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Corruption Rocks NUJ Borno, As 4 Exco members’ tender resignation
Corruption Rocks NUJ Borno, As 4 Exco members’ tender resignation
By, James Bwala
Four members of the executive council of the Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Borno state chapter have tendered resignation letters following alleged corruption involving the NUJ Chairman, Comrade Bulama Talba, the Secretary, Mohammed Ibrahim and the Auditor, Comrade Habib Saleh.
The Chairman, an employee of the Borno state government currently servicing as the Chief Press Secretary to Borno state deputy governor, Alhaji Usman Kadafur, the Secretary, a reporter with Nigerian Television Authority, NTA and the Auditor, An information Officer with the Ministry of Rehabilitation, Reconciliation and Resettlement were reportedly said to have connive to sell the property of the union (landed property) for twelve million naira (N12, 000,000:00) and share eleven million naira(N11,000,000:00) amongst them.while one million naira (N1,000,000:00)was said to been sent to the national secretariat as dues.
Members of the union, who were raged by this development, approached the Chairman, Comrade Bulama Talba over the matter, which he was said to have vehemently denied. However, the Secretary of the Union, Mohammed Ibrahim confesses to the crime after much pressure from members.
“He told us at the press briefing by the Commissioner of Police that he collected four million, but promised to sell some of his property for a refund.” Mohammed Ibrahim was quoted to have said when members of the union accosted him.
Angered by this development, four other members of the exco, who wrote to the national headquarters of the NUJ and copied all chapels in Maiduguri said, their action was informed by the costly and unethical behaviors of the Chairman, the Secretary and the Auditor of the Union.
In the letter, signed by the Babagana Bukar, Vice Chairman , Hauwa Bata, Treasurer , Chiroma Ali Ibrahim, Assistant Secretary and Dauda Iliya, Secretary Financial Secretary. The four Exco members explained thus:
“We will like to bring into the kind notice of members of Nigeria Union of Journalists Borno state Council about a scandalous act in which the Chairman connived with the Secretary as well as the Auditor and sold four plots of NUJ land near Bakasi housing estate, Maiduguri Borno state.
“The trio without consulting the remaining state council officials, without convening a State Executive Council SEC meeting or Congress meeting wrote a letter dated 15th October, 2021 to NUJ National Secretariat seeking approval to sell 2 plots of the land for the purpose of fencing the entire NUJ land alleging that Borno state government is planning to revoke the property if not developed and was granted approval on the 20th October.
“Four months after the approval, the Chairman, Secretary and Auditor shrouded the disgraceful act in secrecy until on 22nd January, 2022 when the State Working Committee SWC had its meeting.
“Surprisingly, the matter was not on agenda of the meeting and when we inquired to know the position of the land, the Chairman vehemently denied knowledge that some portion of the land was disposed of. After long interrogation, the Secretary confessed that they sold 4 instead of the 2 plots earlier approved by the National Secretariat at the cost of 12 million naira and shamelessly shared the money among themselves; that is the Chairman, Secretary and Auditor.
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“Sadly, up to this moment, there is no single block placed for fencing of the land, hence disassociating ourselves with this disgraceful act.It is in light of the above, that we hereby tender our resignation letter in accordance with Article 5 (e)(5) of the NUJ constitution and after due consultation with our respective chapels to protect our integrity and that of the union.
“We would like to appreciate the support and cooperation given to us by the entire members of NUJ Borno Council throughout our stay as officials.”
NEWSng reports that, following this development, the Exco has called for a Sec, meeting, which is scheduled for 12 noon today (Tuesday) to further discuss the issue and hopefully called a congress of members to resolve or escalate the matter as members have begun to call for their impeachment.
Corruption Rocks NUJ Borno, As 4 Exco members’ tender resignation
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and proceeded to the warehouse, allegedly aided by security operatives on duty.
According to the sources, Insp. Ibrahim James, attached to PMF 16 Abeokuta, was captured on CCTV moving around and allegedly leading the operation.
Another officer, Insp. Olabamipe Olaiya, posted to the same beat, was said to be absent from duty at the time.
The company’s security guards and the implicated police personnel allegedly conspired with others still at large to break into the warehouse and cart away goods whose total value is yet to be ascertained.
Police detectives led by CSP Phillips Abayomi, Acting ACP, Agbara Division, visited the scene and arrested the mobile policeman along with the private security guards on duty during the incident.
The suspects are being interrogated, while efforts are ongoing to track down fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it is searching for a herbalist, simply identified as Alfa, over alleged involvement in a ritual killing and attempted murder in Mararaba.
It was gathered that the case was reported by one Jamilu Abubakar, a vigilante member.
Abubakar allegedly accompanied two young men to Alfa’s residence on Aug. 12 to seek spiritual assistance purportedly to make more money through internet fraud.
“It was gathered that Alfa prepared a concoction and meat for the victims to eat. Shortly after consuming the meal, both developed severe stomach pain and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mararaba.
“Sadly, one of the victims, Ani Sunday, aged 21, was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the second, Tosin Akurunor, is responding to treatment,” said the sources.
He said Abubakar had been arrested for his role in taking the victims to the herbalist, while the main suspect, Alfa, was at large.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Alfa and conclude investigations, he added.
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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
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