10 h. ago Lead contamination: Ogun targets 500 residents for poisoning test

Ogun State is testing 500 residents for lead poisoning following a report on widespread lead contamination from battery-recycling plants in Ogijo. Read More: https://punchng.com/lead-contamination-ogun-targets-500-residents-for-poisoning-test/

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42 h. ago Pollution: Ogun plans free lead poisoning tests for industrial community

Ogun State to conduct free lead poisoning tests for Ogijo residents following the closure of seven battery recycling industries over contamination fears. Read More: https://punchng.com/pollution-ogun-plans-free-lead-poisoning-tests-for-industrial-community/

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44 h. ago Alleged lead poisoning: Ogun govt commences free testing on Ogijo residents

Ogun State Government has promised to conduct a free lead poisoning test on residents of

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3 d. ago Ogun Government Shuts 7 Battery Recycling Plants Over Lead Poisoning Fears

The Ogun State government has ordered the immediate shutdown of seven used lead-acid battery recycling plants in Ogijo, Sagamu local government area of the State, following widespread concerns over alleged lead poisoning in the community. The Commissioner for Environment, Ola Oresanya, announced the decision during an inspection tour of the area on Friday, in response […]

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3 d. ago Ogun shuts seven battery recycling plants over poisoning concerns

The Ogun State government has shut down seven battery recycling plants in Ogijo following concerns over hazardous contamination and lead poisoning. Read More: https://punchng.com/ogun-shuts-seven-battery-recycling-plants-over-poisoning-concerns/

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1 week ago Sokoto Govt Commences Oral Cholera Vaccination In 2 Councils

Sokoto State Government, has commenced Oral Cholera Vaccination, OCV, campaign following the confirmation of cholera cases in Dange Shuni and Goronyo local government areas of the state. The vaccination exercise, which began after the outbreak was confirmed, is being supported by UNICEF and other development partners. Speaking to journalists on the measures taken by the […]

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4 w. ago Oyo govt commences demolition of illegal structures on roadsides, walkways

"The evacuation of illegal structures and containers on the road setbacks and walkways on these routes...

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