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Earth Day 2026: HOMEF Calls for Urgent Climate Action as Nigeria’s Environmental Crises Deepen
Earth Day 2026: HOMEF Calls for Urgent Climate Action as Nigeria’s Environmental Crises Deepen
By: Michael Mike
As the world marks Earth Day 2026, the Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF) has called for urgent and sustained action to confront accelerating environmental degradation, warning that humanity must urgently shift from rhetoric to responsibility in addressing the climate crisis.
This year’s global theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” underscores the need to speed up the transition away from fossil fuels, drastically cut carbon emissions, and adopt holistic strategies that protect biodiversity and restore damaged ecosystems.
HOMEF said the mounting environmental challenges facing the planet—including erratic weather patterns, rising temperatures, deforestation, oil pollution, and biodiversity loss—can no longer be addressed through gradual or fragmented responses.
According to the organisation, environmental protection is no longer optional but a survival imperative tied directly to public health, food security, economic stability, and national security.
The Executive Director of HOMEF, Dr Nnimmo Bassey, called for bold investments in ecological restoration and stronger global commitment to environmental justice. He stressed that humanity already possesses the capacity to reverse environmental decline, but lacks the political will to act decisively.
He noted that Earth’s ecosystems remain the foundation of all life, providing essential resources such as clean air, water, and fertile soil. Their continued destruction, he warned, threatens the future of both current and coming generations.
Bassey urged a shift away from extractive systems he described as environmentally exploitative, calling instead for a renewed relationship with nature rooted in stewardship, sustainability, and respect for ecological limits.
He further warned that failure to protect the planet amounts to “destroying the home we all depend on and leaving nothing but ruins for those who come after us.”
HOMEF used the occasion to encourage citizens and governments to adopt practical climate actions such as tree planting, reducing single-use plastics, supporting zero-waste systems, and promoting indigenous conservation practices.
The organisation also highlighted ongoing environmental hazards in Nigeria, particularly persistent oil-related disasters. It drew attention to the continued burning of the Ororo-1 oil well off the coast of Awoye in Ondo State, which has reportedly been active for several years, as well as the ongoing wellhead fire at Ofiomina-Ama community in Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State.
HOMEF described these incidents as long-standing ecological emergencies that demand immediate government intervention, including decommissioning of hazardous sites, environmental cleanup, and comprehensive community rehabilitation.
The group stressed that Earth Day should go beyond symbolic celebration, insisting it must serve as a global moment of accountability and renewed commitment to protecting the planet.
“This is a defining moment,” the organisation said in its message. “We either act decisively to defend the Earth, or we accept a future shaped by irreversible environmental decline.”
As Earth Day 2026 is observed worldwide, HOMEF is urging governments, industries, and individuals alike to move beyond awareness and embrace urgent, concrete action to secure a livable planet for future generations.
Earth Day 2026: HOMEF Calls for Urgent Climate Action as Nigeria’s Environmental Crises Deepen
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Herdsmen Agree to Pay ₦1 Million Compensation After Farmland Destruction in Plateau State
Herdsmen Agree to Pay ₦1 Million Compensation After Farmland Destruction in Plateau State
By: Zagazola Makama
A dispute over farmland destruction in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State has been resolved following the intervention of security operatives and community stakeholders, with herders agreeing to pay ₦1 million compensation to affected farmers.
Security sources said troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 6, responded on June 16 at about 12:00 p.m. to reports of destruction of farmlands belonging to Mr. Nyip Yakubu Badung and 10 other farmers in Sopp Village.
Upon arrival at the scene, troops reportedly discovered that herds of cattle had strayed into the farms, causing extensive damage to crops belonging to the affected residents.
Following the development, security personnel facilitated a peace meeting between representatives of the farmers and herder leaders in the area to prevent escalation of tensions.
At the end of the engagement, both parties agreed on a compensation sum of ₦1 million to be paid to the affected farmers through the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Chairman in Riyom Local Government Area.
Security sources said the agreement was reached to prevent possible reprisals and maintain peace in the community.
Authorities noted that the situation in the area has been brought under control, while dialogue between both parties is ongoing to sustain peaceful coexistence.
Herdsmen Agree to Pay ₦1 Million Compensation After Farmland Destruction in Plateau State
Troops Discover Corpse with Gunshot Wound in Plateau Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 3, have discovered the body of a man with a gunshot wound in Dantanko community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 6:50 a.m. on June 16 following a report of a suspicious incident in the area.
On arrival, the troops reportedly found the corpse of a man identified as Mr. Emmanuel Agara, who was confirmed to have sustained a gunshot wound.
The area was immediately cordoned off by security personnel, while the body was evacuated for necessary procedures.
Authorities said investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and to identify those responsible.
Security operatives have since intensified patrols in the general area to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Troops Discover Corpse with Gunshot Wound in Plateau Community
Troops Arrest Seven Suspected Criminals in Plateau Hotel Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 4, have arrested seven suspected criminals during a cordon-and-search operation at a hotel in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:45 p.m. on June 15 at Vopye Resort and Farms Hotel following credible intelligence on suspected criminal activities in the area.
The troops reportedly stormed the facility and arrested seven suspects, who were subsequently profiled for investigation.
The suspects were identified as Sanusi Aliu, 40, of Tanti in Bokkos LGA; Babangida Ayuba, 24, and Adamu Hassan, both from Gombe State; Obadiah Bulus, 25, Ayuba Bulus, 21, Danladi Moses, 20, and Hassan David, 20, all from Kaduna State.
Security sources said the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities and possible connections to other networks.
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