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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