Category: Environment
Artvocacy: Empowering Youth through Creative Expression
In the heart of Benin City, beneath the rhythm of spoken word and the beat of street drums, a revolution quietly unfolds. 34 voices.One movement.A mission to turn creativity into a weapon for change. But can art truly reshape a nation?The answer begins here—with Artvocacy.
Edo govt begins demolition of illegal shanties.
Edo State Government has begun demolishing illegal shanties across Benin City to curb criminality and beautify public spaces.
Suspected Cultists Kill Former Youth Leader In Rivers Community.
Suspected Cultists Kill Fmr Youth Leader In Rivers Community
“Earlier before the incident, the mother of Sam held Uwhetu by his clothes, accusing him of calling soldiers to raid their house. Uwhetu went into hiding, telling his friends that if anything happened to him, Sam should be held responsible. The next morning, Uwhetu was found murdered.”
Group Stresses Need for Just Energy Transition Plants Over 200 Mangrove Trees in the Community.
Group Stresses Need for Just Energy Transition Plants Over 200 Mangrove Trees in the Community. Katherine Abayomi The transition from the fossil fuel-dependent system to an energy-driven system has continued to generate debate and attract the attention of stakeholders all over the world. Kebetkache Women Development & Resource Centre, has restated the need for communities…
HOMEF’s School Of Ecology Reignites Hope, Wraps Up 2025 Programme, Awards Scholars
HOMEF’s School Of Ecology Reignites Hope, Wraps Up 2025 Programme, Awards Scholars …aims at dismantling ecological inequalities Tracy Ohovwore, Benin city Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) finalised its first session of the 2025 School of Ecology, which took place from March 24 to March 28, 2025, with the theme “Ecological Justice and Resilience.” The…
HOMEF’s School of Ecology Awakens Environmental Consciousness, Pushes For Ecological Justice
HOMEF’s School of Ecology Awakens Environmental Consciousness, Pushes For Ecological Justice …advocates for policies that treasure the environment Tracy Ohovwore, Benin City Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) organised an insightful school of ecology session on Ecological justice and Resilience, which was held at the HOMEF office in Benin City on Monday, March 24, 2025….
WWD: CSO Demands Tougher Laws To Tackle Nigeria’s Water Pollution Crisis
WWD: CSO Demands Tougher Laws to Tackle Nigeria’s Water Pollution Crisis. Uko Okon, Uyo A Civil Society Organization (CSO), Peace Point Development Foundation (PPDF), has urged the government to implement stricter laws to combat Nigeria’s worsening water pollution crisis. PPDF noted that the government’s current measures are inadequate, allowing industries and individuals to continue polluting…
Oil Resumption: Dialogue Committee Ends Grassroots Consultation In Ogoniland
Oil Resumption: Dialogue Committee Ends Grassroots Consultation In Ogoniland Barikui Felix The Ogoni Dialogue Committee on oil resumption in Ogoniland has assured communities in the area that the final report to be submitted to the Federal Government would represent the views of the generality of the people. The committee chairman, Professor Don Baridam, gave this…
NCCCS: Nigeria Needs Guideline To Shape Climate Action, Economic Transformation, Social Equity
NCCCS: Nigeria Needs Guideline to Shape Climate Action, Economic Transformation, Social Equity The Director General, National Council on Climate Change Secretariat, NCCCS, and Special Presidential Envoy on Climate Change, Dr Nkiruka Maduekwe, has said Nigeria needs a Just Transition Guideline that will serve as a model for inclusive climate action, economic transformation, and social equity…