The Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, says no fewer than 33 states and the FCT will experience flooding in 2026, with 14,118 communities identified as high-risk nationwide. Utsev disclosed this in Abuja on…
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By Aminu Abubakar A SolaceBase review of the Sokoto State budget performance document for the first half of 2025 has revealed a disturbing lack of commitment to the rehabilitation of primary schools that were destroyed by flooding and…
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The Federal Government has warned of heavy rainfall and possible flooding in 15 states and 69 communities between September 24 and 28. In an advisory on Wednesday, the Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Centre said the…
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The Federal Ministry of Environment’s National Flood Early Warning Centre (FEW) has issued a flood alert for 32 locations across 11 states between September 14 and 18. In a circular issued on Sunday by Usman Bokani, Director of Erosion,…
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed 231 dead, 607 injured and 315,762 affected by floods this year. The agency also added that 114 persons are missing as a result of the flood which has affected 86 Local…
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The Jama’atu Izalatul Bid’ah Wa’kamatis Sunnah (JIBWIS), Kankia Local Government, Katsina State, has announced the closure of its 40-year-old Friday Mosque located at Layi Quarters as a result of flooding. The announcement was made by…
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Kano State Government has reassured the residents of its commitment to tackling urban flooding through sustainable measures to safeguard lives and property. The Commissioner for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Dahiru Hashim, stated…
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has issued a fresh flood alert for 28 states and the FCT. The agency warned of a high risk of flooding in over 739 communities and 162 Local Government Areas between Tuesday and Aug. 5. …
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For several years, the Baban Gwari Roundabout, close to the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) in Kano State, has remained a symbol of frustration and suffering for commuters and residents alike. With every heavy rainfall,…
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The Jigawa state government has earmarked N4.2 billion to expedite flood mitigation and emergency response services in the disaster area. Chairman of the Local Emergency Management Committees (LEMCs), Dr. Abdullahi Sa’id, said this on…
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