Tag:Yobe State

Land Degradation

Govt inaugurates committee on ecological project in Yobe

The Federal Government of Nigeria has inaugurated a nine-member presidential committee to implement Nguru Ecological Intervention Project in Yobe State. It urged stakeholders to...

Michael Simire - January 16, 2023

Disaster Risk Management

Over 31,000 households affected by floods in Yobe – SEMA

Yobe State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says over 31,000 households were affected by floods in 255 communities across 17 Local Government Areas. Dr Mohammed Goje,...

Michael Simire - October 5, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Flood destroys bridge, farms in Yobe

Flood triggered by days of torrential rain has destoyed Katarko bridge in Gujba Local Government Area of Yobe State. Dr Mohammad Goje, Executive Secretary, State...

Michael Simire - August 30, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

SEMA issues flood alerts to nine LGAs in Yobe

The State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has alerted some communities in nine Local Government Areas in Yobe on flash floods in the state. Dr Mohammed...

Michael Simire - July 20, 2022

Disaster Risk Management

Flood cuts off Gulani LGA from Yobe – Gov. Buni

Yobe’s Gov. Mai Mala Buni said on Monday, July 18, 2022, in Damaturu that floods, resulting from days of torrential rains, have cut off...

Michael Simire - July 18, 2022

Conservation

Conservationist laments lack of a zoo in Yobe

A conservationist in Yobe, Mr Mohammad Babagana, has expressed concern over the lack of a zoo in the state, 30 years since its creation. Babagana,...

Michael Simire - August 29, 2021

Water & Sanitation

Govt declares four more LGAs open defecation-free

Federal Ministry of Water Resources has declared four additional local government areas (LGAs) open defecation free, having met the requirements slated in the ODF...

Michael Simire - May 26, 2021

Waste Management

States in North-East Nigeria intensify waste management strategies

Some state governments in the North-East zone in Nigeria have intensified effort at ensuring clean environment, creation of job opportunities and revenue generation, through...

Michael Simire - February 21, 2021