Tag: Flood
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Delta restates commitment to supporting flood victims
The Delta State Government on Saturday restated its commitment to supporting flood victims in the State.
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FG identifies dams in critical condition for intervention
The Federal Government is to overhaul the Alau dam in Maiduguri with special focus on raising its reservoir level and fixing damages resulting from the Sept. 9 disaster, an official has disclosed.
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FLOOD! Senate wants River Niger dredged immediately
The senate has asked the Federal Government to direct the Immediate dredging of Rivers Niger and Benue, as part of preventive methods against flooding and facilitate its inclusion into the 2025 budget. The Upper legislative chamber adopted the resolution following a motion moved by Sen. Amos Yohanna on the urgent need for intervention in the…
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NEMA confirms 1 dead in Ondo flood
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of one person in the Friday’s flood incident in Ondo town, Ondo West Local Government Area of Ondo State. The Director-General of NEMA, Mrs Zubaida Umar, stated this on Tuesday while assessing the level of damage in the ancient city.
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Flood: Kogi govt opens alternative route for motorists
The Kogi State Government has opened up a 5 kilometres alternate route in Nyamanyama village on Ganaja – Ajaokuta Road, to serve as a bypass, in case the main Ganaja Road become impassable due to flooding.
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Devastating flood destroys houses, farmlands in Plateau State
A devastating flood in Langtang South Local Government Area of Plateau State has destroyed 80 houses and farmlands, displacing thousands of persons and leaving them without belongings.
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GOOD NEWS: Risk of severe flood lowers as River Benue water level recedes
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has announced a slight decrease in River Benue’s water levels in recent days, lowering the risk of severe flooding.
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Flood ravages UI hostels, destroys student’s property
Heavy flooding on Friday caused significant damage at the University of Ibadan, leading to the destruction of books, foodstuffs, and other essential belongings.
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BREAKING: Cholera hits Borno after flood disaster
The Borno State Government has announced the outbreak of cholera, an extremely serious disease that can cause severe acute watery diarrhoea with severe dehydration.
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Kogi: 70 communities submerged in flood
Following the flood that submerged 70 communities in Kogi, the state government has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently intervene to mitigate the impact of the flood.