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Fake News, No Explosion At Kainji Dam – Official

September 15, 2020 7:11 am

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Monday urged Nigerians to disregard ongoing reports of an explosion in Kainji Dam, describing it as ‘fake news’.

NIHSA Director-General, Mr Clement Nze in a statement, noted that the dam is safe and no explosion whatsoever occurred in the dam.

The dam is located in New Bussa town, Borgu Local Government Area of Niger.

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According to him, the Nigeria hydrological services agency works in synergy with operators of all major dams across the country, and have not reported any occurrence.

“Nothing happened to …

Flooding: 2020’ll Be Disastrous, NIHSA Warns

February 5, 2020 6:08 am

Ahead of the raining season, the Nigeria Hydrological Service Agency (NIHSA) has predicted more intense flooding.

Director General of the agency, Mr Clement Nze, who made the disclosure when he briefed newsmen on the 2020 flooding season in Abuja, yesterday, admonished Nigerians to make adequate preparation to avoid loss of lives and property.

Last years, flash floods hit at least 124 local government areas across the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory – Abuja (FCT) and affected 210,117 people with 171 casualties and 130,610 people reportedly displaced.

He called on all state governments, stakeholders, multi-national companies and the general …