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NESREA Shuts Down 46 Facilities in 10 States for Environmental Violations
NESREA Shuts Down 46 Facilities in 10 States for Environmental Violations
By: Michael Mike
The National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) has sealed 46 Facilities in 10 states of the Federation for various forms of environmental violations.
The enforcement exercise was carried out in Borno, Gombe, Ogun, Enugu, Edo, Osun, Oyo, Plateau, Nasarawa and Taraba States.
According to a statement on Friday by the spokesperson of the agency, Amaka Ejiofor, the facilities were shut down for refusing to comply with the provisions of the National Environmental Regulations. Their offences include Violation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Act, lack of Environmental Audit Report, and failure to develop and implement an Environmental Management Plan.
Some facilities were also sanctioned for not installing an Effluent Treatment Plant, non-availability of the necessary permits relevant to their operations, and poor housekeeping, among others.
The Director General of NESREA, Dr. Innocent Barikor while expressing displeasure over the non-compliance status of many facilities, warned that the trend was unhealthy for the health of the citizens and the environment.
He said: “It is disheartening these errant facilities carried on their operations in a manner that endangered the environment despite Notices of Compliance Concerns served on them as required by law. The Agency would continue to enforce the provisions of the 35 National Environmental Regulations and would not fail at any time to impose appropriate penalties on violators.”
He added that: “Laws are made for the smooth running of the society and compliance with the laws enhances wholesome development. I encourage Nigerians to be true environmental vanguards by obeying the laws and reporting any environmental violations.”
NESREA Shuts Down 46 Facilities in 10 States for Environmental Violations
Touray Condoles Nigeria on Passing of Buhari
By: Michael Mike
President of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, Dr. Omar Touray has condoled the government and people of Nigeria on the loss of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
A condolence message signed by Touray read: “It is with deep sorrow that the world learnt of the passing of His Excellency General Muhammadu Buhari, former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“On behalf of all the institutions of the Economic Community of West African
States (ECOWAS), H.E. Dr Omar Alieu TOURAY, President of the ECOWAS
Commission, extends his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, to His
Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and to the entire Nigerian people.
“ECOWAS salutes the memory of this distinguished statesman whose invaluable contributions greatly advanced democracy and regional integration in West Africa and across the African continent.
May his soul rest in paradise.”
Touray Condoles Nigeria on Passing of Buhari
One Chance: Petrol station attendant found dead in Abuja after suspected abduction
By: Zagazola Makama
A 23-year-old woman, identified as Grace Godwin, was found dead on Saturday morning in the Jabi area of Abuja, in what police suspect to be a case of abduction and possible murder.
Godwin, a fuel attendant at the Mobil Filling Station in Mabushi, was discovered unconscious by the roadside near Iya Abubakar Street around 6:00 a.m., according to police sources.
Detectives from the Jabi Police Division responded promptly and rushed the victim to the National Hospital, where she was confirmed dead by doctors on duty.
Her body has been deposited at the hospital’s mortuary for autopsy. Her family has been notified and has positively identified her.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Grace boarded a commercial vehicle around 8:53 p.m. on Friday at Mabushi a vehicle suspected to be operated by a “one chance” criminal gang. The suspects reportedly contacted her family at 11:56 p.m. to demand ransom.
Police say they have launched a manhunt to identify and apprehend those responsible.
“Investigation is ongoing, and all efforts are being intensified to bring the perpetrators to justice,” the sources said.
Cases involving “one chance” a form of robbery or abduction involving criminals posing as commercial drivers have become a growing concern in the Federal Capital Territory.
One Chance: Petrol station attendant found dead in Abuja after suspected abduction
Nigerian Police arrest six suspected IPOB/ESN members in Enugu raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Operatives of the Enugu State Police Command have arrested six suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and its armed wing, the Eastern Security Network (ESN), during a security raid in Aninri Local Government Area of the state.
Sources told Zagazola Makama that the arrest, which took place on Saturday around 4:35 p.m., followed actionable intelligence received by the Officer-in-Charge of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit about the activities of a notorious herbalist who allegedly prepares charms and provides spiritual fortification for ESN operatives at Oduma Achara.
In a joint operation involving SWAT, the State Intelligence Squad (SIS), and operatives from the Octopus unit, police stormed Oduma Achara and arrested the following suspects: Festus Godwin, Chisom Nwaigwe, Chidiebere Emmanuel,Ani Chibuike, Onyedika Njoku and Chibueze Akpaigwe, 23 (from neighbouring Obeagu Oduma).
The sources said all suspects are currently undergoing interrogation.
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