The Weeping Earth

(For Dr. Prince Chima Williams, the Red Cap who uses his teeth to break palm kernels for others…) Do you hear the crackling whispers of the wilting trees,Their branches brittle as forgotten bones?Do you see the rivers, once mothers of life,Now throttled by silt, their waters gasping for breath?What song does the dying forest sing—A dirge or a call…

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African Institute of Leadership and Governance to Host Final 2024 Economic Symposium on Solar Energy Solutions

The African Institute of Leadership and Governance has announced its upcoming virtual Economic Symposium, scheduled for November 19, 2024. The focus of this final session for the year will be on Solar Energy Solutions, with presentations by expert solar energy professionals from the United States. This event aims to move beyond theoretical discussions, placing a significant emphasis on practical…

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FLASH: The World’s Largest Man-Made Lake, Kariba Dam in Zambia, Faces Low Water Levels Due to Severe Drought

Zambia’s Kariba Dam, the world’s largest man-made lake, is experiencing dangerously low water levels as a result of an intense drought. This crisis has plunged the country into daily power blackouts, as the dam is a critical source of hydroelectric power. The ongoing water shortage threatens Zambia’s economy and energy security, highlighting the significant impact of climate change on…

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Police arrest four for ‘stealing relief materials’ donated to Maiduguri flood victims

BY AYODELE OLUWAFEMI The Borno state police command says it has arrested four suspects for allegedly stealing relief materials donated to victims of flood in Maiduguri, the capital. The suspects are Abubakar Usman, 32, Mohammed Bukar, 37, Ibrahim Abubakar, 28, and Jamilu Mohammed, 24. The flood, which occurred on September 10, displaced thousands of residents from the Fori, Galtimari,…

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