Environment - HenrisCounty

Niger State Flooding: NOA extends ‘heartfelt condolence’, expresses ‘deep sadness’ by loss of lives

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) has extended its "heartfelt condolences" to the victims and families affected by the "devastating" flood in Moukwa, Niger State. More than 100 lives were claimed…

HenrisCounty June 2, 2025families, Flood, Flooding, government, Mokwa, National Orientation Agency, Niger State, Nigerians, NOA, President Tinubu, WorkNo Comments

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Canada Wildfires: Canadian Armed Forces personnel mobilised to support air evacuations in Manitoba

Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, announced, he convened the Incident Response Group today, Saturday 31 May, 2025 to address the fast-spreading wildfire situation across the North American country. Carney…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Canada, Manitoba, WildfiresNo Comments

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Canada Wildfires: Military aircraft evacuate residents from fast-moving fire

A military aircraft and helicopters are being used to evacuate residents in the Canadian province of Manitoba from fast-moving wildfires. Thousands have already evacuated western Canada, especially the central prairie…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Canada, Manitoba, military, Province, WildfiresNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘No Nigerian affected by this disaster will be left behind’ – President Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has assured, that no Nigerian affected by the "severe flooding" in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State "will be left behind or unheard of", as he…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Flood, Flooding, government, NEMA, Niger State, Nigeria, President TinubuNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘No fewer than 100 bodies recovered, injured persons treated and discharged’ – NEMA

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has released its update on the Mokwa Floods which occurred in Niger State. Via its update released on Friday 30 May, 2025, NEMA disclosed,…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Flooding, Niger State, Nigeria Police ForceNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘Urgent call for Nigeria to reassess and significantly strengthen disaster preparedness systems’ – Peter Obi

2023 Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has reacted to the "devastating flooding" in the Mokwa Community of Niger State, saying, it "is yet another urgent call…

HenrisCounty May 31, 2025Anambra State, Flood, Flooding, government, Labour Party, LP, Niger State, Nigeria, people, Peter ObiNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: ‘Tragic situation serves as reminder of need for proactive flood management strategies across the country’ – Atiku

Former Vice President, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has sent his "thoughts and prayers" to the families and friends of adversely impacted by the tragic flooding in Tiffin Maza and Anguwan Hausawa…

HenrisCounty May 30, 2025Atiku, Flood, Flooding, Niger State, PDP, People's Democratic Party, season, Vice PresidentNo Comments

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Niger State Flooding: Death toll rises to 117 – Emergency officials disclose

At least 117 people have died and several others are still missing after heavy flooding destroyed thousands of homes in Nigeria's Niger state, an emergency official said on Friday. The…

HenrisCounty May 30, 2025Flood, Flooding, Niger StateNo Comments

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FG, NBA and Partners advance regional cooperation for Sustainable Water Management as NB-ITTAS Project nears completion

The Federal Government of Nigeria, in association with the Niger Basin Authority (NBA) alongside key partners, has launched a high-level regional workshop to review the progress of the Niger Basin–Iullemeden-Taoudéni/Tanezrouft…

HenrisCounty May 28, 2025Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Mali, NBA, Niger, Nigeria, WaterNo Comments

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Climate Change: ‘Facts – already affecting every region on earth and caused by human activity’ – UNEP

Myth Busters - Fact on Climate and Energy Climate change is a hot topic – with myths and falsehoods circulating widely. FACT: Climate Change is already happening Climate change is…

HenrisCounty May 17, 2025Climate change, Fossil fuels, health, Renewable Energy, United Nations Environmental ProgrammeNo Comments

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President Tinubu approve establishment of Forest Guards to secure forests in the country

President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the establishment of Forest Guards to "secure the 1,129 forests in the country." The Presidency made this known via Sunday Dare, Special Adviser,…

HenrisCounty May 14, 2025Forest, Ministry of Environment, Nigeria, Nigerians, President TinubuNo Comments

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Press Release – ‘FG reaffirms commitment to combat flooding in Nigeria’ – FMINO

Press Release FG reaffirms commitment to combat flooding in Nigeria …emphasises collaboration and synergy amongst relevant MDAs The Federal Government has re-stated its commitment to curtailing the devastating effects of…

HenrisCounty May 14, 2025environment, FG, Flooding, FMINONo Comments

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Scotland: Wildfire warning extended across country

Wildfire warning signalling extreme risk has been extended across mainland Scotland. Dry, warm weather was heightening the chance of fires breaking out, the Scottish Fire and Rescue said. The Service…

HenrisCounty May 10, 2025Agriculture, Barbecue, River, Scotland, Water, WildfireNo Comments

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Chile issues tsunami warning following earthquake

A tsunami warning has been issued by Chile telling people to evacuate a coastal area in the south of country following an enormous earthquake. Chile issued the warning for the…

HenrisCounty May 2, 2025Chile, United StatesNo Comments

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United Kingdom: People will need to use less water or bills will continue to rise – Water Company Boss

Southern Water said it has reduced leaks by almost 20% over the last twelve (12) months, however, that money from rising bills is needed to improve infrastructure. A Senior Water…

HenrisCounty May 1, 2025people, United Kingdom, WaterNo Comments

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Lagos State: Ministry of Environment on clean up enforcement operation arrests 43 male, 1 female suspects

The Lagos State Environmental Taskforce team on a clean up enforcement operation "to rid the State of criminal elements" arrested 43 male and 1 female suspects in "Falomo bridge, Oyin…

HenrisCounty May 1, 2025environment, Lagos State, TaskforceNo Comments

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Climate Change: Time for climate action is now not tomorrow – President Tinubu to World Leaders

"President Tinubu has urged world leaders to demonstrate unity, courage and sustained commitment in addressing the worsening global climate crisis." The Nigerian President made the call during a high-level virtual…

HenrisCounty April 24, 2025Climate change, Leaders, Nigeria, President Tinubu, WorldNo Comments

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‘World facing water quality challenge due to serious and increasing water pollution, both in developed and developing countries’ – UNEP

The world is facing a water quality challenge due to serious and increasing water pollution, both in developed and developing countries. This poses a growing risk to public health, food…

HenrisCounty April 4, 2025Ecosystem, Food, Water pollution, WorldNo Comments

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Delta State: Governor Oborevwori to partner with FG in preserving the State’s mangrove ecosystem

In his remarks, Governor of Delta State, Sheriff Oborevwori, through his Deputy, Sir Monday Onyeme, emphasized the interest of the State government to partner with the Federal Government in preserving…

HenrisCounty January 29, 2025No Comments

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California Wildfires: ‘I’m going to be the President that’s going to help you fix it’ – Trump

US President, Donald Trump, has assured Californians, he will "fix" their State as wildfires wreck havoc in Los Angeles County.Neighbourhoods in Los Angeles County ravaged by wildfiresMore than 12,000 structures…

HenrisCounty January 27, 2025No Comments