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COVID-19: Akwa Ibom State govt shuts livestock markets

Global UpfrontMay 12, 2020May 12, 20200

Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom on Monday announced the closure of all livestock markets in the State as part of measures to contain the

COVID-19: Lockdown: Google highlights 15 tourist attractions for kids, adults

Global UpfrontMay 11, 2020May 11, 20200

Google Maps on Monday highlighted 15 favourite tourist attractions on street views that people can visit while at home and get the same experience as

Almajiri: Southern and Middle Belt leaders raise alarm, calls for vigilance

Global UpfrontMay 10, 2020May 10, 20200

“Leaders of the Southern And Middle Belt forum are outraged at the complacency of the Nigerian Security Forces at the invasion of their areas by

Florida Panhandle Wildfires Burn Homes; Interstate 10 Remains Closed

Global UpfrontMay 8, 2020May 8, 20200

By Ron Brackett and Jan Wesner Childs Some of the Florida Panhandle residents forced out by a wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon, but

COVID-19: FG to disinfect schools nationwide

Global UpfrontMay 4, 2020May 4, 20200

The Federal Government on Monday announced that it would soon commence the disinfection and decontamination of schools across the country. Minister of Environment, Muhammad Mahmood,

17 Chinese nationals, 10 others arrested for illegal mining in Osun State

Global UpfrontMay 4, 2020May 4, 20200

No fewer than 27 persons have been arrested for illegal mining by the Joint Task Force recently inaugurated by Osun State Government. Those arrested includes

Mustapha warns on dangers of almajiri “Army” of non-school children

Global UpfrontApr 28, 2020April 28, 20200

Mr Boss Mustapha, Secretary to the Government of the Federation and chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has said that the almajiris

COVID-19 is not a silver lining for the climate, says UN Environment chief

Global UpfrontApr 19, 2020April 19, 20200

Greenhouse gas emissions are down and air quality has gone up, as governments react to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the head of the UN Environment

Oil pollution kills Ogoni people instalmentally – Dr Kabari

Global UpfrontMar 23, 2020March 25, 20200

Iruoma Douglas, Port Harcourt An environmentalist and Head, Environment and Conservation, Centre for Environment, Human Rights and Development (CEHRD), Dr Sam Kabari has urged the

Nigeria to Enact Bill to Regulate Production of Plastics

Global UpfrontFeb 24, 2020February 24, 20200

Nigeria is to enact a bill meant for the prohibition of the production of plastics, which is polluting the environment. Already, the National Assembly and