By Fuseh Markus The Federal Capital Territory Emergency Management Agency (FCTEMA) has identified flood-prone communities and inaugurated a preparedness campaign to reduce anticipated flooding across the territory. The exercise followed directives by the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, to mitigate predicted disasters through early intervention, public sensitisation and assessment of vulnerableContinue Reading
By Ikenna Osuoha The House of Representatives on Thursday called on the Federal Government to urgently intervene in the devastating flood and erosion that recently affected some communities in Ile-Oluji, Okeigbo and Odigbo Federal Constituency of Ondo, NAN reports that the flood caused damages, leaving scores of residents displaced andContinue Reading
By Eniola Elewude The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a seven-day flood advisory, warning of a medium flood risk in 17 states between July 21 and July 27. The agency said the alert followed rising water levels at key river monitoring stations, increasing the likelihood of localised floodingContinue Reading
Flooding By Ezra Musa The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency (KADSEMA) have launched a search and rescue operation for two persons swept away by floodwaters in Kaduna River. The operation, involving the Kaduna State Fire Service, local divers and other emergency responders, commencedContinue Reading
Nigerian Army has pledged alliance with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to enhance disaster preparedness, emergency response and humanitarian assistance as flooding threatens 33 states nationwide.Continue Reading
Some Lagos residents are counting heavy losses after torrential rain flooded homes, destroyed businesses, trapped families and disrupted movement across several communities in the state.Continue Reading
By Rabiu Sani-Ali Former Bauchi State Governor, Mohammed Abubakar, has donated N27 million to victims of flooding and banditry in Alkaleri and Kirfi Local Government Areas of the state. The governor made the donation on Sunday during a sympathy visit to Alkaleri, Kirfi, Bara, and Sabongarin Pali communities.Continue Reading
By Rabiu Sani-Ali Former Gov. Mohammed Abubakar of Bauchi State has donated N27 million to victims of flooding and banditry in Alkaleri and Kirfi Local Government Areas of the state. He presented the donation to the victims on Sunday during a sympathy visit to Alkaleri, Kirfi, Bara, and Sabongarin PaliContinue Reading
Residents of Ajah, Mafoluku and other flood-prone communities in Lagos have recounted how Thursday’s torrential rainfall left them stranded, submerged homes and cut off access to major roads.Continue Reading
By Franca Ofili The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) has said its Flood Response, Recovery and Resilience Project is currently supporting about 200,000 households displaced by the 2024 floods across 12 states. The Director of Disaster Management at NRCS, Dr Benson Agbro, represented by Ms. Blessing John, said this inContinue Reading
