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Oil and gas polluted communities in the Niger Delta and environmental experts say the life expectancy in the region has dropped to 40-47 years, which is 15 years lower than the national average. This was established at a townhall meeting organized by Community Development Advocacy Foundation (CODAF) in Akwa Ibom state, with Eket and Ibeno community members on May 30, 2026, to conclude the Africa Week of Action, themed "Kick Polluters Out of Nigeria". The meeting highlighted the environmental, health and economic impact of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) in the state, accusing companies like Total Energies, ExxonMobil, and Seplat of perpetuating pollution under the guise of corporate social responsibility. They criticized the Nigerian government's response to oil spills, citing corruption and lack of accountability. Project Manager of CODAF, Endurance Oriakhogba, attributed this 15-year gap directly to the cumulative effects of hydrocarbon pollution, including conta...

PLAYING THE LONG GAME - Elvira Jordan  Good Morning Beloved 😌 It’s a new season and just like everyone else, we all have our expectations for the year, the month, the next quarter and how ever else we measure our seasons. Most times, we look forward to sharp sharp miracles, instant results, quick manifestations and things unfolding sooner than later. I for one, I’m looking forward to making 5 million naira and getting a new iPhone in the next 2 weeks… 😌 Please leave me and my dreams. 😂 On a more serious note, we all look forward to things happening for us, and things happening really fast. However, there are times when we allow things to work themselves out, go through the full circle, spiral a little before landing on our doorstep. There are things we want that need time to settle down, churn itself and marinate before landing on our dinner table. In all of this, I am saying that there are certain things we want, things that belong to us that will need time to grow and mature b...

Credit: Nipe Fagio A growing body of scientific evidence is drawing renewed attention to the environmental dangers posed by landfills, as experts warn that methane emissions from waste disposal sites are accelerating the global climate crisis. A recent study conducted by the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), identified the world’s top 25 waste disposal facilities with the highest methane emissions using satellite monitoring technology developed by Carbon Mapper. According to the findings, the facilities emit between 3.6 and 7.5 tons of methane every hour. Researchers explained that a single landfill releasing five tons of methane per hour could generate the same level of global warming impact as one million Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) operating for an entire year. Scientists have long recognized methane as one of the most dangerous greenhouse gases because it traps more than 80 times as much heat as carbon dioxide over a short period. Environmental advocates say the late...

BRACE UP FOR THE COMING DAYS - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! 💡 If you have followed up with my write ups and posts on any social media platforms, you will know that I concentrate on spreading love and light, preaching peace, kindness and the beauty of life. However, today’s message will be on a different note because we can’t continue to dance around, while our futures are gradually being destroyed. If you live in Nigeria, you will recall back in 2014 when terrorism sky rocketed and over 300 school girls were kidnapped in Chibok, Borno State. Back then we all saw it as northerners undoing themselves. Those of us in the south west, south east and south south had sympathized with them and moved on. Fast forward to 12 years later in this big 2026, terrorism and banditry have taken over the entire north, covered the middle belt and now ravaging the south. You may be feeling safe in your own corner but it’s creeping closer and it’s just a matter of time before it gets to our doorstep...

THE BEAUTIFUL STATE OF MIND - Elvira Jordan Good Morning Beloved! 🍀✨ For some time now I have been in a very beautiful head space where everything is just so bright and beautiful. Not because I have everything or because everything is perfect with me, but because I have been able to find the perfection within every imperfection. This means a lot to me because it’s a state of mind I have worked on for years, trying to reach this head space where I live in the present, appreciate all I have going on for me, completely block out negativity, ignore people who drain me and just keep counting blessings. I have taken years to practice living in the moment and it’s bliss.  In this gorgeous head space I am in, I try all I can to live in the present. I don't live in the past because I know that all I need from the past are it’s lessons and nothing more. I don’t live in the future because I know the future can never hurt me today. I can only prepare towards it. I strive to see the blessing i...

In Part 1, we explored the football and athletics legends who shaped Nigerian sports history. But Nigeria’s greatness goes far beyond the pitch and the track. Let’s step into the boxing ring. Before social media fame and million-dollar endorsements, there was Dick Tiger, one of Africa’s greatest boxers ever. He became world middleweight champion in the 1960s and earned international respect for his discipline, strength, and fearless fighting style. Years later came Samuel Peter, famously known as “The Nigerian Nightmare.” His power inside the ring made him one of the most feared heavyweight boxers of his era. Nigeria also made a huge mark in basketball. Hakeem Olajuwon, born in Lagos and known as “The Dream,” became one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history. His intelligence, footwork, and dominance changed the game forever. He won NBA championships, MVP awards, and inspired African athletes around the world. Today, many NBA stars proudly carry Nigerian heritage, continuing...