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Global Warming: Group To Plant Trees In Rivers, 2020
As reactions trailed the
just-concluded World Environment Day celebration in Rivers State, a non-governmental organisation, African Centre for Environmental Protection (ACEP), says it would complete the planting of one million trees before the year 2020.
Coordinator of the Centre, Mr. Christian Idibia, who disclosed this at a mini World Environment Day celebration organised by the centre in Port Harcourt, said that so far, more than 634 trees have already been planted in the Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni Local Government Area.
Mr. Idibia said that the situation is part of the activities of the centre to check the effect of climate change on the environment.
The centre coordinator said that the effect of climate change is being felt across the world as many coastal communities are on the verge of extinction by tidal erosion.
He, however, blamed the problem on the activities of man, noting that man in his quest for development has caused untold harm to the environment.
Mr. Idibia also said that the activities of man have contributed to the high rate of infectious diseases, while cattle grazers are moving southward due to increasing level of desertification.
Also speaking, the Director of Administration, Rivers State Ministry of Environmental Sanitation Authority, (RSESA) Mr. Lan Gobo, commended the centre for its awareness campaign which is now directed at the younger generation.
Mr. Gobo said that young people must be sensitised on the adverse effect of global warming in the environment with a view to dissuading them from continuing with the mistakes of the older generations.
The organisation, Mrs Kaine Chinwah, said that the campaign is being carried out annually to create awareness in the dangers of environmental pollution.
Mrs. Chinwah said that there is need for attitudinal change by the people stressing that ACEP, which has its emphasis on environment would not relent in sensitising the people on the dangers of environmental pollution.
She also confirmed the on-going tree planting campaign by the centre.
Sisterly Rosma (left) explaining the functions of a Halogen Oven to representative of General Manager, Lagos Environmental Protection Agency, Mr Bakare Olatubosun; Zonal Director, Federal Ministry of Environment (FME), Mrs Oluwatoyin Agbenla, former Federal Controller,Pollution Control and Environmental Health, Mrs Olufunke Babade and Deputy Director, Education Control and Environmental Health, Mrs Odulami Adetutu, at the World Environment Day in Lagos last Thursday. Photo: NAN.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’