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Gov Urged To Implement Zero Waste Plan, Single Use Plastic

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3 years ago

June 9, 2023

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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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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court

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2 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.

Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.

In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.

The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.

They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.

The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.

In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.

The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.

The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.

According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.

However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.

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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru

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7 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.

Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.

La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.

The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.

The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.

He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.

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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses

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8 hours ago

May 6, 2026

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The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.

DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.

A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.

“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.

“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.

“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.