Monarch Tasks Youths on Responsibility and Reform THE Asagba of Asaba, Prof. Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge, has called on male youths of Asaba, known as Okwulagwe Ahaba, to take a more proactive role in community development, warning that the future of the town depends largely on their conduct and participation. Speaking during an interactive session at […]
Proactive Steps Against Seasonal Flooding THE Anambra State Government has begun a large-scale clearance of waterways and drainage channels in a bid to reduce the risk of flooding during the 2026 rainy season. The initiative focuses on desilting blocked drainage systems and removing waste materials that hinder the free flow of water across urban and […]
Health Authorities Issue Flood-Linked Warning THE Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a nationwide health alert, warning that impending flooding could trigger outbreaks of infectious diseases across at least 10 states, including Kaduna, Kogi, and Niger. The advisory follows forecasts of heavy rainfall between 13 and 17 April, based on projections from […]
DSWMB Moves to Strengthen Sanitation IN a renewed effort to improve environmental hygiene, the Acting Chairman of the Delta State Waste Management Board (DSWMB), Felix Erhimedafe, has directed Private Sector Participants (PSPs) in Ethiope East Local Government Area to step up sanitation efforts in Abraka. The move is part of ongoing initiatives to ensure cleaner […]
ASABA CLEAN-UP DRIVE SPOTLIGHTS URBAN WASTE CHALLENGES AND SHARED RESPONSIBILITY A Routine Operation in a Growing Urban Waste Challenge THE Delta State Waste Management Board’s evacuation exercise at Kwale Park, Koka Junction, reflects ongoing efforts to address rising sanitation challenges in Asaba’s rapidly expanding urban environment. The clean-up, carried out on Thursday, targeted accumulated waste […]
Urban Renewal Drive Gains Momentum in Asaba THE Director General of the Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA), Chief Patrick Ukah, has reaffirmed the agency’s commitment to sustainable urban development following an extensive inspection of key infrastructure projects across Asaba and surrounding communities. The inspection tour, conducted on 1 April 2026, covered both ongoing […]
Water Scarcity Worsens Gender Inequality in South-South – Report Women, Girls Bear the Burden THE Peace Point Development Foundation has raised concerns over worsening gender inequality in Akwa Ibom and Cross River, attributing the trend to limited access to safe water, weak funding, and poor policy implementation. In a statement issued to mark the 2026 […]
DSCTDA Removes Illegal Structures in Asaba THE Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has stepped up its enforcement activities with the demolition of illegal structures erected along key road corridors around the busy Ogbogonogo Market axis in Asaba. Officials of the agency dismantled several unauthorised stalls, extensions and makeshift structures occupying pedestrian walkways and […]
Environmental Enforcement Intensifies THE Delta State Capital Territory Development Agency (DSCTDA) has intensified its environmental enforcement efforts with a sensitisation exercise along the Ogbeogonogo market corridor in Asaba. During the operation, officials from the Agency’s Environment Unit and Taskforce served Abatement Notices to traders, transport operators and residents accused of indiscriminate refuse disposal and related […]
By ABDUL AHMED (A. A.) RUFUS Statewide Plan to Boost Hygiene THE Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board (KSPHCMB) has commenced preparations for a special Ramadan health inspection exercise across all 44 Local Government Areas of the state. The initiative is aimed at promoting hygiene, strengthening sanitation practices, and safeguarding public health throughout the […]