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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NewsFebruary 2, 2026

Surveyor hosts Ondo Business Network Golf Tournament

The Smokin Hills Golf Resort in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, will host the 2026 Business Network Golf Tournament on February...

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Waste ManagementFebruary 2, 2026

Illegal waste disposal: LAWMA arrests suspect, seizes carts in Lagos

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has seized waste carts and arrested one person during an early...

Climate ChangeFebruary 2, 2026

Abia climate policy validation described as strategic step to strengthen state’s resilience

The Foundation for Environmental Rights Advocacy & Development (FENRAD) has commended the Abia State Government for the successful validation...

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NewsFebruary 2, 2026

Surveyor hosts Ondo Business Network Golf Tournament

The Smokin Hills Golf Resort in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State,...

Waste ManagementFebruary 2, 2026

Illegal waste disposal: LAWMA arrests suspect, seizes carts in Lagos

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) says it has...