The bulldozers did not come out on account of estates and structures built on flood plains, but nonetheless,they left in their trail sorrows and tears. The Federal Capital Territory Administration …
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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says that 31 communities in 14 states may witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flooding from July 4 – 8 across the country.…
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Flooding: Govt considers evacuating massive estate in Abuja, declares it disaster zone
by Adminby AdminFlooding: FCTA Declares Trademore Disaster Area, Mulls Evacuation There are strong indications that the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) may begin evacuation of people from Trademore Estate following the devastating…
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“This is evidence of lawlessness, corruption and impunity. Storm water from rainfall around trademore estate, airport road, Abuja,” an engineer said at the weekend over the flood that ravaged parts…
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After loss of 630 lives, 1.3 million displaced, billions of Naira losses, President orders flood prevention plan in 90 days
by Adminby AdminAfter a flood disaster that has claimed not less than 600 lives in the last few months, President Muhammadu Buhari has given the marching Orders to the Minister of Water…
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As Minister exonerates Cameroon, Adamawa official says flood caused by Cameroonian dam claimed 50 lives, injured 71, destroyed 172,000 farmlands
by Adminby AdminRecent floods killed at least 50 persons in 11 communities in Adamawa and injured 71 others, the Executive Secretary of Adamawa Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Malam Suleiman Mohammed, has said.…
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Amidst tales and images of suffering, President Buhari calls global attention to Pakistan’s floods
by Adminby AdminThe Prime Minister of Pakistan has said the “magnitude of the calamity” is bigger than expected, after visiting flood-hit areas. Shehbaz Sharif was speaking from Sindh province – which has had nearly…
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Photos of flooding that claimed three lives in Abuja Trademore Estate
by editorby editorAt least three lives were lost at the Trademore Estate in the Lugbe District, Abuja, following Sunday night’s flooding occasioned by a heavy downpour. Last year, a life was lost…
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Beware: Severe flood coming to Abuja, 27 states, says Water Resources minister
by editorby editorNo fewer than 28 states are likely to experience severe flooding this year, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu announced on Thursday. Adamu dropped the hint at the public…
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Rains pour; community people, Governor gnash their teeth, cry for help as 150 villages submerged
by editorby editor■ Buhari speaks on Hadejia flood In Niger State, community people are crying out to the government for help over ravaging flood that has overtaken and submerged 150 villages, and…