Lady Explains Why She Threw Away Neighbour's Christmas Rice
A Nigerian lady's video of disposing cooked rice from a neighbour has ignited a social media storm on food waste and etiquette. Find out why she did it and the mixed reactions.
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Lagos buried in waste as residents fear health disaster
Lagos is drowning in refuse as piles of waste block roads and drains across the city. Residents and health experts warn of an imminent public health crisis, with diseases like cholera and Lassa fever looming. Read more.
Libyan Military Chief Dies in Turkey Plane Crash
Libya's top military commander, Major General Abdulrazek al-Nadhuri, and four others have died in a plane crash in Turkey. Get the full details on the tragic incident.
48-Year-Old Bags 13 Months Service for Sanitation Offences
A Lagos court sentences Makinde Rasaq to 13 months community service for multiple sanitation violations. LAWMA warns residents against indiscriminate waste disposal.
Libyan Army Chief Dies in Plane Crash
Libyan Army Chief of Staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed Al-Haddad, has died in a plane crash. The tragedy occurred as he returned from an official trip to Ankara, Turkey. Read the full report.
Man remanded for illegal waste dumping in Lagos
A Lagos mobile court has remanded Makinde Rasaq for illegal waste disposal and obstruction. He faces seven charges under state environmental law. Read the full details and sentencing.
Man arrested for dumping refuse on Lagos road
Lagos State Task Force arrests Makinde Rasaq for indiscriminate waste disposal. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab warns of zero tolerance for environmental infractions. Read more.
Lagos clears roadside markets on Ikotun-Igando Road
Lagos State Government clears roadside traders on Ikotun-Igando Road to reclaim walkways and enforce laws. Commissioner Wahab details the state's waste-to-wealth drive for a sustainable environment.
Air India Crash Sole Survivor Speaks on Trauma, Loss
Viswashkumar Ramesh, the only survivor of the Air India crash that killed 241, details his escape, PTSD, and struggle to reconnect with family in a new BBC interview. Read his heartbreaking story.
NASCAR Driver Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash
Tragic details emerge as Cristina Biffle texted her mother moments before the crash that killed her, NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, their two children, and three others. Read the heartbreaking story.
Air India Crash: Victim Families, Survivor Get Compensation
Following the 2025 Air India Boeing 787 crash, interim compensation has been paid to the lone survivor, victims' families, and ground survivors. Total liabilities reach hundreds of millions of dollars. Read the full report.
Osun Trains 1,000 in Waste-to-Energy Conversion
Osun State empowers 1,000 youths and women with practical skills to convert waste into clean energy and income. The initiative targets green entrepreneurship and a circular economy.
Lagos Reintroduces Monthly Sanitation to Tackle Waste
Lagos State plans to bring back monthly environmental sanitation to address severe waste management challenges. The state generates up to 15,000 tonnes of waste daily but collects less than a third. Read the full plan.
Fatal Plane Crash at Statesville Airport, North Carolina
A Cessna Citation crashed while landing at Statesville Regional Airport, resulting in fatalities. FAA is investigating the incident. Get the latest details here.
Greg Biffle, Family Die in Plane Crash
Retired NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, his wife Cristina, and their two children tragically died in a plane crash in North Carolina. Read the full story and tributes.
Nigeria Launches PCB Treatment Centre to Tackle Hazardous Waste
Nigeria inaugurates a state-of-the-art PCB treatment facility in Abuja, a major step in combating chemical pollution and protecting public health under the Stockholm Convention. Read more.
Passenger Tried to Open Plane Door Mid-Flight
A passenger on Alaska Airlines Flight 87 attempted to open a cabin door mid-air, leading to restraint by fellow travellers and his arrest. Read the shocking details of the incident.
Missing Boeing Plane Found After 13 Years, Air India Fined
Air India located a Boeing 737 it lost track of in 2012, parked at Kolkata Airport. The airline paid a massive parking fine of nearly 10 million rupees. Read the full story of this aviation oversight.
Plane Somersaults at Owerri Airport, 4 Injured
A Skypower Express Cessna 172 somersaulted at Sam Mbakwe Airport in Owerri. The NSIB confirms four occupants were hospitalised. Details on the emergency diversion emerge.
10 Dead in Mexico Plane Crash, 3 Children Among Victims
A private plane crash near Toluca Airport, Mexico, kills 10, including 3 children. The pilot reported engine failure before attempting an emergency landing on a football field. Read the full report.
Vietnam's Toxic Plastic Recycling Villages Exposed
In Vietnam's recycling villages, workers face severe health risks from toxic pollution while processing 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste annually. Discover the hidden cost of the global waste trade.
Nigerian Startup Transforms Waste into Valuable Furniture
Discover how Lagos-based Zannytecture is tackling Nigeria's waste crisis by upcycling tyres and plastic bottles into stylish furniture, creating green jobs and generating millions in revenue. Read their inspiring story.
Ogun State Adopts Community Service for Waste Offenders
Ogun State introduces community service for illegal dumping, replacing fines. Commissioner Oresanya details new enforcement strategy and environmental initiatives. Report noise pollution via 09010480056.
LASG Plans 100 CNG Waste Trucks, 10-Year Clean-Up Strategy
Lagos State Government announces a 10-year plan to procure 100 CNG compactor trucks in 2026, aiming for 2,000 total trucks. LAWMA MD Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin details new billing, tricycles & landfill phase-out. Read more.
Akwa Ibom is Nigeria's Cleanest State for 2025
Akwa Ibom State has been ranked Nigeria's cleanest state for 2025. The report also reveals a worrying decline in national sanitation and public health indicators. Read more and see the full rankings.
Nigeria Loses $10bn Yearly to Post-Harvest Waste
Nigeria loses up to $10 billion annually from post-harvest losses, threatening food security and economic growth. Agritech CEO Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage and logistics.
Navy Officer, Pilot Presumed Dead in New Orleans Lake Crash
A US Navy officer and a female flight instructor are presumed dead after their Cessna Skyhawk crashed into Lake Pontchartrain. Search operations have been suspended. Read the full story.
Nigeria loses $10b annually to post-harvest waste
Nigeria loses an estimated $10 billion yearly due to post-harvest losses, threatening food security. Expert Segun Alabi calls for urgent action on storage, processing, and turning waste into wealth.
Lagos Sets 18-Month Timeline to Close Major Landfills
Lagos State Government announces Olusosun and Soluos dump sites will be decommissioned within 18 months. New waste plants in Badagry, Ikorodu, and Epe to serve as alternatives. Read more about the environmental transformation.
96 Arrested for Flouting Sanitation Law in Nasarawa
Nasarawa State Government arrested 96 persons for violating environmental sanitation laws. The state also plans to revitalize waste recycling plants in Lafia and Karu to improve public health.
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