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Gov Buni inaugurates Yobe climate change council

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has inaugurated a seven-member State Climate Change Council aimed at addressing the growing challenges of desertification and climate change in the state. A statement released by Alhaji Shuaibu Abdullahi, Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, revealed that the council, chaired by Governor Buni,
Gov Buni inaugurates Yobe climate change council

Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, has inaugurated a seven-member State Climate Change Council aimed at addressing the growing challenges of desertification and climate change in the state.

A statement released by Alhaji Shuaibu Abdullahi, Press Secretary to the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, revealed that the council, chaired by Governor Buni, will focus on developing strategies to mitigate the effects of climate change and restore degraded ecosystems across the state.

Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Baba Malam Wali, during the inauguration in Damaturu, Governor Buni assured citizens of his administration’s readiness to take decisive action on climate issues.

“Yobe State is one of the most vulnerable states in Nigeria, with desertification and land degradation posing significant threats to livelihoods,” he said.

The council comprises the Commissioners of Environment, Women Affairs, and Finance, alongside Professor Ibrahim M. Sheriff, Mr. Lawan Ahmed, and Dr. Abdullahi Hassan Gana, who will serve as secretary, with Bamai Zanna as assistant secretary.

During its inaugural meeting, the council deliberated on critical issues, including ecosystem restoration, climate change mitigation, and the formulation of a state climate change policy.

It also resolved to partner with the Milestone Centre for Sustainable Development and Food Security and Climate Action to access grants and interventions aimed at supporting climate resilience programs.

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Five dead, 7 wounded in Mexico bar shooting

Mexican authorities on Sunday said a shooting at a bar in southeastern part of the country left at least five people dead and seven wounded, the latest in a series of similar attacks in the violence-plagued country. The secretariat of security and civilian protection, in a statement, said a manhunt was launched for the perpetrators
Five dead, 7 wounded in Mexico bar shooting

Mexican authorities on Sunday said a shooting at a bar in southeastern part of the country left at least five people dead and seven wounded, the latest in a series of similar attacks in the violence-plagued country.

The secretariat of security and civilian protection, in a statement, said a manhunt was launched for the perpetrators of the shooting on Saturday night in the city of Villahermosa, in Tabasco state.

“Five people lost their lives and seven were injured. Analysis of video surveillance cameras is being carried out and elements of the state and federal authorities have deployed coordinated patrols to locate and arrest those responsible,” it added.

Local media said that unidentified gunmen burst into the bar La Casita Azul and opened fire at customers, leaving bloodied bodies strewn on the floor.

DAILY POST reports that Tabasco, home to oil production facilities, has seen an increase in violent crime in recent months.

In November, six people were killed and 10 wounded in another armed attack on a bar in Villahermosa.

The attack came two weeks after 10 people were feared killed in the city of Queretaro, in a central region that until now had been spared from violence linked to organized crime.

The same weekend, six people were killed in a shooting in a bar in a suburb of Mexico City.

According to official figures, drug-related violence has seen more than 450,000 people killed in Mexico since the government deployed the army to combat trafficking in 2006.

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INTERVIEW: Nigeria railway system a mess – Miss Nollywood international, Hassana

A Nigerian beauty queen, Hassana Ozohu Salisu has recounted her experience using the Itakpe-Warri train service. Queen Hassana is the current Miss Nollywood International. In this interview with DAILY POST, she sheds light on critical issues plaguing the nation’s railway system, highlighting the urgent need for reform to save lives, enhance comfort, and restore dignity
INTERVIEW: Nigeria railway system a mess – Miss Nollywood international, Hassana

A Nigerian beauty queen, Hassana Ozohu Salisu has recounted her experience using the Itakpe-Warri train service. Queen Hassana is the current Miss Nollywood International.

In this interview with DAILY POST, she sheds light on critical issues plaguing the nation’s railway system, highlighting the urgent need for reform to save lives, enhance comfort, and restore dignity for citizens.

Can you tell us about your experience when you boarded a train from Itakpe to Warri recently?

I was scheduled to travel by train. I and other travelers arrived at the train station by 10:00 am to catch a train scheduled to depart at 2:00 pm. Unfortunately, the train ended up leaving at 7:30 pm, five and a half hours later than anticipated.

This glaring inefficiency wasn’t just an inconvenience; it posed real risks to the safety and security of passengers. The lack of security personnel on the train heightened these concerns, making an already stressful situation all the more perilous.

Those who eventually boarded the train quickly discovered that it was full to capacity, with people crammed into the couches like sardines.

Passengers from various states found themselves jostling in overcrowded compartments, many enduring the indignity of using bottled water containers as makeshift toilets. Women cried in anguish as they held in their bladders, with the toilets— locked with padlocks— rendered completely useless.

Mechanical failures compounded the misery, as prolonged loading of baggage stretched the ordeal even further— up to 40 minutes at each stop. This disheartening scene painted a vivid picture of the railway services that are supposed to provide safe, reliable, and convenient transport for the people.

Instead, they have become an oppressive burden, showcasing a system that has failed its citizens.

With your experience, are you saying the government is paying lip service to the railway system?

To me, the Government should do more rather than pay lip service to the railway system. Nothing is working from the look of things. I would like to ask questions about the responsibilities of the Nigerian government and the Nigerian Railway Corporation.

How can a nation that generates significant revenue from its railway services allow such a disgraceful experience to occur? Is it not the duty of the government to invest in a system that prioritizes the comfort and safety of its citizens, especially when those systems are part of its own infrastructure? These are questions begging for answers.

What are your calls to the relevant authorities?

My call to action is very clear: the railway authorities must prioritize service improvement and ensure that the railway network becomes viable and a safe option for citizens. The difficulties faced during the holiday season are just a microcosm of a more extensive problem that has plagued the railway system for years.

This issue extends beyond just poor railway services. Nigeria’s economic struggles manifest in various ways, particularly impacting the youth who are desperately seeking job opportunities and entrepreneurial support.

It is unacceptable that, in a nation blessed with resources, its young population bears the brunt of mismanagement. The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Ahmed Alkali, has a crucial role to play in bringing about the necessary reforms.

As Nigerians, we deserve better. The grievances expressed by travellers must not fall on deaf ears. We must call upon our leaders, not only to acknowledge these issues but to take immediate and decisive action to remedy them. It is vital for our nation’s progress that we invest in infrastructure that genuinely serves the people and empowers them.

Nigeria’s title as the “Giant of Africa” should not merely be a label; it must be a reflection of our realities. Let us collectively demand accountability and urge our leaders to pave the way for a brighter future.

Together, we can reclaim our status and ensure that every citizen enjoys a standard of living that corresponds with the abundance of resources our nation possesses. It is time for reform— let us make it happen.

INTERVIEW: Nigeria railway system a mess – Miss Nollywood international, Hassana