LAWMA WASTE, INVESTIGATION, SURVEILLANCE AND ENFORCEMENT OPERATIVES ON NIGHT DUTY HAVE APPREHENDED TWO ENVIRONMENTAL OFFENDERS ALONG THE JIBOWU AND OJOTA. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 LAWMA Waste, Investigation, Surveillance and Enforcement operatives on night duty have apprehended two environmental offenders along the Jibowu and Ojota corridors of Ikorodu Road for engaging in illegal waste collection and indiscriminate disposal of refuse at unauthorized locations. The suspects, were arrested during routine surveillance operations after being found carrying out activities that constitute environmental nuisance and undermine approved waste management processes, despite repeated warnings and sensitization efforts. The offenders are being transferred to the Oshodi Task Force Office for prosecution through the Mobile Court in accordance with the environmental protection laws of Lagos State. LAWMA reiterates that illegal waste collection and indiscriminate dumping remain punishable offences. Residents and businesses are advised to patronize only assigned PSP operators and dispose of waste through approved channels. Environmental responsibility is a shared duty. Toge...

REJECT ANTI GAY BILL-AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL SAYS TO GOODLUCK.

gays: A new law awaits Jonathan's signature              Amnesty international on friday urged Nigerian's president Goodluck Jonathan to reject a bill that would outlaw gay marriage and crackdown on gay rights after law makers approved a final version for his signature.The key elements of Nigeria's anti-homosexuality legislation,which also criminalises public displays of affection between same sex couples,had cleared the upper and lower houses pf parliament in may.Aster Van Kregten for Amnesty international,and Africa Deputy Director says ''if the Nigerian president signs the bill into law it would make Nigeria one of the least tolerant societies in the world and have catastrophic consequences for the country.Nigeria is seen as being less susceptible to pressure from western governments because,as Africa's top oil producer,it receives very little foreign aidUnder Nigeria's bill,anyone who enters into a same sex marriage or civil union can be sentenced to 14 years in prison.It also says ''any person who operates or participates in gay clubs,societies and organisations or directly or indirectly makes a public show of same sex amorous relationship commits an offence and shall be liable to a term of 10 years of imprisonment''.

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