DELTA State Governor Sheriff Oborevwori has ordered immediate medical intervention for communities affected by the oil spill along the Trans-Forcados pipeline. The governor gave the directive during an inspection visit to Odidi community in Warri South-West Local Government Area. He also ordered urgent measures to address the environmental and economic consequences of the pollution, warning […]
By OBI DAVIES THE Imo State Government has assured that it is working with security agencies to secure the safe release of 19 NYSC members abducted in the state. The corps members were kidnapped five days ago along the Owerri-Onitsha Road, raising fresh concerns over security in the area. However, the state government has now […]
By ETETE EKONG A tanker crash in Odukpani, Cross River State, has left one person dead and another seriously injured after the vehicle overturned and caught fire. The tanker, which was reportedly transporting petroleum products, crashed opposite the Odukpani Local Government Secretariat. Soon after the accident, flames engulfed the tanker and spread to nearby shops, […]
By OCHOKWU ALEGU THE Ebonyi State Emergency Management Agency (EBS-EMA) has confirmed that no life was lost after flooding ravaged Akaeze Community in Ivo Local Government Area of the state. The flood followed a heavy downpour on Tuesday night. However, despite the destruction recorded across the community, authorities said there were no fatalities. Speaking in […]
By BLESSING AGWE ODUGO THE Delta State Government has ordered emergency measures to tackle flooding in Sapele and other communities affected by rising water levels. Commissioner for Environment, Moses Ogodo, disclosed this during an interview with journalists in Sapele. Ogodo said Governor Sheriff Oborevwori had directed his ministry to prioritise communities with the highest number […]
Deadly Rainfall Exposes Growing Environmental Vulnerability THE death of five people—including four children—in a landslide caused by prolonged heavy rainfall in Ikot Anwatim Community, Calabar Municipality, has renewed concerns over the increasing impact of climate-related disasters on communities across Nigeria. Beyond the tragic loss of lives, the disaster destroyed residential buildings, injured survivors and exposed […]
Fire Disaster at Akpan Andem Market Sparks Debate Over Accountability and Public Safety Chaos in the Middle of the Night WHAT started as a midnight fire outbreak at Akpan Andem Market in Uyo quickly escalated into a major disaster that exposed troubling weaknesses in Akwa Ibom State’s emergency response structure. Witnesses said the blaze began […]
Tragic Incident Near Government Area A Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) officer has died after being knocked down in a hit-and-run incident near the Cross River State Secretariat in Calabar. The officer, whose identity was not immediately disclosed, was reportedly struck by a speeding vehicle while on duty in the area, before the […]