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Rivers State Government To Ban Night Distribution Of Water

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Rivers State Government has announced plans to ban the distribution of water between the hours of 7 pm to 6 am daily as part of efforts to get rid of quacks in the water distribution sector of the State.

 

Commissioner for Water Resources and Rural Development, Dr. Tamunosisi Gogo Jaja who made this known at the just concluded stakeholder’s engagement on Water Quality Standards and Regulations in Port- Harcourt, explained that, the move is to protect the lives of residents and investment of those engaged in genuine business in the sector.

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He urged quacks in the sector to stop their nefarious and unpatriotic activities that impact the drinking public negatively.

 

The Commissioner enjoined Water Producers in the State to use the prescribed standard micron for the bottling and packaging of water for consumption and harped on the dangers of using substandard micron; arguing that exposure of the water to sunrays elicit chemical reactions that are injurious to human organs like liver, kidney amongst others when consumed.

 

”The prescribed micron is 38 and above. We discovered that some people use less than that while others who don’t have known business addresses, produce and sell contaminated and unhealthy water to members of the public, he added”.

 

He equally stressed the need for Water Producers to cover their water or products while distributing them and directed that all water distributors should brand their distributing vans, with their names, telephone numbers, and addresses included for easy identification of their products and called on members of the public to look out for companies that distribute their water uncovered and those with unbranded vehicles with a view to reporting same to the authorities.

 

In their various responses, the President of Water Producers Association of Nigeria, WAPAN, Mr. Egberi Odiri Markson, and his counterpart, Association of Table Water Producers of Nigeria, ATWAP, Pastor Agape Onuh thanked the Commissioner and his team for putting together the program and promised to partner with the Ministry by improving their surveillance in a bid to eliminating quacks in the sector.

 

They further expressed confidence that once quackery in the water sector is handled, the issue of having a unified price in the industry will be a thing of the past.

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Sultan of Sokoto Urges Nigerians to Stop Criticizing Leaders and Allow God to Deal With Them

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Nigerians have been urged to desist from castigating their leaders and all those in authority.

This call was made to Nigerians by the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III on Monday at the the Regional Conference on Climate Change-Induced Conflicts in Northern Nigeria hosted in Kaduna.

According to the Sultan, it is important that Nigerians rather than insult their leaders, they should allow God to really with them.

He also urgee Nigerians to contibue praying for their keaders and tne nation as a whole.

He further called on religious leadera accros Nigeria to quit misleadinh members of ghwir congregation.

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“A lot of people say we have never had it so bad, but no matter how difficult it is, ease will come. We believe nothing lasts forever.

“Nothing bad and nothing good lasts forever. Let us intensify prayers in our congregations and encourage our followers to pray for our leaders.

“We will not castigate them; we will allow Almighty Allah to deal with them as He wishes and He will,” the Sultan notes.

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Arewa APC Merger Group Hails President Tinubu for Release of Detained minors

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The Arewa APC Merger Group has thanked President Bola Tinubu for his swift and compassionate response in ordering the release of detained minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests.

In a statement signed by National Coordinator Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa in Abuja, the group expressed gratitude for the President’s decisive action, which has brought renewed hope to many Nigerians.

The group commended President Tinubu for showing strong leadership on the issue, noting that his actions demonstrate a commitment to justice and the well-being of Nigeria’s youth.

They emphasized that this move reassures citizens of the President’s dedication to fairness and the protection of human rights under his administration.

The release order from President Tinubu came after the Arewa APC Merger Group took substantial steps to advocate for the detained children.

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In response to reports of mistreatment, including allegations of malnutrition and poor conditions, the group provided essential food and support to the minors both at the Federal High Court in Abuja and while in custody.

This effort underscored the group’s commitment to the welfare of young Nigerians and their resolve to seek justice.

Hon. Musa Mujahid Zaitawa stated that the group is encouraged by the President’s response and considers it a positive signal of his administration’s commitment to addressing national issues with compassion and responsibility.

The Arewa APC Merger Group remains hopeful that this action will set a precedent for prioritizing the rights and well-being of Nigeria’s youth across the country.

President Tinubu’s decision to release the children reflects his administration’s acknowledgment of the calls from various stakeholders to uphold justice and safeguard the future of young Nigerians.

The Arewa APC Merger Group expressed their appreciation for this significant step, which they believe will strengthen public confidence in the government’s dedication to the rights of all citizens.

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Breaking: Court Drops Charges Against Minors

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The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday struck out the charges brought against a total of 119 #EndBadGovernance protesters.

All 119 protesters were arraigned on Friday, November 1 on charges bordering on Treason felony, inciting to mutiny, among others.

The defendants were arraigned in two batches at the previous proceeding.

The first batch comprised a total of 76 protesters which included 32 minors and the second batch a total of 43 protesters.

The trial judge, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, struck out the suit following an application by the counsel to the Attorney General of the Federation, M. D Abubakar, to take over and discontinue the matter.

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