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Weather Alerts: NiMet Urges Emergency Planning to Combat Flooding
Weather Alerts: NiMet Urges Emergency Planning to Combat Flooding....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has urged governments, emergency managers, and key stakeholders to prioritize weather forecasts in their planning efforts. This call to action was delivered by Mrs. Glory Onyegbule, NiMet’s Director of Applied Meteorological Services, during a National Emergency Coordination Forum organized by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in Abuja.
Onyegbule highlighted the critical role of NiMet in forecasting Nigeria’s weather patterns and providing climate predictions across the nation. The agency’s annual seasonal climate predictions help stakeholders, particularly emergency managers, to anticipate and prepare for weather-related challenges such as rainfall and climatic shifts.
“We issue predictions on the onset dates of the rainy season, the amount of expected rainfall, and its duration,” she explained. NiMet’s predictions are also compared against historical data, identifying key deviations. Regions like the North East, particularly Maiduguri and Bauchi, experienced significant changes in weather patterns, and NiMet worked diligently to ensure these insights were made available to Nigerians in time.
Climate Change and Its Impact
Onyegbule stressed that the ongoing flooding in Borno State is a clear result of climate change. She encouraged emergency responders to act swiftly and advised authorities managing dams to ensure these facilities are maintained to protect against future flooding.
“Flooding is likely to persist unless proactive measures are taken, especially in flood-prone areas,” Onyegbule warned. “We should listen to weather reports and apply them.”
Collaborative Efforts to Aid Flood Victims
Trond Jensen, Head of the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), shared the organization’s ongoing efforts to assist flood victims in Borno. Speaking from Maiduguri, Jensen noted that OCHA is collaborating with NEMA, state agencies, and the military to provide essential aid.
“Our team is ensuring that people affected by the flooding have access to food, clean water, and shelter to prevent disease outbreaks,” Jensen said. He added that OCHA has activated a humanitarian response system to map the needs of vulnerable populations and coordinate aid distribution efficiently.
Looking ahead, Jensen emphasized the organization’s preparedness for potential flooding in Adamawa, noting that efforts are already underway to work with local authorities to relocate at-risk populations.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Rivers State has raised the alarm over an alleged conspiracy to manipulate upcoming elections, pointing fingers at FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) Vice Chancellor, Professor Princewill Chike.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement released by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Chizy Enyi, the ADC claimed that Professor Chike is an active member of the “Rainbow Coalition”—a political movement allegedly tied to the former Rivers governor.
Key Allegations Raised by the ADC:
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Political Imposition: Enyi alleged that Professor Chike was recommended and “imposed” on UNIPORT by Nyesom Wike.
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Public Association: The party pointed to a signpost at the university entrance bearing the VC’s picture and the caption “Academia Rainbow Coalition of the Renewed Hope” as proof of his alliance.
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INEC Returning Officer Fears: The ADC expressed strong concerns that the Vice Chancellor might populate upcoming electoral positions by nominating members of the coalition to serve as INEC returning officers.
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Direct Challenge: Enyi challenged Professor Chike to prove his neutrality when the appointment of returning officers begins, questioning his alleged partisan activities ahead of the polls.
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High Stakes Shakeup: Tinubu Assigns Matawalle As APC Campaign Security And Intelligence Deputy Director!.
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has been named Deputy Director for Security and Intelligence 1 within the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council for the upcoming electoral cycle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
According to announcements from the Ministry of Defence, this appointment—endorsed by the party’s presidential candidate, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu—places Matawalle at the core of the campaign’s security coordination. His responsibilities include designing comprehensive security frameworks to protect candidates, officials, and supporters nationwide, conducting risk assessments, and spearheading intelligence gathering. Furthermore, he is tasked with collaborating closely with security agencies and engaging key community stakeholders, such as traditional rulers and youth leaders, to ensure a well-secured operation.
Reflecting on his new role, Matawalle expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and party leadership, pledging to leverage his prior governance and security background to promote a peaceful and successful nationwide campaign.
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Work in Progress: Maresca Admits Champions League Giants Still Have Massive Gaps Despite Opening Day Thriller!.
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca has acknowledged that his squad remains a work in progress despite kicking off their Premier League campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 comeback victory over Bournemouth.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Late strikes from Marc Guéhi and Joško Gvardiol turned the match around at the Etihad Stadium after Bournemouth applied steady pressure. Although the result brought home three points, Maresca stressed that the performance did not alter his overall perspective following their earlier Community Shield setback against Arsenal, noting that the team is still actively seeking the right tactical combinations.
“To be honest, I feel in the same position we were after Arsenal,” Maresca noted, explaining that testing new setups—such as utilizing centre-back Guéhi in midfield—is part of finding necessary solutions.
The manager also pointed out a significant physical disparity within his squad, mentioning that several core players only returned to training roughly ten days prior to the fixture, leaving them behind opponents who had a full pre-season.
Premier League Matchday 1 Results
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Arsenal 3-0 Coventry City
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Hull City 2-0 Manchester United
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Ipswich Town 2-1 Sunderland
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Everton 2-0 Crystal Palace
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Nottingham Forest 0-1 Leeds United
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Brentford 3-0 Tottenham Hotspur
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Manchester City 2-1 Bournemouth
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Brighton & Hove Albion 4-0 Aston Villa
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Newcastle United 2-2 Liverpool
Pending fixture: Fulham vs Chelsea
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