Tag Archives: flooding

PM News says that the Kogi Government on Thursday ordered the immediate evacuation of traders, shanties and temporary structures around NATCO Junction of the Okene/Lokoja/Abuja Expressway in Lokoja. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary (CPS) to the Kogi Governor, Mrs Petra Onyegbule, in Lokoja, said the directive was as a result of the flash floods that occurred on Thursday ...

“To reduce the spread of infectious diseases such as cholera, dysentery, typhoid fever and poliomyelitis; and vector-borne diseases such as malaria and yellow fever during flooding, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) advises that precautionary measures should be taken.”- TVC Flooding is an event of public health interest due to the resultant outcomes of mortality, morbidity, displacement,loss of property and livelihood. In addition, there is ...

Flood in Nigeria is a common environmental problem. In the wake of the flood disaster that plagued Benue state last week where thousands were rendered homeless, this article enumerates important facts about flood in Nigeria and why you should equip yourself with this information that can save lives and properties. Flood is said to occur when a body of water ...

Daily Post reports that a mysterious flood in Abakaliki has wrecked havoc on the residents of Abakaliki, the capital of Ebonyi state, especially those residing at Onwe road and destroyed property worth millions of Naria at early hours of Sunday. The flood also submerged a garden spot (a recreational centre) located at same Onwe road that belong to the former ...

“Lagos State Government has advised residents living along the plains of Ogun River to be on the alert and take necessary precautions as release of water from Oyan Dam begins.”- PM News Dr. Samuel Babatunde Adejare, Commissioner for the Environment explained that the controlled water releases from the dam was a pragmatic approach of the Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority ...

Premium Times reports that a Benue radio station, Wurukum Market, and seven communities have been submerged following Saturday night heavy downpour in Makurdi. The State Commissioners for Land, Survey and Solid Minerals, Bernard Unenge, and Water Resources and Environment, Joseph Utsev, went round the town for situation report on Sunday. Mr. Ustev explained that the ministry needed adequate funds to ...

“World Bank-assisted farm owners at Okpuno and Umubor in Umuzu community of Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State, have cried out over the destruction of their properties and farmlands worth about N10 million, due to Anambra flood. They blamed it on incessant rainfall, poor drainage system and rising water levels in the area. The Chairman of the Children of ...

The issue of flooding has worsened considerably in Lagos in recent times to the extent that a man was spotted paddling his canoe on the popular Ahmadu Bello way in Victoria Island only last month. In this article, we look at possible ways Lagos flood disasters can be avoided. Following the flood than overran the Island and Lekki area of ...

“The final draft of a 20-year Ibadan city master plan aimed at tackling flooding, as well as charting a new direction for the city has been presented to the Governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi.”- Daily Post The detailed master plan is expected to be submitted by September. The Ibadan drainage and solid waste master plans are aimed at ...

The Nation reports that Niger Gov. Abubakar Bello has approved N30 million to the state Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) to provide relief materials to victims of Suleja flood. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Ndace, in Minna on Sunday said that the governor gave the approval when he visited some flooded areas in Suleja and Lapai ...