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Despite Warning, States Caught Unprepared For Flood

Despite Warning, States Caught Unprepared For Flood

Again, despite previous experience and warnings from the relevant authorities, several states and local governments across the country have been caught unprepared for the yearly devastating rains and floods. Investigation by the LEADERSHIP showed that despite repeated warnings by NiMET, ...

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Exploring Green Skills Among Youths For Sustainable Environment

Exploring Green Skills Among Youths For Sustainable Environment

As the world strives to address climate change, including resource depletion and environmental degradation, it is crucial to equip the young people with the necessary skills to build a sustainable future. One of such skills is Green Skill which refers ...

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No Immediate Threat From Impending Floods, Says Minister

No Immediate Threat From Impending Floods, Says Minister

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev, has reassured the public of no cause for alarm over the impending flooding occasioned this year’s rainy season, especially in states bordering Rivers Niger and Benue. He, however, emphasised the ...

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Senate Tasks FG To Fix Dams, Tackle Flood

Senate Tasks FG To Fix Dams, Tackle Flood

The senate has appealed to the executive arm of the government to fix dams nationwide to prevent the looming flooding in various parts of the country. The lawmakers urged the Federal Ministry of Water Resources to revisit the proposed construction ...

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Windstorm Destroys 100 Houses In Kebbi

Windstorm Destroys 100 Houses In Kebbi

A windstorm has destroyed 100 houses in Zauro town of Birnin Kebbi local government area of Kebbi State. A resident of the area who is also the special adviser to the governor on special duties, Hon Shafi’u Abubakar Zauro disclosed ...

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Flood: 116 Houses Submerged At Abuja Estate – FEMA

Flood: 116 Houses Submerged At Abuja Estate – FEMA

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has disclosed that over 116 houses were submerged at Trademore Estate in Abuja as a result of heavy downpour Friday morning. Speaking during an on-the-spot assessment visit to the scene of the incident, the ...

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Stakeholders Urge FG To Enforce Implementation Of New Graphic Health Warnings On Cigarette Packs

Stakeholders Urge FG To Enforce Implementation Of New Graphic Health Warnings On Cigarette Packs

The requirement to rigorously abide by and implement the National Tobacco Control Act of 2015 and its Regulations of 2019, both of which call for the placement of graphic health warnings on tobacco packages, has come to the attention of ...

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Unexplored Places On Earth: Hidden Gems And Enigmatic Locations

Unexplored Places On Earth: Hidden Gems And Enigmatic Locations

While modern science has allowed us to map and discover lots of our planet, we still know almost nothing about out planet, plenty of things remain an enigma to us. From faraway islands to deep underwater caves, these hidden gemstones ...

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Expect Above Normal Annual Rainfall – NIMET

Expect Above Normal Annual Rainfall – NIMET

The Lagos State Government has alerted residents that the state will experience an above normal annual rainfall this year. It said the amount predicted at 1936.2mm will start in the first week of April and cease in December. According to the ...

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NiMet Warns Against Devastating Effects Of Climate Change

NiMet Warns Against Devastating Effects Of Climate Change

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned against devastating effects of climate change, stating that there is continues rise of average concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere with devastating global consequences. The director-general/CEO, NiMet, Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu who ...

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