Tag:Osun River

Pollution

Bumpy task of tracking microplastics across Africa

“We know that there is serious plastic pollution going on, but what we observed at Osun River was beyond expectation.” Dr Gideon Idowu, an...

Michael Simire - February 27, 2023

Pollution

Stakeholders raise alarm over pollution of Osun River by artisanal miners

An NGO, Urban Alert, and other stakeholders in environmental sector on Friday, September 2, 2022, expressed concern over the pollution of Osun River by...

Michael Simire - September 2, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Osun festival: Devotees defy govt, drink contaminated water from river

In spite of the state government’s warning against drinking water from Osun River during the grand finale of the Osun Osogbo Festival due to contamination,...

Michael Simire - August 12, 2022

Water & Sanitation

Osun warns devotees, tourists against drinking from Osun River

The Osun State Government has advised tourists, devotees and visitors to the grand finale of the annual Osun Osogbo Festival on Friday, August 12,...

Michael Simire - August 11, 2022

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ConservationApril 25, 2024

Wildlife protection: Group reiterates need to strengthen measures

Save Andoni Forest Elephant and Ecosystem Initiative (SAFE-i), a non-governmental organisation (NGO), on Thursday, April 25, 2024, reiterated the need for government...

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