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NiMet Sounds Alarm: Nigeria to Be Hit by Widespread Storms, Raging Rains and Floods
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather advisory predicting widespread thunderstorms and rainfall across the country from Monday through Wednesday, warning of potential flash floods in several states.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, NiMet outlined expected rainfall patterns across the northern, central, and southern regions and urged citizens to take necessary precautions for safety.
Northern Region: Thunderstorms and Rising Flood Risk
On Monday morning, thunderstorms with moderate rainfall are expected in parts of Adamawa, Taraba, Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, Jigawa, Kano, and Katsina States.
NiMet noted that these weather conditions would likely intensify by the afternoon and evening across the entire northern region.
The agency specifically flagged Adamawa, Taraba, and Bauchi States as high-risk areas for flooding during the forecast period.
Tuesday and Wednesday are projected to bring continued thunderstorm activity in northern states including Taraba, Katsina, Kebbi, Sokoto, Kaduna, Zamfara, Borno, Bauchi, Gombe, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, and Adamawa.
Central Region: Intermittent Rains Across FCT and Surrounding States
Light rain is expected on Monday morning in Benue, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Niger, Kogi, and Nasarawa, with rainfall extending into the afternoon and evening in Nasarawa, Kwara, Kogi, Plateau, Niger, Benue, and FCT.
These rainy conditions are forecast to persist through Tuesday and Wednesday, with widespread showers anticipated across the same areas.
Southern Region: Cloud Cover, Persistent Showers, and Flood Threats
In the southern region, cloudy skies with chances of light rain are expected on Monday morning across Ebonyi, Enugu, Imo, Anambra, Abia, Ogun, Edo, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, and Bayelsa States.
Rainfall is expected to intensify by afternoon, spreading to Osun, Oyo, Ondo, Ekiti, and more coastal areas. NiMet has issued a high flood alert for Oyo, Ogun, Edo, and Delta States.
By midweek, southern states will continue to experience intermittent light rain, with particular flood warnings for Anambra, Delta, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom—especially Bayelsa State.
NiMet Issues Safety Guidelines
NiMet urged the public to avoid driving in heavy rainfall, activate emergency response plans in high-risk areas, and dress warmly during cooler nights.
Residents are also advised to stay indoors during thunderstorms, avoid sheltering under tall trees, and disconnect electronic devices to guard against lightning and power surges.
Airline operators have been instructed to obtain airport-specific weather updates from NiMet to ensure safe flight operations.
Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, says the state has mapped out 22,435 hectares of degraded land for restoration under the Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project using modern geospatial mapping technology.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He said the initiative is part of efforts to strengthen climate resilience, tackle environmental degradation, and promote sustainable land use in the state.
Speaking at the ACReSAL mid-term review meeting in Kaduna through the Commissioner for Environment and Natural Resources, Abubakar Buba, the governor explained that the use of geospatial tools has made it possible to accurately identify affected areas for targeted intervention.
He added that the project is not only focused on land recovery but also on boosting agricultural output and improving livelihoods in affected communities.
Sani also noted that the state is supporting the programme with empowerment initiatives, including training over 500 women, youths, and school feeding vendors in biomass briquette production.
According to him, the effort is already helping to reduce dependence on firewood while creating alternative sources of income for beneficiaries.
President Tinubu has given full backing for the implementation of the ₦68.32 trillion 2026 budget after signing the Appropriation Bill passed by the National Assembly into law.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
He also approved an amendment extending the lifespan of the 2025 budget from March 31 to June 30, 2026, to ensure completion of ongoing capital projects nationwide.
Under the 2026 fiscal plan, ₦4.799 trillion is set aside for statutory transfers, ₦15.8 trillion for debt servicing, ₦15.4 trillion for recurrent spending, while ₦32.2 trillion goes to capital projects—about half of the total budget.
The focus, according to the administration, is on infrastructure development, security, and growth-driven investments aimed at improving living standards.
Speaking on the development, presidential aide Bayo Onanuga said the extension of the 2025 budget will help ensure full use of allocated funds, especially for major ongoing projects.
Tinubu directed all ministries, departments, and agencies to ensure transparency, discipline, and value-for-money in implementing the budget, while praising the National Assembly for its swift passage of the bill.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to economic reforms, revenue growth, job creation, and social welfare improvements.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has described moves to prosecute former Senate President Bukola Saraki and former Governor Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged culpable homicide as an attempt to reopen the 2018 Offa robbery tragedy for political purposes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
In a statement on Friday, the party’s spokesperson, Olusegun Adewara, said the development is a disturbing and dangerous politicisation of a case they claim has already been addressed through judicial processes.
He warned against dragging the state into fresh tension, accusing the state government of attempting to revive old allegations for political advantage.
Adewara said the PDP would not remain silent while what he called “political narratives” are used to influence public perception around a tragic incident that claimed multiple lives in Offa in 2018.
He also urged residents, especially affected families, not to allow their pain to be used for political gains, insisting it is unjust to associate Saraki with the crime.
The party further alleged that the move is aimed at distracting attention from governance challenges in the state.
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