Monday, September 21, 2026

Peoples Gazette

June 14, 2026

Human-caused sea-level rise drives extreme coastal flooding surge: Study

As sea level rise accelerates, more and more people, ecosystems, and infrastructure are facing increasing coastal flood risks globally.

June 13, 2026

El Nino underway, expected to strengthen, NOAA forecasters say

According to NOAA, forecasters predict a 63 per cent chance that sea surface temperatures will exceed 2.0°C in the Niño-monitored region of the Pacific.

El Nino
June 13, 2026

Heat has killed 200,000 people in Europe in just four years, says WHO

“We need a coordinated, powerful and institutional response,” said WHO regional director Hans Kluge at the launch of the updated Heat–Health Action Plans Guidance.

People cooling themselves amid heatwave
June 13, 2026

Climate Action Agenda: COP31 sets 35% global electrification goal by 2035

“Accelerating the energy transition will ease shocks to our energy systems, better protect our economies and households from high costs,” Mr Bowen said.

COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum
June 13, 2026

Nigeria recommits to climate action, sustainable development

The NCCC director-general reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to the effective implementation of its NDC 3.0

Tenioye Majekodunmi and Simon Stiell
June 8, 2026

Oyo demolishes building kidnappers of Adelabu’s sister, nephews used as hideout 

The government noted that the demolition foregrounded its resolution to tackle insecurity and frustrate criminal gangs operating in the state. 

Oyo demolish building
June 6, 2026

Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones: Civil society urges policymakers to prioritise humanitarian impacts

“Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zones must be more than lines drawn on a military map to manage state relations,” stated Martina Schubert of the Vienna School of International Studies.

Martina Schubert
June 6, 2026

Tinubu celebrates Iyalode of Remoland Sade Ogunbiyi at 80

Mr Tinubu highlighted Mrs Ogunbiyi’s invaluable contributions to the country and the international community through her vital work in Nigeria’s education sector and beyond.

Iyalode of Remoland Sade Ogunbiyi
June 5, 2026

World diplomats turn to regional treaties to avert nuclear escalation

“These security guarantees are often treated by nuclear weapon states as conditional political statements rather than permanent, legally binding obligations,” said Mr Persbo.

Trump, Xi, Putin, Starmer, Macron
June 5, 2026

NTI director outlines how non-nuclear states can rescue global disarmament, counter rising risks

Ms Jaworek says the NPT RevCon’s failure to reach a consensus for the third consecutive time signals deep structural vulnerabilities within the global security architecture.

Patricia Jaworek