…Ondo State, residents are still complaining about a persistent foul odour, alleged water pollution and losses to their fishing business. The residents said the situation had disrupted their social and economic activities, urging the federal and Ondo State governments to expedite efforts to clean up the affected area. T…

…aircraft crash. The directive followed growing concerns over possible environmental pollution and health risks as recovery operations continue at the crash site in Igbokoda, headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of the state. In a statement on Wednesday, signed by the state Commissioner for Information and Orient…

…human remains in the river. He also raised concerns about possible environmental pollution from spilled aviation fuel. “The odour is extremely offensive. So many parts of the human body are floating around in the river. Some of the bodies have not been recovered. They have decomposed, and it is affecting everything,” t…

…part of your everyday experience.Add us to your Preferred Sources The monarch said the pollution had affected residents’ access to clean water, leaving them struggling to obtain enough for domestic needs, including cooking. He added that traces of spilled aviation fuel could be seen on the river some distance from the…

…of oil exploration in the Niger Delta. The participants lamented that years of pollution had degraded their environment, affected fishing and farming, and reduced access to safe water and other natural resources. They also raised concerns about alleged unusual illnesses and deaths in their communities, calling for urge…

…Aviation fuel was also reported to be leaking into the water, raising concerns about pollution. In Igbokoda, two tragedies are being mourned: the 32 lives lost in the swamp and the potentially greater tragedy that residents believe was averted by a pilot who, in his final moments, steered the aircraft away from the tow…

…The teams are expected to assess residents and determine the health implications of the pollution. The governor also directed Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited to deploy a medical team and provide relief materials to affected communities. Saying the situation had become too serious to be treated casually, Ob…

…tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, harmful alcohol consumption and air pollution.Executive Director of NHF, Dr Kingsley Akinroye, said cardiovascular diseases should no longer be regarded as conditions associated only with old age, stressing that prevention must start early.He said, “The right time to ge…

…the project’s speedy conclusion, adding that ongoing operations under the Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project reflected the resolve. Highlighting tangible progress made so far, the minister pointed to physical infrastructure developments in the area, including the Centre of Excellence for Environmental Restoratio…

…more federal interventions instead of engaging in political battles. Akure air pollution On public health, ORF demanded urgent action over the offensive odour recently reported in parts of Akure, including Oba-Ile, Shagari, Onigari, Ijoka, Alagbaka and Oda Road. The group acknowledged the government’s preliminary expla…

…Limited, has unveiled an environmental initiative to tackle indiscriminate dumping and pollution on Nigeria’s inland waterways. The programme is designed to identify sources of pollution, deploy structured waste-removal and recycling systems, improve navigability, conserve aquatic biodiversity and create jobs for river…

…land-use conflicts, displacement, waste generation, groundwater contamination, air pollution, biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, public health concerns and antimicrobial resistance. The participants called for the promotion of agroecology, regenerative agriculture and farmer-led food systems, as well as diver…

…common in neighbouring communities, and the consequences affected Isheri as well. Oil pollution has destroyed our rivers. Our people were traditionally fishermen and farmers, but those livelihoods have been severely disrupted. Fishes are no longer abundant, the water is polluted and many residents have been forced to s…

…journalism, establishing himself as one of Nigeria’s leading voices on climate change, pollution, conservation, and sustainable development. He began his journalism career in 1984 and worked for a number of media outlets, including The Guardian, The Guardian on Sunday, African Concord, Sketch Press, and African Science…

…the court ordered the laboratory dismantled because of concerns over groundwater and air pollution caused by chemicals used in methamphetamine production. According to AFP, barrels containing chemicals and partially processed methamphetamine had remained inside the facility as exhibits and were still emitting choking v…

…of wood into charcoal, which he said had exposed the environment to excessive heat and pollution. “As regards the charcoal ban, you will realise that the whole world is experiencing climate change. Climate change is with us, and it is a result of human activities that have intentionally destroyed our environment. “The…

…Subsequently, she began a campaign to protect the river and raise awareness of water pollution. The young campaigner and poet has now convinced Bath and North East Somerset Council members to vote unanimously at its full council meeting to endorse a charter to respect the river's "rights" to exist, flow sustainably, an…

…senatorial material recovery centres, all aimed at promoting resource recovery, reducing pollution and creating green jobs. He urged participants at the workshop, drawn from government agencies, academia, the private sector and civil society, to contribute meaningfully to the development of a robust implementation fram…

…threat to the state’s forests, saying it had contributed to environmental degradation, pollution of water sources, destruction of farmlands and insecurity in forest communities. The post Flooding, Climate Crisis: C’River lost 14,000 hectares of rainforest in 2025 — Conservator appeared first on Vanguard News.

…in rising respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses among residents exposed to years of pollution. He also expressed concern over declining life expectancy in the Niger Delta, citing environmental findings in Bayelsa State. “By virtue of the recent environmental report from Bayelsa State, we discovered that the life exp…

…WHO said strengthening road safety would not only save lives but also reduce air pollution, ease traffic congestion, promote walking and cycling, and contribute to healthier, more sustainable cities. The post Global road deaths drop 21%, but Africa records alarming rise appeared first on Vanguard News.

…misfortune, as it were. In their […] The post SPDC V Okeh and justice against oil pollution (1) appeared first on Tribune Online.

…Cup final between Spain and Argentina will go ahead as scheduled despite severe air pollution warnings affecting parts of New Jersey and New York.Health officials issued air quality alerts after smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada spread across large areas of the northeastern United States, raising concerns ahead of…

…in November 2025 to support the FCT Administration's efforts to reduce household air pollution. "When we launched this initiative in November 2025, we committed to supporting the FCT administration in reducing household air pollution and improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities. Today, we are proud…

…breathing complications, DARE AKOGUN investigates the human cost of this environmental pollution and why vulnerable communities remain exposed despite years of climate commitments As dusk settles over Okwuzi, an oil-producing community in Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area of Rivers State, the horizon bursts into…