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Footballer Drowns While Rescuing Victims Of Boat Mishap

Footballer Drowns While Rescuing Victims Of Boat Mishap

October 23, 2022 12:59 am

Mr. Ernest Peremobowei who is a 31-year-old grassroots footballer from Bayelsa State has passed while reportedly trying to rescue victims of a boat mishap in the raging flood of Bebelebiri Community, in Yenagoa Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Africa Daily News, New York has learnt. 

It was gathered that the corpse of the deceased was, however not recovered until after two days while some of his body parts were allegedly eaten up by animals in the river.

Africa Daily News, New York gathered that Peremobowei who happens to be one of the three joint top scorers in the just-concluded Prosperity …

Floods: 75,000 Refugees Left Without Food In South Sudan -UN

Floods: 75,000 Refugees Left Without Food In South Sudan -UN

October 22, 2022 6:17 am

The devastating floods in South Sudan have blocked aid from reaching displaced people, the UN disclosed on Saturday, warning that a camp is presently housing 75,000 Sudanese refugees who would receive no food this month.

The world’s newest nation is presently feeling the brunt of four consecutive years of flooding, with about two-thirds of the country and no fewer than 900,000 people now directly impacted by the floodwaters, according to the United Nations.

The UN refugee agency said this was taking a dire toll on its ability to deliver aid to displaced people.

UNHCR ‘is urging international support for humanitarian …

King Charles Breaks Silence Over Flood Disaster In Nigeria

King Charles Breaks Silence Over Flood Disaster In Nigeria

October 22, 2022 5:50 am

The British monarch, King Charles III has spoken about the devastating floods that have ravaged Nigeria in recent months describing it as deeply saddening.

In a condolence message to President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday, the British monarch said he and his wife were “deeply saddened” about the situation. He sympathised with victims, adding that his thoughts were with those working to support the recovery efforts

His statement reads: ‘Your Excellency, Dear Mr. President, I wanted you to know how deeply saddened both my wife and I are to hear of the many people who have lost their loved ones and …

Flooding ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

Flooding: ‘State Of Emergency’ Still Too Early – Minister

October 21, 2022 2:36 am

In the face of the devastating flood that has hit Nigeria, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu asserted that declaring a state of emergency over the ugly development across the country was not yet necessary.

The Minister who appeared on Channels Television’s Politics Today, posited that emergency agencies are not yet overwhelmed hence his submission.

Africa Daily news, New York understands that no fewer than 600 human beings have reportedly died and millions displaced due to flooding-related disasters this year with many parts of the country still submerged under water.

‘It is certainly an emergency situation,’ Mr Adamu …

2023 Obi Announces Suspension Of campaign, Gives Reasons

2023: Obi Announces Suspension Of Campaign, Gives Reasons

October 20, 2022 7:48 am

The presidential flagbearer of the Labour Party, Peter Obi has announced a suspension of his 2023 presidential campaign while disclosing the reasons for doing so. 

The former Anambra governor disclosed this on Wednesday when he visited the Benue State Governor in Abuja.

His decision was influenced by the plight of citizens who were affected by the flood that caused havoc in several places in the country last week.

Obi also called on the presidential candidates of Peoples Democratic Party, and the ruling All Progressives Congress, Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu to follow suit.

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Real Reason Many States Are Flooded In Nigeria - FG

Real Reason Many States Are Flooded In Nigeria – FG

October 20, 2022 6:15 am

The Federal Government of Nigeria has explained that contrary to widely held beliefs, water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is not responsible for the flooding that has devastated parts of Nigeria. 

While the Senate Committee on Water Resources, like many Nigerians, was of the view that water released from Lagdo Dam in Cameroon was responsible for the devastating flood in many parts of the country, the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, said that was not the case.

The minister said the flood is due to water flowing from tributaries like River Katsina-Ala and others flowing into River Benue …

Flood Act Fast Now To Avert Disaster, Edwin Clarke Urges FG

Flood: Act Fast Now To Avert Disaster, Edwin Clarke Urges FG

October 17, 2022 5:46 am

Elder statesman from the Niger Delta, Edwin Clark has charged the Federal Government to ‘act fast’ to avert disasters in the Niger Delta following flooding in the region.

In a statement on Sunday, Clark, who is also an Ijaw elder, decried the flooding which has displaced thousands of people in the region and other parts of Nigeria. He accused the Federal Government of being nonchalant over the issue, calling on the humanitarian ministry and other agencies to urgently deplore relief materials to the areas.

‘I enjoin these Federal Government bodies to act fast and sincerely. And should ensure that if …

134 Killed, Homes Wiped Out As Seasonal Floods Hits Sudan

134 Killed, Homes Wiped Out As Seasonal Floods Hits Sudan

September 16, 2022 5:54 am

Flooding in Sudan has left no fewer than 134 people dead and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in the northeast African country’s ongoing wet season, police said on Thursday.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that heavy rains is known for falling between May and October in Sudan, which faces severe flooding each year, wrecking property, infrastructure, and crops.

The National Council for Civil Defence said the floods have killed a total of 134 people, left 120 others injured, and damaged or destroyed more than 128,000 homes so far this wet season.

Water can be seen engulfing villages and …

15 Persons Drown In Borno River, Corpses Recovered - NEMA

15 Persons Drown In Borno River, Corpses Recovered – NEMA

September 1, 2022 5:09 am

Reports reaching the desk of Africa Daily New, New York has it that no fewer than 15 corpses have been recovered from the flooded River Ngadabul in Maiduguri, Borno State.

The North East Coordinator, National Emergency Management Agency, Muhammad Usman, confirmed the development on Wednesday, during an interview with the newsmen in Maiduguri.

Usman revealed that the cases of people who drown in the flooded river that affected many communities along its banks in Maiduguri had been on the increase in recent times which has become worrisome.

He called on parents and guardians to caution their wards and children against …

Heavy Flooding Leaves 10 Dead In Adamawa

Heavy Flooding Leaves 10 Dead In Adamawa

August 20, 2022 3:22 am

No fewer than ten people have been confirmed dead and many others left displaced following flooding in Girei Local Government Area of Adamawa State.

Africa Daily News, New York reports that Girei is located just next to Yola North, and together with Yola South, the three LGAs make up the capital city of Yola.

The Executive Secretary of Adamawa State Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), Dr. Suleiman Muhammad, confirmed the ugly incident in an interview on Friday evening.

Suleiman pointed out that 10 people were killed and scores displaced within the Girei town, headquarters of the Girei LGA, and Jabi Lamba, …

41 Killed, Millions Displaced As Floods Hit Bangladesh, India

41 Killed, Millions Displaced As Floods Hit Bangladesh, India

June 19, 2022 3:48 am

Officials revealed on that monsoon storms in Bangladesh and India killed at least 41 people and caused disastrous floods that trapped millions of others.

Floods are a constant threat to millions of people in Bangladesh’s low-lying areas, but researchers warn climate change is increasing the frequency, fury, and unpredictability of these natural disasters.

Over the last week, torrential rains have inundated large swaths of Bangladesh’s northeast, forcing military to evacuate families blocked off from neighbouring settlements.

Schools have been converted into relief shelters to house entire villages inundated by rivers that burst their banks in a couple of hours.

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Flood: NEMA Warns Anambra Residents To Relocate

FG Donates Relief Materials To Flood Victims In Kebbi

December 10, 2019 10:03 am

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has donated relief materials to over 351 victims of 2019 flood disaster in three councils of Kebbi.
Director-General of the Agency, Alhaji Mustapha Maihaja, who was represented by Head of NEMA, Sokoto Operations Office, Dr. Kofoworola Soleye, distributed the relief materials in Yauri Local Government Area, yesterday.
Soleye said the materials were given to alleviate the sufferings faced by flood victims in the affected local government areas.
“We know that it will not be enough to take care of all what you lost, but just for you to know that the federal government is …

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