Government dams not responsible for floods - Minister
Published on September 28, 2012 in Articles
Nigeria’s Minister for Water Resources, Mrs Sarah Ochekpe, has said that the current flooding in the country was not caused by any of the Federal Government-owned dams.
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Nigerian Activist Wins 2012 Rafto Prize
Published on September 27, 2012 in Articles
One of Africa’s leading human rights advocate, Mr Nnimmo Bassey has been awarded the 2012 Rafto Prize in recognition of his long-term fight for people’s right to life, health, food and water in a world affected by complex and threatening climate change and mass environmental destruction.
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Drainage threatens Lagos Community
Published on September 17, 2012 in Articles
Several communities in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos are witnessing flooding issues as a result of bad drainage systems and this has led to continuous (though preventable) loss of lives and property.
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Ocean surge leaves 4 dead, 12 missing
Published on August 20, 2012 in Articles
An early morning ocean surge on Saturday sacked communities around Kuramo Beach in Lagos, killed one person instantly .
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