Following the floods that have ravaged farmlands in the northern part of the country, agricultural experts and big-time players in the agro-allied industry have sounded the alarm over an impending food crisis across the country as agricultural fortunes dip in the North. The experts insist that unless urgent and very drastic steps are immediately taken, the crisis may worsen as …

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) office in Benin City, Edo State capital, was severely flooded following a heavy downpour on Friday. In a statement on Saturday, INEC National Commissioner and Chairman of its Information and Voter Education Committee, Mr. Sam Olumekun said the flood caused significant damage to the building, submerging movable and immovable items, including vehicles, office furniture, and …

Hundreds of residents in the Ayobo axis of Lagos were yesterday trapped after the early morning rain flooded the Marwa Bridge and submerged their homes. It was gathered that the metals holding the bridge caved in as a result of the heavy flood, causing school children and those going about their businesses to fall into the water. According to The …

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Betta Edu, has said that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is concerned about the flooding and situation that have affected parts of Ogun State and is ready to support the victims with immediate relief materials while working out a sustainable solution to the perennial problem. Dr Edu said she had seen videos …

The Senate on Thursday urged President Bola Tinubu to implement the recommendations of the Presidential Committee for the Development of a Comprehensive Plan of Action against Flooding. The committee had recommended the establishment of a National Flood Management Council in Nigeria. The agency is expected to serve as a central body responsible for coordinating flood management activities nationwide. The Senate …

Benue State Emergency Management Agency (BSEMA), has commenced plans to evacuate likely victims of the impending flood that might hit the state, following the red alert from the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), on the release of excess water from Lagdo Dam by the Cameroonian authorities. The agency also directed the general public, especially those living on river banks and …

No fewer than 60 houses and belongings worth millions of naira have been destroyed in Nasarawa State following heavy flooding in two Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state. The Director General of the State Emergency Management Agency, Zachary Allumaga, disclosed this while speaking to newsmen in Lafia on Saturday. He explained that flood incidents in two LGAs of Lafia …

Floods due to torrential rainfalls have left many across the country in gruelling situations. The floods, wreaking havoc in parts of Lagos, Delta and Anambra states among others, displaced scores from their homes, robbed many of their valuables, led to the loss of life and the postponement of palliative works scheduled to begin on the Third Mainland Bridge today. In …

Heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding may hit about 48 towns in 13 states beginning from 13 September to 17 September 2023, the Federal Government announced on Wednesday. It predicted that the rise in the water levels of River Benue and River Niger could affect communities along the rivers up to Bayelsa State and advised residents in these areas …

The death toll from Storm Daniel, an “extreme weather event”, that caused the Sunday Libya flooding stands at 6,000, CNN has reported. The health ministry undersecretary of the Unity Government in Tripoli, one of two rival governments operating in the country, Saadeddin Wakil said, “The death toll rose to over 6,000 people as of Wednesday morning local time”. The agency …