Category: Environment

Riverine Communities Cry Out As Flooding Displaces Residents

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Residents of several riverine communities across parts of the Niger Delta are increasingly affected by flooding, with some families reportedly forced to leave their homes and seek temporary refuge in neighbouring communities that have not yet been severely affected. Speaking to journalists in Warri, Delta state after a patrol operation, Captain Eric Foutoro, Officer in Charge of the Delta, Edo and Bayelsa States Waterways Patrol and Head of RIVERINE SECURITY (Coast-Guard of the Federation), expressed concern over the worsening flooding situation in parts of the region. Captain Foutoro said members…

ACReSAL Leads Flood Preparedness Drive as Bauchi Steps Up Disaster Prevention Efforts

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar The Bauchi State Government has stepped up measures to mitigate the impact of the predicted 2026 flooding following an early warning by the Federal Government that over 1,000 communities across the state could be affected between July and August. As part of the proactive response, the Bauchi State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and Environment, convened a one-day stakeholders’ engagement on flood preparedness and response. The forum brought together traditional and religious leaders, heads of government agencies,…

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: India Tracks 6 Ships, 166 Crew Amid Houthi Saudi Blockade

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India has placed its maritime surveillance on high alert, closely monitoring six domestic vessels and tracking the safety of 166 Indian seafarers navigating the volatile Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. The emergency watch comes amid mounting regional tensions following the Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping lanes. Providing a breakdown of the personnel at risk, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed that six Indian-flagged ships are currently operating west of the strategic bottleneck, carrying a crew of 125 citizens. An additional 41 Indian national seafarers are deployed…

BBC Scores Legal Win as Judge Orders Trump to Hand Over Records

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In a significant legal victory for the BBC—pending a potential appeal—a Florida judge has ruled that President Donald Trump must hand over key financial records. The order, issued by U.S. Magistrate Judge Enjoliqué Lett, compels the release of financial data from the Donald J. Trump Revocable Trust. The documents are central to the broadcaster’s defense against the president’s $10 billion defamation lawsuit. According to a BBC report;”A judge in Florida has ruled President Donald Trump must hand over financial records sought by the BBC as it defends itself in his…

Borno: ISWAP Operative Captured as Troops Intensify Counter-Insurgency Drive

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In a major blow to frontline insurgent logistics, troops of Operation HADIN KAI have apprehended a suspected Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) operative attempting to infiltrate Konduga Local Government Area of Borno State. A routine security patrol near the Cashew Plantation area took a critical turn at 6:47 p.m. on July 14. According to intelligence tracking by counter-insurgency platform Zagazola Makama, troops executing a sweep of the perimeter intercepted the suspect as dusk fell. Faced with immediate military interrogation, the suspect’s civilian disguise quickly dissolved. He confessed to being…

Drug Kingpin Wanted: NDLEA Freezes ₦9.8B, Seizes Luxury Assets as Marwa Vows to Starve Cartels

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Escalating its nationwide crackdown on illicit narcotics, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared drug kingpin Nnamuka Kelvin Uchenna (alias Odorwu) and three associates wanted. The suspects—Emmanuella Chinonso Iroka, Nnamuka Ifeanyi Kingsley, and Ekechi Franklin Chijioke (alias Ekene Okwunaga)—are blacklisted over their direct involvement in running clandestine methamphetamine laboratories and executing multi-billion-naira drug money laundering schemes. This disclosure was made in a statement on Friday, July 17, by Femi Babafemi, the agency’s Director of Media and Advocacy. He revealed that the suspects were declared wanted on the orders…

Tehran Hit, Hormuz Tanker Attacked in US Strikes

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Geopolitical shockwaves hit global shipping as the US fires on a Kharg Island-bound oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Executed alongside unprecedented strikes on Tehran, the attack enforces a tight blockade on Iranian ports. Global maritime and cargo shares are already reeling from the escalating threat to vital trade lanes. Sooth News reported that the US disabled an unladen, 1,100-foot, Curaçao-flagged oil tanker, M/T Belma, while it was transiting toward Iran’s Kharg Island on Thursday. The attack involved firing Hellfire missiles into the vessel’s smokestack following ignored warnings, marking…

Strait of Hormuz Blocked: US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran

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The US has unleashed a fresh wave of strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, according to international media reports led by the BBC. ”Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it closed the waterway until further notice and warned of a severe response to US “aggression”, according to state media. Within hours of the US strikes, the IRGC said they had hit a US base in Jordan, while the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain were all responding to missiles and drones…

1976 All Over Again? UK Faces Prolonged Heatwave as Urgent Amber Alerts Issued

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Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are active across England as the UK braces for a historic, prolonged heatwave. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) officially issued the amber heat-health alerts on Monday, 6 July 2026. The warnings are scheduled to remain active from 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 8 July until 9:00 PM on Sunday, 12 July 2026. They cover regions across the Midlands, eastern, and southern England. Temperatures are forecast to soar up to 36°C (97°F) in parts of southern England this week. However, the weather will vary sharply by…

HBM Deepens Partnership with Lagos on Environmental Sanitation

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By: Bashir Hassan Abubakar HBM Nigeria Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental sustainability by continuing its partnership with the Lagos State Government to support the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise. As part of this collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and in line with HBM’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives, the company deployed trucks to support the evacuation of waste generated during the sanitation exercise. This intervention is aimed at ensuring the timely removal of waste and preventing it from being washed back into drainage channels,…