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).
Crocodile, snakes, dangerous animals take over, as flood ravages zoo, houses in Maiduguri
Following the devastating flood that ravaged parts of Maiduguri metropolis, our Correspondent 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).
Flood displaces thousands in Maiduguri, cuts off 12 Yobe councils
By Ndahi Marama, Maiduguri Thousands of residents in Maiduguri, Borno state capital and parts of Jere local government area are now stranded and displaced following the collapse of the dyke and overflow of Alau Dam which is about 10kms away from the metropolis. Since last week, the State Government led by the Secretary to the […]
Flood cuts off 5 communities, kills 2, displaces 1,000
By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo Flood has ravaged communities in Kafanchan and other villages in Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State, where two children were swept away and over 1,000 residents displaced. Vice Chairman of Jema’a LGA, Mrs. Christy Usman disclosed this when she received the Kaduna State Impact Assessment Committee on Flood on tour of […]
Declare emergency on flood-ravaged states, N-HYPPADEC begs FG
The National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, N-HYPPADEC, has raised the alarm over wanton destruction of lives and property by flood in member states, begging the Federal Government to declare state of emergency on flood-ravaged states to reduce its impact.
Taraba appeals for NEDC assistance in flood ravaged communities
Taraba State government has pleaded with the North-East Development Commission (NEDC) to provide assistance to flood-ravaged communities across the state.
