The Federal Government has promised to dredge river Benue and construct additional drainage systems to put a lasting end to the destructive flood being experienced in the state. President Muhammadu Buhari made the promise on Wednesday while addressing the Internally Displaced persons (IDPs) at the International Market camp in Makurdi. Represented by Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo,... Read More

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September 29, 2014

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Tragic: 9-year-old boy drowns in Adamawa

by Akan Ido The body of a nine year old boy was found floating on the banks of the River Benue in Yola, Adamawa State, yesterday. The body was found by fishermen who were working in the area. His body was quickly recovered and taken to the shores of the river. Reports coming from Adamawa... Read More

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September 13, 2012

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Tragedy: Ten teenage girls drown in Taraba

by Stanley Azuakola Just 24 hours after the Red Cross announced that since July, at least 137 people have died from flood-related causes in Nigeria, tragedy struck again when ten teenage girls were drowned in the Karim River in Taraba State. The Karim River is fed by River Benue, and the water level of River... Read More

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