NAFDAC Seizes Three Tankers For Conveying Vegetable Oil With Petrol Tanker In Lagos

 At least three petrol tankers transporting vegetable oil have been seized by officials of the National Agency for Drugs Administration and Control in the Apapa area of Lagos.

According to NAFDAC in a statement released on Wednesday, the oil had been trans-loaded into the tankers from an edible oil depot, raising concerns about the potential health risks.

The agency highlighted that using petrol tankers to transport edible oil could lead to chemical contamination from the tankers previous use, posing a serious threat to public health.

The crude edible vegetable oil was then handed over to the Southwest Zonal Office of NAFDAC for further regulatory action.

The statement reads: “NAFDAC officials have seized three petrol tanker trucks in Apapa for allegedly transporting crude edible vegetable oil.

“The oil had reportedly been trans-loaded into the tankers from an edible oil depot.

“Concerned about the potential health risks due to chemical contamination from the tankers’ previous use for transporting petrol, NAFDAC officials escorted the tankers to a processing facility in Sango-Ota.

“The crude soy oil was then handed over to the Southwest Zonal Office of NAFDAC for further regulatory action.

“We affirm our commitment to strict enforcement and continuous surveillance to protect public health.”

Ajaero: Stick To Your Strength, Don’t Be Intimidated By FG – Peter Obi Charges NLC

The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Nigeria Labour Congress to remain strong and avoid being intimidated amid struggle with Federal government.

Obi’s statement is coming, following an invitation of NLC’s President, Joe Ajaero, by the Police on Monday.

The former Anambra state’s governor said that the summon given to Ajaero by police was expected since the organized labour poses threat to the government’s autocratic intention.

In a statement released to the public on Thursday morning, Obi advised the police to exercise caution and follow the rule of law in managing the union leader’s case.

He said: “The anxiety generated by Nigeria Police’s invitation to the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Mr. Joe Ajaero for an interview should not be unexpected given the critical position he holds as leader of the nation’s workforce.

“The NLC is an interlocutor of the Federal Government on various labour disputes and other national interest issues. On that basis alone, without prejudice to due process, Mr Ajaero represents an umbrella organization that should inform the authorities of their approach and modalities.

“The alleged infractions listed on the letter of invitation circulating on Social Media, are weighty and there is no clarity on the circumstances and if the authorities are attributing these to personal conduct or responsibilities devolving on Mr Ajaejo as the undisputed leader of NLC.

“Extreme caution must thus be exercised in the manner in which this issue is handled. It is not unexpected that government will boot try autocratic methods to vow labour as a potential opposition force.

“Invitations like the one to Ajaero are expected. But the rule of law and the laws of evidence should be observed. Labour should stick to its strengths and powers in order to maintain democratic order and sanity.”

PDP Suspends Samuel Ortom, Three Others For Snatching Election Materials In LGAs

 The Benue State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has suspended former State Governor, Samuel Ortom over alleged involvement anti-party activities.

The former Benue Governor was suspended alongside three others; Isaacs Mffo, Azua Ashongo and Bemgba Iortyom.

Secretary of the Party, Joseph Nyam, disclosed this in a statement on Monday.

Ortom, an ally of Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, was accused of leading and abetting the snatching of election materials during the recent Ward Congresses.

The statement reads, ”During the Ward Congresses held on the 27th July, 2024 at the 276 Ward headquarters, you lead and abated the snatching of election materials at your various local governments resulting in the non-conduct of the congresses at Buruku, Gboko, Ushongo, Guma, Tarka, Rwande, Ohimini local government area.

”These acts constitute anti-party activities. Consequent upon the above you are suspended for one month in the first instance and recommended to the State Disciplinary Committee for further adjudication.”