among political stakeholders in Borno state.
NEWSng learnt that Zulum who was not pleased by actions of some of his commissioners who allegedly commission some youths to destroy the campaign posters of Sen Ali Modu Sheriff, who is aspiring for the National Chairmanship mounted at strategic positions within the Maiduguri metropolis warns that such act will not be tolerated by his administration..
The governor gave the warning after receiving reports that bill boards belonging to the former governor Senator Ali Sheriff announcing his intention to contest for the National Chairmanship position of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) at the forthcoming National Convention were destroyed by a serving Commissioner just days after Professor Zulum had banned all political thuggery in the state.
Reports said sources close to the governor indicate that Professor Zulum was furious over the incident and threatened to sack the Commissioner in question should such an act repeat itself.
The commissioner in question was said to have committed several atrocities and human rights abuses in the past in the name of the party without approval or knowledge of the powers that be.
At the recently concluded State party congress, the APC in Borno was seen be more united than ever as it adopted the option of consensus as against elections only for the Commissioner to turn around and begin to do acts inimical to the unity of the party by attacking and destroying billboards belonging to one of the founding fathers on the party in the state.
Political observers in the state are now watching what becomes of the Commissioner because everyone in Borno knows that the governor is a strict disciplinarian and will not tolerate anything that will bring disaffection among party members.
Speaking to a party stalwart in the state who did not want his name mentioned told NEWSng that governor Zulum is not interested in politics of hatred.
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“Some politicians in the state want to see that the party continues to have opposition from within. But all that the governor wants is to see unity among members, especially among decision makers in the party. If some commissioner paid youths to destroy Modu Sheriff’s campaign posters, they are not doing that to Sheriff but the party because such an act can cause damage to the party if Modu Sheriff decides to fight back and that is what the governor also wants to avoid. “
He said quarrel among politicians is understandable but the length at which some politicians want to take their hatred or political misunderstanding if not checked will cause the state a lot especially now that the state is struggling to come out of the 12 years of insurgency.
“We know those behind the acts and the governor knows them. He had warned them and they know how serious this is. I believe they would advise themselves because governor Zulum did not want to put himself in their kind of politics. He wants everyone to know that Borno state is for all of us, as such we should all embrace politics without bitterness.” He said.
Borno: Zulum reacts to destruction of Sheriff’s Campaign posters, warns trouble makers in his cabinet
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected ISWAP terrorists have killed the chairman of the hunters’ group in Garjang village, Damboa Local Government Area of Borno State.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred at about 5 a.m. on Sunday.
The victim, identified as Habu Dala, 53, was abducted from his home by the terrorists, who took him through Mulharam to Forfot villages in Damboa LGA.
Villagers mobilised in search of Dala and later found his corpse bearing gunshot wounds.
Troops of Operation HADIN KAI, members of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), and the hunters’ group visited the scene.
The remains were evacuated to the General Hospital, Damboa, where he was certified dead and later released to his family for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
ISWAP Terrorists Kill Hunters’ Leader in Borno
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
By: Zagazola Makama
Nine persons sustained machete injuries in a clash between Bassa farmers and Fulani herders in Gomoni Village, Kwali Area Council of the FCT.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the fight, which broke out on Aug. 9 at about 3:30 p.m., followed alleged destruction of melon and maize farms belonging to the Bassa community by cattle.
It was gathered that the Nigeria army troops
along with joint team of operatives, and vigilantes were deployed to the scene following a distress call.
Six Bassa and three Fulani victims with varying degrees of machete cuts were taken to Rhema Foundation Hospital, Kwali, for treatment.
Authorities confirmed that the situation had been brought under control and normalcy restored, while investigation was ongoing.
Nine Injured in Kwali Farmers–Herders Clash
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