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NESREA Sealed Off Charcoal Company in Nasarawa for Falling Short on Environmental Standards
NESREA Sealed Off Charcoal Company in Nasarawa for Falling Short on Environmental Standards
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed off a charcoal production and export company, Jui Jui Universal Investment Company, located at Agwada Community in Nasarawa State for falling short of environmental regulations.
A statement on Friday, explaining the rationale behind the closure of the company, stated that: “Following a deluge of complaints by residents of Agwada on the activities of the company, the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) carried out an inspection of the facility.
“The compliance monitoring visit revealed that the company was operating without the necessary environmental documents including Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA), Air Quality Permit, Environmental Audit Report, Waste Management Permit
“These regulatory requirements are important guides for maintaining standards in all facilities and are perquisites for the establishment of any facility. The EIA particularly guides a facility on how to mitigate any negative impact on the environment caused by operations.
“In view of the obvious irregularities in the operations of the company, the Agency had issued a stop-work order and advised the operators to abate the environmental infractions.
“The company, however, violated the stop work order and carried on with their operations without regards to the environment and human health.
“This necessitated the sealing of the facility by NESREA on Thursday, 21st March 2024 on the directive of the Director General of NESREA Prof. Aliyu Jauro, who frowned at the non-compliance of the facility to the detriment of the people and their environment.”
Jauro however enjoined Nigerians to speak up against any company or individual indulging in activities that portend environmental hazard.
NESREA Sealed Off Charcoal Company in Nasarawa for Falling Short on Environmental Standards
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected cattle rustler in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the suspect was apprehended at about 4:20 p.m. on April 15, 2026, at Anule community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed in the area arrested the suspect during ongoing security operations.
The suspect is currently in custody, while further investigation is underway to determine possible links to cattle rustling activities in the area.
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops under Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) have arrested a suspected terrorist during an operation in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 5:19 p.m. on April 15, 2026, following intelligence on the presence of a suspected criminal hiding in Tse Atu community.
According to the sources, troops of Sector 1 OPWS deployed at Anguhah and Umbagbo swiftly responded and conducted a targeted operation in the area.
During the operation, one suspect was apprehended, while a motorcycle believed to be linked to the suspect was also recovered.
The suspect and the recovered item are currently in custody, while further investigation is ongoing to ascertain the suspect’s involvement in criminal activities.
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has distributed fertilisers to farmers across various Local Government Areas of Benue State as part of its corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at enhancing food security and strengthening civil-military relations.
The event, held on April 15, 2026, was conducted by the Commander, Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), Brig.-Gen. K.O. Bukoye, under the Army Headquarters Corporate Responsibility Project.
The initiative, themed “Using Agricultural Support to Improve Farming for Sustained Security,” is designed to support local farmers while promoting stability within the Joint Operations Area.
Security sources said the programme brought together community leaders, farmers, and other key stakeholders, alongside representatives of the OPWS Commander.
They noted that the intervention is part of ongoing efforts to foster cooperation between security forces and local communities, while addressing underlying factors contributing to insecurity.
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
Troops arrest suspected cattle rustler in Benue
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover motorcycle in Benue
Army distributes fertilisers to farmers in Benue to boost security, livelihoods
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