ENVIRONMENT

To conservationists and the simple-minded folks of Weppa in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria, it is ‘bravo’ that ringed birds ceaselessly migrate from distant countries in Europe, America, Africa and other continents of the world to its neighbourhoods of Weppa Farms. Classified by key global conservation …

…promise to strengthen environmental laws to keep Edo clean …reassure on youth-driven governance The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu, on Saturday joined youths in the state on a state-wide clean up exercise to clear debris that amassed in the wake of …

The Edo State Government has called on residents to commence the desilting of gutters, canals and moats in their area to prepare the state for the severe flooding predicted by the federal government. Special Adviser to Edo State Governor on Media and Communication Strategy, Mr. Crusoe Osagie, who spoke to …

Benin – Edo Government says it has mapped out plans to lift regulations on waste management as part of the efforts to clean and check menace of flooding in major cities across the state. Mr Charles Inariagbe, General Manager of the State Waste Management Board, made this known at a …

…urge residents to comply with govt’s regulations to check trend Officials of the Edo State Government and the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) have assessed the damage caused by flash floods in parts of Benin City, on Saturday, noting that the government is fast tracking efforts to mitigate the incidence …

The Edo State Government has reaffirmed the commitment of the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led administration to complete the construction of the flood and gully erosion projects in Benin City, as part of measures to check the incidence of flooding during the rainy season in the state. The erosion projects are being …

Benin – Residents of Oregbeni Community in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo, have appealed to Gov. Godwin Obaseki to come to their aid over the devastating effect of gully erosion in the area. The erosion has caused a section of the 2km Obaseki St. to cave in with deep …

The environment is fast degrading. Today, even the smallest of factors are triggering the loss of our green natural surroundings. From large tankers spilling oil in the ocean to disposal of used cooking oils from your kitchen, the pollution is drastically rising. Well, we all know the effects of environmental …

The Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has said the state government will provide assistance to local government areas in the state to ensure efficient implementation of the Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programme. The governor gave the assurance at the one-day workshop on WASH and Primary Health Care Activities …

BENIN CITY – The Edo State Government has cautioned residents in the state to be careful and vigilant as they move around in the rains to safely wade through the momentary flooding that may arise from the heavy rainfall witnessed in the state. In a statement, Special Adviser to the …