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Indigenes beg Tinubu, Otti for help as erosion ravages Abia community

Indegenes of Umuoka Mgbarakuma in Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, have cried out to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Alex Otti and Abia State Ministry of Environment to come to their rescue, following the devastating effects of gully erosion in the community. They said the erosion has destroyed buildings, economic trees and also swallowed
Indigenes beg Tinubu, Otti for help as erosion ravages Abia community

Indegenes of Umuoka Mgbarakuma in Ubakala, Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, have cried out to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Alex Otti and Abia State Ministry of Environment to come to their rescue, following the devastating effects of gully erosion in the community.

They said the erosion has destroyed buildings, economic trees and also swallowed livestock.

Apart from these, the Umuoka Mgbarakuma indigenes said that vast farmland have been destroyed by the expanding gully, pushing poor farmers to hunger and economic displacement.

Speaking on the issue, done of the affected indigenes, Ikechi Nwachukwu and Chidi Brendan, lamented that the erosion has continued to expand despite the coordinated efforts of the traditional ruler of Mgbarakuma, Eze Ebere Ubani, and the President General, Ben Iroakazi, to arrest the problem through communal efforts.

Responding to a question from DAILY POST at a stakeholders’ meeting convened by Abia State Environmental Protection Agency, Umuahia zone, Mayor of Umuahia South LGA, Chinedu Enwereuzor sympathized with the victims of the ecological crisis.

“Yes, I am aware of the problem but I am engaging the Abia State Ministry of Environment to see what can be done to tackle the problem,” Enweruzor said.

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Bishop emeritus Of Nsukka Catholic Diocese, Francis Okobo is dead

Bishop Emeritus of the Nsukka Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, is dead. Okobo died early Friday morning at the age of 89, according to a statement issued by Rev Fr Amuluche Greg Nnamani, Vicar General of the Diocese. DAILY POST reports that the late Bishop was born on November 4, 1936,
Bishop emeritus Of Nsukka Catholic Diocese, Francis Okobo is dead

Bishop Emeritus of the Nsukka Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Francis Emmanuel Ogbonna Okobo, is dead.

Okobo died early Friday morning at the age of 89, according to a statement issued by Rev Fr Amuluche Greg Nnamani, Vicar General of the Diocese.

DAILY POST reports that the late Bishop was born on November 4, 1936, and ordained a Catholic priest on June 4, 1966.

Okobo was later appointed as the first Bishop of the Diocese on November 19, 1990, and consecrated on January 6, 1991.

The deceased cleric served until his retirement on April 13, 2013, upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 80.

Meanwhile, tributes have begun to pour in on social media for the late clergyman, who is remembered for his pioneering role in establishing and nurturing the Nsukka Diocese.

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Niger govt shuts Mokwa IDP camp over security, alleged illicit activities

The Niger State Government has closed down the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Mokwa town, citing security concerns and allegations that the facility was being misused for illicit activities. The camp, built by the Nigerian Red Cross Society as a temporary shelter for victims of the May 29 flash flood disaster, was demolished after
Niger govt shuts Mokwa IDP camp over security, alleged illicit activities

The Niger State Government has closed down the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Mokwa town, citing security concerns and allegations that the facility was being misused for illicit activities.

The camp, built by the Nigerian Red Cross Society as a temporary shelter for victims of the May 29 flash flood disaster, was demolished after an expanded security meeting at the Mokwa council secretariat.

Chairman of Mokwa Local Government Council, Alhaji Jibrin Abdullahi Muregi, said the Red Cross constructed the camp without official approval, describing it as a “danger in disguise” to the community.

He revealed that complaints from locals suggested that many of the occupants were not genuine victims of the flood, which claimed lives and destroyed property worth billions of naira.

According to Muregi, official letters were sent to organisations operating in the camp to vacate within 24 hours, while security agencies and Governor Umaru Bago were notified of the decision.

The closure was witnessed by the Area Commander of the Nigeria Police Force, New Bussa Area Command, ACP Godwin Ihean, alongside other security chiefs and traditional leaders.

Supporting the action, the Ndalile of Mokwa, Alhaji Muhammed Shaba, said over 85 per cent of flood victims had already received government compensation, blaming unresolved cases on bank account inconsistencies.

Residents who also welcomed the move, alleged that the camp was deserted in the day but filled with “unknown people” at night, raising fears it could become a bandits’ hideout. Another resident, accused some occupants of using the camp for immoral activities.

Governor Bago had earlier ordered the closure of IDP camps in June after compensating victims, with the majority already resettled.

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Christian youths demand review of security architecture in Bauchi, Kaduna, Benue, Plateau

Christian Youths from Benue, Southern Bauchi, Southern Kaduna and Plateau have called for the review of the security architecture in their various communities to strengthen community policing. The Christian youths also called on the political class to desist from politicising security challenges bedeviling the areas, saying such actions could lead to a breakdown of law
Christian youths demand review of security architecture in Bauchi, Kaduna, Benue, Plateau

Christian Youths from Benue, Southern Bauchi, Southern Kaduna and Plateau have called for the review of the security architecture in their various communities to strengthen community policing.

The Christian youths also called on the political class to desist from politicising security challenges bedeviling the areas, saying such actions could lead to a breakdown of law and order.

This call was made by the spokesman of the youths, Mr Jethro Doyum Moor, during a press briefing in Jos, Plateau State, on Friday

DAILY POST recalls that the areas have been battling with security challenges for years now, which has claimed scores of lives and displaced many people from their ancestral lands.

Moor said, “We reject the false narrative of farmers-herders clash (or land/communal clash) used in describing these attacks and demand that a spade be called a spade. What is going on is deliberate ethnic cleansing.

“This would help Nigeria find lasting solutions to the incessant attacks on our communities.

“We demand the immediate return (and not just resettlement) of our people who have been displaced from their ancestral lands (homes).

“We demand that state governments in all affected states issue certificates of occupancy to all displaced persons over their ancestral lands to recognise their genuine titles.

“We demand that the right of farmers to cultivate their farmlands without harassment from cattle rearers be recognized by law and protected.

“We are aware that the attackers (religious extremist) are well armed with sophisticated
weapons, we therefore demand that they be disarmed to guard against other Nigerians taking up arms in self-defense.

“We demand that the perpetrators be arrested and prosecuted according to the law because they are not spirits.

“Security actors should be impartial and professional in carrying out their constitutional duties of protecting the lives and properties of Nigerians irrespective of religious inclinations.

“We call for speedy trials for indigenous Christian youths in detention by security forces.

“We call on government at all levels to always ensure the equal distribution of the
commonwealth of the people irrespective of religious inclinations.

“We call on the government of Bauchi State to respect the right and wishes of the people of Zaar Chiefdom to nominate their chief without the imposition from any quarter.

“A review of the security architecture to strengthen community policing which would increase the confidence of the communities in the security forces.”

He maintained that meeting the demands will restore the faith of the affected communities in the government.

Speaking further, he said, “These millions of people whom are already displaced and are living as IDPs in the Nigerian State, and allow them to see that the government is committed to justice which is fundamental to peace.

“It must also be looked into as a matter of urgency, that the political class should desist from politicising these situations as it could lead to a breakdown of law and order.”

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Train derailment: FCT NUJ fumes over assault on journalist by NRC MD, Opeifa

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT chapter, has condemned the assault on its member, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Ladi Bala, by the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa. The FCT NUJ condemned the development in a statement by its Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, on Friday.
Train derailment: FCT NUJ fumes over assault on journalist by NRC MD, Opeifa

The Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ, Federal Capital Territory, FCT chapter, has condemned the assault on its member, a staff of the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Ladi Bala, by the Managing Director of the Nigeria Railway Corporation, Kayode Opeifa.

The FCT NUJ condemned the development in a statement by its Secretary, Jide Oyekunle, on Friday.

According to the union, Opeifa reportedly rained abuses on Ladi Bala while she was covering the derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train on Wednesday.

NUJ described Opeifa’s action against its member as a blatant violation of the fundamental rights and dignity of humans, especially women in the profession.

It noted that Opeifa conduct is another clear indication of growing hostility against the media in Nigeria and the intolerant posture of government officials towards accountability and public scrutiny.

The union therefore demanded an immediate public apology from Opeifa over the incident.

“The NUJ FCT Council condemns the harassment and intimidation of journalists by the MD of the Nigerian Railway Corporation and demands an immediate public apology.

“The NRC MD was said to have subjected Ladi Bala to assault using words like “You are stupid”, “Your management is stupid”, “Foolish woman”, “Look at you, you are not even properly dressed”, “Useless”, “Who is watching NTA?”

“In the light of this, the NUJ demands an immediate and unreserved public apology from Mr Kayode Opeifa and calls on the Nigerian Railway Corporation to take decisive actions to prevent any recurrence of such incidents.

“The NUJ FCT Council condemns this act in its totality and has zero tolerance for harassment and intimidation of journalists in the FCT.

“The union will pursue all necessary channels to ensure accountability and safeguard the rights and welfare of journalists in the FCT and beyond,” parts of the statement read.

Recall that six passengers were injured after the Abuja-Kaduna rail derailed in Jere on Tuesday.

The train corridor has been suspended since while investigation is ongoing to unravel the cause of the incident.

Train derailment: FCT NUJ fumes over assault on journalist by NRC MD, Opeifa