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Letters / Nigerian News

Council demolishes Mokwa flood disaster shelters over security concerns

August 30, 2025August 30, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo

The Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) camp in Mokwa town, constructed by the Red Cross Society for those affected by the Mokwa flood disaster in May, this year, has been demolished …

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Letters

Maiduguri: The consequences of unaddressed flooding

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 - by Princess Jane Simon

Maiduguri, the Borno state capital, has weathered numerous storms. From the onslaught of insurgency to economic hardship, its people have consistently displayed resilience. However, in early August 2025, Maiduguri faced …

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Letters

NEMA and the push to prevent another flood tragedy

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Abdulhamid Abdullahi Aliyu

Floods have once again crept into the Nigerian conversation as the rains gather momentum. Each year, communities brace for impact, and each year, the losses remind us that preparedness is …

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FCT: Apo residents decry spate of flooding, poor basic infrastructure  

August 27, 2025August 27, 2025 - by Gold Chinecherem Joshua

  Residents of Apo Dutse community, a suburb in Apo in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have raised the alarm over the spate of flooding during the raining season and …

FCT: Apo residents decry spate of flooding, poor basic infrastructure   Read More
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We are concerned over displacement of 3m by flood, insecurity –FG 

August 18, 2025August 18, 2025 - by Joshua Egbodo

The federal government has expressed concerns over Nigeria’s worsening humanitarian crisis, saying over 3 million people have been internally displaced as a result of flooding, insecurity, and natural disasters of …

We are concerned over displacement of 3m by flood, insecurity –FG  Read More
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Tinubu approves N16.7bn for immediate reconstruction of Mokwa bridge – Idris

August 16, 2025August 16, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

President Bola Tinubu has approved the release of N16.7 billion for the immediate reconstruction of the Mokwa Bridge in Niger state, which was destroyed by flooding in May this year. …

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Heavy rainfall destroys many homes in Yobe town

August 15, 2025August 15, 2025 - by Yusuf A. Yusuf

A torrential downpour on Friday caused significant destruction in Potiskum in the Yobe state as heavy rain washed away several houses in different parts of the town. The rainfall, which …

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Nigerian News

NOA deploys 4,000 staff for nationwide campaign on flood, security, others

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Benjamin Samson

The National Orientation Agency (NOA ) has  launched a two-week intensive campaign nationwide on national security awareness and  flood mitigation.  Addressing a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, NOA Director …

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Ebonyi: Nwifuru gifts N50m, bags of rice to flood victims

August 13, 2025August 13, 2025 - by Amarachukwu Egwu-Agha

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi state, Tuesday, gifted the sum of N50 million naira cash and 200 bags of rice to victims of flood disaster from Ndieze Inyimagu, Abakaliki local …

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Nigerian News

8 die as flood wreaks havoc in Ebonyi community   

August 11, 2025August 11, 2025 - by Admin I

At least eight people were killed and over 800 farmlands destroyed by flooding, which ravaged Enohia Itim, a community in Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi state. The incident happened …

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Nigerian News / Top Stories

Nigeria: NiMET issues fresh flood alerts in FCT, states

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Adeola Akinbobola

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has alerted Adamawa, Taraba, and Benue states on possible flooding in the next three days. This, it attributed to persistent rainfall recorded in the affected states. …

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NIHSA issues flood notification nationwide  

August 10, 2025August 10, 2025 - by Olakunle Awoniyi

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) weekend issued a national warning of potential flooding in 198 local government areas across 31 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) during the …

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Flood wreaks havoc in Anambra community  

August 7, 2025August 7, 2025 - by Admin I

Flood has wreaked havoc in the Ogbaru local government area of Anambra state, destroying houses, property and farmlands. Ogbaru is a flood-prone community in Anambra, which has continually suffered devastation …

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Flooding: FG alerts Kano, Akwa Ibom, 17 other Nigerian states *Full list

August 6, 2025August 6, 2025 - by Adejayan Gbenga

The Federal Government has issued a flood warning across 19 states and 76 specific locations, forecasting heavy rainfall over a five-day period from August 5 to 9, 2025. The alert …

Flooding: FG alerts Kano, Akwa Ibom, 17 other Nigerian states *Full list Read More
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Again Ribadu, Mustapha distribute relief materials to 500 Adamawa flood victims 

August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 - by Muazu Abari

The National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu,  and the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Vice Chairman North East, Comrade Salihu Mustapha  have dole out another trench of relief materials to …

Again Ribadu, Mustapha distribute relief materials to 500 Adamawa flood victims  Read More
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NiMet predicts thunderstorms, warns of flash floods in Adamawa, Bauchi, Sokoto, others 

August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 - by Admin I

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted thundery and rainy weather activities across the nation from Monday to Wednesday, warning of possible flash floods in some areas. ‎NiMet’s weather outlook released Sunday …

NiMet predicts thunderstorms, warns of flash floods in Adamawa, Bauchi, Sokoto, others  Read More
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Niger issues fresh alert as flood washes away farms 

August 3, 2025August 3, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo

Flood has washed away several farms in parts of Niger state prompting the state government to issue fresh evacuation directive to communities to higher grounds. It was learnt that many communities …

Niger issues fresh alert as flood washes away farms  Read More
Letters

NEMA and the push to avert another flood tragedy

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Abdulhamid Abdullahi Aliyu

As the rains intensify across Nigeria, the fear of another devastating flood season looms large. From the urban sprawl of Lagos to the riverbanks of Lokoja, Maiduguri to Makurdi, flooding …

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Nigerian News

Yola flood: NEMA confirms 5 killed, 55 injured 

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 - by Admin I

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)  Sunday confirmed five persons dead and 55 others injured as a result of flooding in parts of Yola town in Adamawa state. NEMA’s head …

Yola flood: NEMA confirms 5 killed, 55 injured  Read More
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Letters

NEMA and the drive for flood preparedness in Nigeria

July 25, 2025July 25, 2025 - by Abdulhamid Abdullahi Aliyu

Flood disasters have become a grim annual reality in Nigeria, but a new drive for preparedness is quietly taking shape. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is leading this charge, …

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Letters

NEMA and 2025 flood alerts: Towards disaster preparedness

July 23, 2025July 23, 2025 - by Admin II

As the 2025 rainy season peaks, the familiar warnings of impending floods have once again been sounded across Nigeria. True to tradition, the federal government, through its relevant agencies, has …

NEMA and 2025 flood alerts: Towards disaster preparedness Read More
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Prepare for flooding in Ibadanland, Oyo SEMA warns 

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Bayo Agboola

The Oyo State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Tuesday alerted people living in flood-prone communities in the state to start preparing for heavy rain and its attendant flooding. SEMA in a …

Prepare for flooding in Ibadanland, Oyo SEMA warns  Read More
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NEDC flags off building materials distribution to Yobe persons affected by flood

July 22, 2025July 22, 2025 - by Yusuf A Yusuf

  The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has flagged off the distribution of building materials to flood-affected persons in Yobe state. The NEDC is collaborating with the Yobe state government …

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Nigerian News

Alau Dam: Activist raises the alarm over looming flood forecasts 

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025 - by Blessing Okola

A human rights activist, Barrister Hamza N. Dantani, has raised the alarm on the impending flood disaster in 11 states of the federation, including Borno, as announced by the Nigeria …

Alau Dam: Activist raises the alarm over looming flood forecasts  Read More
Letters

Relocate to higher grounds, Niger Gov. Bago tells 2,000 flood-prone communities

July 19, 2025July 19, 2025 - by Aideloje Ojo 

Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago of Niger state has called on the over 2, 000 communities in the riverside and other flood-prone areas in the state to relocate to higher planes …

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