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Lagos Legal Practitioner Receives Prison Term for Environmental Law Violations
A 67-year-old lawyer in Lagos has been sentenced to seven months in prison for illegal waste disposal and failing to use authorized waste management services.
Lekki Residents Grapple with Devastating Floods
Luxury estates in Lekki face recurring and destructive flooding, prompting residents to blame poor urban planning and new highway construction for the crisis, while officials point to environmental factors and developer negligence.
Governor Eno Offers Support to Flood Victims and Issues Warning on Drainage Maintenance
Governor Umo Eno expresses sympathy for recent flood victims in Uyo and calls on residents to maintain clear drainage channels to prevent future disaster.
Rubbish and Rains: The Consequence of Waste Mismanagement in Lagos
Indiscriminate waste dumping and poor drainage maintenance are worsening flood disasters in Lagos, creating a cycle of public health risks and property damage that demands urgent government and citizen action.
Weekend temperatures dip for some as UK heatwave persists
A cooling breeze provides minor relief for some regions this weekend, but the national heatwave persists with ongoing health warnings and widespread hosepipe bans.
Southern Spain Wildfire Kills 11 Amidst Persistent European Heatwave
At least 11 people have died and 1,000 have been evacuated following a fast-moving wildfire in southern Spain as the region faces an intense, prolonged heatwave.
Abia State Government Promises Action on Destructive Gully Erosion
Abia State officials have launched an assessment of gully erosion sites in Bende and Umuahia North, promising immediate remediation efforts for affected residents.
Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Considers N50,000 Penalty and Jail Time for Waste Bin Violations
A proposed bye-law in Lagos's Agboyi-Ketu LCDA mandates the use of household waste bins, with offenders facing up to six months in jail or a N50,000 fine.
Former Vice President Osinbajo Takes Leadership of Nigerian Conservation Foundation
Prof. Yemi Osinbajo has become the new President of the Board of Trustees for the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, promising to boost the organization's climate action and sustainability efforts.
Australian officials examine unidentified metallic spheres found on Queensland coast
Australian authorities are investigating the discovery of mysterious silver spheres on a Queensland beach, warning the public that the objects may be dangerous space debris.