News
World Earth Day: UN Advocates Peace With Nature, End To Wars
Published
2 years agoon
By
Editor
United Nations has appealed to world leaders, government of nations, organizations and individuals to seek an to wars and embrace a lasting peace across the world.
The UN secretary-general, Antonio Guterres made this appeal in a video message, commemorating the 2023 World Earth Day on Saturday.
Guterres said everyone needs to raise their voices to demand that leaders make peace with nature.
According to the UN Chief, everyone needs to do their part in protecting the planet.
READ ALSO: Man Settling Quarrel Stabbed To Death
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22 of every year. The day has been set aside by the UN to raise awareness on the need to protect nature and shift to a more sustainable economy.
Guterres said humanity is waging a relentless war on nature and these actions are causing biodiversity to collapse.
He stated, “I urge people everywhere to raise your voices in your schools, workplaces and faith communities and on social media platforms and demand leaders make peace with nature.”
READ ALSO: Nigeria Becomes 2nd Country In The World To Approve Malaria Vaccine
He added that scaled-up investments in adaptation and resilience as well as learning from the stewardship of indigenous peoples can lead to workable solutions.
Guterres further stated, “On International Mother Earth Day, we reflect on humanity’s most important relationship – our relationship with the natural world.
“Our actions are laying waste to forests, jungles, farmland, wetlands, oceans, coral reefs, rivers, seas and lakes. Biodiversity is collapsing as 1 million species teeter on the brink of extinction.
“We must turn these relentless and senseless wars on nature. We have the tools, the knowledge and the solutions, but we must pick up the pace. We need accelerated climate action with deeper faster emission cuts to limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
READ ALSO: Full List Of Forbes’ 25 World Billionaires In 2023
“Let’s get to work to implement the historic UN biodiversity agreement, to ensure that 30 percent of diverse land and water is protected by 2030. At every step, governments must lead the way. But corporations, institutions and civil society also have a vital role.
“Let us all do our part to protect our common home for the sake of people and planet right now and for the generations to come.”
You may like
UN Flags 138 Million Kids In Global Child Labour Crisis
World Earth Day: HOMEF Holds Climate Justice Assembly, Tasks N’Delta Activists On Unity
World Earth Day: CSOs Hold Stakeholders’ Workshop, Harp On Climate Justice
UN Backs Global Carbon Pricing Scheme For Shipping Industry
Suspension: Natasha Drags Akpabio, Nigerian Senate To UN, Inter-Parliamentary Union As She Sobs
China Opposes US Moves To Sabotage Belt, Road Cooperation
News
Edo To Dredge Ikpoba River For Revenue, Flood Control
Published
6 hours agoon
July 3, 2025By
Editor
Edo State government has proposed the dredging of Ikpoba River to curb flooding and exploring potentials for enhancing revenue generation in the state.
The state Commissioner for Mining, Hon. Andrew Ijegbai, disclosed this when he led a delegation on an inspection of the river in Benin City.
According to him, the initiative was to find a lasting solution to the incessant challenges of flooding and river overflow on the busy road.
He added that his team was on the ground to assess the condition of the river to get a firsthand observation of its impact on communities near its bank.
READ ALSO: Controversy Over Pregnant Woman Buried Alive In Edo
Also speaking, Director of Mining in the ministry, Mr. Omoruyi Ihianle expressed the state government’s determination to turn challenges into successes.
He stated that the primary objectives of the project were to generate revenue for the state government through mining and to mitigate flooding in the host communities.
“As a government, we have found a way of converting our challenges until success.
“As a result of the silted river channel, the host communities have been suffering from flooding, hence the Edo State Government is stepping in to desilt while raising revenue for the State Government,” he said.
News
JUST IN: Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead
Published
8 hours agoon
July 3, 2025By
Editor
Peter Rufai, the former Super Eagles goalkeeper, has died.
Waidi Akanni, a former teammate and associate, confirmed the legendary goalkeeper’s death to TheCable on Thursday.
Rufai, affectionately nicknamed Dodo Mayana, died at 61 after a reported battle with long-term illness.
The Super Eagles of Nigeria also announced the demise of the former goalkeeper on the team’s official X account.
READ ALSO: Meet First African Artiste Who Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
“Forever in our hearts, Dodo Mayana. We mourn the passing of legendary Super Eagles goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, a giant of Nigerian football and a 1994 AFCON champion,” the post reads.
“Your legacy lives on between the sticks and beyond.”
Rufai is regarded as one of the best football goalkeepers Nigeria has ever produced. He was the Eagles’ first-choice goalkeeper when Nigeria won the 1994 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
He also represented Nigeria at the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the US and the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
Rufai had over 60 caps for the Super Eagles over the course of a decade with the team.

The Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) has announced the sale of the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) for N100 billion.
AMCON’s Managing Director/CEO, Gbenga Alake, disclosed this at a media parley on Thursday.
Apart from IBEDC, AMCON also manages other distribution companies, including the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), Benin Electricity Distribution Company, Kaduna Electricity Distribution Company, and Kano Electricity Distribution Company.
READ ALSO:IBEDC Throws Ogun Industrial Estate, Others Into Darkness Over Debts
Alake said, “Today, I announce to you that Ibadan DisCo has been sold. When we came in, it had already been sold, but we renegotiated the price and got almost double of what it was initially going to be sold for.”
Regarding ongoing legal issues, Alake stated, “We have sold it, and whatever is still happening in court, we will face it.”
However, officials of IBEDC did not respond to inquiries about the sale.
- Edo To Dredge Ikpoba River For Revenue, Flood Control
- JUST IN: Ex-Eagles Goalkeeper, Peter Rufai, Is Dead
- Coalition: Abure-led LP Gives Obi 48 Hours To Leave Party
- Only A Formidable Coalition Can Salvage Nigeria, Says Peter Obi
- Putin Says Will Speak With Trump On Phone Today
- Meet First African Artiste Who Get Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star
- AMCON Sells Ibadan DisCo For N100bn
- Alleged Extortion: Abuja Court Strikes Bash Ali’s N500bn Suit
- Liverpool, Football World Mourn Diogo Jota As Tributes Pour In
- NMA Gives FG 21 Days To Avert Doctors’ Strike
About Us
Trending
- News4 days ago
Auchi Poly Mass Comm Class of 2006 Holds Maiden Reunion in Benin
- Headline4 days ago
‘They Checked My Instagram’ – Nigerian Lady Breaks Down After Landing In U.S, Denied Entry
- Metro4 days ago
BREAKING: Emir’s Palace, NDLEA Office Set Ablaze As Protest Rocks Kwara
- Metro3 days ago
Panic As Bees Invade Central Mosque In Edo
- News4 days ago
JUST IN: Court Grants Natasha Bail On Self-recognition
- News4 days ago
NiMet Predicts 3-day Thunderstorms, Rains
- News4 days ago
Indecent Dressing Punishable Offence, Attracts N50,000 Fine In Delta — Police Warns
- News5 days ago
NSCDC, Immigration, Others: FG Postpones Recruitment, Changes Portal
- News2 days ago
Senator Withdraws From Legislative Duties Over Health Challenge
- Politics4 days ago
JUST IN: Police Besiege PDP Headquarters Ahead Of NEC Meeting