Environment General

Veteran Musician Baba Sempe Set to Release Bold New Album “CONTROVERSIAL”

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

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Environment Politics

HYPREP Launches Initiatives to Combat Plastic Pollution in Celebration of 2025 World Environment Day

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

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General Environment

Federal Government Attributes Mokwa Flood to Climate Change, Poor Infrastructure

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

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Environment General

Flood Disasters in Mokwa Claim Over 150 Lives

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

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Environment General

Choba Residents Struggle with Piles of Uncollected Refuse

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

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Environment

Heavy Rainfall and Flooding Predicted for 30 States and FCT

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

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Environment

FG mitigating climate change effects through improved energy management – Keyamo

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

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Environment

Rainy Season: NIWA tasks boat operators, passengers on safety

 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.

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