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 appeal to all residents downstream (of the Niger River)… because the water keeps rising,” the NBA’s Soungalo Kone said late Saturday, speaking on Niger television.... Read More

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May 5, 2017

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Buhari will dredge River Niger with N100m but Jonathan released N34bn for same project – Amaechi

by Azeez Adeniyi Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan paid N34bn for dredging of River Nigeria while the present administration will spend only N100 million on the project. The minister made the disclosure while speaking at a conference on ‘Fast-tracking Port Reforms’ hosted by The Nation Newspapers... Read More

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September 14, 2016

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Wanted rapist jumps into River Niger after being sighted by Policeman

In what looked like a drama, a rape suspect simply identified as Simeon on Tuesday jumped into the River Niger after being sighted by a policeman. It was learnt that the suspect had been on the police wanted list for allegedly raping a 10-year old girl in Okpanam community, after which he fled the community. He was... Read More

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May 20, 2016

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FG says River Niger will soon dry up

The Federal Government, yesterday, warned that the River Niger is in danger of drying up completely due to climate change and the dumping of industrial waste. The Auditor General of the Federation, AGoF, Samuel Tyonongo Ukura, sounded the warning during a session with the Edo State Auditor-General and members of the Edo State Public Accounts Committee... Read More

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August 13, 2013

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Chidi Amuta: Lagos deportation – The invasion of designer tribesmen

by Chidi Amuta But what we are witnessing in recent times, beginning with the Lagos renditions, is first, a flagrant violation of the Nigerian constitution. I am not aware that as Nigerians we are only fit to reside anywhere in our country when we are fit, rich, able and self-supporting. Nigeria 2013. Just when you... Read More

Chidi Amuta, Constitution, Igbo vs Yoruba, lagos, no man's land, oath, opinion, River Niger, tribesmen, ynaija

September 27, 2012

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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 the River Niger. The worrisome pictures taken from these places was re-enacted in Lagos this morning after a heavy downpour which disrupted normal business activities... Read More

Edo, floods, Kogi, lagos, River Niger

September 26, 2012

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Bad, bad, bad! Floods cause havoc in Kogi (PHOTOS)

by Isi Esene The flood which has displaced many people and devastated many villages in Kogi and neighbouring states have continued to affect even more residents close to the banks of the River Niger. See aerial photos of the extent of devastation caused by the flood around Lokoja, Kogi State.

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September 15, 2012

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River Niger overflows its bank, floods Kogi – See Photos

by Stanley Azuakola Floods are ravaging several parts of Lokoja, the Kogi State capital, displacing hundreds of people. Lokoja isn’t the only affected place; several communities along the bank of the River Niger in Ibaji, Ajaokuta, Ofu, Idah and Omala Local Government Areas were also affected. According to the Kogi commissioner for environment, Abdulrahman Wuya,... Read More

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