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Buhari requests international aid for victims of Pakistan floods
President Muhammadu Buhari has urged the United Nations and other aid organizations to take immediate action to aid those affected by the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, which has been described…
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Nigeria humbles New Zealand to earn first win at U17 Women W/Cup; Floods: ASUU Strike: We are sorry – FG begs students, parents | 5 Things That Should Matter Today
Nigeria humbles New Zealand to earn first win at U17 Women W/CupFloods: Nigeria Could Become Dependent On Food Aid, Farmers WarnGhana deports 16 Nigerians over cyber crimesNigeria, Egypt sign $30m…
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Water in a Basket V: Tam knows best
Salaries haven’t been paid to civil servants in the last 9 months. Sometime during the penniless lull, *Tam decided her job at the Ministry of Agriculture was not quite the…
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Water in a Basket IV: Relief is here, more to come
I am glad I experienced one of the few times reliefs were brought to the community, that faithful day in the afternoon, the news spread like wild fire. As…
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Water in a Basket III: Sewese’s fish business is sinking
Sewese, 37, is a civil servant at the Ministry of Information with a fish farming business on the side. Having gone without receiving remuneration for her day job for about…
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Water in a Basket II: Susan is too distressed to be stressed
Since the floods, Susan, 31, and her mother-in-law, 55, have lived in the IDP camp at the Ultramodern International market. Together with 3 of her kids and 2 brothers-in-law, the…
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Water in a Basket I: No one is even talking about rebuilding our homes yet
"Thank God no life was lost!" There are six structures in Moses’ compound – about 5km into Welfare Quarters, well known as a sodden area in Makurdi. Two…
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Editor’s note: YNaija presents conversations with survivors of the Benue flooding to inspire you
We would have loved to say that it is with excitement that we bring you another one of YNaija's citizenship stories but you'll agree that it is extremely difficult to be…
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Niger River authorites place red alert on flooding in Benin and Nigeria
The Niger Basin Authority (NBA) issued a warning on Saturday of possible flooding in Benin and Nigeria, two countries downstream on the river, which is currently flooding in Niger. “We…
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Overcoming the money politics of flooding
by Alexander O. Onukwue After the Federal Executive Council meeting of July 12, Yemi Osinbajo, at the time the Acting President, directed the Ministry of Finance to release N1.6 billion…
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The simple reason why these floods must not return next year
By Stephanie Busari One half of Lagos is submerged under water after torrential downpour during the height of the rainy season, leaving many (myself included) trapped at home. The island…
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Millions threatened by flood in Virginia and Tennessee
by Itunuoluwa Adebo The Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states are bracing for a round of strong thunderstorms and the threat of flash flooding.A system of storms carrying heavy rain that left…
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YNaija Editorial: Gov. Oshiomhole’s immoral pension
As NLC President, Adams Oshiomhole was on the side of the common man, taking government to task on issues of the welfare of workers. It was this credibility he drew…
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Flooding: Evacuate communities close to River Niger now – NEMA
There is every likelihood and possibility that the country may experience floods this year similar to that of 2012. According to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) due to the…
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Georgia Floods: Escaped zoo lion kills man
Remember the real life Jumanji that happened a couple of days ago? Well the lion that escaped from the zoo has been reported to have killed a man today. The…
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Rise in water levels cause fear of flood in Bayelsa communities
by Adeola Balogun Due to the recent rise in water levels after the August rain break, the residents of various riverine areas of Bayelsa State have begun to entertain fears…
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Flooding: Bayelsa government shuts down all schools in the state indefinitely
by Stanley Azuakola Holiday has come early for students in Bayelsa State, as the state government announced on Tuesday, the indefinite closure of all schools in the state. This is…
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Opinion: Connecting with the people, the leadership question
by Victor Olojo The point I am driving at is that political leaders must have a way getting neatly tied to their people, it mustn’t be jumping on a canoe…
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Flash floods wreck havoc in Lagos (PHOTOS)
by Isi Esene There have been major flood disasters in many parts of the country mainly in Lokoja, Kogi and other states like Edo which was attributed the overflowing of…
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‘This president is a trainee president’ – Again, the ACN hits Jonathan
by Stanley Azuakola The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) has once again come out to strongly criticise Nigeria's President Goodluck Jonathan, calling him a "leader in training." The party's National…
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Flooding displaces 13,000 in Taraba
by Stanley Azuakola Nigeria has a serious flooding problem on its hands. In the last three weeks, heavy flooding has been reported in Plateau, Benue, Kano and Jigawa. Now, Taraba…
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Flood ravages Katsina villages injuring eight
by Akan Ido Many houses and farms were destroyed by flood in Kofa and Tofani villages in Kusada Local Government Area of Katsina State. Eight people were also reportedly injured…
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Heavy downpour ravages many Chinese cities – See photos
by Doyin Jaiyesimi Heavy rainstorm has left many parts of China in ruins, including Beijing, the capital city.…
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PHOTOS: The rain came down and the flood came up—Lagos under water
The rains over the last couple of days have caused havoc in parts of Lagos State. Source: Nigerian Eye
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy