Oil spills.
16 Jan
A devastating fire outbreak at a wellhead of Oil Mining Lease (OML), 15, a facility operated by the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has ravaged the Bukuma Community at Buguma waterways in Asari-Toru Local Council of Rivers State destroying livelihoods.
2 Jun 2024
As oil companies divest in Nigeria, aging oil infrastructure laid over years ago in the Niger Delta and the liabilities of oil pollution are
31 May 2024
A Federal High Court, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State has dismissed over N143 billion claims for alleged four oil spills filed against Mobil in Akwa Ibom State. The Plaintiffs are Unwon Ama Oyorkoto Unity Fishing Cooperative Society; Mgbambop Otako Fishing Cooperative Investment and Credit Society Ltd; Oyorokoto Unity Fish Farming Cooperative, and Mr Dimkpa Ataukot. They…
19 May 2024
The Federal Government has admitted that successive governments in the country allowed the issue of land degradation in the Niger Delta continue due to the absence of a cohesive policy, inefficient coordination among stakeholders and inadequate resources to address the situation.
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The Federal Government has called on the general public to beware of a fake website purportedly set up by the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction. The website is offering ₦50,000 as a 'Federal Government Child Support Fund' transfer to every Nigerian parent. The ministry said that the website, posing as a poverty…
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Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto has set up a seven-member committee to investigate the cause of the fire outbreak at the Kara Market in Sokoto State on Wednesday. Sokoto announced the set up of the committee in a post shared on his personal X account on Saturday morning after visiting the Kara Market timber shade to…
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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has reiterated its commitment to supporting Jigawa, Kano and Katsina States to reduce the high rate of out-of-school children and improve the education sector. The UNICEF Chief of Kano Field Office, Mr Rahama Mohammed-Farah, made the disclosure at a media briefing on the International Day of Education (IDE) 2025,…
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Chairman of Kano State Public Complaints and Anti-Corruption Commission, Barrister Muhuyi Magaji, has regained freedom after hours of police detention. Muhuyi was released on bail from Zone One police headquarters, Kano, late Friday night on self-recognition. The anti-corruption crusader was picked from his office by a special monitoring team from the office of the Inspector…
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The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. Three Republican senators voted against Donald Trump's pick as secretary of defense, resulting in a 50-50 tie that required…
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Over the past couple of months, Lagos has welcomed many new fine dining establishments and fun spots, each offering unique culinary experiences. Beyond being exquisite, each offers thrills and, of course, great culinary delights! Here's a detailed look at these restaurants, their locations, and what they offer. Euphoria by Sujimoto Located in Ikoyi, Euphoria by…
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President Donald Trump sacked at least a dozen internal government watchdogs late Friday, US media reported, the latest shake-up of the Republican's second term after less than a week back in office. Independent inspectors general of at least 12 federal agencies were notified of their immediate dismissals via emails from the White House personnel director,…
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The Akansan Garmadi, Rumaya Community in the Kwassam ward of Kauru Local Government Area of Kaduna State has been thrown into pandemonium as bandits killed a 27-year-old man, Piti Ezekiel, and kidnapped five other persons. Danbaba Katuka, the National Secretary of the Kauru LGA CDAs confirmed the incident on Friday. The abducted victims are; Afiniki…