Category Archives: Environment

A newly constructed bus terminal linked to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) under Nyesom Wike has suffered serious structural damage after a heavy rainstorm in Abuja, triggering public outrage and renewed scrutiny over the quality of public infrastructure in the capital. This development was reported on Wednesday after the Kugbo Bus Terminal along theContinueContinue reading “Rainstorm destroys FCTA’s N30bn bus terminal, 9 months after innaguration”

…As Poroye Leads Ondo Team to Ghana on Land Reclamation Mission.The Atlantic Ocean surge has not been kind to Ayetoro Community, a flourishing theocratic, communal society founded on January 12, 1947.For decades, the Ilaje coastal community has watched helplessly as the ocean continually erodes land, swallowing homes, displacing families with dashed hope. But a renewedContinueContinue reading “Aiyedatiwa moves to secure Ayetoro, others from sea incursion”

The Ekiti State Government on Friday has commenced the dredging of waterways and rivers in Ado-Ekiti, the state capital, to curb flooding during the rainy season.The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Chairman Ekiti State Environmental Protection Agency (EKSEPA), Chief Bamitale Oguntoyinbo led the board members of the agency to inspect the ongoingContinueContinue reading “Flooding: Ekiti Govt begins dredging of waterways in Ado-Ekiti”

Stakeholders from the six South-West states on Tuesday converged on Ijebu-Ode for a three-day multi-sectoral emergency preparedness workshop to address flooding and other emergencies bedeviling the region. The workshop was organised by the Oyo State Government in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). Presenting a paper, UNICEF’s Emergency Specialist, Abuja, Mr Olayinka Afolabi,ContinueContinue reading “Stakeholders converge to tackle flooding, other emergencies”

President Bola Tinubu has ordered a formal investigation into the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, over allegations of abuse of office linked to a controversial \$3.6 billion land allocation in Abuja.The directive, issued on Thursday night and finalised by Friday afternoon, comes amid growing public outrage over reports that Wike allocatedContinueContinue reading “Tinubu orders investigation into Wike’s son alledged $3.6bn land deal”

Gov. Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has lamented the massive destruction of property during the Saturday’s torrential downpour in Ado Ekiti capital city, describing the proportion of wreckage as monumental and worrisome to his government. Oyebanji, had in a statement shortly after the stormy rainfall, sympathised with the victims and pledged government’s support for thoseContinueContinue reading “Oyebanji pledges support for Ekiti rainstorm victims”

Sen. Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, has distanced himself from the land dispute between the Okitipupa Oil Palm Company (OOPC) and Ikale Supreme Civil Rights Council (ISCRC).It would be recalledthat the ISCRC, an umbrella body of the Ikale people. has been embroiled in dispute with OOPC over the landContinueContinue reading “Jimoh Ibrahim distances self from land dispute between palm oil coy, stakeholders”

By Aderemi BamgboseThe Nigerian Meteorological Society (NMetS) has solicited greater partnership with the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and other related agencies towards ensuring food security, one of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Prof. Debo Adeyewa, National President of NMetS sought for the collaboration during the closing of its National Conference and 34th Annual General Meeting (AGM) atContinueContinue reading “NMetS seeks partnership with NiMet, others to ensure food security”

By Joy Akinsanya)The Nigeria Institute of Town Planner (NITP) and Town Planners Registration Council of Nigeria, (TOPREC) on Wednesday sought for an equitable compensation for the planning professionals across all sectors.Nathaniel Atebije, the National President of NITP, made the call at the 25th edition of the Mandatory Continuing Professional Development Programme held in Abeokuta.Atebije explainedContinueContinue reading “NITP, TOPREC seeks equitable compensation, better pay for planning professionals”

Residents of oil rich Ayetoro community, in Ilaje local government Area of Ondo State have appealed to the state and federal government as a matter of urgency rescue the community from inccessant ocean surge. The residents made the call during a peaceful protest held on Democracy day at the main Street of the community. TheContinueContinue reading “Ondo oil rich community appeal to Aiyedatiwa, Tinubu over incessant ocean surge”