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World Environment Day: Environmental Activist Advocates Huge Tax For Companies Engaged In Pollution

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June 5, 2023

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An environmental activist and Director, Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Nnimmo Bassey, has advocated huge taxation for companies involved in pollution of the environment

Bassey who made this submission in Benin on Monday at the organisation’s 2023 School of Ecology on Arts and Culture, described Nigeria as a “difficult environment”, hence everyone must embark on advocacy for safe environment.

HOMEF’s June 2023 School of Ecology on Arts and Culture was held to commemorate this year’s World Environment Day and also to broadening communities understanding of causes of Climate Change.

He added: “There is no reason why the big companies polluting our environment should go without paying a big tax for their pollution.

“We have a duty, which is inescapable, to advocate for a safe and clean environment where people can live in dignity to develop and grow their potentials.

“We also have a duty to inform policies and to advocate for policy changes.”

Emphasizing the fact that a safe environment is right of the people according to Africa Chartered for People and Human Rights, the environmental activist lamented that in spite of the damage caused to the environment, companies into pollution are having their ways because of their influence in the society.

He said: “This is the only way you can have a healthy people; and without a healthy people, you can’t have a healthy workforce.

“If we want to have Nigeria working again, we need to have healthy people in a clean environment.

” What this companies are doing is, If the world eventually moves away from using petrol, diesel and the rest, this industry wants to make sure the world stays with plastic to keep their production alive, all for profits. They don’t really care about the safety of the environment; the safety of our biodiversity or the lives of citizens. As long as they can make money and keep their business going, they are okay,” he added.

He, therefore, called on the new government in Nigeria to “begin to think of the environment in differ way with a view to changing the narrative.”

On his part, a cartoonist with a newspaper, Mike Asukwo said “the way forward is that the advocacy should be more vocal; should be more stronger and more persistence. We need to keep speaking to the issues.”

He continued: “We should do everything possible to draw government attention to the dangers of climate change. We should be more conscious of how we treat our environment; how we treat waste.”

This month edition of School of Ecology also featured poetry, drama, etc, in telling stories of dangers in climate change.

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INEC CVR: CSO Expresses Worry Over Poor Deployment Of Machines, Manpower To LGs In Edo

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August 29, 2025

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By Joseph Ebi Kanjo

Edo Civil Society Organisations (EDOCSO) has expressed worry over the poor deployment of capturing machines and manpower to Igueben Local Government Area of the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in the ongoing Ongoing Continuous Voters Registration (CVR).

The Coordinator, EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre, Leftist Enabulele Larry, and Secretary, Leftist Mark Akande expressed the CSO sentiment when the duo visited the INEC headquarters in Igueben where the CBR in the local government is taking place.

In a statement made available to INFO DAILY on Friday, the leadership of EDOCSO, Igueben Study Centre condemned the “use of only two capturing devices in a local government with over 69, 396 in population.”

The duo noted in the statement that their findings at the INEC headquarters revealed two capturing machines were deployed to each local government across the 18 local government areas of the state.

The civil society members said INEC excuse of deploying two capturing machines to each local government was not germane enough because many do not have a computer or android phone to do the online registration INEC gave as an excuse.

“The question here is, what is the percentage of our people mostly the aged individuals, that have access to Android mobile and other internet gadgets in Edo state?

“How many people can afford internet data to enable them have access internet services in Edo state under the current excruciating economic pains by the people?

“How many of the Edo people can even manipulate the Android mobile phone to the extent of navigating the internet hurdles to undertake the job is INEC? If INEC is not ready for the job, they should tell Nigerians.

“If citizens are now advised to individually undertake the statutory job of INEC, of what purpose does the commission serve to the people? etc,” they said.

As at when filing this report, INFO DAILY was yet to get a reply from the message sent to the INEC in Edo for reaction.

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Edo Sports Commission Boss Celebrates Okpehbolo On Birthday

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August 29, 2025

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The Executive Chairman of the Edo State Sports Commission, Hon. Amadin Desmond Enabulele, has felicated with Governor Monday Okpebholo, on the occasion of his birthday.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Media Officer, Edoko Wilson Edoko, Enabulele Okpebholo as a visionary leader whose dedication to the growth and development of the state has continued to inspire confidence and admiration across all sectors, especially sports.

Enabulele, who highlighted the governor’s unwavering commitment to youth empowerment through sports development, noted that under his leadership, Edo State has witnessed significant strides in grassroots sporting initiatives and infrastructure.

“His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo, is not just a political leader but a beacon of hope for the younger generation.

“His passion for excellence and inclusive governance is evident in the way he has continued to support policies that uplift our youths and promote sporting excellence,” the statement read.

The Executive Chairman prayed for long life, good health, and continued wisdom for the governor as he steers the affairs of the state towards greater prosperity.

“On behalf of the entire Edo State Sports Commission, I extend our warmest birthday wishes to His Excellency at 55. May this new chapter of his life be filled with more accomplishments and divine grace,” he added.

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Oba Of Benin Suspends Palace Chiefs

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August 28, 2025

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The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has suspended two of his chiefs for falling for dereliction of duties.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Secretary to the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Frank Irabor and made available to journalists in Benin City.

He said their suspension was as a result of their long absence from the palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their palace responsibilities.

The suspended persons are: Chief John Igiehon, the Izuwako of Benin and chief Aimiukpomonyako Oghogho (Ebengho), the Oyenmwensoba of Benin.

“The under-mentioned two (2) chiefs have been suspended from the Palace of the Oba of Benin.

“This is as a result of their long absence from the Palace, resulting in their failure to carry out their Palace responsibilities.

“The public is advised to be wary of unscrupulous chiefs that are no longer functioning in the Palace. His Royal Majesty has approved their _ Suspension and directed the public be duly informed.

“The names of the chiefs are: – ; 1. CHIEF JOHN IGIEHON, THE IZUWAKO OF BENIN and, _ 2 CHIEF AIMIUKPOMONYAKO OGHOGHO (EBENGHO), THE OYENMWENSOBA OF BENIN”, the statement said.