Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Predicts Flood in 30 States Due to the Rainy Season

Every year the rainy season is highly anticipated by Nigerians for two major reasons, farming and also the shift to cooler weather. However, the rainy season which is a blessing can also turn out to be a curse for some. Flooding, erosion and landslides have become a common occurrence as Nigeria moves towards a highly urbanised... Read More

September 8, 2017

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FG warns state govts, LGAs to brace up for more flood

The Federal Government yesterday warned that the millions of Nigerians across the 314 local government areas may be affected by varying degrees of flooding. The government through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) had warned in an Annual Flood Outlook (AFO) to brace for flood-related challenges, The Nation reports. The Water Resources Minister, Suleiman Adamu,... Read More

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July 29, 2017

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Opinion: Flooding in Nigeria, a danger foretold!

by Jide Ojo The rains are here and in torrents, we are indeed at the peak period of the season. There is now widespread flooding across many states. This newspaper on Monday, July 24, 2017, published pictures of flooding in states like Rivers, Delta, Lagos, and Ogun. In Niger State, about 25 persons were reported... Read More

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July 28, 2017

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Boko Haram: Troops can’t fight well in rainy season – Minister

The Minister of Defence, Mansur Dan-Ali, on Thursday said troops fighting Boko Haram insurgents can’t dominate the environment in rainy season like they were doing during dry season. The minister spoke with State House correspondents after a meeting the Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, had with security chiefs at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Dan-Ali said efforts... Read More

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June 10, 2015

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Today’s rain caused floods in parts of Lagos

Flooding from last night’s rainfall disrupted activities in most parts of Lagos today, especially Obalende, Mushin, Apapa and Lekki. Lekki Ahmadu Bello Way,Victoria Island Obalende There are fears about heavy rainfall predictions released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NIMET. See more photos below:

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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Predicts Flood in 30 States Due to the Rainy Season

The rainy season is here again, has the government learnt from its past mistakes?

FG warns state govts, LGAs to brace up for more flood

Opinion: Flooding in Nigeria, a danger foretold!

Boko Haram: Troops can’t fight well in rainy season – Minister

Today’s rain caused floods in parts of Lagos

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