PRINCE HARRY LEAVES AFRICAN PARKS BOARD AFTER CHARITY ADMITTED RANGERS COMMITTED HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. (PHOTO).

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 Prince Harry leaves African Parks board after charity admitted rangers committed human rights abuses Prince Harry has left the board of African Parks after nearly a decade with the conservation charity, a year after the organization acknowledged that some of its rangers had committed human rights abuses. A spokesperson for Harry, 41, confirmed his departure while emphasizing that his work in African conservation will continue. “The Duke is proud of his 10 years with African Parks and fully supports the ongoing strengthening of its Board,” the spokesperson said. “His commitment to conservation in Africa continues, and he remains a supporter of African Parks’ mission.” Harry first partnered with African Parks in 2016 and became president of the organization the following year. He was appointed to its board of directors in 2023. His departure comes after African Parks commissioned an independent investigation into allegations that rangers had r@ped, beaten and tortured Indigenous peo...

LAGOS UNCOVERS ANOTHER ILLEGAL SETTLEMENT UNDER A BRIDGE IN IKOYI.(PHOTO).


 Lagos uncovers another illegal settlement under a bridge in Ikoyi


The Lagos State Government says it has discovered another illegal settlement under the Osborne Bridge in Ikoyi area of the State.

This is coming less than three days after the government uncovered 86 rooms under the Dolphin Bridge where tenants paid N250,000 rent annually.

Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab disclosed this on his X handle on Thursday.

He said the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) had begun immediate clearance operation.

“Another illegal settlement was discovered under the Osborne Bridge, Ikoyi. Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps @LAGESCOfficial (KAI) commenced immediate clearance operation,” he tweeted.

On the Dolphin bridge incident, Wahab said “A total number of 86 rooms, partitioned into 10×10 and 12×10, and a container used for different illegal activities were discovered under the Dolphin Estate bridge.

“They have all been removed by the enforcement team of Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. 18 individuals squatting illegally under the bridge leading from Dolphin Estate were arrested yesterday 30th of April, 2024 by the officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps. The illegal shanties have been dismantled this morning.”

Kunle Rotimi-Akodu, Special Adviser to the Governor on the Environment said the bridge has hitherto housed 86 rooms, partitioned into 10×10 and 12×10.

“Squatters there have been paying an average rent of N250k p.a. Continuation of the removal of abode under Dolphin bridge. 11 more persons were arrested.

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