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FCTA demolishes illegal mechanic workshops on Abuja-Nyanya, Keffi Expressway
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), on Saturday in Abuja demolished illegal mechanic workshops constructed on the land earmarked for livestock market at Kugbo on Abuja-Nyanya- Keffi Expressway.
Mr Ikharo Attah, the…
VIDEO: NOSDRA confirms Well leakage at Eroto’s OML 18
The National Oil Spills Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) has confirmed an oil wellhead leak at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 18, operated by an indigenous operator, Eroton Exploration and Production Limited.
OML 18, which produces and…
Gas flare in Enugu can cause child birth deformity, cancer, respiratory disorder — Prof. Madu warns
Prof. Christian Madu, a Professor of Environmental Management and Control, says child birth deformity, cancer and respiratory disorders are possible fall-outs of gas flaring activity.
Madu, who is with the University of Nigeria, Nsukka…
Foundation Seeks Proper Earth Protection On Earth Day
Sterling One Foundation has called for concerted efforts by every inhabitant of the Earth, to ensure its continued survival and protection.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the foundation’, Mrs Olapeju Ibekwe, made the appeal on…
N700bn compensation: Court adjourns suit by Shell hosts
A Federal High Court in Yenagoa on Teusday adjourned until May 4, hearing in a N700 billion oil spill compensation suit filed by members of Aghoro I community in Bayelsa.
The people of Aghoro I in Ekeremor Local Government Area (LGA) in…
Recovering the small London in Festac Town
When it was built in 1977, it was among the best in Africa. The purpose was to house participants of the Second World Festival of Black Arts and Culture of 1977 (Festac ‘77).
The first festival was held in 1966 at Dakar, Senegal.…
Flood sacks 7 communities in Niger
No fewer than seven communities have been submerged by flood in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger as a result of the ongoing construction of the Zungeru hydroelectric power station.
Gov. Abubakar Sani-Bello of the state said this…
Ile-Ife records first rain in 2022
The ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun, on Wednesday, recorded its first rain of the year, following a downpour in some areas of the town.
The rain which started around 6:40 p.m. in some areas, lasted between 20 and 30 minutes in Opa and…
Nembe oil spill: Bayelsa govt faults Aiteo, regulators on sabotage claim
The Bayelsa State Government Technical Committee on the November 5 oil leak at Oil Mining Lease (OML) 29 in Nembe on Sunday faulted claims that the leak was caused by sabotage.
OML 29 oil block is operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration…
Oil spill: Aiteo has destroyed our source of livelihood – Bayelsa, Rivers fishermen
The November 5 oil spill from a well operated by Aiteo in Nembe has spread to communities, fishing and farming settlements in Abureni clan in the Ogbia and the Abua/Odual Local Government Areas of Bayelsa and Rivers states respectively.…
OML 29: Nembe fishermen lament impact of oil spill
Fishermen operating along the Santa Barbra River and Nembe creeks in Bayelsa on Wednesday lamented the adverse impact of the Nov. 5 oil leak from Aiteo’s oilfield in the area.
The management of Aiteo, an indigenous oil firm which…
Oil Spill: FG Suspends Aiteo’s Oil Operation Until Further Notice
The Federal Government on Tuesday directed AITEO Eastern Exploration and Production Company Ltd. (AEEPCo), to stop operation of oilfield in Bayelsa State.
A statement by Mr Saghir el Mohammed, Press Director, Ministry of Environment,…
Bayelsa tackles Aiteo over failure to check oil OML 29 well leak
The Bayelsa Government has expressed worry over Aiteo Production Company’s failure to plug the leaks at its oil field in Nembe, two weeks after the incident was reported.
The government’s reaction is contained in a statement issued on…
OML 29 well leak: Impacted communities cry out over risk to health
The people of Nembe Basamri in Bayelsa on Thursday expressed concerns over the air toxicity following prolonged exposure to gas and crude oil leaks from a nearby oil well operated by Aiteo Eastern Exploration Company.
The oil firm had…
4 dead, 5 injured in another Lagos building collapse
Four people have died while five others were injured when a one-storey building under construction collapsed on Wednesday at Flourmill Estate, Magbon, near Badagry, Lagos State.
A witness, Oluwagbenga Ogundele, told the News Agency of…
COP26: American billionaire, Jeff Bezos, hails Buhari’s climate change actions
American billionaire and founder of Amazon, Jeff Bezos, on Monday in Glasgow, Scotland commended President Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership role in restoring degraded lands in the country.
A statement released by the President’s spokesman,…
The Climate Crisis Will Not be Fixed by Causing an Energy Crisis in Africa – By Muhammadu…
Dire warnings of the end of the world are as old as civilization itself. But each year as the countdown to United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP) begins, they grow in volume and intensity. Recently, senior United Nations officials …
Net-Zero Emission: Osinbajo wants OECD countries to redeem $100bn pledge
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has called on Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries to fulfill their promise of $100 billion dollars to developing countries towards achieving Net-Zero Emissions.
Net -Zero…
What Buhari told Ogoni leaders about protection of national assets
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged Ogoni Leaders to sensitize indigenes on value of protecting national assets like pipelines and other oil installations, saying willful damage usually create more havoc on their environment and hamper…
Jamoh rallies support for Nigeria’s IMO Category C reinstatement
The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has urged the international maritime community to support Nigeria’s bid for reinstatement into Category C of the International Maritime Organisation’ s (IMO) council election.…
Over 200 pose naked for art installation at Dead Sea
No fewer than 200 naked people painted in white on Monday took part in an art installation at the Dead Sea to draw attention to the ongoing destruction of the world’s saltiest body of water.
U.S. photographer, Spencer Tunick, wanted to…
Water crisis looming globally as drought increases by 29% in Africa
UN World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) says the number and duration of droughts also increased by 29 per cent over the past two decades in Africa as floods and droughts contribute to global water crisis.
WMO and partners in a report…
31 Nigerian Cities Risk Flooding, Experts Warn
A fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), Mr Sunday Egbiki, has raised an alarm that 31 Nigerian cities risk being washed away by the flood.
Egbiki, a lecturer in the Maritime University, Delta State, raised the alarm while…
Environmental Degradation: Ogun Bans Dredging, Sand-Mining Activities
The Ogun State Government on Friday banned dredging and sand mining activities in various sites across the state with immediate effect.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Environment, Mr Ola Oresanya, made the assertion during an…
Flood Displaces 2000 People In Adamawa – SEMA
The Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA) says no fewer than 2000 people have been affected by a flood within a week across the state.
Dr. Mohamed Sulaiman, the Executive Secretary of the agency told the News Agency of…
Update: Death toll in Haiti earthquake rises to 1,297
The death toll in the earthquake in southern Haiti has risen to 1,297 people, the country’s civil protection authority said Sunday.
The U.S. Geological Survey declared a red alert after the 7.2-magnitude quake struck Saturday morning…
Flood destroys 170 houses, displaces 1,000 persons in Kirfi, Bauchi
Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, on Saturday, commiserated with the victims of flood disaster which destroyed over 170 houses at Cheledi community in Kirfi Local Government Area of the State.
The flood triggered by torrential rain on…
Flood sacks Adamawa community, destroys 150 farmlands, 66 houses
Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), says 66 houses and 150 farmlands were destroyed by flood in Lababiri village, Bakta district in Shelleng Local Government Area of the state.
Dr Mohamed Sulaiman, Executive Secretary,…
Buhari mourns victims of flood in Niger Republic
President Muhammadu Buhari has condoled with President Mohammed Bazoum, government and people of Niger Republic, over devastating floods that have left many dead and affected homes.
In a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu, on…
Torrential rain damages 2 strategic bridges in Bauchi, disrupt travel to Jos, Kano
Torrential rainfall on Thursday washed away the bridge linking Bauchi metropolis with Ningi local government area in the state, according to Mr Nanfan Joroh, an official of the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA).
He said in Bauchi…