Environment

Rainstorm wrecks Plateau LG secretariat, homes

A heavy rainstorm on Wednesday night destroyed parts of the Jos South Local Government…

Abuja residents push for return of suspended sanitation day

Some residents of Abuja have called on the government to bring back the monthly…

One dead, dozens injured as earthquake hits Northwestern Turkey

A 6.1 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern Balikesir province on Sunday, leaving at least…

AU seeks $3tn investment ahead of Africa climate summit

The African Union has underscored the critical need for over $3 trillion in climate…

Massive earthquake hits Russia, triggers widespread tsunami alerts

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s remote Kamchatka Peninsula, prompting tsunami warnings…

Ogun government reaffirms ban on open grazing, threatens jail term

The Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to enforcing the Animal Grazing Regulation…

One billion Africans face health risks from cooking pollution – IEA

The International Energy Agency has raised alarm that one billion Africans still cook with…

UK braces for third heatwave of 2025 as temperatures soar

The United Kingdom is preparing for another wave of extreme heat, with forecasters predicting…

NiMet warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across Nigeria Thursday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that many parts of the country may experience…

NiMet warns of thunderstorms, rain across Nigeria Wednesday

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned that several parts of the country will experience…

Lagos to seal shops selling styrofoam, other single-use plastics

Shops and markets across Lagos risk being sealed as the state government starts full…

Sierra Leone parliament Okays Idris Elba’s eco-city

Hollywood actor and entrepreneur, Idris Elba, is set to spearhead one of the most…

Deadly church bombing in Syria kills 20, injures dozens

A suicide bombing at Saint Elias Church in the Dwelaa neighborhood of Damascus left…

NiMet predicts three days of thunderstorms, rain nationwide

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has forecast three days of thunderstorms and rainfall from Saturday…

75-year-old man, four others remanded for illegal waste dumping in Lagos

A 75-year-old man and four other people have been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre…