…Cases surge to 14,237, death toll hits 378 death The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has reported a staggering 14,237 cholera cases and 378 deaths across 35 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), highlighting a serious public health…
President Bola Tinubu has assured victims of the devastating flood in Maiduguri, Borno State, of government support. He made this promise during a visit to the internally displaced persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri on Monday. The President’s visit to Maiduguri…
By Umar Akilu Majeri Dutse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has sympathized with the government and people of Jigawa State over the recent flooding that has affected 14 local government areas in the state. The President’s sympathy message was delivered on…
The Federal Government has warned states and local government areas to brace for increased flooding as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, handed down the warning at…
The Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) has commenced building emergency shelters across the nine Niger Delta states to aid flood victims. The states are Abia, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Cross River, Delta, Edo, Imo, Ondo and Rivers. Dr Samual Ogbuku, the…
…Commissions 1.2km Idye River Basin erosion control drainage By Titus Atondu, Makurdi The Federal Government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday revealed its administration resolved to construct dams across the country to mitigate the devastating effect…
By Sodiq Adelakun The Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to reactivate the Office of Drainage Services to address the issue of flooding in the state. The Chairman, House Committee on Environment (Parastatals), Mr. Rasheed…
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum has distributed N100 million to over 10,000 families who were affected by flooding in the state. Water discharge from the Lagbdo Dam in Cameroon Republic cause flooding every year, preventing residents from travelling to…
McEnies Global Communications has won a contract with UK Met Office to develop improved communications practices on weather information and work out meaningful communication strategies to mitigate against perennial flooding in Nigeria. The project which is being sponsored by UK…
The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Tsev has pledged to come up with a solution to tackle flooding affecting productivity and logistics in the Isheri area of Ogun State. The Minister made this known when he paid…
