Environment - HenrisCounty

‘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

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FG elevates flood prevention to national security priority with the launch of new AAFF

The Federal Government has raised flood prevention to a national security priority with the unveiling of a new Anticipatory Action Framework on Floods. AAFF will push "disaster response from reactive…

HenrisCounty July 24, 2025Abuja, Flood, Nigeria, ShettimaNo Comments

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Simple ways to reduce plastic waste – UN

One of the biggest environmental challenges facing humanity is Plastic Pollution, the United Nations (UN) says. However, little changes in our daily living can certainly make a huge difference for…

HenrisCounty July 16, 2025environment, Plastic, UN, United Nations, WasteNo Comments

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Nigeria extends ‘sincere condolences’ to US government over loss of life in tragic floods in Texas

The Federal Government of Nigeria stands with the United States of America (USA) as the country mourns loss of life in the "devastating floods" in the State of Texas. Nigeria,…

HenrisCounty July 12, 2025Flooding, government, Minister, Nigeria, Texas, Tuggar, United StatesNo Comments

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Governor Eno encourages youth to develop skills in climate change, blue economy, carbon credit

Umo Eno, Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, has encouraged young Akwa Ibomites to develop skills in climate change, blue economy and carbon credit. Eno said, the South-South State is…

HenrisCounty July 11, 2025Akwa Ibom, Blue Economy, Climate change, Eno, Governor, StateNo Comments

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More than 100 injured in Marseille wildfire

Firefighters in France continue to fight a wildfire that reached the outer edge of the city of Marseille and has left over 100 people injured. Benoit Payan, Mayor of Marseille,…

HenrisCounty July 9, 2025City, France, Marseille, UKNo Comments

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At least three dead in New Mexico flash flooding

In the village of Ruidoso, New Mexico, at least three people have died following flash flooding caused by heavy rain. The heavy rain caused the Ruidoso river to rise to…

HenrisCounty July 9, 2025County, Flooding, Kerr, New Mexico, TexasNo Comments

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NEMA DG Umar deploy MICU ambulances to operational offices in preparedness against flooding disasters nationwide

Zubaida Umar, Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), has approved the deployment of Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU) ambulances to its operational offices in Owerri, Kaduna and Uyo,…

HenrisCounty July 9, 2025DG, Flooding, Kaduna, NEMA, UmarNo Comments

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Bill Clinton in ‘pain’ over children lost in Texas Flooding

Former President of the United States (US), Bill Clinton, has expressed "pain" over the number of children lost in the "tragedy" in the State of Texas. More than 100 have…

HenrisCounty July 8, 2025Flooding, President, Texas, USNo Comments

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Real Madrid extend condolences after death toll in Texas flooding exceed 100

Spanish football outfit, Real Madrid, has extended its condolences to the families and loves ones of all the victims of the tragic flooding in Texas, United States (US). The Los…

HenrisCounty July 8, 2025Club, Flooding, Real Madrid, TexasNo Comments

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‘Africa has contributed the least to global emissions but suffers the most’ – President Tinubu at BRICS Summit

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for a reevaluation of the present global governance structure. The Nigerian Leader urged "greater equity", as well as, "inclusion for emerging economies" especially…

HenrisCounty July 7, 2025Brazil, BRICS, Lula Da Silva, Nigeria, TinubuNo Comments

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Obama ‘heartbroken’ after death toll from Texas flooding exceed 60

Death toll following the flooding in Central Texas has risen above sixty (60). Former United States (US) President, Barack Obama, who extended his prayers alongside his wife, Michelle, to everyone…

HenrisCounty July 6, 2025Flooding, Obama, Texas, USNo Comments

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Texas flooding death toll hits 67, including 21 children

The death toll from disastrous floods in Texas reached at least sixty-seven (67) on Sunday, including twenty-one (21) children, as the search for girls missing from a summer camp entered…

HenrisCounty July 6, 2025Flooding, people, Police, TexasNo Comments