By Akpan Glory Safe Water Global Initiative, an NGO, on Thursday raised concerns over the public health implications of flooding in parts of the country. It stressed the urgent need for access to safe water in affected communities. The Founder of the organisation, Mr Francis Uzoma, told the News AgencyContinue Reading
By Amen Gajira Residents of Manchok community in Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State have appealed to both the Federal and State Governments for urgent assistance over severe flooding of their homes and farmlands. The floods, resulting from heavy rainfall over the past three days, submerged several streets andContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NiHSA) has warned of possible flooding in 107 local government areas (LGAs) across 29 states and the FCT between Sept. 1 and Sept.15. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the advisory, issued on Monday in Abuja, is based on projectionsContinue Reading
Flooding By Stanley Nwanosike The Enugu State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) says it has stockpiled relief and shelter materials ahead of an imminent flooding in some parts of the state. The Head of SEMA in the state, Mrs Chinasa Mbah, disclosed this at a news briefing in Enugu on Friday.Continue Reading
By Talatu Maiwada Victims of the recent flood disaster in Yola have commended Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri for his swift response and effective distribution of relief materials to affected communities. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the flood, which struck Yola South on July 27, affected more than 4,000Continue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 198 LGAs across 32 states and the FCT. The agency warned of high to very high flood risks between Aug. 7 and Aug. 21. The alert, with reference No: 32-25-003-06, was issued by NIHSAContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 28 states and the FCT. The agency warned of a high risk of flooding in over 739 communities and 162 Local Government Areas between Tuesday and Aug. 5. This is contained in a statementContinue Reading
By Philomina Attah The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), in a move to bolster Nigeria’s disaster preparedness, conducted a “Full-Scale Flood Response Simulation” exercise in Wudil Local Government Areas, Kano State. The Agency’s Director-General, Mrs Zubaida Umar, during the simulation exercise on Saturday, emphasised the critical importance of readiness inContinue Reading
Flooding By Oboh Linus The Nasarawa State Emergency Management Agency (NASEMA) has advised residents of flood-prone communities across the state to relocate to higher ground to avert loss of lives and property. Mr Benjamin Akwash, Director-General of the Agency, gave the advice on Friday in Awe LGA during a three-dayContinue Reading
By Ebere Agozie A Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Mohammed Ndarani, has called for more awareness on measures aimed at reducing the impact of future floods in Nigeria. Ndarani made the call during a condolences visit to the Mokwa victims where he also made a donation of N30 million toContinue Reading
