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Children, Women At Risk As Battery Recycling Factories Ravage Ogijo, Senate Warns.
According to Nivo News, the National Assembly has raised alarm over the escalating lead poisoning crisis in Ogijo, a densely populated community spanning the Ogun-Lagos border. The matter was brought to the Senate’s attention by Senators Tokunbo Abiru of Lagos-East and Gbenga Daniel of Ogun-East, highlighting the severe health risks posed by multiple used lead-acid battery recycling factories in the area. Vulnerable groups, including children, women, and factory workers, have reportedly suffered long-term exposure to toxic substances.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The senators’ report indicated that these factories have evolved into a major public health emergency. Questions were raised regarding whether Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) were conducted prior to the operations, if mitigation measures were implemented, and whether workers were provided with personal protective equipment. In response, the Senate summoned the Ministers of Environment, Health, Solid Minerals, Labour and Employment, along with the Director-General of the National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA) and other key environmental stakeholders, for an emergency briefing.
Following the session, the Senate mandated the Federal Ministry of Environment to urgently develop restoration programmes for the affected areas in line with national and international best practices. NESREA was directed to conduct comprehensive physico-chemical analyses of soil, air, vegetation, and water in the impacted communities to determine contamination levels. Additionally, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) was tasked with deploying medical teams to Ogijo for thorough health assessments and treatment.
This incident echoes past lead poisoning crises in Nigeria, including the Zamfara State tragedy, which claimed thousands of children, and recent cases in Ebonyi State, where exposure led to renal failure, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory disorders, and hypertension. Despite environmental regulations and frameworks established in the 1990s, such as the Environmental Impact Assessment Act and Hazardous Wastes Decree, many industries continue to violate environmental laws, often without consequence.
Reports indicate that the Ogijo battery recycling factories lack functional wastewater treatment plants, and wastes are improperly handled, posing serious risks to public health and the environment. Factors contributing to these violations include inadequate skilled personnel, insufficient funding, weak enforcement of environmental laws, lack of functional laboratories, and nonchalance among industrial operators.
Experts emphasize the need for well-trained regulatory officials, better funding for environmental agencies, stricter enforcement of environmental standards, and functional environmental laboratories to monitor compliance. They also call for all new projects to undergo Environmental Impact Assessments, the domestication of international environmental treaties, and the establishment of a specialized environmental court to ensure swift justice.
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Heartstrings Pulled! See The Powerful Moment Regina Daniels Wept While Uplifting Underprivileged Children!.
Nollywood star Regina Daniels recently shared a deeply emotional moment on social media, revealing how she marked her sons’ birthdays—Munir and Khalifa—from a distance. Although the boys’ father, Senator Ned Nwoko, held a celebration for them on June 29, Regina was unable to attend due to their separation and her current time away from them.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress explained that she chose to honor her “priceless gifts” by taking to the streets with her mother, Rita Daniels, to distribute gifts to underprivileged children. During the outreach, she displayed a photo of her sons and asked the gathering to sing for them. Overcome by the weight of the moment, Regina was moved to tears. In her caption, she reflected on the “extremely emotional” nature of the day, offering prayers for her sons’ future and expressing deep gratitude to her mother for being her greatest source of inspiration.
Regina Daniels has opened up about the bittersweet way she celebrated her sons’ recent birthday while apart from them. Since she could not join the celebration hosted by their father, Senator Ned Nwoko, on June 29, the actress opted for a charitable gesture instead. Accompanied by her mother, Rita Daniels, she spent the day gifting items to underprivileged children. The tribute culminated in an emotional scene where she broke down in tears while the crowd sang for her children. Expressing her feelings online, Regina described the day as a unique and deeply emotional experience, reaffirming her love for her “precious jewels”.
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4. “They Are Among Us”: Tinubu’s Aide Drops Bombshell On Internal Complicity in Massive Scam.
Temitope Ajayi, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Information and Public Affairs, has acknowledged that it is difficult to rule out the involvement of internal figures in the ongoing controversy surrounding a counterfeit government agency.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The scandal centers on serious corruption allegations involving the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and an individual named Prince Mathew Adeniyi Adeyemi, who claims to lead the non-existent Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC).
As previously highlighted by DAILY POST, this situation has sparked intense scrutiny regarding the integrity and accountability of the Tinubu administration. Prince Adeyemi has alleged that the fictitious PFIPC managed to secure budgetary allocations in the 2026 fiscal year and successfully opened several official accounts—including a Domiciliary Account, a Pounds Sterling account, and a Treasury Single Account (TSA)—with the Central Bank of Nigeria.
Furthermore, Adeyemi has accused the Chief of Staff of facilitating his fraudulent appointment for a total of N600 million, claiming that N400 million was paid via proxies, leaving an outstanding balance of N200 million.
Addressing the possibility of internal collaboration, Ajayi pointed to the sheer brazenness of the operation as a red flag:
“Well, it’s not impossible, because even the audacity to go and operate inside the government federal secretariat is enough to suggest anything could have gone at some point”.
Ajayi expressed confusion over how the suspect obtained a falsified appointment letter attributed to the Chief of Staff, emphasizing that presidential appointments remain the exclusive prerogative of the President.
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‘IT COULD HAPPEN ANYWHERE’: APC Chieftain Sparks Outrage By Comparing PFIPC Scandal To 9/11 Terror Attacks!.
Dr. Taofiq Raimi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain, has come to the defense of the Presidency concerning the Presidential Foreign Intervention Promotion Council (PFIPC) controversy. During an appearance on Arise Television’s Prime Time on Friday, Raimi argued that it is unfair to blame the Presidency for the incident, noting that even advanced nations are susceptible to sophisticated crimes. He drew a comparison to the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States to illustrate his point that complex criminal activities can bypass security measures anywhere in the world. The controversy involves an individual named Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, who allegedly impersonated the leader of the PFIPC—a council the Presidency maintains does not exist.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
APC chieftain Dr. Taofiq Raimi has dismissed claims that the PFIPC scandal represents a failure of the Presidency. Raimi emphasized that sophisticated crimes can occur in any country, citing the 9/11 attacks in the U.S. as an example of how security can be breached despite high-level oversight. This defense follows reports of Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, an impostor who allegedly posed as the Director-General of the non-existent council, whom the Presidency is currently prosecuting.
Option 3: Focus on the Comparison In a recent televised interview, APC chieftain Dr. Taofiq Raimi suggested that the PFIPC impersonation scandal should not be viewed as a lapse by the Nigerian Presidency. Comparing the situation to the 9/11 attacks in America, Raimi argued that such sophisticated criminal acts are difficult to prevent, regardless of a nation’s advancement. The Presidency continues to clarify that the council mentioned by the suspect, Adeyemi Adeniyi Matthew, is non-existent and that the matter is under criminal investigation.
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