300 fisherwomen lament as flood takes over Lagos communities, businesses
By Ebunoluwa Sessou For women in coastal communities, doing business could be more frustrating, annoying and challenging. Especially when the impact of ocean surge and environmental degradation in Lagos coastal communities make it more difficult for the women to support their families in any way possible. In some of the communities, including Makoko, Ijora and […]
CSO to N’Delta states: Take proactive measures against flood
AS flood devastates northern states, a civil society organisation, CSO, ActionAid Nigeria, AAN, yesterday, urged Niger Delta state governments, especially and other Souther states, to urgently take proactive measures against looming flood disaster.
‘No dam collapsed,’ FG explains Maiduguri flood
“Because of climate change, the downpour was in excess, and the rivers could not actually contain the water”
FG warns N’Delta, southern states of rising waters; reveals cause of Maiduguri flood
“Alau Dam did not collapse. It was one of the dykes that could not hold excess water coming from the tributaries, so it overflowed the dam”
Flood cuts off 5 villages in Kaduna LG
…Governor Uba Sani promises urgent action By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo A flood disaster has severed the road connecting Saminaka town to five agrarian communities, including Marjire, in Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The collapse of a bridge on the outskirts of Saminaka has isolated these communities from the local government headquarters. Governor Uba Sani […]
Dangerous animals on rampage as flood ravages zoo, houses in Maiduguri
Following the devastating flooding that is ravaging parts of Maiduguri metropolis, Borno State, since Monday night, Vanguard observed that crocodiles, snakes, and other dangerous animals have taken over the affected areas, especially Post Office and Monday Market general area, which is located near the Shehu Kyarimi Park (Zoo).
