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Institute trains Nsukka farmers, others on Climate-Smart Agricultural practices

2024-06-26T15:22+0200

From Felix Ikem, Nsukka. The Nigeria Institute of Soil Science (NISS), on Wednesday, trained farmers, extension agents, and community advisors in the Enugu North Senatorial District on Climate-Smart Agricultural (CSA) practices and soil fertility management to promote food security.

The Structure of Sovereign Debts: Comparing US and Kenyan Debts

2024-06-26T14:16+0200

It is a real economic mystery when you think deeper: Nigeria does not even have a lot of debts, but it is “poor”, and experts will tell you not to over-borrow because it can put you in trouble, if you are unable to pay. So, how can a New Yorker who has thousands of dollars of debt on his head,....

NEMA Warns Kwara Residents Of Impending Floods In Five LGAs

2024-06-26T12:27+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency has warned Kwara residents of an impending high and moderate flooding in five Local Government Areas. Mrs Zubaida Umar, Director-General of NEMA, issued the warning on Tuesday in Ilorin during the 2024 Downscaling of Flood Early Warning Systems at the state level.

NEMA Warns Kwara to Prepare for Floods in Five Local Government Areas

2024-06-25T22:45+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency on Tuesday hinted the people of Kwara State of imminent high and moderate floodings in five of the state’s local government areas as the rainy season sets. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, gave the warning in Ilorin during the 2024 Downscaling of Flood Early Warnings Systems at state levels.

NEMA warns Kwara to prepare for floods in five LGs

2024-06-25T20:53+0200

West and Central Africa: Latest events at a glance (18 to 24 June 2024)

2024-06-25T19:20+0200

Mali. Over 330,000 internally displaced persons recorded. The latest displacement tracking matrix produced by the International Organization for Migration and the Malian Ministry of Health and Social Development reports that 330,713 people are internally displaced in the country a 7 per cent decrease compared to December 2023.

Nigeria: Flooding - Ebonyi Govt Builds IDPs' Camps, Stockpiles Food

2024-06-25T18:01+0200

Ebonyi State government said that Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) Camps have been built and food stocked to ensure adequate provision for any eventuality as the state witnesses rainfall and possible flooding this year. The state commissioner for human capital development, Mrs Ann Aligwe,....

Nigeria: Flood Sweeps Away 16-Year-Old Boy in Ogun

2024-06-25T14:01+0200

A 16-year-old boy has reportedly died after being swept away by flood in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State. Our correspondent gathered that the boy, an apprentice barber, was a recent secondary school leaver. Locals said the boy, simply identified as Dimeji, was caught up in a gully around St Anthony Primary School, Igbeba, after a torrential rainfall.

Nigeria: Flood Submerges Trademore Estate in Abuja

2024-06-25T14:01+0200

Panic yesterday gripped residents of Trademore Estate in Lugbe after a heavy rainfall in the nation's capital which flooded many parts of the estate. A video circulating on social media showed the level of devastation, as several houses were submerged in the flood with just the rooftops of some....

NUJ Tasks Govt On Journalists' Safety, Cost of Living, Insecurity, Others

2024-06-25T07:18+0200

It condemned the frequent and arbitrary arrests and detention of journalists by security agencies, stressing that the media remained a critical stakeholder, and incarceration could not aid democracy. It also appealed for the improvement, and restoration where applicable, of electricity supply across the country.

Gov Ododo To Implement Report On Disaster Management

2024-06-25T04:22+0200

Kogi State governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has promised effective disaster management and protection against the impact of natural disasters in the state. Ododo stated this when he received the report of the Technical Working Group of the Ad-hoc Committee on Flood and Other Nature-Induced Disasters....

Gov Ododo Assures Of Effective Disaster Management In Nigeria

2024-06-24T20:23+0200

The Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo has assured of effective disaster management and protection against the impact of natural disasters in Nigeria. Governor Ododo stated this while receiving the report of the Technical Working Group of the Ad-hoc Committee on Flood and Other Nature-Induced....

Kogi governor, Ododo, pledges robust disaster management in Nigeria

2024-06-24T18:06+0200

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has committed to enhancing disaster management and mitigating the impact of such occurrence in Nigeria. Governor Ododo made this known while receiving the report from the Technical Working Group of the Ad Hoc Committee on Flood and Other Nature-Induced Disasters.

Nigeria: Again, Flood Submerges Abuja's Trademore Estate

2024-06-24T15:14+0200

Flood water has submerged the popular Trademore Estate in the Lugbe area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja following downpour on Sunday evening. ......

FCT Emergency Department Places Responders On Alert

2024-06-24T11:35+0200

The FCT Emergency Management Department,(FEMD), has placed its vanguards and the local emergency management committees in the six area councils on alert following early warnings of possible flooding in the Territory. A weather outlook issued by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency NiMet and made....

Excitement as FARMTRAC commences building of alternative access road in Tsoriyang community

2024-06-24T11:28+0200

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna. Tsoriyang community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State is agog as FARMTRAC Nigeria Limited rolled out equipment to commence the construction of an alternative access road for the people in the Area following the collapse of Zonkwa-Madakiya bridge linking....

Health benefits of Noni plant (1)

2024-06-23T02:09+0200

Sometimes this year, BBC Yoruba interviewed a family who were hospitalised and even lost one because they ate cassava peels. During the interview, the woman said they had nothing to eat and she went to pick cassava peels, dried it and made it into powder to be eaten as “Amala”.

Ogun gov creates new agencies, bans monarchs from mining deals

2024-06-22T12:34+0200

The Governor of Ogun State, Dapo Abiodun, has issued three Executive Orders establishing two new agencies. The new agencies are Ogun State Mineral Resources Development Agency and Ogun State Landscaping and Recreation Agency. Abiodun, through the third executive order, barred traditional rulers from....

Kogi dep gov advocates awareness campaign over perennial flooding

2024-06-21T03:25+0200

The Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Joel Oyibo Salifu, who also doubles as the chairman, State Emergency Management Agency, has called on critical stakeholders in flood disaster management to intensify efforts aimed at sensitising and mitigating the impending flood as predicted by Nigeria Metrological Agency, NiMet.

Global Weather Hazards Summary June 20, 2024 - June 26, 2024

2024-06-20T20:57+0200

Global Overview: El Niño conditions are transitioning to ENSO-neutral in the equatorial Pacific; however, the transition from El Niño to neutral is likely to finish in June. Heavy rains are affecting large portions of Central America and some portions of Northern South America, while dryness is....

LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY FLOOD

2024-06-20T01:08+0200

Everything should be done to contain the flood. The perennial flooding of some sections of the 127.6 km Lagos-Ibadan expressway may wash away the trillions of Naira the federal government has sunk into this road which has defied completion in decades. After a recent downpour which flooded the Long....

ECOWAS Supports Nigeria with Aid for Flood

2024-06-19T20:03+0200

ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Prof. Fatou Sow Sarr has presented. …two cheques of 906,205 dollars and that of 1 million dollars to the Nigerian government through the Nigerian Red Cross Society and the World Food Programme (WFP). This donation of 1.

Niger Delta safe for IOCs to operate — Ex-militant leaders

2024-06-19T17:04+0200

Stakeholders from the six states of the Niger Delta region under the aegis of the Anti-Pipeline Task Force have said that there is sanity, transparency and ease of doing business in the nation’s oil and gas sector since the introduction of pipeline and oil infrastructure surveillance project, adding....

NiMET predicts heavy rainfall, flash flood in 13 states, advises public on safety precauti...

2024-06-19T16:06+0200

The national agency responsible for weather forecasting and other climate-related issues, NiMET, has issued warnings to some states; The agency warns that there will be heavy rainfall in some states, which will be very disruptive and may affect day-to-day activities; The agency advises residents of....

National Debt, American Wonders and the Wisdom from Uwadiegwu

2024-06-19T15:55+0200

It is an anomaly: the nation with the largest debt is also the one that is seen as the most developed and richest. The US national debt is the total amount of outstanding borrowing by the US Federal Government accumulated over the nation’s history. Today, that number is about $34.75 Trillion.

Kogi bans Koton Karfe traditional procession to forestall crisis

2024-06-19T01:18+0200

The Kogi State Government has banned traditional processions in Koton Karfe in The Kogi Local Government Area of the state due to insecurity. The Commissioner for Information, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, announced the ban in a statement issued on Tuesday in Lokoja.

Ex-Militant Leaders, Stakeholders Commend Tinubu, GMD NNPC, Olu Of Warri Over Sustained War Against Oil Thieves, Pipeline Vandalism

2024-06-18T17:38+0200

June 18, (THEWILL)- Stakeholders from the Six States of the Niger Delta region including notable former militant leaders have commended President Bola Tinubu, the Group Chief Executive Officer, GCEO, Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Engr Mele Kyari and Olu of the Warri kingdom, His....

Living On The Edge: Stories From A Flood Prone Area In Northeast Nigeria

2024-06-18T12:15+0200

Call for action Urban flooding is a critical issue globally, and the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno is no exception. In 2022, excessive rainfall caused the Ngadabul River to overflow, severely damaging numerous homes in the Moduganari and Gwange areas.

Overcrowding, poor sanitation aid cholera transmission – UNILORIN prof

2024-06-18T01:17+0200

In this interview with LARA ADEJORO , a Professor of Public Health at the University of Ilorin and Consultant Public Health Physician at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Kwara State, Prof Kayode Osagbemi discusses strategies for reducing cholera incidence.

APO AFRICA Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Supports Nigeria With $1.9M Stabilization and Flood Re-Sponse Humanitarian Assistance

2024-06-17T18:56+0200

At a brief ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday 13 June 2024, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation handed over cheques totalling almost $2 million to the World Food Programme and the Nigerian Red Cross Society. The funding was made available by the Economic....

Community laments poor drainage, flooding

2024-06-17T04:01+0200

Residents of Akowonjo in the Alimosho Local Government Area have lamented the poor drainage system and flooding in the area anytime it rains. They called on the Lagos State Government to save them from the consequences of the poor drainage system and flooding occasioned by frequent rainfall.

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Supports Nigeria With $1.9M Stabilization and Flood Re-Sponse Humanitarian Assistance

2024-06-16T15:38+0200

Economic Community Of West African States (ECOWAS) Supports Nigeria With $1.9M Stabilization And Flood Re-Sponse Humanitarian Assistance

2024-06-16T13:24+0200

- African Press Organization) Download logo At a brief ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday 13 June 2024, Nigeria's of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation handed over cheques totalling almost $2 million to the World Food Programme and the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

ECOWAS Donates USD 1.9 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Flood Victims in Nigeria

2024-06-15T14:10+0200

15 Jun, 2024. At a brief ceremony held in Abuja on Thursday 13 June 2024, Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation handed over cheques totalling almost $2 million to the World Food Programme and the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

ECOWAS Donates USD 1.9 Million in Humanitarian Assistance to Flood Victims in Nigeria

2024-06-15T13:52+0200

Brace up for flooding, NEMA reminds 11 Abia LGAs, sensitises stakeholders

2024-06-15T03:41+0200

This is as the agency has embarked on downscaling of flood early warning systems aimed at educating stakeholders and residents of the affected LGAs on proactive measures and early warning strategies for early actions. The one-day sensitisation programme which was held at the Michael Okpara....

Flood: Lagos govt demolishes OPC shrines, gates, fences, security post in Okota

2024-06-14T22:28+0200

The Lagos State Government has demolished some street gates, security posts and fences of houses constructed on drainage channels and canals in the Okota area of the state. The operation was carried out on Friday by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) and Ministry for Environment, led by Corps Marshall, Maj.

ECOWAS Donates 1.9 million USD For Vulnerable Nigerian

2024-06-14T16:48+0200

By Rahila Lassa, Abuja. The Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS has donated the sum of 2.9 million USD to the Nigerian government for humanitarian support to the most vulnerable persons in the country. ECOWAS Commissioner for Human Development and Social Affairs, Professor Fatou Sow....

NEMA downscales, sensitises 17 Abia LGAs on flood early warning systems

2024-06-14T15:09+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) sensitized the 17 local government areas of Abia State on Thursday regarding the Downscaling of Flood Early Warning Strategies for early actions in the state. Speaking during the occasion, the Director General of NEMA, Zabaida Umar, described it as a....

SON seizes over N30m fake electric cables in Ekiti

2024-06-14T04:03+0200

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria confiscated fake electrical cables and wires worth N30.5m during the raid of some major markets on Tuesday in Ekiti State. The SON said it carried out the raid after an intelligence report revealed that some market vendors were dealing in substandard cables.

11 Abia LGAs at flood risk – NEMA

2024-06-13T22:09+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says 11 of the 17 local government areas of Abia will be affected by the impending 2024 flood disaster. The Director-General, NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, made this known in on Thursday at the 2024 downscaling and sensitisation of the 2024 flood early....

Democracy Day: AYCF urges Nigerians to have hope in new Nigeria

2024-06-13T15:50+0200

From: Femi Oyelola, Kaduna. As Nigerians all over celebrate Democracy Day, the Arewa Youth Consultative Forum (AYCF) has called on Nigerians to maintain their hope for a renewed Nigeria and better government. This was contained in a statement signed by the President General of the forum, Alhaji....

2024 Flood Prediction: NEMA DG Visits NSCDC To Strengthen Partnership

2024-06-13T08:26+0200

Following the prediction of likely flood incidents that may affect several communities across the country this year, the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, Tuesday visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr.

NEMA Partners NSCDC to Mitigate Impact of Flooding in 2024

2024-06-13T06:15+0200

Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs. Zubaida Umar, has visited the Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi, to strengthen partnership for emergency response to the expected floods this year.

FG Launches High-yielding Tela Maize Varieties to Boost Food Security

2024-06-13T06:15+0200

•Says crop safe for consumption, profitable to farmers. •To save N2 billion in annual production costs. James Emejo in Abuja Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Sabi Abdullahi, has officially unveiled the Tela maize varieties – a high yielding transgenic varieties that....

SON confiscates fake electric cables worth N30.5m

2024-06-13T02:12+0200

By Merit Ibe. The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) has confiscated fake electrical cables and wires worth N30.5 million in Ekiti State. The incident happened during a raid in some major markets in the state after intelligence reports revealed that some of the vendors were dealing on substandard cables.

Global Weather Hazards Summary June 13, 2024 – June 19, 2024

2024-06-12T23:47+0200

Global Overview: El Niño conditions are transitioning to ENSO-neutral in the equatorial Pacific; however, the transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is likely to finish in June. Dry conditions are giving way to heavy rains in Central America and portions of Northern South America but are worsening in parts of South Sudan and Uganda.

31 states at risk of heavy flooding – NEMA

2024-06-12T16:19+0200

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – 31 states and 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in the country are at risk of flooding during this rainy season. This was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). In light of this, NEMA is urging state governments in flood-prone areas to support its....

Flood: NEMA seeks activation of NSCDC emergency team

2024-06-12T13:58+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for activation of emergency response teams of the Nigeria Security Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) towards a disaster The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has called for activation of emergency response teams of the Nigeria Security....

Nine Bauchi LGAs at risk of severe flooding – NEMA

2024-06-12T13:35+0200

Director-General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Zubaida Umar, has announced that nine local government areas in Bauchi State face a high risk of flooding this year. She therefore urged the state government to implement early mitigation measures to address the predicted 2024 flood disaster.

Nigeria News15 seconds ago 31 States At Risk Of Heavy Flooding – NEMA The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced that 31 states and 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are at risk of flooding during this...

2024-06-12T10:39+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has announced that 31 states and 148 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Nigeria are at risk of flooding during this rainy season. In light of this, NEMA is urging state governments in flood-prone areas to support its initiative of providing early flood....

31 states, 148 LGs risk flooding

2024-06-12T09:33+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that 31 states and 148 LGAs in Nigeria are under threat of flooding this rainy season. The The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said that 31 states and 148 LGAs in Nigeria are under threat of flooding this rainy season.

Flood-prone Benue communities get succour with N1bn project

2024-06-12T04:45+0200

“It’s not a good experience. My home was always flooded whenever it rained. Sometimes my children and I would have to scoop water from the living room all night or day, depending on when the downpour occurred. But whenever it became overwhelming, we fled to take shelter with relatives or in....

Nigeria - Flood (MET Nigeria, media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 11 June 2024)

2024-06-11T12:53+0200

In the past few days, heavy rainfall has been affecting the Niger state, causing floods and casualties. A flood event occurred in a gold mine located in the Minna city area, which resulted in two fatalities. For the next 24 hours, moderate rain with thunderstorms is forecasted across the impacted city.

Kano distributes presidential palliatives to vulnerable households

2024-06-11T05:23+0200

• Gets 42,000MT consignment from FG • Ogun extends sale of subsidised rice to pensioners. The Kano State government has begun distribution of presidential palliatives to vulnerable households across the state’s 44 council areas. Besides, President Bola Tinubu has donated 42,000 metric tons of....

Nigeria: Flood Washes Away Woman, Daughter At Niger Mining Site

2024-06-10T07:28+0200

A woman and her daughter have been reported swept away by flood waters following a downpour on Saturday while mining gold behind the secretariat of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Minna, Niger State. ......

Nigeria: Flood Washes Away Woman, Daughter At Niger Mining Site

2024-06-10T07:02+0200

FG Inaugurates Erosion Control Project in Benue

2024-06-08T10:59+0200

The Federal Government on Thursday commissioned the Idye flood control, dyke project at Nyiman, Makurdi to tackle perennial flooding and address erosion in Makurdi, the Benue State capital. Recall that, Benue State and Makurdi in particular has continued to experience severe flooding virtually....

Nigerian Government commission’s flood, erosion control project in Benue state

2024-06-08T03:44+0200

The Nigerian government has commissioned the Idye flood control project at Nyiman, Makurdi to tackle perennial flooding and address erosion in Makurdi, the Benue State capital central Nigeria. Recall that, Benue State and Makurdi in particular has continued to experience severe flooding virtually....

Nigerian government inaugurates 1.2km hydraulic drainage in Benue

2024-06-07T15:48+0200

The Federal Government has inaugurated a 1.2km hydraulic drainage project aimed at controlling erosion and mitigating the effects of flooding in the Idye River Basin, Makurdi. The inauguration, held on Thursday, was overseen by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof.

Federal Govt Commissions Project To Mitigate Flooding In Benue

2024-06-07T07:26+0200

Secretary to the government of the federation (SGF), George Akume, has commissioned the Idye Flood Control/Dyke Project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at reversing environmental destruction caused by floods and erosion in the Nyiman community.

FG commissions 1.2km flood control drainage in Benue

2024-06-07T05:56+0200

The federal government, on Thursday commissioned a 1.2-kilometre drainage project in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State. Senator George Akume, Secretary to the The federal government, on Thursday commissioned a 1.2-kilometre drainage project in the Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.

FG inaugurates 1.2km hydraulic drainage in Benue

2024-06-07T05:01+0200

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utserv, on Thursday, said the Federal government would soon construct dams across the country to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding. The minister disclosed this during the inauguration and handover of the 1.

Pouting 'lions' and sea baptisms: Africa's top shots

2024-06-07T04:32+0200

As the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games draw near, athletes warm up at training session in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, on Saturday, in the hopes of winning the gold. On Thursday, a man carries a sheep in an Egyptian market in the city of Giza in preparation for Eid al-Adha, the Feast of Sacrifice - a major Islamic holiday.

FG to construct dams nationwide to mitigate impact of flooding

2024-06-06T23:44+0200

By Sunday Ogli, Makurdi. Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, Senator George Akume, on Thursday, said that the federal government has begun construction of dams in Benue and other parts of the country to mitigate the impact of flooding. Senator Akume who disclosed this while....

FG plans dams construction to reduce flooding

2024-06-06T19:17+0200

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utserv on Thursday said that the Federal Government would soon construct dams across the country to mitigate the devastating effects of flooding. The minister disclosed this during the inauguration of 1.

FG to provide water infrastructure nationwide

2024-06-06T18:22+0200

The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, has promised that the federal government is committed to providing water across the country. Utserv, who represented the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, during the commissioning and handing....

Global Weather Hazards Summary June 6, 2024 – June 12, 2024

2024-06-05T22:43+0200

Attachments A transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is ongoing. Dry conditions persist in portions of Central America and Northern South America, while flooding is expected in East Africa, Kazakhstan, and Colombia. Global Overview: El Niño conditions are transitioning to ENSO-neutral in the....

The last hope (2)

2024-06-04T06:57+0200

As an active player in the courtroom close to three decades running, I can boldly say that judges have kept this nation going, they have saved the common citizens from arbitrariness and they have restored hope to the oppressed, the persecuted and the downtrodden, to widows, to retirees and even to....

Strike: Tension as military surrounds venue of government-labour talks

2024-06-03T22:14+0200

The Nigerian military has reportedly surrounded the venue where the Federal Government is holding a meeting with organized labour unions, according to a statement on the X handle of the Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC. The meeting, which involved the NLC and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, TUC,....

Salako wants comprehensive and integrated approach against climate change inducing illness

2024-05-31T18:39+0200

Minister of State for Environment Dr Iziaq Salako has made a call for a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing the intersection of climate change and health. Salako made the call in his keynote address at the Regional Roundtable on Climate Change and Malaria at the margins of the 77th World Health Assembly.

MoPED Teams Up with Parliamentary Committee to Mark 49th ECOWAS Anniversary

2024-05-31T16:28+0200

The Ministry of Planning and Economic Development has Collaborated with the Parliamentary Committee on Development to Celebrate 49th ECOWAS Anniversary. This event commemorated the historic signing of the multilateral treaty by the then 16 member states in Lagos, Nigeria, followed by the revised....

FG to repeal Federal Fire Service Establishment Act of 1962

2024-05-31T08:25+0200

… Launches remodeling of National Fire Academy. By Palma Ileye. Federal Government has announced the repealing of the 1962 Federal Fire Establishment Act, in a bid to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of the Service. Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony for the Remodeling and Upgrading of....

Taming flooding in Koton-Karfe

2024-05-31T05:22+0200

The effect of the flooding is usually highest in Ibaji and Koton-Karfe communities. For example, the 2022 floods which ravaged various parts of the country, resulted in untold human suffering and economic losses. The effects of the 2022 flood disaster were felt far and near, disrupting vital routes that connect different regions of the country.

5Th Anniversary: Kwara State Governor Unveils New Master Plan

2024-05-30T20:07+0200

The Kwara State Government, North Central Nigeria has launched different projects to commemorate the fifth Anniversary of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq. The day opened with the commissioning of the 4.7km Yebumot-Adeta Roundabout and Adeta-Oloje roads, which the Governor named after two elder....

NEMA conducts national hazard risk analysis

2024-05-30T08:48+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in collaboration with the United Nations Children Educational Fund (UNICEF), is undertaking a hazard risk analysis for Nigeria to identify and strengthen action towards addressing common disasters in different parts of the country.

Global Weather Hazards Summary May 30, 2024 – June 05, 2024

2024-05-30T04:44+0200

Global Overview: El Niño conditions remain present in most equatorial Pacific; however, a transition from El Niño to ENSO-neutral is likely in the next month. Dry conditions persist in northern Central America and portions of Northern South America. Meanwhile, flooding will likely happen in East....

FG inaugurates remodeling of national fire academy

2024-05-29T09:23+0200

The Federal Government on Tuesday conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for the remodeling and upgrading of National Fire Academy Sheda, Abuja. The National Fire Academy located in Kwali Area Council of Abuja, would be remodeled with first class infrastructure for global competitiveness, and is expected to gulp billions of naira.

Ecological Project Office wants Reps to address inadequate funding

2024-05-29T09:11+0200

The Ecological Project Office (EPO) has made a case before the House of Representatives for increased funding to address the barrage of requests by communities for interventions. Dep Director, Information and Public Relations, EPO, Mrs Eno Olotu stated this in a press release on Tuesday.

House Of Representative Threatens To Sanction Environment Minister, DG

2024-05-28T21:29+0200

The House of Representatives has threatened to sanction the Minister of Environment and the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The Chairman of the House Committee on Environment, Mr. Pondi Gbabojor, made the threat, saying they are to appear at its next sitting or face sanctions accordingly.

Reps committee summons Minister, NEMA DG over ravaging flood, erosion

2024-05-28T18:55+0200

The House of Representatives Committee on Environment summoned the Minister of Environment and the Director General of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday over the devastating gully erosion, perennial flooding, and desertification in many communities in Nigeria.

Minister harps on completion of dam projects to boost water security

2024-05-27T12:10+0200

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr. Joseph Utsev Terlumun, says the completion of storage dams across Nigeria is key to controlling water flow during the flood season and enhancing water supply for domestic and industrial use. In a recent interview in Abuja, Minister Terlumun provided....

Nigeria: Flood Damages INEC Office in Edo Four Months to Governorship Election

2024-05-27T07:07+0200

"The flood damaged a section of the building. It destroyed voters registration machines and other items." The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says its office in Benin City, Edo State, has been ravaged by flood. "The flood damaged a section of the building.

AP News Summary at 12:25 a.m. EDT

2024-05-27T06:38+0200

Latest deadly weather in US kills at least 18 as storms carve path of ruin across multiple states. VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — Powerful storms have killed at least 18 people, injured hundreds and left a wide trail of destruction across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas.

Hunger worsens as foodstuff prices quadruple

2024-05-27T02:49+0200

•Basket of tomatoes hits N150,000, pepper N80,000, palm fruits N30,000. …Hardship has reached suicidal level artisans, students lament. By Merit Ibe. Rising inflation, insecurity and dilapidated infrastructure have crippled food production in Nigeria, forcing commodity prices to stratospheric heights with no immediate hope of a fall.

ECOWAS gives $2 million in aid to Red Cross, WFP

2024-06-27T08:43+0200

In a brief ceremony, the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation delivered cheques totalling nearly $2 million to the World Food Programme and the Nigeria Red Cross Society. Funding was made available by the (ECOWAS) who reached out to the ministry to coordinate the project. Prof.

NEMA warns Kwara residents to brace up for potential flooding

2024-06-27T15:36+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is warning of imminent high and moderate flooding in some parts of Kwara state. To this end, it is asking residents of the identified flood-prone areas to relocate to avoid casualties. The Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency’s 2024 Annual Flood....

NEMA Initiates Grassroots Flood Early Warning in Oyo

2024-06-28T10:27+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has launched a grassroots flood early warning system in Oyo State, guided by predictions from the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). The initiative was introduced at the Ona-Ara Local....

Full List: NEMA Identifies 19 Jigawa LGAs At Risk Of Heavy Flood

2024-06-28T11:48+0200

A total of 19 Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Jigawa state have been marked to possibly experience high and moderate in this raining season. Naija News reports that the situation report was issued on Thursday by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

19 Jigawa LGAs Listed in High, Moderate Flood Risk Areas, Says NEMA

2024-06-28T12:58+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says no fewer than 19 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Jigawa state fall within the high and moderate flood risk areas. Hajiya Zaubaida Umar, the Director-General of the NEMA, stated this during the 2024 Downscaling and Sensitization of Flood Early Warning Strategies for Early Actions in Dutse.

Davido reacts to Nicki Minaj's heartfelt congratulations on his lavish wedding, their song...

2024-06-28T14:31+0200

Nigerian singer Davido Adeleke, best known, and American rapper Nicki Minaj caught the attention of netizens recently; The US rap sensation, during her recent show in Portugal, made a lovely shoutout to Davido and his wife Chioma over their traditional marriage; Davido gushed about Nicki's....

NEMA takes flood prevention campaign to Oyo LGAs

2024-06-28T18:39+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday organised a sensitisation programme on flood early warning strategies for Egbeda, Ona-Ara and Lagelu Local Government Areas (LGAs) in Oyo state. In her remarks, the Director-General of NEMA, Zubaida Umar, said the sensitisation programme....

Nigeria: Yet Another Devastating Flood

2024-06-28T19:19+0200

The Trademore Estate tragedy is another failure of regulation. About this time last year, a devastating flood ravaged Trademore Estate and submerged more than 100 houses. One person died due to the flash floods. This week, a downpour once again triggered another flood in the popular estate located in the Lugbe axis of Abuja, along the airport road.

Nigeria: Nema Alerts On Imminent Flood in Jigawa

2024-07-01T18:46+0200

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has charged Jigawa State government and residents in the 19 local government areas of the state to start preparation for imminent flooding this year. The director general of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, dropped the hint while speaking during a meeting with....

“There’s No Election Season in Nigeria” – INEC Chairman Mahmood Yakubu

2024-07-01T16:27+0200

The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Mahmood Yakubu, has said that the electoral body operates continuously, conducting various elections and activities throughout the year, with no breaks or “election seasons.

Nigeria not fair to Nigerians— Obi

2024-07-01T12:57+0200

However, he did not call back until early yesterday morning, around 3 am. He referred to the event he mentioned, the 2024 Valedictory Session for Physiology Graduates where he was invited as one of the keynote speakers and requested I should represent him as it had become clear he would not make it.

End Flood Disasters At Trademore Estate

2024-06-29T06:33+0200

Residents in the sprawling estate are concerned about the regularity of the flood disaster, which took its toll on the people in 2014, 2015, 2019, 2023, and 2024. Surprisingly, the residents seem lost as to why there is no lasting solution to this menace.

Tinubu, other top dignitaries to grace NADCEL 2024 in Plateau

2024-07-02T19:08+0200

President and Commander-in-Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with several dignitaries, are expected to attend the 161st Nigeria Army Day Celebration in Jos, Plateau State. Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, Chief of Army Staff, disclosed this during a courtesy visit to Governor Caleb Muftwang at Ray Field Government House.

How flooding can be controlled in Nigeria – Deputy Senate President

2024-07-02T20:54+0200

The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, said flooding in the country would be reduced if states and local governments collaborate with the Mr Jibrin stated this during the plenary session on Tuesday while commenting on a motion sponsored by Fasuyi Oluwole (APC, Ekiti North) on the need to....

Cholera: 63 deaths, 2,102 cases recorded as disease spreads to 33 states

2024-07-02T20:59+0200

A total of 2,102 suspected cases of cholera and 63 deaths from the disease have been recorded across 33 states since the beginning of this year, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has said. The Director General of the agency, Dr Jide Idris, made the disclosure Tuesday in....

Northern community in Abia pledges support for Otti’s clean-up initiative

2024-07-03T01:48+0200

The chairman of the Northern Traditional Council, South-South, South-East community, Sarki Yori Danladi, has said that the Northern community in Abia State would support Governor Alex Otti in his efforts to rebuild the state. Danladi spoke at the weekend when the Avis State Commissioner for....

Cholera - 63 Deaths, 2,102 Cases Recorded As Disease Spreads to 33 States

2024-07-03T07:44+0200

Nigeria: How Flooding Can Be Controlled in Nigeria - Deputy Senate President

2024-07-03T08:56+0200

The deputy senate president called for a collaboration between NiMet, state and local government authorities to call the attention of the people against impending rainstorms. The Deputy Senate President, Barau Jibrin, said flooding in the country would be reduced if states and local governments....

Nigeria: Senate Urges Nimet to Make Flooding Predictions Available to Nigerians

2024-07-03T08:51+0200

on Tuesday called on the management of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) to make details of possible flooding in different parts of the country available to Nigerians. The call was a sequel to a motion sponsored by Fasuyi Oluwole (APC, Ekiti North) during the plenary.

NiMet Predicts Three Day Thunderstorm, Rains From Wednesday

2024-07-03T12:10+0200

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on Tuesday, predicted thunderstorms and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. Naija News reports that NiMet, in its weather outlook, predicted morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba and Adamawa states.

After early morning rainfall, of course Lagos is flooded as usual

2024-07-03T12:47+0200

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rain which lasted for many hours on Wednesday resulted in flooding in residential areas in Ibeju-Lekki and other strategic locations. Some of the affected areas included Epe, Eredo, Bogije, Labora, Abijon, Sangotedo, Awoyaya and Ibeju-Lekki.

NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorm, rains from Wednesday

2024-07-03T13:15+0200

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted thunderstorm and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba and Adamawa states.

Flood takes over houses, roads in Lagos

2024-07-03T14:11+0200

Flood has taken over residential areas and major roads in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State following heavy rainfall in the past few days. The News Flood has taken over residential areas and major roads in Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos State following heavy rainfall in the past few days.

Video: Commuters, motorists stranded as flood hits Lagos

2024-07-03T17:23+0200

Heavy downpour causes flood in Iyanaba area of Lagos as commuters, motorists strandedu pic.twitter.com/dN2ooNvkA1 Neighbor recounts how woman abused 12 years old niece, burnt her with hot knife and forced..... — Vanguard Newspapers (@vanguardngrnews) July 3, 2024 Meanwhile, in another video seen on....

NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorm, rains from Wednesday

2024-07-03T17:23+0200

The Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thunderstorm and rains from Wednesday to Friday across the country. NiMet`s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja predicted morning thunderstorms on Wednesday over parts of Jigawa, Kano, Katsina, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Taraba and Adamawa states.

EXCLUSIVE: N34Billion In Ecological Funds Disbursed To Nigerian States In 8 Months, But Erosion, Flood Control Efforts Grossly Underfunded By Governors

2024-07-03T18:59+0200

Despite receiving these amounts, the situations in the states do not show that they have been spending enough funds on erosion and flood control, based on a review of budget performance documents. This comes as 31 states have been projected to witness flooding in 2024.

Nigeria: Seven Rescued As Two-Storey Building Collapses in Lagos

2024-07-03T19:10+0200

LASEMA said its rescue team has searched the rubble and confirmed that there was no victim underneath the collapsed building. Seven persons have been rescued in a newly constructed two-storey building that collapsed at 12 Cameroun Street, off Ewenla, in the Mushin area of Lagos State on Wednesday.

Nigeria: Senate Probes $5.7bn 3,050 Megawatts Mambila Power Contract, Seeks Plant's Inclusion in Tinubu's Legacy Projects

2024-07-05T08:09+0200

Abuja The Senate yesterday unanimously resolved to probe the $5.79 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (MHEPP) located in Taraba State. The probe will look at steps taken since 1999 till date to execute the project, without success. The power project planned to deliver 3,050 megawatts of power to the national grid.

Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, Govt Lists States to Experience Devastating Flood

2024-07-05T07:53+0200

The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted. The government also warned that continual flooding might also escalate the cholera presently ravaging some states.

M’Belt Forum hails Senate for passing N’Central Development Commission bill

2024-07-05T05:31+0200

The Senate, on Thursday, passed for the third reading the bill seeking the establishment of the North Central Development Commission. The development excited the Middle Belt Forum, which applauded the lawmakers. The bill was sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District, Abba....

Senate Probes $5.7bn 3,050 Megawatts Mambila Power Contract, Seeks Plant’s Inclusion in Tinubu’s Legacy Projects

2024-07-05T04:51+0200

Sunday Aborisade in Abuja. The Senate yesterday unanimously resolved to probe the $5.79 billion Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project (MHEPP) located in Taraba State. The probe will look at steps taken since 1999 till date to execute the project, without success. The power project planned to deliver 3,050 megawatts of power to the national grid.

FG Warns States to Prepare for Increased Flooding During Rainy Season

2024-07-04T22:50+0200

The Federal Government has issued a warning to states and local government areas to prepare for increased river flooding as the nation reaches the peak of the rainy season. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, delivered this warning during a news conference in Abuja on Thursday.

Senate approves North Central Development Commission

2024-07-04T22:37+0200

The Senate passed into law on Thursday the bill for the establishment of the North Central Development Commission, NCDC, sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial District and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Patrick Moro and the other senators from North Central Nigeria.

Senate Passes North Central Development Commission Bill

2024-07-04T21:13+0200

July 04, (THEWILL) – The Nigerian Senate has passed the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill. The upper chamber passed the bill after considering the report of its committee on special duties, presented by its Chairman, Kaka Shehu. The Bill, which passed its first reading on October 5,....

Anambra, Kogi, Kebbi… FG says 19 states to experience river flooding

2024-07-04T20:47+0200

The federal government says 19 states and the federal capital territory (FCT) are likely to experience severe river flooding towards the end of July. The government also warned that continuous flooding may exacerbate the cholera outbreak in the country.

Davido's Chioma's old picture with man fuels rumours as peeps spot face at their wedding:...

2024-07-04T20:45+0200

A throwback photo of Davido's wife Chioma Adeleke with a man has surfaced online recently A TikTok post generated outrage online by using this viral photo in a video and openly claiming that the man in question was Chioma's ex; The trending video saw a young man identical to the old picture enjoying....

Lagos, Anambra, Kano, 28 other states to experience floods — FG

2024-07-04T20:16+0200

The Federal Government has said that 31 states and local government areas should brace up for flooding in the coming weeks. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, gave the warning at a news conference on Thursday, July 4, in Abuja.

Senate passes North Central Development Commission Bill

2024-07-04T19:40+0200

Naija News reports the NCDC bill was passed into law on Thursday, July 4, by the upper legislative chamber after considering the report of its committee on special duties, presented by its chairman, Senator Kaka Shehu. The Bill was sponsored by the senator representing Benue South Senatorial....

JUST IN: Expect more flooding, FG warns states, LGs

2024-07-04T18:31+0200

The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, handed down the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.

FG fears cholera spread may worsen due to continuous rainfall

2024-07-04T18:18+0200

He said, “We are calling on states and local government councils, to intensify and step up efforts to avert flood-related disasters in their domains as we approach the peak of the flooding season. “At the national, some states have started experiencing some level of flooding and its associated disaster as of April this year.

Flood alert: FG releases list of 19 states to be mostly affected

2024-07-04T18:16+0200

The Federal Government has warned of imminent river flooding starting from late July, impacting 19 states and the FCT, Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev, highlighted ongoing flash and urban floods since May due to heavy rains; The minister of water raised concerns....

Senate passes North Central Development Commission bill into law

2024-07-04T17:43+0200

The bill which seeks to create a federal government intervention agency for the North Central region, the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) has been passed into law. Checks revealed that the Bill sponsored by Senate Minority Leader, Comrade Abba Patrick Moro and the other senators from....

18 States and FCT at risk of flood, FG Warns

2024-07-04T17:33+0200

The federal government has issued a flood warning, urging states and the public to enhance efforts to prevent flooding, as 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), are expected to experience river flooding this month. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph....

Expect more river flooding – Nigerian govt warns states, LGs

2024-07-04T16:39+0200

The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, handed down the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.

Expect more flooding – FG warns states, LGs

2024-07-04T16:27+0200

Aftermath of heavy rain: Chaos, lamentations as flood grounds Lagos

2024-07-04T16:27+0200

For instance, an environmental expert and publisher of EnvironNews, a publication on environment issues, Mr Michael Simire, said: “About nine hours of torrential rainfall is a lot of water that is bound to cause some sort of havoc in a city like Lagos that has a considerable landmass below sea level....

Expect more river flooding- FG warns states, LGs

2024-07-04T16:11+0200

ABUJA- The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. Prof. Joseph Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, handed down the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.

Flooding caused by intense rainfall, clogged drainage systems – Joseph Utsev

2024-07-04T15:52+0200

Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utsev, says the majority of flood events that have been reported to date are flash floods or urban floods brought on by prolonged periods of intense rainfall combined with inadequate and clogged drainage systems in urban areas, rather than dam releases.

Senate Passes North Central Development Commission Bill

2024-07-04T15:31+0200

The Nigerian Senate has passed the North Central Development Commission (NCDC) bill. Naija News reports the NCDC bill was passed into law on Thursday, July 4, by the upper legislative chamber after considering the report of its committee on special duties, presented by its chairman, Senator Kaka Shehu.

Land, Vol. 13, Pages 986: Spatial Suitability Index for Sustainable Urban Development in Desert Hinterland Using a Geographical-Information-System-Based Multicriteria Decision-Making Approach

2024-07-04T14:44+0200

Several authors have also applied the GIS-MCDM approach and the AHP in other locations, including the following: the study of Jafar and Can [ 32 ] on the assessment of the suitability of sustainable urban growth for Abuja, the study of Mehl et al. [ 33 ] on the analysis of land suitability for the....

Ondo, Ogun, Rivers,16 others risk severe floods — FG

2024-07-04T14:12+0200

The Federal Government has issued a warning that severe river flooding is expected to commence by the end of July, which will affect 18 states, including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Utsev announced this while speaking to....

Incessant rainfall, flooding may worsen cholera spread — FG

2024-07-04T13:28+0200

The Federal Government has warned that the increasing level of flooding and continuous rainfall may worsen the spread of cholera in the country. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof Joseph Terlumum stated this while addressing a press conference on Thursday.

ALERT: Kaduna, Jigawa, Delta, FG lists states to experience devastating flood

2024-07-04T13:28+0200

The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are The Federal Government has warned that River flooding will begin by the ending of July, saying 19 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are likely to be severely impacted.

Nigeria News20 seconds ago Nigerian Newspapers Daily Front Pages Review | Friday 5th July, 2024 Naija News looks at the top happenings making headlines on the front pages of Nigeria’s national newspapers today Friday 5th July 2024. The PUNCH: The Court...

2024-07-05T08:26+0200

today Friday 5th July 2024. The PUNCH: The Court of Appeal, Abuja division, on Thursday, dismissed the ex parte order issued on May 10, 2024, by the Rivers State High Court, Port Harcourt, which barred Martin Amaewhule from parading himself as the Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly.

FG warns states, LGs: Expect more flooding

2024-07-05T09:04+0200

File: Flooded Lagos. The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace up for increased river flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, handed down the warning at a news conference on Thursday in Abuja.

Nigeria News3 mins ago You’re Active With Demolition But No Emergency Plan For Flooding – Rhodes-Vivour Knocks Sanwo-Olu’s Govt

2024-07-05T10:03+0200

The Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has slammed the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu , for not being proactive on flood management. Naija News reports that Rhodes-Vivour, in an interview on Channels TV programme on....

Flooding: Tragedy as “61-year-old man passes away in Lagos”, Police react

2024-07-05T11:12+0200

Tragedy strikes as a 61-year-old man reportedly passed on to the great beyond during heavy rainfall in Lagos; Lagos police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin confirmed the unfortunate development via a terse statement; Hundeyin shared how the aged man lost his life and as well urged the public to stay safe considering the current weather condition.

July 5, 2024

2024-07-05T12:31+0200

Minister of water resources and sanitation, Joseph Utsev says that most of the flood incidents recorded so far have been flash and urban floods resulting from high rainfall combined with poor and blocked drainage systems in the urban areas. He insists they are not from Dam releases as both Kainji....

Cross River working to tackle flooding, says commissioner

2024-07-05T12:43+0200

The Cross River State Government has said it is taking steps towards containing the impact of any eventual flooding in the state. The Cross River Commissioner for Environment, Mr Moses Osogi, stated this following predictions by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency.

NiMet Prediction: C’River Govt. Discloses Flood Containment Plan

2024-07-05T14:01+0200

Mr Moses Osogi, the Cross River Commissioner for Environment, says the state government is taking steps towards containing the impact of any eventual flooding in the state. Osogi told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Calabar on Friday that the plan followed the 2024 prediction by the Nigerian....

Full List Of 21 Local Government Areas In Nigeria Experiencing Flooding

2024-07-05T18:06+0200

No fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Engr Joseph Utserv, alongside the Minister of State for Water Resource....

Lagos govt, Netherlands firm partner on e-waste smelter plant

2024-07-05T19:51+0200

The Lagos State Government has signed a Letter of Intent with a Netherlands company for the establishment of a smelter plant in Nigeria. This is another initiative by the state government to manage the vast deposit of electronic waste in the state. Speaking during the signing programme at Alausa,....

Anambra Building Collapse: Three Rescued, Two Dead

2024-07-06T01:08+0200

Two persons have been confirmed dead and three persons rescued alive following the collapse of a building under construction at the Eke-Amawbia market, in Awka South local government area of Anambra State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of Anambra State Police Command, Mr.

States wey go witness flood for 2024 -NiMet

2024-07-06T05:22+0200

Getty Images. Di Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) don warn say increased rainfall go shelle for Nigeria throughout di month of July, especially for north and north-central states. NiMet predict say 13 states of di kontri go witness heavy rainfall for days.

9,733 households affected by windstorm in Adamawa – NEMA

2024-07-06T15:16+0200

YOLA- Not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa have been affected by windstorm in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. The NEMA Head of Operations in Adamawa, Mr Ladan Ayuba disclose this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Saturday.

9,733 Households Affected By Windstorm In Adamawa – NEMA

2024-07-06T15:41+0200

Not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa have been affected by windstorm in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. The NEMA Head of Operations in Adamawa, Mr Ladan Ayuba disclose this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Yola on Saturday.

Over 9000 households affected by Adamawa windstorm – NEMA

2024-07-06T16:38+0200

Not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa have been affected by windstorms in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said on Saturday. The NEMA Not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa have been affected by windstorms in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said on Saturday.

9,733 households affected by windstorm in Adamawa – NEMA

2024-07-06T16:37+0200

Not less than 9,733 houses in Adamawa have been affected by windstorms in 2024, the National Emergency Management Agency has said. The NEMA Head of Operations in Adamawa, Mr Ladan Ayuba disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria in Yola on Saturday.

BENUE: How insecurity, levies creating leakages in Nigeria’s Food Basket

2024-07-07T07:23+0200

The state has now become an epicenter of crisis, no thanks to the menace of armed herders and local bandits that have turned the state to slaughter slabs resulting in the unwanted loss of lives. As of the last count, no fewer than 17 local government areas in the state have been ravaged by armed....

18 states on red alert as flood kills 15, displaces over 16,000 Nigerians in one week

2024-07-07T07:39+0200

No fewer than 15 persons have reportedly lost their lives due to the widespread flooding experienced across the country within the last seven days. Several properties, including houses, cars and other valuables were destroyed by the disturbing disaster.

Nigeria News22 seconds ago Flooding: You Are Only Passionate About Demolition – Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour Knocks Lagos Commissioner Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for Lagos state in the 2023 General election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), has responded to a sarcastic comment from the state Commissioner.

2024-07-07T10:26+0200

Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate for Lagos state in the 2023 General election, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (GRV), has responded to a sarcastic comment from the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. Naija News reports that last week, GRV while reacting to the....

Flooding: More cholera cases, other water-borne diseases imminent-NCDC, Experts

2024-07-07T19:32+0200

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja. Medical Experts have predicted that more cholera cases and other water-borne diseases including fatalities might be recorded in Lagos and other coastal states due to rising cases of flood as rainy season peaks. Already, Lagos and nine other states mostly from southern Nigeria....

Lagos, firm partner on E-waste management The Lagos State government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with a Netherlands-backed firm, Closing the LOOP B.V, on e-waste management and conversion to wealth. The agreement will see

2024-07-07T23:31+0200

The Lagos State government has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with a Netherlands-backed firm, Closing the LOOP B.V, on e-waste management and conversion to wealth. The agreement will see to the establishment of a smelter plant in the state. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources,....

Flooding: FG activates states’ emergency centres, govs order evacuation

2024-07-08T02:55+0200

The Federal Government, on Sunday, confirmed that it has activated the various emergency centres across the country to help in tackling the flood situation in states. It also urged residents living in flood-prone locations to move away from floodplains, stressing that responses from citizens in some....

More cholera cases, other water-borne diseases loom –NCDC, experts

2024-07-08T03:47+0200

From Fred Ezeh , Abuja. Medical experts have predicted that more cholera cases and other water-borne diseases, including fatalities might be recorded in Lagos and other coastal states due to rising cases of flood as rainy season peaks. Already, Lagos and nine other states, mostly from southern....

Okuama Murder: Community lies in ruins despite Nigerian Army’s ‘no retaliation’ promise

2024-07-08T08:24+0200

Esiteru Votte, a 57-year-old mother of five, recounted the mayhem in pidgin, “They wanted to arrest our chairman, and we women present firmly held on to him. The army started shooting, and we all ran helter-skelter. Many died in the bush, and we haven’t seen some of the others.” Esiteru Votte, 57, sorrowfully recounting her experience.

Decomposing body of missing UNN 100-level student found

2024-07-08T17:19+0200

The decomposing body of missing University of Nigeria Nsukka(UNN) 100-level student, Favour Okenyi has been found. Favour a student in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science of the university, went missing on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, after attending her chemistry practical class.

Why microplastics found in Nigeria’s freshwaters raise a red flag

2024-07-09T03:19+0200

Freshwater ecosystems are a priority for environmental scientists because they affect the health of animals and plants on land too—as well as people. They provide food, water, transport and flood control. Freshwater ecosystems also keep nutrients moving among organisms and support diverse forms of life.

FG opts for duty-free imports of rice, wheat, beans, others

2024-07-09T08:54+0200

Consequently, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, NACCIMA, and Centre for Promotion of Private Enterprises, CPPE, in a swift reaction, lauded the government’s decision, saying it would have a positive impact on inflation.

Nigerians groan over long fuel queues amid NNPCL assurance

2024-07-09T10:12+0200

Residents of Abuja, Nasarawa and other surrounding states have continued to groan over long fuel queues in filling stations amid Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited’s assurance to boost supply. Since last week, motorists in affected cities have lamented the pain of queueing for hours to get fuel.

Flood Disrupting Distribution Of Fuel Nationwide – FG Reacts To Scarcity

2024-07-09T10:30+0200

The Federal Government, on Monday, disclosed that recent flooding and weather conditions have temporarily disrupted the fuel distribution chain. Heineken Lokpobiri, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (oil), said via a statement, said the government’s dedicated team is working tirelessly to resolve the issues.

NNPC announces new closing time for filling stations as private depot increase petrol pric...

2024-07-09T10:51+0200

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.)The NNPC has mandated all filling stations to stay longer daily amid the ongoing scarcity of petroleum products; The decision NNPC believes will help the distribution of fuel to motorists and stop the long queues; The NNPC has also called on....

FG opts for duty-free imports of rice, wheat, beans, others

2024-07-09T16:23+0200

Vanguard gathered yesterday that the decision was informed by the need to bring down the cost of food items which have hit the roof, making life unbearable for Nigerians. Consequently, the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, NACCIMA, and Centre for....

Nigeria: Flood - 06-2024 - Flooding #2 (2024-07-09)

2024-07-10T06:48+0200

Description. A 10-hour downpour on 24/06/24 affected many residents of the Shokori Ori omi area of Abeokuta North, resulting in an overflow of the river around the area which caused flooding in all parts of the area. It affected properties and displaced many people but fortunately, no life was lost.

Traders Union Welcomes FG’s Tax Holidays On Maize, Wheat Importation, Urges Caution

2024-07-10T12:59+0200

July 09, (THEWILL) – The National Harmonised Traders Union of Nigeria has expressed mixed feelings over the Federal Government’s moves to give tax holidays on the importation of rice, maize, brown rice, cowpeas and other food items. The union, in a statement, said that the gesture would temporarily....

Cholera Spreads Further As 31 States Risk Heavy Flooding – FG

2024-07-10T16:06+0200

The Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency released in April had predicted that 148 local government areas in 31 states fell within the high flood risk areas. The affected states include Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bauchi, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno, Cross River, Delta, Ebonyi,....

Yenagoa residents cry out over man-made flood

2024-07-18T03:47+0200

A resident living opposite the Bayelsa Medical University along Imgbi Road in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, has raised the alarm over what she described as a man-made flood she was experiencing. The resident who lamented her predicament told correspondents on Monday that the man-made flood has added to her plight.

Stemming perennial flooding

2024-07-18T01:57+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has again raised the alarm over imminent flooding in 31 states and many local government areas as the rainy season intensifies. Anambra State is among the 31 states that will experience high and moderate flooding. The Director-General of the agency, Mrs.

Former LP presidential campaign manager Balami returns to APC

2024-07-17T22:46+0200

Nigerian aviation expert and youth activist, Isaac Balami, has dumped the Labour Party, LP, and returned to his former party, the All Progressives Congress, APC. Balami, a former National Deputy Campaign Manager for Obi/Datti in the 2023 presidential election, made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists in Abuja.

NEMA takes steps to curb flood in Rivers, 34 states

2024-07-17T18:49+0200

From Tony John, Port Harcourt. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has pledged to strengthen collaborative efforts and interventions to mitigate potential flooding in Rivers State and 34 other states across Nigeria. NEMA highlighted that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) had....

FG predicts flooding in 94 towns, warns of imminent disaster

2024-07-17T09:45+0200

The Federal Government has predicted flooding in 94 towns across Nigeria from July 16 to July 20, 2024, due to heavy rainfall; Minister of State for Environment, Dr. Iziaq Salako, urged stakeholders to take mitigation measures to prevent losses; The affected towns and states have been advised to....

What Is The Value Of A Nigerian Life?

2024-07-17T08:01+0200

On Friday July 12, 2024, a school building collapsed in Busi Buji community Jos, in the North Central area of Plateau State killing at least 22 people and injuring over 132 others. Most of the victims and survivors were young school children sitting for their end of term exams when the building caved in on them.

Jos school building collapse: Prioritise safety in schools

2024-07-17T02:57+0200

My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of the 22 students who lost their lives in the recent building collapse at Saints Academy School in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. This devastating incident has left 132 others injured, sending shockwaves throughout the nation and prompting an outpouring of grief and outrage.

Nigeria, Egypt strengthen ties on water resources management

2024-07-15T09:57+0200

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the Republic of Egypt have pledged to enhance their partnership for effective water resources management. Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, made this pledge during a courtesy visit by the Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mohamed Fauod in Abuja.

Nigeria: Cholera - Sanwo-Olu Decries State of Environmental Sanitation in Lagos

2024-07-15T07:20+0200

As Lagos State leads chart on the list of the three states with highest number of reported cases of cholera, Governor Bababjide Sanwo-Olu , on Sunday decried the level of environmental sanitation despite government's interventions as "unacceptable," vowing that the full weight of the law would henceforth be meted on offenders.

31 States listed in 2024 high-risk flood forecast [See list]

2024-07-14T17:31+0200

Recall Federal Government announced penultimate Thursday that 21 Local Government Areas had been submerged by floods in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Abuja, as a result of torrential rainfall over the past few weeks. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Joseph Utserv,....

VIDEO: Se inunda la mansión de Drake en Toronto

2024-07-17T15:27+0200

El rapero Drake compartió un vídeo en sus historias de Instagram que parece mostrar una inundación en su mansión en Toronto, tras las lluvias torrenciales que cayeron el martes sobre la mayor ciudad de Canadá, las cuales provocaron cortes de electricidad en varias zonas.

Flood Market With Food to Fight Economic Word, Rev Esther Ajayi Tells Tinubu

2024-07-18T11:37+0200

The founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Reverend Esther Ajayi, has urged President Bola Tinubu to flood the market with food to ease the current economic woes in Nigeria. This was as she urged government to prioritize food production and availability to address the economic challenges facing Nigeria.

22 states, 96 towns, communities across Nigeria at risk in new flood alert Displaying

2024-07-18T13:19+0200

The National Flood Early Warning Systems, FEWS, Centre, domiciled at the Federal Ministry of Environment has released a list of locations likely to witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flood before the 20th of July, 2024. The list titled ‘flood prediction 16th – 20th July 2024’ and sent to....

Flood takes over Drake’s mansion in Toronto (VIDEO) – Celebrity Gig Magazine

2024-07-18T17:59+0200

Drake shared a video of his flooded mansion in Toronto, on his official page on Wednesday. An unidentified man is seen in the viral video pushing against glass doors as water rushes from one room to another. A recent torrential rainstorm hit Toronto, causing significant flooding and power outages across the city.

Hardship: Flood markets with food to ease economic woes – Esther Ajayi charges Tinubu

2024-07-18T17:58+0200

As rising inflation continues to drive hunger across the country, the Founder of Love of Christ Generation Church, Reverend Mother Esther Ajayi, has charged President Bola Tinubu to flood the markets with foodstuffs. Ajayi made the call at a press conference to herald the programme, Comforting the....

Nigeria’s Federal Government Issues Flood Warning for 94 Towns

2024-07-19T11:42+0200

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Federal Government has issued a flood warning for 94 towns across Nigeria, advising residents to prepare for potential flooding from July 16 to July 20, 2024. The alert was announced by Iziaq Salako, Minister of State for Environment, during a press briefing on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Tinubu Urged To Flood Market With Food Items

2024-07-19T12:20+0200

Founder of the Love of Christ Generation Church, Rev. Mother Esther Ajayi, has called on President Bola Tinubu to flood the market with food items to ease Nigerians’ economic hardship. Ajayi, also known as Iya Adura, said this at a press conference in Abuja on the forthcoming national prayer....

Learn from past destructive floods, NGO tells FG

2024-07-19T17:31+0200

A non-governmental organisation, Safe and Better Nigeria, has called on the federal and state governments to take lessons from past destructive floods in the country. Nigeria has seen some floods of great magnitude in 2012, 2018, 2020 and 2022, and SBN in a statement on Friday also called on....

Northeast Nigeria: Incidents Summary - January - July 2024 (Version 1.0 - 16 July 2024)

2024-07-19T20:46+0200

General Overview: Between January and June 2024, the CCCM, Shelter, and NFI Sector recorded 97 fire, 44 windstorms, and 24 flooding incidents that led to varying degrees of damage to camp infrastructure and affected about 25,135 HHs (126,392 Individuals) across 92 IDP sites in 18 LGAs in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states.

Bad Roads, Poor Drainage Channels, Major Cause Of Flooding In Nigeria

2024-07-22T03:40+0200

Persistent flooding continues to plague Nigeria, as environmentalists pointing to bad roads and poor drainage channels as primary culprits. Recall that the Annual Flood Outlook by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency released in April, Lagos, Adamawa, Imo, Ogun, Oyo, Rivers and 25 other states would experience flooding during the rainy season.

Flood wreaks havoc in Makurdi

2024-07-21T21:34+0200

Flood has hit most parts of Makurdi, the Benue Capital and rendered hundreds of the residents temporarily homeless, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports.

Flood wrecks havoc in Makurdi

2024-07-21T20:54+0200

Flood has hit most parts of Makurdi, the Benue Capital and rendered hundreds of the residents temporarily homeless, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. Flood has hit most parts of Makurdi, the Benue Capital and rendered hundreds of the residents temporarily homeless, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports.

Hundreds of Makurdi residents homeless as flood wreaks havoc in Benue

2024-07-21T17:05+0200

Flood has hit most parts of Makurdi, the Benue Capital and rendered hundreds of the residents temporarily homeless, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports. A correspondent of the agency, who went around Makurdi on Sunday reports that worst hit areas included Achussah, Jerome Hwande Street, Ankpa....

Flood Sacks Over 1,600 People From Sokoto Communities

2024-07-21T16:57+0200

At least 1,664 individuals have been forced to leave their homes due to recent flooding that has devastated four communities in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A statement, signed by the Information Officer of the Sokoto Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Ghani, and released to....

Flood sacks 1,664 from Sokoto communities

2024-07-21T14:37+0200

No fewer than 1,664 persons have been displaced as flood ravaged four communities in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by the Information Officer, Sokoto Emergency Management Agency, Abdullahi Ghani, and made available to newsmen on Sunday, the flood was a result of a recent downpour in the area.

Nigeria: Flood Destroys Farmlands, Livestock, Houses, Others in Sokoto

2024-07-22T15:26+0200

Many residents of the Gada local government area of Sokoto State have been rendered homeless, with their farmlands, 228 houses and livestock washed away by recent incessant rainfall. Some of the affected communities ravaged by the incident include Dantudu, Balakozo, Gidan Tudu, and Tsitse town.

Nigeria: Flood Destroys Farmlands, Livestock, Houses, Others in Sokoto

2024-07-22T16:09+0200

Many residents of the Gada local government area of Sokoto State have been rendered homeless, with their farmlands, 228 houses and livestock washed away by recent incessant rainfall. ......

Flood takes over Nasarawa federal varsity halls, stalls lectures

2024-07-23T04:15+0200

Several lecture halls at the Federal University of Lafia have been submerged by floods following a week-long torrential rainfall in the Nasarawa State capital city. Arewa PUNCH observed that most students of the institution were stranded at the school gate on Friday as they could not access their....

Flooding Disrupts Lectures at Nasarawa Federal University

2024-07-23T09:53+0200

Several lecture halls at the Federal University of Lafia have been submerged by floods following a week-long torrential rainfall in the Nasarawa State capital city. Report observed that most students of the institution were stranded at the school gate on Friday as they could not access their classes....

Parts of Abuja, Nigeria to experience heavy flood — FCT Emergency Management Department

2024-07-23T10:47+0200

The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA), via its FCT Emergency Management Department (FEMD), has said that following persistent rainfall, some locations in Abuja are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding within July 21–25, 2024. The locations include Mabushi District and Kurudu, a suburb in the nation’s capital.

Desist from triggering man-made disasters – NSCDC warns Nigerians

2024-07-23T17:01+0200

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, has issued a stern warning to Nigerians against activities that could lead to man-made disasters. The Commandant-General of the corps, Ahmed Audi, gave the warning on Tuesday in Abuja. Audi said that the Corps had consequently launched a....

Flood: Disaster management everybody’s business – NEMA to Nigerians

2024-07-23T19:57+0200

Hajiya Zainab Suleiman-Saidu, Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, Minna Operations Office, says disaster management is everybody’s business and not just the business of Federal Government agencies. Suleiman-Saidu said this on Tuesday at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on....

Flooding: NSCDC launches campaign against building on waterways, waste dumping

2024-07-23T20:50+0200

The Commandant General of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Dr Ahmed Abubakar Audi, has launched a nationwide campaign against building along waterways and indiscriminate dumping of waste in water channels, reiterating the need to take precautionary measures to avert flood disasters in the country.

Disaster Management Is Everybody’s Business – NEMA

2024-07-23T22:18+0200

Hajiya Zainab Suleiman-Saidu, Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Minna Operations Office, says disaster management is everybody’s business and not just the business of Federal Government agencies. Suleiman-Saidu said this on Tuesday at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop....

Disaster management is everybody’s business – NEMA

2024-07-23T22:16+0200

The Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency, Minna Operations Office, Zainab Suleiman-Saidu, says disaster management is everybody’s business and not just the business of Federal Government agencies. Suleiman-Saidu said this on Tuesday at a one-day stakeholders’ workshop on....

Relocate People From Flood-Prone Communities – NEMA

2024-07-23T22:52+0200

July 23, (THEWILL) – The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has appealed to those who are living in flood-prone areas in nine local government areas of Borno State, to start relocating now to save lives and property. The agency also urged religious and traditional leaders to counsel....

Northeast Nigeria: Incidents Summary - January - July 2024 (Version 1.0 - 23 July 2024)

2024-07-24T01:02+0200

General Overview: Between January and 22nd July 2024, heavy windstorms ( 44 ), flooding (34), and firebreak ( 97 ) incidents directly affected 36,134 HHs ( 183,792 individuals) across 92 IDP sites in 18 LGAs across Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states. These incidents resulted in varying degrees of....

Judges need training in handling wildlife crimes – Minister

2024-07-24T03:03+0200

The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal, says there is a need for capacity building in the judiciary for effective prosecution of wildlife crimes. The minister noted that Nigerian wildlife was being threatened by poachers, with some wild animals, including elephants, facing extinction threats.

FG deploys reinforced concrete tech on East-West Road project

2024-07-24T12:13+0200

The Federal Government has announced that it is deploying reinforced concrete technology on the long-delayed East-West road, which spans the South-south region of Nigeria. This move comes after threats of protests from the Movement for the Survival of Ogoni People and former agitators in the Niger Delta over the uncompleted axis of the road.

FG Deploys Reinforced Concrete Tech On East-West Road Project

2024-07-24T21:01+0200

The Federal Government has deployed reinforced concrete technology, to end pavement failures and years of infrastructural neglect on the East-West Road of South-South Nigeria. A statement by the Ministry of Works on Tuesday, said the move was in keeping with the Renewed Hope agenda of giving all....

A Sustainable Solution to Nigeria’s Food Crisis – Common Edge

2024-07-25T05:02+0200

A recent report According to a study by Nigeria’s Ministry of Agriculture, at least 31.5 million citizens could face a food and nutrition crisis between June and August this year. This alarming data underscores the severity of the food crisis that has been progressively worsening in recent years.

Urban Science, Vol. 8, Pages 96: Derivation of a GIS-Based Flood Hazard Map in Peri-Urban Areas of Greater Lomé, Togo (West Africa)

2024-07-25T11:17+0200

In Togo, and especially in the peri-urban areas of Greater Lomé, flood hazards and their effects on communities and ecosystems have increased in recent years due to global changes. This is predominantly due to increasing urbanization and the changing climate.

VIDEO: NTA Interview with Law Expert Bruce Del Valle

2024-07-25T21:07+0200

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NEMA cautions on impending flash flood in Rivers

2024-07-25T23:51+0200

He said aside from NEMA’s sensitisation efforts, there were additional strategies in the agencies flood containment programme. In his speech, Bassey Okama, the head of Disaster Management, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), advised residents to act swiftly to minimise the danger and risks associated with flooding.

Nigeria: Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers

2024-07-26T08:57+0200

Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has cautioned residents of Rivers State about impending flash floods in 13 local government areas of the state.

Nigeria: Warning On Impending Flash Flood in Rivers

2024-07-26T09:21+0200

Thirteen local government areas in the state will experience flash flooding between now and November, NEMA said. ......

NNPC gives updates as Nigerians rush to application portal after announcing job vacancies

2024-07-26T13:47+0200

NNPC's website is experiencing slow load times and 404 errors due to a surge in job applications; The oil company has promised that the challenges are currently being attended to by its technical team; NNPC announced that it is hiring for graduate internship and experienced job roles with a deadline set for August.

Emir lauds NEMA for awareness campaign against flood

2024-07-26T16:30+0200

GUSAU- The Emir of Gusau in Zamfara, Alhaji Ibrahim Bello, has lauded the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) for spearheading an awareness and sensitisation camping on ways to avert flood in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agency sensitised the public on waste management and flood preparedness.

Flooding: FG, Experts Seek Solution to Mitigate Climate Change Disasters, Cholera Outbreak

2024-07-26T17:22+0200

Arthur Eriye. Experts have tasked the federal and state governments on the need for a system-wide solution to mitigate risks associated natural disasters. The effects of climate change are stark in Nigeria, including frequent massive floods, which experts linked to the rapid spread of Cholera outbreak in the country.

Nigeria: Flooding - FG, Experts Seek Solution to Mitigate Climate Change Disasters, Cholera Outbreak

2024-07-26T17:31+0200

According to Utserv: "It should be noted that some states have started experiencing varying levels of flooding and its associated disasters as early as April this year. So far, more than ten states of the Federation and the FCT have experienced one degree of flooding or the other with several....

Flooding: FG, Experts Seek Solution to Mitigate Climate Change Disasters, Cholera Outbreak

2024-07-26T18:10+0200

Business | 1 hour ago Arthur Eriye Experts have tasked the federal and state governments on the need for a system-wide solution to mitigate risks associated natural disasters. The effects of climate change are stark in Nigeria, including frequent massive floods, which experts Promoting the use of....

Osun market women call for enforcement of weekly sanitation to avert flooding

2024-07-26T18:58+0200

Market women and other stakeholders in Osun State are calling for the reinforcement of the weekly environmental sanitation to avert the looming flooding. This came to the fore at an awareness and sensitisation workshop organised by the National Emergency Management Agency in Osogbo.

Firm, PIND Partner Rivers Government on Mangrove Restoration, Sign 30-year MoU

2024-08-02T05:26+0200

Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt. A firm, Serendib Capital, Eight Versa, and Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have signed a 30-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rivers State Government to launch a large-scale mangrove restoration and conservation project in the state.

CONFRONTING THE RAGE OF NATURE

2024-08-02T05:14+0200

All the stakeholders should take NiMet’s predictions seriously. Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters in terms of human hardship and economic loss. While the annual seasonal climate prediction report by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) provides critical....

Hardship protests: How govs, Tinubu’s appointees contributed to violence, Atiku’s ex-Aide...

2024-08-02T01:55+0200

PAY ATTENTION: Follow our WhatsApp channel to never miss out on the news that matters to you! Daniel Bwala, a lawyer and public affairs analyst, has reacted to the nationwide protest against hunger and the rising cost of living currently ongoing in the federation. Atiku’s ex-aide, Daniel Bwala, blames APC governors as protest turns violent.

Oyo Govt Seals Popular Shopping Complex Over Poor Sanitation, Non-Accreditation

2024-08-01T18:02+0200

Governor Seyi Makinde’s government of Oyo State took decisive action on Wednesday by closing down a well-known business establishment situated at the Barracks-bus Stop-Iwo road axis of Ibadan due to its non-compliance with environmental regulations in the State.

Oyo govt restates commitment to tackle flooding

2024-08-01T15:34+0200

The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to intensify measures to tackle flood and erosion, in a bid to safeguard the lives and property of its citizens. The State Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abdulmojeed Olawale Mogbonjubola, disclosed this during an advocacy....

RRM Nigeria: Multisectoral Needs Assessment Report Mafa LGA Flood Response GGASS Camp - July 2024

2024-08-01T10:39+0200

Attachments Mafa Local Government Area in Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, has been grappling with recurrent emergencies due to the ongoing conflict and annual flooding of the GGASS Camp. The camp, home to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), typically experiences submersion of up to three-quarters of its area during the rainy season.

NEMA Reviews Flood Situation

2024-08-01T10:27+0200

The meeting which held in Abuja Nigeria also aimed at strengthening the partnership with stakeholders towards the implementation of mitigation strategies and timely response to avert tendency of more losses from the disaster. The coordination meeting brought together stakeholders in disaster risk....

Disaster: FG activates national emergency operation centre

2024-08-01T10:21+0200

The Federal Government has activated National Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate responses and provide timely support to victims of floods and public health concerns. The Director-General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar disclosed this at a National Emergency Coordination Forum held on Tuesday in Abuja.

Why N/Delta youth shouldn’t be part of bad governance protest -Momoh

2024-08-01T09:53+0200

By Egena Sunday Ode. Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, has pleaded with the youth of the Niger Delta region not to join the nationwide protest against bad governance because they have no reason to do so. This came as he hinted that his ministry would soon start a probe into the....

Adamawa denies receiving 20 trucks of grains from FG

2024-08-01T04:48+0200

Govt, ECOWAS, Red Cross empower flood victims. The Adamawa State government has denied receiving 20 trucks of grains from the Federal Government. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, James Iliya, at a press conference in Yola, clarified that the state was yet to receive the consignment.

Why N/Delta youth should shun protest against bad governance — Momoh

2024-07-31T22:04+0200

By Chesa Chesa. Minister of Niger Delta Development, Abubakar Momoh, on Wednesday offered some reasons why the youth of the Niger Delta region should not join the nationwide protest against bad governance. The Minister, in an interaction with State House Correspondents, noted that it appeared some....

ECOWAS Donates Foodstuffs To 12,000 Flood Victims In Adamawa

2024-07-31T17:55+0200

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has supported 12,000 persons affected by 2022 flood in Adamawa State with various food items. The gesture benefited by Mayo-Ine Community in Fufore local government area of the state was in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Nigerian Red Cross Society.

Give Tinubu More Time To Guarantee Food Security – Sharubutu Pleads with Nigerians over planned Protest

2024-07-31T17:46+0200

As the proposed August 1st nationwide protest draws nearer, the Executive Secretary of the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, Professor Garba Sharubutu has appealed to Nigerians to exercise patience with the Federal Government as everything is been done to overcome the current food challenges facing the nation.

Nigeria Bay States CCCM, Shelter/NFI Sector Flood Situation Update, April - July 2024 (Issue 1.0)

2024-07-31T17:39+0200

SITUATIONAL OVERVIEW. Between April and July 2024, heavy windstorms (46), flooding (66), and windstorms accompanied with flooding (115) incidents directly affected 26,493 HHs (124,275 individuals) across 56 IDP sites in 14 LGAs in Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states.

ECOWAS, Red Cross, FMHA distribute relief materials to Adamawa flood victims

2024-07-31T11:51+0200

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), in conjunction with the Federal Government’s Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs and the Nigeria Red Cross Society (NCRS), distributed relief materials to 12,000 victims of the 2022 flood yesterday in Mayo-Ine, Adamawa State.

Nigerian Govt Activates National Emergency Operation Centre

2024-07-31T11:01+0200

An official says 52 local government areas in 20 states have already been affected by flooding. The federal government has activated the National Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate responses and provide timely support to flood victims and people with public health concerns.

Give Tinubu More Time To Guarantee Food Security – Sharubutu Pleads with Nigerians over planned Protest

2024-07-31T08:54+0200

News Flood: 44 persons died in 42 LGAs – NEMA

2024-07-31T08:46+0200

Flooding has claimed 44 persons in 42 local government areas across 18 States of the Federation, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), said in its latest report. Mrs. Zubaida Umar, the NEMA Director General, made the disclosure in Abuja during the National Emergency Coordination Forum....

FG activates national emergency operation centre

2024-07-31T08:32+0200

The Federal Government has activated National Emergency Operation Centre to coordinate responses and provide timely support to victims of floods and public health concerns. The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar disclosed this at a National Emergency Coordination Forum held on Tuesday in Abuja.

Flood kills 44 in 18 states – NEMA

2024-07-30T22:29+0200

No fewer than 44 persons have died across 42 Local Government Areas during the flood disaster that ravaged 18 States of the Federation, according to latest report released by National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA). The NEMA Director General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar disclosed this in Abuja during the....

NEMA, Stakeholders Review Flood Situation, Move To Curtail Impact Of Incidents

2024-07-30T22:25+0200

Following flood incidents that have impacted on many communities across the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Tuesday convened a National Emergency Coordination forum meeting of stakeholders to review the situation and strengthen partnership towards implementation of....

Disaster: FG activates national emergency operation center

2024-07-30T21:04+0200

The Federal Government has activated National Emergency Operation Center to coordinate responses and provide timely support to victims of floods and public health concerns. The Director General, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Mrs Zubaida Umar disclosed this at a National Emergency Coordination Forum held on Tuesday in Abuja.

Flooding: NEMA sensitises Bauchi stakeholders on disaster prevention

2024-07-30T17:25+0200

Residents of the two LGAs of Itas/Gadau and Toro in Bauchi State have been reminded that the areas are listed among the most flood-prone and high-risk areas in the country. The disclosure was made by Mrs Ummunah Ahmed, Head of Operations, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Gombe Zonal....

Libya repatriates 369 Nigeria, Mali migrants

2024-07-30T15:40+0200

Libya repatriated on Tuesday 369 irregular migrants to their home countries, Nigeria and Mali, including more than one hundred women and children, an official told AFP. Mohammed Baredaa, head of the Libyan interior ministry organisation tasked with halting irregular migration, said two repatriation....

Nigeria bids to placate youth to avert looming inflation protests

2024-07-29T05:20+0200

Days before a nationwide protest over bad governance and a high cost of living, Nigeria is offering its young people jobs in the state-oil company and billions of naira worth of grants among other incentives to discourage the action. Nigerian activists have been looking to emulate youth-led protests elsewhere in Africa which have in Uganda.

It's against our understanding of Islam - Tijaniyya movement rejects protests

2024-07-28T15:00+0200

The National Secretary of the Tijaniyya Movement in Nigeria, Alhaji Al-Qasim Yahaya [NAN] Jam’iyyatu Ansaarriddeen Attijaniyya (JAMAAT), an umbrella body of the Tijaniyya movement in Nigeria, has rejected the planned nationwide protests against policies and programmes of President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Flash Report: Flood and Heavy Rainfall/Flood - Dikwa & Mafa LGAs - Borno State, North-east Nigeria (24 July 2024)

2024-07-27T21:37+0200

Event Overview. On 22 July 2024, a flash flood caused by heavy rainfall resulted in significant damage to several camps within the Dikwa and Mafa local government areas (LGAs) of Borno State, including Fulatari, Government Girls Secondary School (GGSS), and Masarmari camps.

NSCDC arrests couple for alleged job scam in Akwa Ibom

2024-07-27T17:50+0200

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, says it has arrested a couple in Akwa Ibom for scamming thousands of Nigerians and defrauding them of millions of naira. The State Commandant of NSCDC in the state, Mr Eluyemi Eluwade, disclosed this on Saturday while briefing newsmen at the Command’s headquarters in Uyo.

Flash Report: Flood and Heavy Rainfall/Flood - Dikwa & Mafa LGAs - Borno State, North-east Nigeria (24 July 2024)

2024-07-27T15:52+0200

Nigeria's Strategic Moves to Prevent Nationwide Youth Protests Over Economic Hardships

2024-07-27T10:53+0200

Ahead of nationwide protests over economic hardship, Nigeria offers job opportunities in its state oil company and relaunches a substantial youth investment fund to dissuade unrest. Despite warnings from various sectors and the government, young Nigerians are set to demonstrate against rising inflation and high living costs.

Manila gravemente afectada tras el paso del súper tifón Gaemi

2024-07-29T23:23+0200

Debemos preparar a las megaciudades de rápido crecimiento para desastres cada vez más graves. La semana pasada, un fuerte tifón dejó un rastro de destrucción en Filipinas, Taiwán y China. El súper tifón Gaemi comenzó como una tormenta tropical pero se intensificó rápidamente, dejando al menos 65....

ECOWAS Strengthens Humanitarian Response with People-Oriented Projects in Member States

2024-08-02T10:42+0200

02 Aug, 2024. In a significant step to bolster humanitarian efforts, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has intensified its support to communities in its member states through impactful, people-focused projects. A delegation from the ECOWAS Commission, led by Mr.

Northeast Nigeria Humanitarian Response: Health Sector Bulletin - June 2024

2024-08-02T11:58+0200

Highlights. The public health situation is characterized by the prevalence of epidemic-prone disease in the context of population displacement of about 5000 individuals in Damaturu and Gujba, following threats by non-state armed groups, the flash flood affecting Numan and Michika LGA in Adamawa....

Northeast Nigeria Humanitarian Response: Health Sector Bulletin - June 2024

2024-08-02T15:01+0200

Nigeria Key Message Update: Persisting high staple food prices and conflict continue to drive high needs (July 2024)

2024-08-02T16:06+0200

Attachments Key Messages Despite a normal start to the rainy season in the south, a delayed onset of rains was observed in northern Nigeria. Since mid-July, rainfall has normalized, with average to above average cumulative rainfall observed across the country.

Mangrove restoration: Rivers Govt collaborates with global partners

2024-08-02T17:26+0200

The Niger Delta region in Nigeria is experiencing significant loss of its mangrove forests. The decline is primarily due to factors such as deforestation, oil exploration and spills, industrial activities, and climate change. These activities have led to widespread environmental degradation, which....

20 die as boat explodes, sinks in Bayelsa

2024-08-09T08:35+0200

A wooden cargo boat, identified as ‘Godbless Dickson’, laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead in Bayelsa waterways. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday along the Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa.

At least 20 killed as boat explodes on Nigeria river

2024-08-09T08:17+0200

At least 20 people were killed when a wooden boat caught fire and exploded on a river in Nigeria's coastal state of Bayelsa on Wednesday, Reuters reported citing a police spokesperson. The boat was carrying traders taking goods to coastal communities, Bayelsa police spokesperson Musa Muhammed said on Thursday.

20 Die As Boat Explodes in Nigeria's Waterways

2024-08-09T07:02+0200

Police have confirmed the incident. A wooden cargo boat, identified as 'Godbless Dickson', laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew, exploded and was engulfed with flames, leaving 20 dead in the waterways in Bayelsa State, south-south Nigeria. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt on....

Be Patient With Tinubu, Innoson Founder Urges Nigerians, Says President Has Capacity to Turn Nigeria Around

2024-08-09T00:39+0200

Accuses Buhari of selling crude oil upfront. Deji Elumoye in Abuja Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of Innoson Motors, Innocent Chukwuma, has pleaded with Nigerians to be patient with the administration of President Bola Tinubu. Speaking with newsmen on Thursday after visiting the....

Youth Initiative Partners Nasarawa State to Mitigate Impact of Climate Change

2024-08-08T23:47+0200

A nongovernmental organization Beacon Youth Initiative (BYI), in collaboration with Education as a Vaccine (EVA), says it would partner with the Nasarawa state government to Mitigate the impact of climate change in the state. The State Executive Director of Beacon Youth Initiative, Mr.

NEMA Tasks Enugu Communities On Building Flood Prevention, Resilience Action Plans

2024-08-08T21:04+0200

By CHARLES ONYEKWERE, ABAKALIKI. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on Thursday, tasked flood prone communities within council areas in Enugu State on building flood prevention and resilience action plans. The Acting Zonal Coordinator of NEMA South-East, Mrs Ngozi Echeazu, gave the....

JUST-IN: Flood Cuts Off Kano-Maiduguri Expressway

2024-08-08T20:06+0200

A heavy downpour-induced flood has cut off a significant part of Kano-Maiduguri Expressway at Malori-Guskuri, a community in Katagum local government area of Bauchi State. LEADERSHIP gathered that the development has rendered the road impassable, forcing motorists to use alternative routes to their destinations.

20 People die as boat explodes, sinks in Bayelsa State

2024-08-08T18:28+0200

’20’ killed as cargo boat explodes in Bayelsa

2024-08-08T17:41+0200

A wooden cargo boat carrying over 64 passengers and crew on Wednesday exploded and caught fire on Bayelsa waterways, killing about 20 people. NAN reports that the incident occurred along the Ezetu 1 community in the southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa. Musa Mohammed, the police spokesperson in Bayelsa....

People with colored skin raise guard, fearing far-right attacks in UK

2024-08-08T16:39+0200

The advisory was issued in response to a series of racist attacks in the UK, and other African countries, such as Nigeria and Kenya, have also issued similar travel advisories to their citizens, urging them to exercise caution. "So far, no Tanzanian has been reported to have faced any difficulties as a result of the unrest.

Nigeria: 20 Die As Boat Explodes, Sinks in Bayelsa

2024-08-08T16:24+0200

A wooden cargo boat, identified as 'Godbless Dickson', laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead in Bayelsa waterways. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday along the Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of Bayelsa.

People with colored skin raise guard, fearing far-right attacks in UK

2024-08-08T16:03+0200

Wednesday's far-right gathering in his neighborhood went off without incident, but Thursday's call appears to be larger, he says fearing more chaos; 'We are ready to fully support and protect our people in collaboration with local authorities,' Tanzania's High Commissioner to London Mbelwa Kairuki tells Anadolu.

20 die as cargo boat explodes, sinks in Bayelsa waterways

2024-08-08T13:39+0200

A wooden cargo boat, identified as ‘Godbless Dickson’, laden with cargo and over 64 passengers and crew exploded, burst into flames leaving 20 dead in Bayelsa waterways. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) learnt on Thursday that the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday along the Ezetu 1 community in....

APO AFRICA National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies

2024-08-08T05:43+0200

National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently held a National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies.

National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies

2024-08-08T01:00+0200

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently held a National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies. The meeting included stakeholders from various sectors involved in flood management, focusing on....

National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Nigeria

2024-08-07T22:27+0200

The meeting aimed to enhance emergency preparedness and address public health concerns, such as the current cholera outbreak. National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) recently held a National Emergency Coordination forum to assess the impact of recent flooding in Nigeria and to improve disaster response strategies.

How EPO will support Renewed Hope Agenda – Perm Sec

2024-08-07T13:52+0200

The new Permanent Secretary, Ecological Project Office, Dr Aishetu Gogo Ndayako, has assumed office with a promise to aid in achieving the key polices of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda especially in addressing the ecological challenges in the country.

West and Central Africa: Latest events at a glance (30 July to 5 August 2024)

2024-08-06T19:48+0200

Chad. Torrential rains cause widespread flooding across Chad Heavy rains since mid-June have affected western, southern and central Chad, including the capital N'Djamena. Thousands of homes have been destroyed, and access to essential services has been severely disrupted. As of 1 August, 29 flood alerts have been issued throughout the country.

Hundreds of police flood Plymouth and fireworks thrown and officers injured

2024-08-06T09:02+0200

Several police officers have been injured overnight (August 6) in Plymouth as far right protesters took to the streets and squared off with counter protesters. It is the latest in a series of violent riots in towns and cities across the UK over the last of the week.

Nigeria: Flood Displaces Over 300 People in Kebbi

2024-08-05T22:05+0200

Heavy flood has sacked no fewer than two hundred houses and displaced over three hundred people in Argungu local government area of Kebbi state. The rain which began on Saturday inched to Sunday morning forcing victims to seek refuge at different public schools in the affected villages for the....

Nigeria: Diri - Why Tinubu Should Have Delayed Implementation of N70,000 Minimum Wage

2024-08-05T17:45+0200

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has faulted the N70,000 minimum wage adopted by the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu, saying whatever gains that will be made by raising the minimum wage will be wiped away by inflation. Governor Diri, while speaking during a live media chat over....

River State govt, others sign MoU on mangrove restoration

2024-08-05T17:33+0200

The mangrove restoration project, which covers 240,000 hectares of seagrass, aimed to become the world’s largest blue carbon project, integrating mangrove restoration, seagrass conservation next to 170,000 hectares of mangrove, sustainable agriculture, tree planting, biochar production, and others.

Rivers, firm sign MoU on mangrove restoration

2024-08-05T04:46+0200

Rivers State Government, Serendib Capital, Eight Versa, and Foundation for Partnership Initiatives in the Niger Delta (PIND) have signed a 30-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to launch a large-scale mangrove restoration and conservation project in the state.

Why Tinubu Should Have Delayed Implementation Of Minimum Wage – Governor Diri

2024-08-04T17:09+0200

The Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri , over the weekend, faulted the speedy implementation of the ₦70,000 minimum wage by President Bola Tinubu. According to Diri, whatever gains that will be made by raising the minimum wage will be wiped away by inflation.

Diri: Why Tinubu should have delayed implementation of N70,000 minimum wage

2024-08-04T15:42+0200

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has faulted the N70,000 minimum wage adopted by the Federal Government under President Bola Tinubu, saying whatever gains that Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has faulted the N70,000 minimum wage adopted by the Federal Government under President Bola....

‘We’ll tell Tinubu’ – Bauchi gov says as flood cuts off Kano-Maiduguri road [PHOTO]

2024-08-09T11:00+0200

Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, has pledged to inform the Federal Government about the severe damage caused by heavy flooding that has cut off a section of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway. DAILY POST reports that a heavy downpour completely washed out a section of the Kano-Maiduguri....

Flood cuts off Kano- Maiduguri highway in Bauchi State

2024-08-09T15:06+0200

From Desmond Mgboh, Kano. A heavy rainfall has cut off a significant portion of the Kano-Maiduguri Expressway. Saturday Sun gathered that the incident happened at Malori-Guskuri community in the Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The natural development has rendered the road impassable,....

POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Summer Climate Change Conditions with Global Construction Projects

2024-08-09T15:35+0200

In 2022 the construction of la Quebrada Cansas - Provincia de Ica (Paquete Q-03) in Peru constructed by POWERCHINA officially started. The local government actively led the construction of the Cansas Flood Protection Project, aiming to better provide high-quality public products and services for the....

POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Summer Climate Change Conditions with Global Construction Projects

2024-08-09T15:49+0200

In 2022 the construction of la Quebrada Cansas – Provincia de Ica (Paquete Q-03) in Peru constructed by POWERCHINA officially started. The local government actively led the construction of the Cansas Flood Protection Project, aiming to better provide high-quality public products and services for the....

20 Dead as Cargo Boat Explodes, Sinks in Bayelsa

2024-08-09T16:11+0200

YENAGOA, Nigeria — A wooden cargo boat named Godbless Dickson exploded and burst into flames on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, leaving 20 people dead and many others missing in the waterways. The tragic incident occurred along the Ezetu 1 community in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area (LGA) of Bayelsa.

PHOTOS: Gov Bala seeks urgent FG action as flood divides Kano Maiduguri Highway

2024-08-09T16:42+0200

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has called on the Federal Government to swiftly repair the Kano-Maiduguri highway after severe flooding caused significant damage in the Katagum Local Government Area. The flood, which struck between the Malori and Guskuri villages, has left a large crater in the....

POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Summer Climate Change Conditions with Global Construction Projects

2024-08-09T17:02+0200

Flood from heavy rainfall destroys over 100 houses, renders families homeless in Jigawa

2024-08-14T05:24+0200

In Gantsa Town, Buji Local Government Area, Jigawa State, heavy rains has resulted in the destruction of nearly 100 buildings. Many families were said to have been rendered homeless and major property damage had resulted from the torrential downpour that started on Sunday evening and continued until Monday morning.

Flood cuts off road linking Jigawa to three neighbouring states

2024-08-14T05:13+0200

Flooding has cut off the major road linking Jigawa State with the three neighbouring states of Kano, Gombe, and Bauchi. The Guardian learnt that the incident occurred due to a heavy downpour early yesterday morning. Sources said the major highway connecting Birnin Kudu to Malawa, Babaldu, and the....

Femi Otedola gifts viral quadruplet parents N5 million, offers scholarships to their kids

2024-08-14T05:08+0200

The Femi Otedola Foundation has donated N5m to the family of Sodiq Olayode who recently welcomed quadruplets. This donation comes after an outpouring of support from Nigerians, who raised over N19m for the family through online donations. The Olayode family’s story gained attention on social media....

100 families displaced by flood in Jigawa community, says NSCDC

2024-08-13T19:34+0200

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says no fewer than 100 families have been displaced by flooding in Gantsa, Buji LGA of Jigawa state. In a statement on Tuesday, Badaruddeen Tijjani, NSCDC’s spokesperson, said the families were forced to evacuate their homes after heavy rainfall on Sunday.

Heavy rainfall claims five lives in Jigawa

2024-08-13T13:18+0200

Heavy rainfall has killed five people and destroyed thousands of houses and farm products worth millions of naira across various towns and villages in seven local government areas in Jigawa State. Reports from the state indicate that the intense rainfall has also washed away highways linking the....

Floods kill seven in Jigawa, Kebbi

2024-08-13T05:27+0200

The incidents have also left many people displaced, even as major highways have been damaged, making mobility extremely difficult in some of the affected areas. More so, seven fatalities were recorded, while other valuable property were destroyed in the affected states.

Relief as fresh harvests crash tomato, pepper prices by 60%

2024-08-13T02:52+0200

As the new harvest season unfolds, markets across Lagos and Abuja have seen a significant drop in the prices of tomatoes and peppers. At the bustling Ketu and Berger markets in Lagos, traders report that the price of a large basket of tomatoes has plummeted to between N55,000 and N60,000, a sharp....

36 States Got N39.6bn As Ecological Fund – FG

2024-08-13T00:09+0200

Nigeria’s 36 states received N39.62bn as ecological fund allocations from June 2023 to June 2024, data from the Federation Account Allocation Committee published by the National Bureau of Statistics showed. The ecological fund is a crucial part of Nigeria’s federal revenue allocation, specifically....

Group demands Kyari’s sack as fuel queues resurface in Abuja

2024-08-12T21:22+0200

A socio-religious group, the Christian Youth Forum of Nigeria, CYFN, has called for the immediate removal of the Group Managing Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, Mele Kyari. The group said the call followed the incessant fuel crisis, resulting in frequent queues at filling stations.

Father, 2-year-old son die in Jigawa building collapse

2024-08-12T20:33+0200

A father and his two-year-old son have died in a building collapse that occurred in Madabe village, Buji Local Government Council of Jigawa State. The incident was confirmed by Ali Safiyanu, the council’s Information Officer on Monday, August 11. According to Safiyanu, the boy’s mother – a 25-year-old woman – survived the incident.

Father, son die in Jigawa building collapse

2024-08-12T19:36+0200

The Buji Local Government Council of Jigawa has confirmed the death of a 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son in a building collapse that occurred The Buji Local Government Council of Jigawa has confirmed the death of a 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son in a building collapse that occurred in Madabe village.

Building collapse in Jigawa kills father, 2-year-old son, mother hospitalised

2024-08-12T18:35+0200

The council’s Information Officer, Alhaji Ali Safiyanu , who confirmed the information to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Dutse on Monday, said the 25-year-old mother of the boy survived the incident. Safiyanu said that the surviving mother is responding to treatment at an undisclosed hospital.

Building collapse kills father, son in Jigawa

2024-08-12T18:24+0200

The Buji Local Government Council of Jigawa has confirmed the death of a 30-year-old man and his two-year-old son in a building collapse that occurred in Madabe village. The council’s Information Officer, Alhaji Ali Safiyanu, who confirmed the information to newsmen in Dutse on Monday, said the 25-year-old mother of the boy survived the incident.

Flooding submerges road linking Jigawa to Kano, Gombe, Bauchi

2024-08-12T18:01+0200

Flooding has cut off the highway connecting Jigawa State to Kano, Gombe and Bauchi states. Spokesman of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Jigawa State Command, ASC Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, confirmed this in a statement issued to newsmen.

Flood submerges Jigawa highway linking Bauchi, Gombe

2024-08-12T16:35+0200

A major highway in Jigawa State connecting Birninkudu to Malawa and Babaldu as well as neighbouring Gombe and Bauchi states has been completely submerged by A major highway in Jigawa State connecting Birninkudu to Malawa and Babaldu as well as neighbouring Gombe and Bauchi states has been....

POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Summer Climate Change Conditions with Global Construction Projects

2024-08-12T14:51+0200

Release date- 09082024 - BEIJING Power Construction Corporation of China POWERCHINA ' or 'the Company') continues to do its part to alleviate the harsh summer climate change challenges affecting many regions worldwide. The Company's series of construction projects and actions have enhanced the....

Jigawa govt distributes relief items to 400 flood victims

2024-08-12T10:09+0200

The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (JISEMA) on Sunday distributed relief items to 400 people displaced by flood in Buji Local Government Area (LGA) of Jigawa. The items provided by the agency include 300 bags rice (10kg), 900 pieces of spaghetti, 10 bags of garri (50kg), 10 bags of maize (100kg), three bags of groundnut.

Nigeria News1 min ago ‘We Did Not Even Enjoy The Road For Five Years’ – Minister Queries Contractor As Flood Destroys Newly Rehabilitated Kano-Maiduguri Highway

2024-08-11T11:12+0200

Minister of Works, David Umahi, has expressed concern over the damage to a section of the recently rehabilitated Kano-Maiduguri highway. Naija News reports that a severe flood heavily impacted the federal highway linking Kano to Maiduguri , particularly affecting the stretch between Malori and....

USAID SCALE Palladium CTIP Commission Cluster sensitizes Benue stakeholders against Human Trafficking

2024-08-11T10:21+0200

From Msurshima Andrew, Makurdi. As part of efforts to check high incidences of human trafficking in Benue state, the Countering Trafficking in Person (CTIP) Commission Cluster of the USAID funded SCALE Project implemented by Palladium has held a town hall meeting to sensitize the public and stem the tide.

Felix Omatsola Ogbe: Renewing Nigeria's hope at Content Board

2024-08-11T09:52+0200

By Jonah Okah. The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) , created during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan, is one of the watershed developments in the history of Oil and Gas industry in Nigeria. The broad objective of the NCDMB, popularly called Content....

Human Trafficking: USAID SCALE Palladium CTIP Commission Cluster hold stakeholders’ town hall against menace in Benue

2024-08-10T17:07+0200

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi. Worried by the spate of incidences of human trafficking in Benue state, the Countering Trafficking in Person (CTIP) Commission Cluster of the USAID funded SCALE Project implemented by Palladium has held a town hall meeting to sensitize the public and stem the tide.

‘Drake, Shallipopi, Odumodublvck inspired me’ – Victony

2024-08-10T11:47+0200

Nigerian musician Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has spoken about his rap inspirations. The music star, who started his career as a rapper before switching to other genres, said his hip-hop inspirations include global heavyweights like Kendrick Lamar, Drake, J.

Police officers flood major cities ahead of 1 million-man march

2024-08-10T10:32+0200

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force have flooded major cities across the country ahead of the planned one million-man march. Recall that the national coordinator of the Take It Back Movement announced that members of his group would embark on a one-million march to demand the release of protesters....

Protests: Police operatives flood Abuja as demonstrations climax Saturday

2024-08-10T08:47+0200

Hundreds of the Nigeria Police Force Operatives have been deployed across major flashpoints in Abuja as the Hunger Protest reaches climax today, Saturday. DAILY POST observed that the police and other security operatives increased surveillance in the Nation’s capital on Friday evening.

POWERCHINA Alleviates Harsh Summer Climate Change Conditions With Global ...

2024-08-10T00:04+0200

- PR Newswire) BEIJING, Aug. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Power construction Corporation of China ("POWERCHINA" or "the Company") continues to do its part to alleviate the harsh summer climate change challenges affecting many regions worldwide. The Company's series of construction projects and actions....

Flood cuts off Kano-Maiduguri highway

2024-08-09T23:42+0200

Heavy downpours Floods have cut off a significant part of the Kano-Maiduguri Expressway at Malori-Guskuri, a community in Katagum local government area of Bauchi State. Reports has gathered that the development has rendered the road impassable, forcing motorists to use alternative routes to their destinations.

Flood Claims Three Lives In Bauchi, Destroys Houses

2024-08-14T08:25+0200

Three lives have been lost and over 1,000 houses have been destroyed by flooding across three local government areas in Bauchi State, in North-East Nigeria. Officials of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) reported these figures as they begin assessing the extent of the damage caused by the recent floods.

Nigeria: Livelihoods, Ecosystem Threatened As Oil Spill Pollutes Bayelsa Communities

2024-08-14T10:04+0200

Farmlands, crops and river channels are said to be polluted in Imiringi Community in Ogbia LGA of Bayelsa State due to the oil spill from a facility operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC). The spill, which occurred at Otokopiri bush in the community, has already destroyed crops,....

Nigeria: Floods Kill Seven in Jigawa, Kebbi

2024-08-14T14:08+0200

Submerge roads, farmlands; Displace hundreds in Bauchi, Yobe. From Habibu I. Gimba (Damaturu), Ali R. Ali (Dutse) & Hassan Ibrahim (Bauchi) Floods have wreaked havoc in several communities in Jigawa, Yobe, Bauchi and Kebbi states, submerging many houses and farmlands.

Nigeria: Flood - 08-2024 - Flooding #6 (2024-08-14)

2024-08-15T02:27+0200

Description. On Friday 08-08-2024. Severe flooding led to the destruction of the entire Community of Sabon Gari, Katagum LGA, Bauchi as a result of heavy rainfall, the event which led to the loss of over 400 households, valuable properties worth millions of naira, thousands of hectares of farmlands,....

Bauchi flood disaster claims 4 lives, leaves thousands homeless

2024-08-15T10:24+0200

The flood also destroyed houses, submerged farmlands and washed away some sections of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway. Masud Aliyu , the Director-General of the agency, said this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Wednesday in Bauchi.

Metro Four dead as flood wreaks havoc in Bauchi

2024-08-15T10:46+0200

The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has confirmed four persons dead in recent flood disaster in the state. The flood also destroyed houses, submerged farmlands and washed away some sections of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway. Mr Masud Aliyu, the Director-General of the agency, confirmed this on Wednesday in Bauchi.

News Tinubu will reset Nigeria – Umahi

2024-08-15T14:39+0200

The Minister of Works, David Umahi says it is the will of God for President Bola Tinubu to reset Nigeria for the betterment of the citizens. He stated this in Bauchi on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. Umahi is in Bauchi to sympathise with the governor and the....

Cross River's new cassava mill in Idoma community to create 1,000 jobs

2024-08-15T15:46+0200

Ebokpo communicated this while inaugurating the plant on Thursday in Idoma, Biase Local Government Area of the state. He highlighted the project’s role in community development, adding that the government planned to replicate the model across other local government areas.

Elim CVTC trains journalists on Climate Change Mitigation in Benue

2024-08-15T15:53+0200

From Msurshima Andrew, Makurdi. A Non Governmental Organization located in Ega Ibilla Oju LGA Benue State, Elim CVTC has organized a two-day training for Benue journalists on Environmental and Climate-Related Risks Mitigation. The training was also to improve branding and visibility for the Enabling....

Chad seeks assistance to deal with floods as neighboring Cameroon pleads for help with drought

2024-08-15T16:21+0200

Yaounde, Cameroon — Officials in Chad are asking for international assistance to save thousands of people from persistent flooding, while officials in neighboring Cameroon are seeking help to cope with the opposite problem – severe drought. Officials say floods for the past three days have forced....

Nigeria News17 seconds ago Tinubu Is Doing A Lot To Alleviate The Sufferings Of Nigerians – Minister The Minister of Works, David Umahi, emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the challenges facing Nigeria and is actively working to mitigate the...

2024-08-15T16:27+0200

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, emphasized that President Bola Tinubu is fully aware of the challenges facing Nigeria and is actively working to mitigate the hardships experienced by its citizens. During a visit to Bauchi State on Thursday, where he met with Governor Bala Mohammed, Umahi....

Tinubu will reset Nigeria – Umahi

2024-08-15T17:24+0200

The Minister of Works, David Umahi says it is the will of God for President Bola Tinubu to reset Nigeria for the betterment of the citizens. He stated this in Bauchi on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. Mr Umahi is in Bauchi to sympathise with the governor and....

Nationwide Hunger: God chose Tinubu to reset Nigeria, Umahi declares

2024-08-15T17:21+0200

He stated this in Bauchi on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed. Mr Umahi was in Bauchi to sympathise with the governor and the people over the flood disaster that killed seven persons, destroyed houses and washed away roads across the state.

Four dead as flood wreaks havoc in Bauchi State

2024-08-15T17:41+0200

By Nsikak Nseyen. The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), has confirmed four persons dead in recent flood disaster in the state. The flood also destroyed houses, submerged farmlands and washed away some sections of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway. Mr Masud Aliyu, the Director-General of the agency, confirmed this on Wednesday in Bauchi.

NEMA calls on residents in 27 States to relocate as floods hit 32,837 homes

2024-08-15T17:49+0200

The Agency also reported that the floods caused significant damage to 32,837 homes and 16,488 hectares of farmland. Manzo Ezekiel , NEMA’s spokesperson, made this known in a statement in Abuja. NEMA added that mobilised search and rescue teams are distributing essential relief supplies in....

14 LGs in Kano at risk of flood, NEMA warns

2024-08-15T17:48+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency has warned that 362 vulnerable communities in 14 local governments in Kano State are at high risk of flood. NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, made this known at a one-day stakeholders meeting in Kano on Thursday.

Tinubu applauded on sale of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in Naira

2024-08-15T18:23+0200

The Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI) which bared its mind on the issue called on President Tinubu to ensure the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA). NYAGGI led by Comrade Ambassador Shuaibu Abdulkadir in a statement on Thursday argued that it is in the....

Flood hits 27 states as NEMA advises immediate relocation of affected communities

2024-08-15T18:19+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, on Thursday issued a stern warning to residents living in flood-prone communities across 27 Nigerian states to start relocating. The Agency also reported that the floods caused significant damage to 32,837 homes and 16,488 hectares of farmland.

Governor Ododo tasks FUL Governing Council on Partnership for Development

2024-08-15T18:29+0200

By Obansa Ibrahim, Lokoja. Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on the newly appointed Governing Council of the Federal University Lokoja to explore more opportunities for partnerships to bring about more development to the institution. Governor Ododo made this known when he received....

Gov Ododo tasks Kogi varsity governing council on partnership for development

2024-08-15T18:41+0200

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Ododo has called on the newly appointed governing council of the Federal University Lokoja to explore more partnership opportunities to bring about more development to the institution. Governor Ododo made this known when he received the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the....

14 LGs in Kano at risk of flood, NEMA warns

2024-08-15T18:52+0200

362 communities in Kano at high risk of flood - NEMA

2024-08-15T19:10+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has warned that 362 vulnerable Communities in 14 local governments in Kano State are at high risk of flood. NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, made this known at a one-day stakeholders meeting in Kano on Thursday.

Kogi State Governor Tasks Federal University Lokoja On Development

2024-08-15T19:53+0200

Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on the newly appointed Governing Council of the Federal University of Lokoja to explore more opportunities for partnerships to bring about more development to the institution. Governor Ododo made this known when he received the Pro-Chancellor and....

Heavy rainfall: Flood to hit 27 states in Nigeria

2024-08-15T20:28+0200

Residents in flood-prone areas across 27 states in Nigeria were given a severe warning by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Thursday to begin moving. Additionally, the Agency stated that 16,488 hectares of cropland and 32,837 dwellings sustained major damage as a result of the floods.

Tinubu will reset Nigeria – Umahi

2024-08-15T20:26+0200

The Minister of Works, David Umahi says it is the will of God for President Bola Tinubu to reset Nigeria for the betterment of the citizens. He stated this in Bauchi on Thursday during a courtesy visit to Gov. Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. Mr Umahi is in Bauchi to sympathise with the governor and....

Flood kills 4 people in Bauchi — SEMA

2024-08-15T20:26+0200

The Bauchi State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has confirmed four persons dead in recent flood disaster in the state. The flood also destroyed houses, submerged farmlands and washed away some sections of the Kano-Maiduguri expressway. Masud Aliyu, the Director-General of the agency, said this....

At least 54 die due to floods in Chad

2024-08-15T22:15+0200

HARARE, August 15. /TASS/. At least 54 people died in Chad due to the floods in the recent days. The Tibesti Region in the northern part of the country was affected the most, as rains continued for almost a week, reported. "A total of 54 people died due to the flood, which engulfed 6 districts of....

NEMA Urges Relocation Of Residents As 27 States Face Severe Flooding

2024-08-15T23:09+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency advises communities at risk of flooding, especially those residing along waterways, to relocate to safer, higher ground in anticipation of the peak of the rainy season. This is as the agency released alarming data from its Emergency Operations Centre, revealing that severe flooding has affected 27 states.

Flood: 3.7m Kano residents, 362 communities at risk – NEMA

2024-08-16T05:41+0200

This is as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said 227, 494 people across Nigeria have been affected by the flooding that has inundated 27 states of the country. In a telephone conversation with Daily Trust correspondent in the state, the Information Officer of Malam Madori and....

Tinubu’ll reset Nigeria –Umahi

2024-08-16T06:12+0200

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said it is the will of God for President Bola Tinubu to reset Nigeria for the betterment of the citizens. He stated this in Bauchi during a visit to Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State. He is in the state to sympathise with the governor and the people over....

Elim CVTC trains Benue journalists on climate change mitigation

2024-08-16T06:21+0200

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi. A nongovernmental organisation located in Ega Ibilla Oju LGA, Benue State, Elim CVTC, has organised a two-day training for Benue journalists on environmental and climate-related risks mitigation. The training was also to improve branding and visibility for the Enabling....

CSO warns against sabotage of Dangote’s $20 billion worth refinery

2024-08-16T07:30+0200

A rights group, Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI) has warned that any attempt to sabotage the $20 billion worth Dangote refinery would spell doom for Nigeria. The group at a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday, called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ensure the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

Gov Ododo Tasks Varsity Council On Partnership For Development

2024-08-16T07:42+0200

Kogi State Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo has called on the newly appointed governing council of the Federal University Lokoja to explore more partnership opportunities to develop the institution. Governor Ododo stated this when he received the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council,....

Lagos laments non-compliance with building code

2024-08-16T08:10+0200

• Tasks developers on use of professionals, standard materials • Says engaging professionals will check 70% of collapses • LASEMA, NEMA blame improper waste disposal on constant flash flooding. Lagos State Government, yesterday, tasked developers to abide with the rules to reduce incidents of structural failures in the state.

Chad: Chad Seeks Assistance to Deal With Floods As Neighboring Cameroon Pleads for Help With Drought

2024-08-16T08:43+0200

Yaounde, Cameroon Officials in Chad are asking for international assistance to save thousands of people from persistent flooding, while officials in neighboring Cameroon are seeking help to cope with the opposite problem - severe drought. Officials say floods for the past three days have forced....

Youth Group Cautions Against Sabotage Of Dangote Refinery

2024-08-16T10:36+0200

Nigeria Youth Advocacy for Good Governance Initiative (NYAGGI) has warned against the sabotage of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery. It said any attempt to frustrate the refinery from coming onstream would spell doom for Nigeria. At a press conference in Abuja yesterday, the group called on President....

Flooding: 227,494 persons affected, 32,837 houses damaged in 27 states – NEMA

2024-08-16T10:34+0200

The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, says a total of 227,494 persons are affected and 32,837 houses damaged by flood in 27 states across the country. NEMA added that 16,488 hectares of farmland with crops have also been destroyed. In a statement issued by NEMA’s spokesperson, Ezekiel....

Two Dead, One Injured As Flood Devastates Bauchi Community

2024-08-16T11:41+0200

In a tragic incident, two people lost their lives and another was seriously injured following a devastating flood triggered by heavy rainfall in Dalmari community, Tarmasuwa, Gamawa Local Government Area of Bauchi State, North-East Nigeria. The village head of Tarmasuwa, Idi Garba, confirmed the....

Veteran Nigerian journalist, Jacob Zango, is dead

2024-08-16T18:10+0200

Naija News reports that the Sports Writers Association of Nigeria (SWAN), Kaduna State Chapter, in a statement on Friday, signed by its Secretary, Okpani Jacob Onjewu Dickson, disclosed that Zango died on Wednesday. According to the statement, Kaduna SWAN Chairman, Shehu Abdullahi, expressed grief over Zango’s demise.

NEMA, SEMA sensitise Kano residents to manage solid waste

2024-08-17T20:24+0200

KANO (SUNDIATA POST)- The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Kano State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) have sensitised Kano residents to manage solid waste and prepare against flood in the state. Dr Nuraddeen Abdullahi, NEMA Territorial Coordinator, Kano state Office, stated....

Kebbi philanthropist builds emergency bypass after flood pulled down bridge

2024-08-18T00:09+0200

[Punch Newspapers] A Kebbi-born philanthropist, Alhaji Hassan Adamu, has constructed a bypass to assist motorists after a heavy flood pulled down the Mayalo Bridge in Maiyama Local Government Area (LGA) of the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the bridge links over 20 villages in the council area.

Lawal commiserates with Zamfara flood victims

2024-08-18T09:05+0200

Governor Dauda Lawal of Zamfara has commiserated with the victims of the recent flood disaster in Gummi Local Government Area of the state and promised immediate support. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood disaster struck as a result of a heavy downpour in Gummi town and some....

NIHSA Issues Flood Alert Warning to Kebbi and Niger States.”

2024-08-23T18:47+0200

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), hereby brings to the attention of the general public the rising water levels of the River Niger system as at 23rd August 2024. This is due to among others a report from the Niger Basin Authority (NBA), in Niamey Niger Republic.

FG issues warning over rising level of River Niger

2024-08-23T18:33+0200

By Kachi Ekile. Members of the public have been warned by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) over the rising water levels of the River Niger as of August 22, 2024. The warning comes on the heels of a report from the Niger Basin Authority in Niamey, Niger Republic showing that upstream....

FG issues flood warning over rising water levels in Niger Republic, Mali

2024-08-23T17:01+0200

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a flood alert over rising water levels in Niger Republic and Mali. The warning comes on the heels of a report from the Niger Basin Authority in Niamey. In a statement on Friday, Umar Mohammed, NIHSA director-general, said flooding should be....

FG issues warning over rising level of River Niger

2024-08-23T11:59+0200

KEBBI (Sundiata Post) – Members of the public have been warned by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) over the rising water levels of the River Niger as of August 22, 2024. The warning comes on the heels of a report from the Niger Basin Authority in Niamey, Niger Republic showing that....

NIHSA warns of potential flooding in Kebbi as River Niger water level rises

2024-08-23T10:46+0200

Kebbi State, located in northwestern Nigeria, may soon face flooding due to the rising water levels of the River Niger, the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has warned. The alert follows reports of increased water flow from upstream activities in Niger and Mali.

FG issues warning over rising level of River Niger

2024-08-23T10:39+0200

FG warns states as River Niger water level rises

2024-08-23T10:13+0200

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency has warned the public regarding the rising water levels of the River Niger as of August 22, 2024. This alert comes in response to a report from the Niger Basin Authority in Niamey, Niger Republic, indicating that upstream activities in Niger and Mali have contributed to the situation.

Nigeria: Buni Visits Nguru, Karasuwa Lgas, Others Over Flood Disaster

2024-08-22T19:01+0200

Yobe State Governor Hon Mai Mala Buni has visited communities in Nguru, Karasuwa, and Nangere local government areas to assess the damage caused by the flood disaster following the recent incessant rainfall. His deputy, Hon Idi Barde Gubana, represented the governor and commiserated with the victims in Kwata and Jaji Maji areas of Karasuwa town.

Over 40,000 households affected by flood, Jigawa gov laments

2024-08-22T12:16+0200

The Governor, Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, has lamented that over 40,000 households have been directly affected by floods so far this year. According to the governor, twenty-three out of twenty-seven local government areas of Jigawa state were badly affected by floods.

Climate change, deforestation major social problems — Reps

2024-08-22T10:34+0200

House of Representatives committee on ecological funds have paid an oversight visit and inspection to victims of flood in Jigawa state, Saying climate change, deforestation, land degradation are major social problems affecting areas exposed to flooding every year in Nigeria.

Farmers, traders lament high food costs amidst harvest

2024-08-22T10:28+0200

Some farmers and food sellers in the South-South region have expressed concerns over the high cost of food irrespective of the harvest season. The stakeholders, who responded to a survey in Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Cross Rivers, said that a remarkable fall in food prices was witnessed during the previous harvest season.

Rivers: Legislators Pledge Commitment To Flood Disaster Mgt

2024-08-22T09:36+0200

Members of Rivers State House of Assembly have pledged to strengthen environmental laws and equip institutions to effectively manage flood disasters. The Deputy Speaker, Mr Timothy Orubienimigha, stated this during a public hearing at the committee stage of the Rivers State Emergency Management Agency Bill 2024.

Shippers’ council urges exporters to flood African markets with agricultural products

2024-08-22T06:42+0200

The Nigerian Shippers Council has urged exporters to capitalise on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to tap into the vast African market, which The Nigerian Shippers Council has urged exporters to capitalise on the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to tap into the vast African market, which includes 1.

16 killed, 3,936 displaced as flood wreaks havoc on Jigawa communities

2024-08-21T20:00+0200

At least 16 persons have lost their lives and 3,936 displaced in a flood disaster in 10 LGAs of Jigawa. On August 13, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) said about 100 families were displaced by flooding in Gantsa, Buji LGA of the state.

BREAKING: Tinubu reacts as 30 killed after floods engulfed prominent northern Nigerian sta...

2024-08-21T17:22+0200

Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering public journalism. Dutse, Jigawa state - President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, August 21, extended "profound condolences" to the government and the people of Jigawa state over the recent flooding that has led to the....

Over 700,000 affected by flooding in West, Central Africa: UN

2024-08-21T16:33+0200

People cross the floodwater in the Pompage district in Kinshasa, DR Congo, on January 9, 2024 following heavy rains and the flood of the Congo River. PHOTO | AFP Advertisement. By XINHUA. Torrential rains and severe flooding have impacted more than 700,000 people in West and Central Africa, just....

Half of Bauchi’s population prone to minimal flood disaster phase — Expert

2024-08-19T19:15+0200

It is projected that between June and August 2024, half of Bauchi State’s population will face a minimal phase of flood disaster if adequate humanitarian assistance does not reach them urgently and promptly. This projection was revealed by Mahmood Umar Bala, Chief Agriculture and Nutrition Desk....

Newspaper Headlines: Food crisis may worsen as flood hits 10 states

2024-08-19T10:22+0200

Reports on the petrol scarcity in many parts of the country permeate the frontpages of Nigerian newspapers. The Punch reports that agricultural experts have warned that the country may experience a food crisis over the floods that ravaged farmlands in the northern part of Nigeria.

IOM Nigeria Flash Report #171: Population Displacement - North west/North-central Nigeria — Benue, Kaduna, Niger and Zamfara states (16 August 2024)

2024-08-19T05:18+0200

Event Overview. On 06, 08 and 11 August 2024, communal clashes occurred in the community of Bonta in Mbagusa/Mbatser ward of Konshisha local government area (LGA) and farmer-herder clashes occured in the communities of Ayati in Borkiyo ward and Tse Kusugh in Mbazun ward of Ukum LGA, and the....

‘Kebbi May Experience Flooding As River Niger Rises’, NIHSA Warns

2024-08-24T01:37+0200

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a flood-warning alert to Kebbi State, over the rising water level of the River Niger system. A statement by the agency’s Director General, Umar Mohammed, said flooding may be expected in the state as a result of upstream activities in both Niger and Mali.

FG warns of August-September flooding

2024-08-24T05:10+0200

• It Is Overflow From Neighbouring Countries • Dam Managers At Kaiji, Jebba Placed On High Alert. The Federal Government has issued a warning to communities in riverine areas, alerting them to the risk of flooding in August and September due to excessive water flow from neighbouring countries.

Adamawa commences N70,000 minimum wage payment

2024-08-24T11:58+0200

The Adamawa State Government has started paying the N70,000 minimum wage to its workers. DAILY POST confirmed on Saturday morning that this month’s salary was paid on Friday, August 23, the 23rd of every month being the day that workers on the state government payroll usually receive their pay.

Las lluvias arrasan Níger, Mali, Chad, Nigeria y Etiopía

2024-08-25T08:28+0200

Una inundación en un país africano no es igual que una inundación en España. Y esto no sería porque la fuerza de la naturaleza es necesariamente mayor en un sitio que otro, ni significa esta afirmación que el agua desbocada no perjudica enormemente los cultivos de los afectados, sea en Mali o en España.

Emir of Ningi, Yunusa Danyaya, dies at 88

2024-08-25T11:23+0200

The royal father passed away on Sunday morning after a protracted illness at a hospital in Kano. Alhaji Usman Sule, Secretary to the Ningi Emirate Council, confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday. He said the emir died at the Expert Alliance Hospital, Kano, two days after returning from a medical trip to Mecca on Aug.

Flood Is Coming, Be on Alert — Anambra Govt Warns Prone Communities

2024-08-25T11:59+0200

By Izunna Okafor, Awka. Communities and local government areas that are flood-prone in Anambra State have been warned to be on alert and be prepared ready, given the risk of flooding expected to peak by the end of August and into September this year. The warning was contained in a statement issued....

Flooding: Anambra government warns vulnerable communities

2024-08-25T15:27+0200

From Emmanuel Uzor, Awka. Anambra State Government has sent warning to Communities and local government areas that are flood-prone to be at alert over imminent flood as raining season comes to its peak between September. The State Commissioner for Information, Mr.

PHOTOS: Erosion cuts off major bridge, disrupts key routes in Taraba

2024-08-25T17:46+0200

Erosion has once again rendered one of the major bridges in Taraba State impassable, The Guardian reports. Located in Mayo-Kam, a community in Bali Local Government Council of the state, the bridge, which was severely damaged, is linked to the recent rainfall which lasted for about six hours last week.

Metro Erosion cuts off another bridge in Taraba

2024-08-25T16:01+0200

Another bridge has been rendered impassable in Taraba State due to erosion. The bridge which is located in Mayo-Kam village of Bali local government council of the state, was reportedly cut off by erosion following a massive rainfall. The development cut off vital roads linking several communities....

DSS releases journalist Soyinka on bail, siezes passport

2024-08-25T15:54+0200

The Department of State Services (DSS) has released a Nigerian journalist, Adejuwon Soyinka, on bail after six-hours in detention. News media, PREMIUM TIMES which had earlier reported that the DSS spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, gave the reason for Soyinka's arrest announced his release.

Adamawa gov pledges immediate support for flood victims

2024-08-25T21:43+0200

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has sympathised with the victims of Friday’s flood and promised to provide immediate support. Fintiri made the pledge during a visit to the affected communities of Shuwa and Kirchinga in Madagali Local Government Area on Sunday.

Zamfara calamity: Sen Yari orders reconstruction of houses, donates food items

2024-08-25T23:05+0200

Following the calamity that befell Gummi town, the headquarters of Gummi Local Government of Zamfara state which also led to the death of over 20 people as well as collapse of over 2000 houses, prominent personalities have continued to troop into the town to condole and sympathize with the people of....

Defence Minister Donates ₦20m To Jigawa Flood Victims

2024-08-25T23:02+0200

Badaru made the donation on Saturday while visiting the state governor, Umar Namadi, where he commiserated with the state government and families who have lost their loved ones to the disaster. According to the minister, the disaster affected 148 communities in 14 local government areas, about 50,000 people and over 11,500 households.

Flood: Be at alert, Anambra govt warns flood prone communities

2024-08-26T06:00+0200

From Emmanuel Uzor , Awka. Anambra State Government has sent warnings to communities and local government areas that are flood-prone to be at alert over imminent flood as the rainy season peaks in September. The Commissioner for Information, Mr. Paul Nwosu, in a statement said the development was....

Flood cuts off bridge, disrupts key routes in Taraba

2024-08-26T04:05+0200

Flooding has again rendered one of the major bridges in Taraba State impassable. Located in Mayo-Kam, a community in Bali Local Council of the state, the bridge collapsed following a heavy six-hour rainfall last week. The bridge connects multiple communities, including Gembu in Takum, Baisa, and Gashaka.

Flood: N-HYPPADEC sympathizes with victims of Kebbi,Niger states

2024-08-26T12:00+0200

According to him, “the agency noted with concern the effects of this development on the livelihoods of the affected communities and commended the Federal Government for its prompt response in setting aside 3 billion Naira to support victims of the disaster.

Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands

2024-08-26T16:00+0200

ABUJA (Reuters) - At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba, have been hit....

Inondazioni in Nigeria, almeno 49 morti e migliaia di sfollati

2024-08-26T16:06+0200

Almeno 49 persone sono state uccise e migliaia sfollate in Nigeria dopo che le forti piogge hanno causato inondazioni nel nord-est del Paese, ha dichiarato lunedì l'Autorità nazionale per la gestione delle emergenze (NEMA). Tre Stati del nord-est, Jigawa, Adamawa e Taraba, sono stati duramente colpiti dalle inondazioni, con 41.

Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands

2024-08-26T16:39+0200

At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba, have been hit hard by floods, with....

Motorists, residents stranded as floods take over Mararaba-FCT

2024-08-26T17:26+0200

Motorists and commuters along the busy Mararaba to Abuja city center were stranded on Monday, owing to gridlock caused by floods, aftermath of a heavy downpour. READ ALSO:Six dead, thousands displaced as flood ravages Adamawa communities The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), reports that the flooding....

Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands

2024-08-26T18:01+0200

Monday 26, August 2024 {HMC} At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Authority (NEMA), said on Monday. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba, have....

Entrepreneur seeks govt collaboration to grow SMEs

2024-08-26T18:16+0200

READ ALSO: SystemSpecs’ John Obaro on leadership, entrepreneurship, and building a lasting legacy at NBCC Sharing Experience Series Adebayo, who is also an educationist, made the call on Monday in Lagos during the launch of his book titled: “How to Set Up a Thriving Vocational Academy For Nation Building and For Wealth Creation”.

Soludo Warns Against Looming Flood Disaster In 8 LGs

2024-08-26T19:10+0200

Gov Charles Soludo of Anambra state has warned residents along the coastal regions of the River Niger to begin now to evacuate from those areas ahead of the impending flood disaster in the eight local government areas. “Anambra State Government hereby warns Ndi Anambra of the rising water levels of the River Niger.

Yobe seeks investment in Damaturu Airport Yobe State Government has called on private sector players to invest in its state-of-the-art Damaturu Cargo International Airport, assuring them of security. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Energy,

2024-08-26T20:03+0200

has called on private sector players to invest in its state-of-the-art Damaturu Cargo International Airport, assuring them of security. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transport and Energy, Dr Mustapha Gaidam made the call at the Airport Business Summit 2024, in Lagos.

Floods in Nigeria kill at least 49, displace thousands

2024-08-26T20:24+0200

At least 49 people have been killed and thousands displaced in Nigeria after heavy rains caused flooding in the northeast of the country, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has said. Three states in the northeast, Jigawa, Adamawa and Taraba, have been hit hard by floods, with 41,344....

One dead in Lagos train accident

2024-08-26T22:58+0200

Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has revealed that a train accident around the Cappa area of Mushin, Lagos on Monday has claimed the life of a pedestrian. LASEMA spokesman Nosa Okunbor in a statement said "Upon arrival at the scene of the incident, an adult male walking along the....

NPC Applauds NEDC’ s Positive Impact on Citizen, seeks collaboration

2024-08-26T23:39+0200

Joel Ajayi National Population Commission has heaped huge praises on the North East Development Commission NEDC for its countless initiative, innovation and positive impact on the citizen that bring progress, growth and development to the region. The Chairman of National population Commission Alhaji....

Death toll in Nigeria's flood disaster rises to 49

2024-08-26T23:49+0200

LAGOS, Nigeria The death toll in Nigeria due to devastating floods since Aug. 16 has risen to 49, with at least 470 people injured, the country's emergency management agency said Monday. A flood dashboard by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) updated on Monday showed that the northern....