Environment & Climate
Lagos Government Mobilises Youths for Ocean Protection and Environmental Sustainability
By Benson Daniel The Lagos State Government has called on young people to take a more active role in protecting the state’s oceans,...
Indonesia Wildfires Nearly Double in July as El Niño Intensifies
Wildfires affected nearly 95,000 hectares of land in Indonesia in July, almost doubling the area burned during the previous six months as the...
FG Places 2,000 Locations on Flood Watch, 914 Communities at Critical Risk
By Benson Daniel The Federal Government has placed about 2,000 locations across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory on flood watch,...
FCTA Pledges Urgent Action to Tackle Flooding in Affected Areas
By Benson Daniel The Federal Capital Territory Administration has pledged to intensify efforts to tackle flooding in areas affected by heavy rainfall, with...
American Tourist Dies After Lightning Strike on Mount Etna
A 30 year old American tourist has died after being struck by lightning while hiking on Mount Etna in Sicily, Italian media reported....
Wildfires Kill Elderly Couple on Greek Island of Salamina
An elderly couple has died and several people were injured after fast-moving wildfires swept through Greece’s Salamina island, west of Athens, during the...
Iran Blames US Military Presence for Gulf Pollution After Oil Spills
By Benson Daniel Iran has blamed the presence and military operations of the United States in the region for pollution affecting Gulf waters...
Indonesia Earthquake Leaves 12,800 Displaced as Residents Await Aid.
Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia are sleeping in makeshift camps as they await emergency assistance following the...
