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The debate surrounding the farmers-herders conflict in Tai Local Government Area continues to intensify. During an appearance on Rhythm’s News and Current Affairs Programme, View Point, Nnaa Erekpana, a former youth president of Ueken community in Tai, described the situation as a form of colonization by Fulani herders. Erekpana accused that the crisis worsened after
Professor Hyacinth Nkwankwoala, a groundwater specialist at Rivers State University, has expressed concern over the high number of boreholes drilled in Port Harcourt, warning of potential environmental impacts. Delivering the 113th inaugural lecture titled “Groundwater, the Hidden Wealth for a Sustainable Future,” Professor Nkwankwoala disclosed that over two hundred thousand boreholes have been drilled in
Renowned musician Baba Sempe, a household name with over three decades of musical excellence, is gearing up for the release of his highly anticipated new album, titled “CONTROVERSIAL.” Hailing from Kolokuma Opokuma Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, the legendary artist has dedicated considerable time in the studio to craft a project he believes will
By Paul Chimodo In a concerted effort to address the escalating crisis of plastic pollution, the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP), under the leadership of Project Coordinator Prof. Nenibarini Zabbey, has unveiled several strategic interventions aimed at fostering environmental sustainability through nature-based solutions and enhanced citizen participation. Marking the 2025 World Environment Day, which bears
The Federal Government has identified heavy rainfall driven by climate change, unregulated building and construction activities, and inadequate drainage infrastructure as the primary causes of the recent flood in Mokwa town, Niger State. Reacting to the flashfloods that affected Mokwa, a key market town in Nigeria’s north-central Niger State, the Minister of Water Resources and
At least 153 people have lost their lives in the recent devastating floods that ravaged Mokwa Local Government Area a few days ago. The floods caused widespread destruction of homes and displaced thousands of residents. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) confirmed the rising death toll, which increased sharply from an initial figure of
Residents in the Choba axis of Obio-Akpor Local Government are facing a challenging situation due to the accumulation of uncollected refuse in their area. Local inhabitants have expressed their concerns to our reporter, describing the stench emanating from the piles of trash as increasingly unbearable. Concerned for their health and wellbeing, residents are urging the
In a significant alert, the Federal Government has issued forecasts concerning heavy rains and potential flooding across 30 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, announced that communities in coastal and riverine areas, particularly in the South-South geopolitical zone, should prepare for considerable flooding as
Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, says the Federal Government is mitigating the effects of climate change through improved energy management and fuel efficiency. Keyamo said this on Tuesday when the members of House of Representatives Committee on Climate Change and Security, led by Rep. Kama Nkemkanma, paid him a courtesy
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has tasked boat operators, passengers and other users on the need to adhere strictly to safety rules ahead of the rainy season to prevent mishaps. Mrs Helen Ekere, NIWA Corporate Affairs Manager, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Abuja.
