Celine Dion battles rare ailment, cancels shows

Canadian music star Céline Dion, has disclosed her battle with Stiff Person Syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes one’s muscles to tense uncontrollably. It is said that there is no cure for the condition but work can be done to slow the progression. In an emotional video on Thursday, the singer shared the news of […]

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Oyo urges residents to embrace waste recycling

Oyo State Government has urged residents in the State to embrace the habit of waste sorting and recycling. Speaking through its Waste Management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd., on Monday, the State Government said this is part of efforts to reduce pressure on landfills in the State. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and […]

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Lagos issues fresh update on flooding for Ikoyi, Lekki, VI residents

Flood; Photo: Sciencealert Lagos State government, on Monday, issued a fresh update to all waterfront residents of highbrow Ikoyi, Lekki and Victoria Island and coastal areas of Epe and Badagry to be wary of backflow due to the high tide in the Lagos Lagoon. A statement by the State Commissioner for the Environment and Water […]

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Flood: Buhari may clash with NASS over ecological fund as death toll hits 21 in Abia

No More Excuses Over Perennial Flood Menace, Lawmakers Declare Minister Blames Menace On Non-passage Of Water Resources Bill By NASS Bagudu Seeks Establishment Of National Drainage Architecture FG Reassures Niger Delta Of Resettlement Plan A face-off between members of the National Assembly (NASS) and the executive arm of the Federal Government is imminent following alleged […]

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Firm counsels healthy lifestyle, proper waste disposal

Oyo State Waste Consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd has stressed the importance of a healthy lifestyle, adding that keeping communities and environment clean is equally key. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr Wasiu Olatubosun, said the firm’s boss,  Mr. Adey Adewuyi, stressed this during an inspection of waste evacuation by PSPs in […]

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Oyo rolls out numbers for prompt waste evacuation

Oyo State Government, through its Waste Management consultant, Mottainai Recycling Ltd. on Thursday, rolled out numbers for prompt evacuation of wastes within the State. A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun in Ibadan, the State capital, assured residents of quick response from the firm and PSPs. According to the […]

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World Habitat Day: Abiodun suspends penalties on illegal building

Gives 30 days ultimatum to regularise documents Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has suspended all penalties imposed on people who build without approval just as he gave a 30 days ultimatum for them to regularise their building documents. In his speech at this year’s World Habitat Day celebration with the theme, ‘Mind the Gap; Leave […]

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NIMET trains Ondo environmental protection agency on air pollution management

By Banji Ayoola Training of the staff of Ondo State Environmental Protection Agency,  OSEPA, in air pollution management by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET, has kicked off. A statement on Wednesday by the agency’s Head, Media and Information Services, Bisi Agboola, said the five-day intensive training started on Monday, September 26, at the Federal University […]

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Storm Fiona slams into east Canada, major power outages

A man puts sandbags around the doors of the Nova Scotia Power building in Halifax yesterday Powerful storm Fiona knocked out electricity to more than 500,000 homes Saturday as it lashed east Canada with strong winds and heavy rains in conditions that police said were “like nothing we’ve ever seen.” Though downgraded from a hurricane, […]

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OSEPA vows to enforce environmental impact regulations on waterways

Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Environment, Hon Oyeniyi Oseni, 3rd Left; with a naval officer and some members of the State Environmental Protection Agency, OSEPA, during their visit to Igbokoda Worried by the incessant pollution of the waterways in the coastal areas of Ondo State, the State Environmental Protection Agency, OSEPA, has constituted […]

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