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NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, thunderstorms from Friday
NiMet predicts 3-day cloudiness, thunderstorms from Friday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorms from Friday to Sunday across the nation.
NiMet`s weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja predicted cloudy skies on Friday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region.
According to NiMet, there are chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Kebbi, Southern Borno, Adamawa and Taraba.
“Later in the afternoon and evening hours, prospects of thunderstorms are expected over parts of Katsina, Zamfara, Kano, Kaduna, Gombe, Bauchi, Kebbi, Taraba and Adamawa state.
“Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the north-central region with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Niger and Kwara states.
“Prospects of a thunderstorm are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Kwara, Benue, Kogi, Niger and Plateau state during the afternoon and evening hours,’` it said.
The agency forecast a cloudy atmosphere over the inland cities and the coastal states of the south with chances of morning rains over parts of Ogun and Lagos.
NiMet envisaged thunderstorms over parts of Osun, Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Edo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Imo, Bayelsa, Cross River, Rivers, Delta and Lagos later in the day.
According to the agency, a cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the northern region with chances of thunderstorms over part of Taraba and Adamawa during the Saturday morning hours.
NiMet anticipated prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Katsina, Borno, Adamawa, Taraba and Kaduna State later in the day.
“The north-central region is expected to be cloudy with intervals of sunshine with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Niger, Kwara and Kogi state in the morning hours.
“There are prospects of thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Benue, Niger and Plateau state during the afternoon and evening hours.
“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the inland cities and the coastal states of the south with chances of early morning rains over parts of Oyo, Ekiti, Ogun, Osun, Ondo, Anambra, Imo, Enugu, Cross River, Delta and Lagos State.
“ During the afternoon and evening hours, prospects of thunderstorms are expected over parts of Enugu, Anambra, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom state, “ he said.
The agency forecast cloudy skies on Sunday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region with chances of morning thunderstorms over parts of Sokoto, Gombe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Taraba, Yobe and Borno state.
According to it, prospects of thunderstorms are expected over parts of Borno, Adamawa and Taraba states later in the day.
“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are expected over the north-central state with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Plateau State during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, prospects of thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory. A cloudy atmosphere is expected over the Inland cities and the Coastal states of the South during the morning hours.
“Prospects of thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Imo, Abia, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Akwa Ibom and Cross River state, “ it said.
NiMet predicted strong winds to precede the rains and as such, unsecured objects and weak buildings might be blown away.
According to it, trees, roofs, electrical poles and their wirings may be displaced.
“Electric surges can occur so the public is advised to be cautious.
“To reduce incidences of erosion and overflow of water beyond its normal limit, gutters and waterways should be cleared of debris and obstacles to ensure free flow of water, “ it said.
The agency advised the airline operators to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
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.
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
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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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