Environment - HenrisCounty

‘Air pollution led to more than 8.1 million premature deaths’ – Study

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) said, according to a study, "Air pollution caused 8.1 million premature deaths in 2021 alone". Air Pollution can be "indoor or outdoor". Indoor Pollution…

HenrisCounty January 7, 2026Air, Pollution, United NationsNo Comments

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Extremely rare gold coin dating back more than 2,200 years found during excavations in Jerusalem

A tiny but extremely rare gold coin dating back more than 2,200 years has been uncovered during excavations at the City of David National Park in Jerusalem, the Israel Antiquities…

HenrisCounty August 20, 2025City, Coin, Egypt, Israel, Jerusalem, QueenNo Comments

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Elephants migrating from Zimbabwe and Botswana cause havoc in Limpopo

At Niani, outside Musina, in Limpopo, farmers and residents, are worried that elephants migrating from Zimbabwe and Botswana are causing destruction in the area. The elephants have been wrecking havoc…

HenrisCounty August 19, 2025Botswana, Elephants, Limpopo, RiverNo Comments

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At least 150 still missing in Pakistan after deadly flash floods

The head of the Provincial Disaster Authority disclosed on Sunday, more than 150 people are missing in northwest Pakistan, following flash floods that have wrecked devastation in the country, killing…

HenrisCounty August 18, 2025Flood, Pakistan, Rain, Spox, WHONo Comments

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‘Every minute, 15 tonnes of plastic end up in our oceans’ – Macron

Emmanuel Macron, President of France, has called for action against global plastic pollution, urging States converged in Geneva, Switzerland to embrace an agreement that "truly meets the scale of this…

HenrisCounty August 14, 2025Ocean, Pollution, UNNo Comments

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu donates ₦500m, relief items to flood-affected communities in Yola

Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed gratitude to the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, following her "generous" donation of ₦500 million and relief materials to communities…

HenrisCounty August 9, 2025Adamawa, Diri, First Lady, Flood, Tinubu, YolaNo Comments

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NiMet warns of heavy rainfall in Delta, Imo, Plateau, Kano States

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released its warning of heavy rainfall in the next seven (7) days in many States across the country. The States include, Delta, Imo, Plateau,…

HenrisCounty August 6, 2025Atmosphere, Imo, Nigeria, NiMet, Plateau, RainfallNo Comments

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India flash floods k*ll at least four

At least four (4) persons have been killed and buildings washed away after floodwater crashed through a Himalayan village in India. Chief Minister of Uttarakhand state said, police and the…

HenrisCounty August 5, 2025Flood, India, Modi, people, Prime MinisterNo Comments

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First Lady Oluremi Tinubu donates ₦1bn to victims of Mokwa flood

Senator Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria's First Lady, has made a huge donation of ₦1 billion to victims of the recent Mokwa flood In Niger State. The donation was made through the…

HenrisCounty August 5, 2025Bago, Flood, Mokwa, TinubuNo Comments

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Governor Yusuf flag off 5.5 million tree seedlings for planting to ‘curb desert encroachment’

Executive Governor of Kano State, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has flagged off 5.5 million tree seedlings for planting in the State. The move aims to "curb desert encroachment", as well as,…

HenrisCounty August 4, 2025Governor, Kano, Seedlings, State, Tree, YusufNo Comments

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President Faye launches National Ecological Caravan, to plant ‘1 million trees in 48 hours’

President of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has launched the National Ecological Caravan on Saturday 2 August, 2025. Faye said, the move marks a "significant" step in his government's environmental commitment…

HenrisCounty August 2, 2025environment, Faye, President, Senegal, TreeNo Comments

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NEC approves ₦3bn intervention fund for 36 States and FCT for ‘flood mitigation’

The National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the disbursement of ₦3 billion intervention fund to the 36 States and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for "flood mitigation and response efforts"…

HenrisCounty August 2, 2025environment, Flood, NEC, UmarNo Comments

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‘Government should take disaster management seriously’ – Peter Obi reacts after flood in Yola

Former Governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, said, he expects the government to be worried over the "frequency of disasters and needless bloodletting" in Nigeria. Obi's statement is coming following…

HenrisCounty August 1, 2025Flood, governmentNo Comments

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Governor Fintiri visits Kofsopah Dam site after ‘tragic’ flooding in Yola

Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, visited the Kofsopah Dam site following the "tragic" flooding in Yola. Fintiri said, he firsthand visited the Dam to "assess concerns" that…

HenrisCounty July 31, 2025Adamawa, Dam, families, Fintiri, Flood, YolaNo Comments

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Governor Fintiri receives ₦100m donation from Bayelsa State govt following flood in Yola

Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, Executive Governor of Adamawa State, has expressed "deep gratitude" to the government and people of Bayelsa State for a ₦100 million donation through "brother" Governor, Duoye Diri.…

HenrisCounty July 30, 2025Adamawa, Diri, FintiriNo Comments

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Lagos employs technology for waste-to-energy initiatives

The Lagos State Government is set to partner with the Siemens Group on Technology Support on waste-to-energy initiatives. Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, made this…

HenrisCounty July 29, 2025Commissioner, environment, Lagos, Technology, WorldNo Comments

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Governor Fintiri visits scene of flood disaster in Yola, directs more relief materials at IDP Camp

On Monday, Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, visited the scene of the flood disaster in the Capital, Yola, and directed that more relief materials be provided at…

HenrisCounty July 29, 2025Adamawa, Fintiri, Flood, Governor, IDP, YolaNo Comments

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NEMA activates search and rescue operations following flash floods in Adamawa

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has activated its Search and Rescue Team to carry out "emergency response and provide evacuation support" following the flash floods that hit some communities…

HenrisCounty July 28, 2025Adamawa, Flood, NEMA, NPF, Red Cross, Umar, YolaNo Comments

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Photos: Governor Fintiri send condolences to families of victims affected by flood

Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives, as well as, victims affected by the flood disaster…

HenrisCounty July 28, 2025Adamawa, family, Flood, GovernorNo Comments

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Atiku ‘deeply saddened’ as children and residents still missing following ‘devastating’ floods in Adamawa

"Children and residents are still missing" following "devastating" flood in Adamawa State. Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, expressed his "deep sadness" as the disaster "displaced hundreds of families". Waziri…

HenrisCounty July 27, 2025Adamawa, Flood, Police, StateNo Comments