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Residents of Bonny Island have sent a desperate appeal to international oil and gas companies operating in the area to intervene in the flooding that has continued to ravage communities in the local government area. Some affected traders and residents told our correspondent that the local government lacks the capacity to tackle the challenge and
Indorama Eleme Fertilizer and Petrochemicals Ltd has restated its commitment to fully implementing its environmental sustainability and climate change policies, while also prioritizing the health, safety, and well-being of its staff. The company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Justice Tienabeso Bibiye, made this known in response to allegations of harmful environmental practices raised by the Pilex
Residents of Port Harcourt have raised concerns over the activities of scavengers across the state, with opinions split on how best to address the issue. Some individuals who spoke to our reporter, Ufuoma Kokogho, called on the government to ban scavenging outright, arguing that the indiscriminate movement of scavengers from street to street poses both
The Ogun State Government has issued a warning to residents of communities located along major rivers and coastal areas to relocate to safer grounds due to the risk of flooding. The affected areas include communities adjoining the Ogun, Ilo, Iju, Owa, and Yemule rivers, such as Isheri, Warewa, Akute, parts of Abeokuta, Ayetoro, Itele, and
The five-day flood simulation exercise organised by the Rivers State Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control will conclude today in Mbiama, Ahoada West Local Government Area. The exercise, conducted in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), was designed to prepare flood-prone communities across the state for possible emergencies. According to the
The Chairman of the Rivers State Waste Management Agency (RIWAMA), Dr. Samuel Nwanosike, has come under criticism following his announcement that movement would be restricted during the monthly sanitation exercise held on the last Saturday of each month. Residents of Port Harcourt expressed fears that the directive, if implemented, could expose innocent citizens to harassment
The Rivers State Central Working Committee on Flood Management and Control has announced the commencement of a Simulation Exercise scheduled to run from today through Tuesday, August 26. According to a statement from the committee, the exercise is being conducted in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and will take place in Mbiama,
By Paul Chimodo The flood came quietly at first, with slow rain that drizzled through the night. By morning, water was pouring into homes in Nkpolu, soaking floors, mattresses, and memories. It wasn’t the first time for many residents—and it likely won’t be the last. “It started entering from the kitchen,” said Chinyere Okeke, a
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
