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July 24, 2024 Ibesikpo Asutan Community Decries the Effect Herders on Their Livelihood
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Ibesikpo Asutan Community Decries the Effect Herders on Their Livelihood

The havoc caused by cows entering their farmlands has angered and worried the residents of Ikot Essien village in Ibesikpo Asutan Local Government Area.

The destruction of crops like cassava and maize by these cows has made it harder for the people to obtain food on a regular basis.

Speaking with INSPIRATION FM News, The Residents maintained that the cows had harmed their roads, making the situation worse, particularly during the rainy season.

The residents also stated that they have faced attacks from the Herdsmen when attempting to ask them to leave their farmlands.

They are however pleading with the government to step in and assist in shielding their roads and crops from more harm that the cows may bring.

Concerns have been expressed about the repeated attacks on farmers and their crops, particularly in light of the state’s non-implementation of the Anti-Open Grazing law.

The law prohibits open rearing of livestock and prevents the destruction of farms, crops, ponds, settlements, and properties caused by grazing of livestock.

You would recall that in October 2021, the immediate Past Governor of the State,Mr. UDOM EMMANUEL had established a committee consisting of 14 members to oversee the implementation of the law. However, it appears that little has been done to remedy the problem till date, leaving Akwa Ibom farmers to constantly count the losses incurred from cattle incursions into their farms.

July 24, 2024 House of Reps Calls for Suspension of NMDPRA Boss
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House of Reps Calls for Suspension of NMDPRA Boss

The House of Representatives have called on the Federal Government to suspend the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, FAROUK AHMED, pending the conclusion of the investigations of allegations against what it called the unguarded statement by the CEO.

The resolution of the House followed the adoption of a motion of urgent public importance sponsored by the member representing Esosa Federal Constituency, Edo State, ESOSA IYAWE during  plenary on the need to address issues arising from FAROUK’s utterances about the nation’s local refineries.

The lawmaker reminded his colleagues that claim of adulterated fuel in the Nigerian market must be thoroughly investigated, stating that fuel quality can impact engine hardware.

July 23, 2024 #TinubuMustGo Protests: Labour Warns Against Clampdown, Presidency Accuses Obidients of Treasonable Gesture
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#TinubuMustGo Protests: Labour Warns Against Clampdown, Presidency Accuses Obidients of Treasonable Gesture

The Nigeria Labour Congress, has issued a warning against any attempts by the Nigerian Government to suppress Nigerians’ fundamental right to express their views, particularly in the light of calls for Nationwide protests on August 1, 2024.

The NLC instead called on the government to engage the protesters constructively, rather than resorting to measures that could undermine citizens’ rights to voice their grievances.

The labour union also called on President Bola Tinubu to listen to the cries of Nigerians over hunger and widespread hardship in the country.

Some users on popular micro-blogging website X have been mobilizing for nationwide protests on August 1, under the hashtags #TinubuMustGo and #Revolution2024.

The Presidency, however, described such calls as treasonable, as it also accused the supporters of the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, popularly called “Obidients” of spreading the hashtags.

In a tweet published on his X account on Saturday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, alleged that the sponsors of the protests were not democrats but anarchists.

“If they understand the meaning of their hashtags, they will realise they are clarion calls for treason. Wanting to end an elected government is high treason. Wanting revolution is a call for a coup d’etat, which is also high treason,” the presidential aide said.

July 23, 2024 Ekpiri Nsukara Offot Cries out to Governor Umo Eno Over Erosion
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Ekpiri Nsukara Offot Cries out to Governor Umo Eno Over Erosion

OF impacts of erosion in Ekpri Nsukara Offot in Uyo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, which has worsened following the recent heavy rainfall.

The erosion has rendered some streets in the thickly populated community impassable, while some houses are on the verge of being totally destroyed, unless there is intervention by the State Government to avert further disastrous consequences.

It might interest you to know that a four year old girl reportedly drowned in the rampaging erosion, and all efforts to rescue her proved abortive, as she died in flood.

Lamenting the sad development which occurred on Saturday, July 20, 2024, the Village Head of Ekpri Nsukara Offot, Eteidung EMEM DENNIS ASIKPO appealed passionately to the State Governor, Pastor UMO ENO to save them from the erosion hazards.

Eteidung ASIKPO explained that it is usually a period of pain and tears in Ekpri Nsukara Offot, whenever rainy season sets in, as the downpour washes off some streets and flood  houses in the affected areas,  thereby chasing away inhabitants from their homes for days and sometimes weeks.

Eteidung ASIKPO said the ugly development has made Ekpri Nsukara Offot, which is situated along the Nwaniba Road axis of Uyo Capital City and a co-host of the University of Uyo (UNIUYO), to face the threat of a potential gully erosion with its dire consequences of land degradation and environmental insecurity.

The village head further lamented that indigenes and residents so far affected by the erosion menace are now very helpless, putting the community at the risk of serious environmental health hazards.

According to him, Ekpri Nsukara Offot community wants the government to provide both remedial and permanent solutions to save lives, houses and other properties from further destruction.

Eteidung ASIKPO therefore expressed hope that the administration of Pastor ENO will salvage the community from the perennial erosion menace as the governor has shown tremendous concern as encapsulated in the ARISE Agenda to address challenges facing the people and communities as well as develop rural areas.

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