Govt Orders Removal Of Buildings On Drainage Setbacks
News Source: Punch Newspapers
The Lagos State Government has ordered owners of buildings on drainage alignment at System 63B – Sangotedo to vacate the premises.
A Monday statement revealed that this was communicated to the defaulters on Sunday during an inspection tour of various contravention sites by a government team led by the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab.
Wahab said the government would continue to enforce the law while reclaiming drainage setbacks.
Wahab said the inspection team, led by him, was out for a normal routine to ascertain the state of some drainage channels, noting that most flooding issues were majorly caused by negative human activity.
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Abiodun Mourns Ogun Monarch
News Source: Punch Newspapers
The Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has described the late Towulade of Akinale Kingdom in the Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state, Oba (Dr) Olufemi Ogunleye, as an icon and monarch of rare accomplishments.
The governor, represented by the Head of Service, Mr Kehinde Onasanya, stated this during a condolence visit to the widow, Olori Olanike Ogunleye, at the palace.
The governor, in a statement on Monday, which was presented to the widow, said the monarch, who transited to the great beyond last week Wednesday in the United Kingdom at the age of 79 years, lived an eventful life.
He added that his immense contributions to the polity and development of the state at large could not be quantified.
Bamise: Defendant’s injury in prison delays trial
News Source: Punch Newspapers
The trial of a Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominnikoron, accused of raping and murdering 22-year-old fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwole, was stalled on Monday due to the defendant’s leg injury sustained in prison.
At the resumed hearing at the Lagos State High Court in Tafawa Balewa Square, an official from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre informed the court that Ominnikoron fell in the bathroom on Sunday, June 23, 2024, injuring his left leg, which caused his absence in court.
Ominnikoron, 47, is standing trial on five counts, bordering on rape, conspiracy, felony, sexual assault, and murder, as brought by the Lagos State Government.
Nigeria‘ll attain food security faster through GM crops, AFAN president says
News Source: Punch Newspapers
The National President of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Kabiru Ibrahim, is optimistic that the country can achieve food security faster if it embraces the use of Genetically Modified Organism seeds.
His remarks come amid renewed debate over the safety of GMO plants on human and environmental health in Nigeria.
In May, the House of Representatives called for the suspension of GMOs in Nigeria pending the conclusion of a comprehensive investigation.
This decision followed extensive debates and concerns raised by various groups, as well as a motion moved by the lawmaker representing Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency in Kwara State, Muktar Shagaya.