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Flooded farmland in Arukwo Village, Nigeria, showcasing the impact of severe flooding on agriculture and rural communities. Captured by Faith Imbu on 26 October 2024 for The Colonist Report Africa

IMPACT: AI-Powered Investigation by The Colonist Report Africa Recognized by Reuters Institute, Cited in Nigerian Seminar

The Colonist Report founder, Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi, will also speak at the Centre for Investigative Journalism summer conference in June. LONDON – Since The Colonist Report Africa released its investigation into flooding in Southern Nigeria, in collaboration with The Colonist Report UK , the story has received international attention. JournoTECH, the tech department of both organisations…

Flooded farmland in Arukwo Village – Faith Imbu for The Colonist Report Africa on 26 October 2024

Devastating Floods Leave Nigerian Community in Desperate Limbo

Faith Imbu5 months ago3 weeks ago027 mins

The flood, which began in early October, forced farmers to prematurely harvest crops in an effort to salvage what they could, rather than face total losses. The water level is now gradually subsiding. November 27, 2024. 10:52am Edited by Elfredah Kevin-Alerechi and Kevin Woke. Flooded Community Church in Arukwo Village – Emughedi Arthur Photography for…

Barricade at ExxonMobil Gate on August 22, 2024/ Prince Ekaoluo Isaac for The Colonist Report Africa

Amid ongoing protests, ExxonMobil seeks intervention, distances itself from recent oil spill in the Niger Delta

Faith Imbu8 months ago3 weeks ago07 mins

August 23, 2024. 2:32p.m The company letter comes a day after The Colonist Report Africa reported on the oil spill and protests by community residents. Barricade at ExxonMobil Gate on August 22, 2024/ Prince Ekaoluo Isaac for The Colonist Report Africa On Thursday, some Ibeno residents barricaded the main gate of Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited,…

Photo shows crude oil scoop from the river/Umo Isua-Ikoh from Facebook/ August 2024

“Oil spill from ExxonMobil pipe is spilling crude oil across our rivers and farmlands” — Nigerian communities lament

Faith Imbu8 months ago4 weeks ago08 mins

A fisherwoman, accused ExxonMobil of causing the oil spills.

Special Report: Incessant plastic pollution kills one, threatens more lives on Nigeria’s waterway

Faith Imbu1 year ago3 weeks ago114 mins

The boat driver could not dodge all the plastics in the river, and before he realised there were hidden floating plastics beneath the water surface, he lost control of his boat, which was loaded with passengers and the boat capsized. January 25, 2024 2:15am Photo showing boats surrounded by plastic waste in the river at…