EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki and his official convoy reportedly got trapped in a heavy flood after a rainfall in the state. This online media platform gathered that in a video making the rounds online, a resident of the state was heard making a mockery of the governor and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood alert for 14 states and 31 communities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Lagos territorial coordinator of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the concerned areas may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Trademore Estate along Airport Road in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory, on Friday, was submerged by flood following hours of heavy rain. According to FCT Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) led by Dr. Abbas Idriss, no fewer than 116 houses were affected by the flood that followed the torrential rain but no life … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least eight people, including a yet-to-be-identified mother and her baby, are reportedly missing in the Agege area of Lagos State after flood induced by a heavy downpour was said to have washed them away. According to Punch, the heavy downpour occurred on Thursday with flood overruning a canal around … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that in light of the recurrent occurrence of floods in certain regions of the country, the federal government has issued a one-week deadline to states that have not yet submitted their vulnerability status reports. This directive specifically targets those states that have not yet submitted their vulnerability status reports regarding flood-prone areas. The … Read more
Lagos State has been flood-free for some months. The state government says it is hoping to keep it that way. It said it working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a flood-free state. Eko Hot Blog report that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to providing essential weather advisories to stakeholders, planners, decision-makers … Read more
A LASTMA officer was recently seen at Odo Iyalaro Bridge in Lagos channeling floodwater with his bare hands. His action came after a heavy downpour had caused floodwater to overflow, causing traffic congestion. The officer’s move helped to ease traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adekunle Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajayi Adekunle & … Read more
A heavy flood has killed a teenager in Ogun State. An unspecified number of people were reportedly swept away by the flood. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday in Sagamu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old secondary school student was reportedly killed while an unknown number of people were reportedly swept away in a … Read more
Before five-year-old Kyle Doan went missing, swept away by a brutal winter storm pounding central California, he told his mother to be calm. Eko Hot Blog reports that his family stated that he said, “Don’t worry, Mommy, don’t panic,” just before the flood took him. EDITOR’S PICKS US: Justice Department Investigates Potentially Classified Files Found … Read more
Lagos has asked the FG to dredge the major rivers in the state as the presidential committee on flood management visited. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday received the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood Management for the development of a comprehensive plan of action for preventing flood disasters in Nigeria. … Read more
The Lagos government has rewarded EFAG as its operatives cleaned over 624 kilometres of drainages in 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has feted and rewarded hardworking operatives of the Emergency Flood Abatement Gang (EFAG), urging them to be more committed in the discharge of their duties. EDITOR’S PICKS Another Police … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye The world is currently in a climate emergency, and Nigeria is not exempted from the devastating effects of this crisis. Recently, Nigeria experienced its worst flooding disaster in more than ten years. The flooding, attributed to climate change, killed more than 600 people and affected more than two million Nigerians. Interestingly, … Read more
The UN has announced $10.5m new funding for Nigeria’s response. Eko Hot Blog reports that United Nations (UN) Humanitarian Coordinator for Nigeria, Matthias Schmale, has announced $10.5 million in new funding for the flood response in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Nearly 200 Countries Agree On Historic Fund To Help Poor Countries Deal With Climate Disasters PDP … Read more
FG has warned Nigerians about a possible flood in 2023. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has warned Nigerians of a possible ‘devastating’ flood in 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS UCLDraw: 2022/23 UEFA Champions League Round Of 16 Draws (Full Fixtures) Osinbajo, NSA, Others To Lead Talks At Editors’ Conference In Owerri 2023: Tinubu Reveals … Read more
Months on from devastating floods in Pakistan, millions of people remain homeless, roads are destroyed and tens of thousands of schools and hospitals lie in ruins. Eko Hot Blog reports that at the UN COP27 summit, the country’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on Western nations to offer compensation to poorer, vulnerable countries like his, … Read more
The Bayelsa State Emergency Management Agency says flood has affected no fewer than 1.3 million people in the state. This is according to data released on Monday by BYSEMA in Yenogoa. Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency said no fewer than 1.3 million were displaced and compelled to seek refuge in temporary camps. EDITOR’S … Read more
Flood disasters have reportedly claimed 51 lives In Adamawa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state Emergency Management Agency (ADSEMA), on Saturday stated that 51 residents died in the recent flood disaster in the state. It was gathered that the North East Development Commission (NEDC) visited to donate relief materials, and noted that more corpses … Read more
The Federal Government has declared that Jigawa State was affected the most by the flood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has said that Jigawa is the worst-hit state by the recent floods, adding that Bayelsa is not among the top ten most affected states. The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management, and … Read more
By Praise Ben Distressed leaves shook off the brown dust carpeting them and took on delightful green; the thirsty earth greedily sucked up water and man’s heels stamped on damp soil; serenading gentle breeze usurped harsh heat; stunted plants sprouted enlivened; farmers hopes renewed; eaters appetite refreshed… We all were ecstatic; THE LONG AWAITED RAINNY … Read more
Peter Obi has slammed FG over the condition of IDP camps in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi has rated the federal government low as regards catering to flood victims and the condition of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country. Obi slammed the … Read more