Tag: #CleanEnvironment
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NYANYA RESIDENTS SOUND ALARM OVER “GROWING MOUNTAIN” OF REFUSE
Residents of Nyanya and Jikwoyi are raising serious concerns over a fast-growing roadside dump site, warning that the situation is now affecting their health, movement, and livelihoods. Locals say the foul odour has become a daily struggle—causing headaches, nausea, and sleepless nights, especially for children and the elderly. But it’s not just about the smell.…
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LAGOS SANITATION RETURNS—BUT MANY STAY INDOORS
The reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation in Lagos saw mixed compliance, as residents obeyed movement restrictions but showed low turnout for actual cleanup. Across areas like Iyana-Ipaja and Alimosho, businesses closed and roads emptied—including the usually busy Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway—but many residents simply stayed indoors instead of cleaning. While a few cleared gutters and surroundings, others waited…
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KUJE DROWNS IN WASTE: HEALTH RISKS, BUSINESS LOSSES SPARK OUTCRY
What was once a simple refuse point has turned into a public health nightmare—residents in Kuje now battle toxic fumes, choking stench, and growing fears.* For many residents, including students like Omolola Danielle, daily life now comes with an unusual survival tactic—wearing a nose mask just to pass by a dumpsite. The waste collection point,…
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FCT RESIDENTS CALL FOR REINTRODUCTION OF PERIODIC SANITATION EXERCISE TO BOOST CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory are urging the government to bring back the monthly sanitation exercise to tackle environmental pollution and hygiene challenges. They believe regular community cleaning would improve public health, reduce diseases, and foster shared responsibility for a cleaner environment. While some warn of potential participation issues and disruptions, community leaders stress…
