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Lagos State defends flood management strategy, discourages political rhetoric
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab says ongoing drainage and environmental interventions have lessened flood impacts, dismissing recent public criticism as politically motivated.
Lagos Government Urges Critics to Avoid Politicizing Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, defends the administration's flood control measures, calling for an end to the politicization of environmental challenges while outlining plans for improved drainage and waste infrastructure.
Escalating Heat: Examining Europe’s Transforming Climate Through Data
Recent record-breaking heatwaves in the UK and Europe signal a clear shift in climate, with scientists warning that rising temperatures will persist until global carbon emissions are stabilized.
Ekiti NUJ advocates for urgent flood defense and building regulations
The Ekiti State NUJ is urging both government and citizens to prevent flooding by clearing drainage systems and halting construction on waterways.
Taraba Mobile Court Seizes Vehicle Transporting Illicit Minerals
The Taraba State mobile court has impounded a vehicle carrying illegal minerals, signaling a strict enforcement of environmental laws and Executive Order No. 5 of 2023.
Varied Results in South-East Sanitation and Open Defecation Initiatives
A regional assessment shows that South-East states are having mixed success in waste management and ending open defecation, with Abia showing significant gains while Anambra and Ebonyi continue to address persistent sanitation hurdles.
Lagos State Prepares for More Floods as Demolition of Unauthorized Structures Begins
Lagos authorities are clearing illegal structures along the Badagry Expressway while warning residents to prepare for continued heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the coming weeks.
Rufai Oseni Calls for Disclosure of Coastal Road Environmental Assessment Amid Lagos Flooding
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni has challenged federal and state authorities to release the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Lagos coastal road project following recent flooding.
Anambra Establishes N200bn Investment Corporation and Funds Electricity Restoration
The Anambra State government has authorized a N200 billion investment corporation and allocated N315 million for power infrastructure repairs in Uli, alongside new environmental and tech initiatives.
Waste accumulation and open defecation plague major South-West states
South-West Nigerian states are grappling with a severe sanitation crisis as refuse heaps block roads and open defecation persists, despite ongoing government efforts to improve infrastructure and enforcement.