Olorogun (Barr) Jaro Movudu Egbo KSC, the Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, has reiterated that his administration was fully committed to environmental conservation and sustainability. Egbo stated this on Friday 12th September, 2025, when he received Hon. Ejiro Jamani, Delta State Commissioner for Environment, on a working visit to his office. The…
Olorogun Jaro Egbo, KSC, Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, recorded yet another milestone in his administration’s efforts to improve the well-being of residents. The opening and clearing of the canal at Ughelli Market Bridge is a strategic move to ensure the free flow of water and mitigate flooding in the area, directly…
The Egbema Youth Council (EYC), worldwide, has issued a 30-day ultimatum to Edo State Government and Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) over the abandoned Udo-Ofunama road. In a statement on Saturday, Barr. Amatelemowei A. Sode, President General, of Egbema Youth Council, said the Udu-Ofunama road was awarded in April 20, 2012, with a projected completion…
Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna Religious leaders in Nigeria have embarked on a three-day fasting and prayers session in response to insufficient rainfall affecting farming communities across the northern region. Pastor Dr. Yohanna Buru, General Overseer of Christ Evangelical and Life Intervention Ministry in Kaduna State, is in the forefront, as he has mobilized over 100 Muslim…
Olorogun (Barr.) Jaro Movudu Egbo Ksc, Executive Chairman of Ughelli North Local Government Council, has expressed strong disappointment over the actions of some business operators who defied government directives on environmental sanitation. During an inspection tour on Monday, June 30, 2025, the chairman observed that certain fuel stations and businesses along major roads continued operations…
The Managing Partner, Onovwerosuoke Foundation, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has suggested to the Delta state government to enact laws to prevent illegal logging of trees in Delta state. He also requested a sanction in the law to punish offenders who are involved in the illegal act. According to him, if the law is enacted it will…
Since 1973, June 5 has been celebrated annually as World Environment Day (WED). This day is dedicated to raising awareness and promoting actions to address various environmental issues, including marine pollution, overpopulation, global warming, sustainable development, and wildlife crime, among others. This year’s theme, “Beat Plastic Pollution,” highlights the urgent need to tackle plastic pollution,…
By Rhoda Godwin The Ijaw National Council, INC Chairman of Atissa Clan, His Highness, Chief Loveday Abaribote has called on the Bayelsa state government to expedite actions in tackling the issues of erosion in Obogoro Community. Abaribote made the call while speaking to newsmen in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital saying the erosion problems in…
Idibia Gabriel, Kaduna A climatologist and Director of African Climate Reporters (ACR), Mr. Nurudden Bello has called on residents of Northern Nigeria to embrace tree planting as a vital tool for fighting environmental issues such as windstorms, deforestation, desertification and erosion. Speaking in Kaduna during an interview in his office at the Womenhood School of…
Former Governorship aspirant of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Delta State, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has called for the a declaration of state of emergency against deforestation in the state. Onuesoke made the appeal while speaking to journalists on the sideline during a workshop in Lagos on the effect of deforestation. He noted that apart from…