Environment

October 28, 2026 PGPeoples Gazette Environment, Notes

El Niño: Nigeria faces extreme heat, food shortages, 31,400 projected deaths

Nigeria could experience extreme heat, water shortages and food supply disruptions as the El Niño climate phenomenon intensifies, experts have warned.

October 27, 2026 PGPeoples Gazette Environment, Notes

FG plans to eliminate lead-based paints in Nigeria by 2030

The Federal Government has announced plans to phase out lead-based paints in Nigeria by 2030 as part of efforts to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals and protect public health. The initiative is aimed at…

October 26, 2026 NNNBC News Environment, Notes, World

New Mexico crews scour evacuated neighborhoods after floods, tornado

Unusually heavy rainfall and at least one confirmed tornado have triggered severe flooding across the Four Corners region of the Southwest U.S., prompting evacuations, power outages, and extensive property damage, according to a report…

October 25, 2026 XX Environment, Notes, World

Relief at last as heavy rain douses fires in Indonesia’s South Kalimantan

VIA WEATHER MONITOR ON X: Finally, relief has arrived as sudden heavy rain brings respite to firefighters battling land and forest fires in Astambul, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, Indonesia.( (25, 10, 2026)

October 21, 2026 DPDaily Post Environment

Hundreds of students in hospital after fresh gas emissions hit Ogun schools

Several students have been hospitalised following fresh emissions of offensive gas odours across secondary schools in Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Igbo and Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State. According to Daily Post, Wednesday’s incident, the fourth recorded this year, affected…

October 20, 2026 DTDaily Trust Environment, Notes

Two killed, over 4,000 displaced as flood submerges 18 Nasarawa communities

At least two people have died, while over 4,000 residents have been displaced following severe flooding that submerged 18 communities in Nasarawa State.

October 14, 2026 TNThe Nation Environment, Notes

Ondo governor orders fumigation of river over stench from NAF plane crash

Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa has ordered the immediate fumigation of Igbokoda River following complaints of an offensive odour from the site of a Nigerian Air Force aircraft crash. According to The Nation, the…

October 13, 2026 TTTeam Talk Environment, Latest News, Notes

Michael Owen defends Carrick as Conte rumours swirl at Man Utd

Michael Owen has urged Manchester United to stand by Michael Carrick, despite reports in Italy that Antonio Conte is close to replacing him at Old Trafford, TEAMtalk reports. Calciomercato claimed United are seriously considering…

October 10, 2026 TAThe Associated Press Environment, Notes

Hurricane Isaias hits US Gulf Coast, triggers severe flooding

Hurricane Isaias struck the United States Gulf Coast on Friday, bringing destructive winds, heavy rainfall and dangerous flooding to communities across Florida and Alabama. According to The Associated Press, the Category 2 hurricane made…

September 29, 2026 GGoal Environment, Latest News, Nigeria

Roma block Dybala and Molina from attending Messi’s Argentina farewell

AS Roma have reportedly refused permission for Paulo Dybala and Nahuel Molina to travel to Argentina for Lionel Messi’s international farewell against Benin. According to GOAL, Roma cited sporting and logistical reasons for keeping…