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Gov Urged To Implement Zero Waste Plan, Single Use Plastic

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2 years ago

June 9, 2023

Government at all levels have been called upon to adopt and implement a comprehensive zero waste plan and single use plastic with a view to addressing all forms of waste at the source of generation across all value chain.

The call was made by Richard Benin, Executive Director, Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) during a riverside action and environmental campaigns in Forcados and Odimodi communities in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State as part of activities to mark World Environment Day and World Ocean Day.

He said it is important for individuals, cooperate organizations, CSOs, governments at all levels to come together to fight this menace and bequeath an environment in a better condition to our children, as we owe them that.

He explained that plastic waste is growing to be one of the most disturbing issues bedevilling our planet as of today, as these products contains chemicals that are harmful to the environment and the people.

Benin further stressed that, of the 450 million tonnes of plastics produced annually around the globe, only 9% is recircled and a sizeable amount of the remaining unrecycled ones find their way into our rivers and oceans which on the other hand have negative impacts on the ecosystems.

The Executive Director admonished the people to completely avoid or reduce the use of plastic to save their environment and to save mother earth. Speaking further.

Also speaking, at both communities, Nowho Fred stated that World Environmental Day is not just celebrated but a reminder that there’s need to pay attention to the environment, to save the earth for future generations.

On her part, Nefertiti Ayo Okotie said if man must survive staying on planet earth, then all must join in the fight against plastic pollution.

According to her, plastic waste accounts for 85% of Marine waste, adding that about 11 million metric tons of plastic goes into the ocean annually and is estimated to triple over the next 20 years.

Speaking, the Chairman of Forcados, Burutu Erekedowmini called on the appropriate authorities to intervene and save the people of Forcados from being wiped out by the environmental issues plaguing their community.

On her part, Lucy Akinto complained that smoke and black oil from oil exploration activities is affecting the people of Forcados, adding that yet no form of development has been seen in the community.

She lamented that the community does not have portable water, power supply or roads.

Also speaking, Evelyn Orijemi lamented that the people have given up on farming because their farmlands have all gone under water, while crude oil has destroyed fishing activities of the people.

She added that the people of Forcados are living in poverty and their community is being washed away by the sea.

Engineer Jacob Diale also lamented that Forcados has the potential of being a well-developed community, glory of Forcados have been diverted to other parts of Nigeria.

He further lamented that people have been abandoned in deep poverty by the government and the oil multinationals whose crude activities have destroyed the ecosystem and livelihood of the people.

On their part, the women of Odimodi who expressed their gratitude, testified that after the visit of CODAF in January 2023 and the advocacy efforts made, made Shell to introduce nine (9) new scholarship slots for the community and brought medical teams to examine and attend to the medical needs of the people.

While they appreciated the efforts of Shell, they however appealed that rather than bringing occasional medical teams to the community, a standard hospital with trained doctors should be established permanently in Odimodi to attend to emergencies and other unforeseen medical needs of the people.

They also requested for the introduction of adult education for the aged who still value education, and the provision of loans and grants to improve the standard of living in Odimodi.

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DSS Issues Warning, Arrests Man For Circulating Fake Recruitment Materials

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16 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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The Department of State Services (DSS) has disclosed the arrest of one Mr. Eze Ezenwa Benard, who was recently apprehended for circulating fake DSS recruitment past questions and answers on Facebook.

The agency, while warning the public in a statement on Saturday, said the suspect operated through a page known as “Jobs and Education”, where he advertised the fraudulent materials and charged unsuspecting members of the public one thousand naira (N1,000) for access.

“The public is hereby cautioned to disregard any materials, as the DSS does not sell or distribute recruitment questions, answers, or examination guides through private individuals or social media pages. Recruitment into the Service, when necessary, follows specialised procedure in accordance with extant laws and due process,” the statement reads.

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‘Na Only People You Gave Work Love You,’ Singer Speed Darlington Tells Tinubu

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16 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Singer Speed Darlington has told President Bola Tinubu that public admiration cannot be bought, warning that only those who received appointments or jobs from the government truly support him.

In a video posted on Saturday, August 23, the singer said, “Everything isn’t about the economy! There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you.”

Darlington, an Igbo man, urged Tinubu to focus on police reform and respect for human rights. “The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate. Please, before you leave office, please speak to your Yoruba brother IGP man,” he added.

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Before You Leave Office, Reform The Police — Speed Darlington Urges Tinubu

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16 hours ago

August 24, 2025

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Popular controversial singer Speed Darlington has called on President Bola Tinubu to reform the Nigerian Police Force, urging the government to prioritise citizens’ rights alongside economic growth.

In a video posted on Saturday, the entertainer criticised what he described as the police’s systemic human rights violations and oppressive practices.

“Mr President, before you leave office, whether you secure a second term or not, try your best to improve Nigeria. Everything isn’t about the economy!

“There is more to leadership than the economy. See as everybody dey call your name, dey complain. Nobody loves you. Na only the ones you gave work, na them love you. Even your own tribe dey complain about you,” he said.

The singer, who identifies as Igbo, urged Tinubu to engage with the Inspector-General of Police and implement reforms.

“As an Igbo man, the advice I can give you so people will know your name and remember you for something good is to reform the police. Reform the police.

“The Nigerian police is an oppressive agency rooted in human rights violation. As a matter of fact, if they do not violate you, it’s as if they are not even doing their job.

“The idea of arrest before investigation is a pure human rights violation. You arrest and hold a person before you dey investigate,” he added.

Darlington also recounted his personal ordeal with law enforcement, highlighting the system’s abuse of power.

“I was held for two months after the judge had ordered my release. FID held me for two months. According to my lawyer, the Nigerian law gives only 28 days for investigation.

“They held me for two months. What is the extra month for? Because they can. If you give them money, they oppress your enemy. I have experienced it,” he said.