Tinubu, Shettima’s Wives donated N20m to flood victims in Yobe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a delegation of the All Progressives Congress women’s campaign team led by the wives of the presidential and vice presidential candidates of the party, Senator Oluremi Tinubu and Hajiya Nana Shettima, respectively, have donated N20 million to 400 flood victims … Read more
Peter Obi visited Taraba State in the middle of the flood crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has visited Taraba State in continuation of his tour of flood-ravaged areas in the country. This online media platform recalls that the former Governor of Anambra State had … Read more
Buhari has given 90 days ultimatum to the minister of water resources to produce a flood prevention plan. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has ordered the Minister of Water Resources to lead and coordinate with the Ministries of Environment and Transportation as well as State Governments to come up with a comprehensive … Read more
Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of all critical stakeholders to evaluate the state’s preparedness for any eventuality over the ravaging flood across the states of the federation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state has directed all relevant enforcement arms of the state to step up their supervisory roles to contain any eventuality. … Read more
A PDP chieftain has urged parties to shut down their campaigns amid the flood crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Sunny Onuesoke has urged political parties to shut down campaign activities and show compassion and empathy to the people by providing shelter, food items, medical support, and … Read more
The wife of a traditional leader of a community has lost her life to a snake bite amid the flood crisis. EKO HOT BLOG reports that more cases of snakebites have been reported across the country as humans and reptiles clash in dry lands while scurrying away from devastating floods. Correspondents of the News Agency … Read more
Atiku has commenced a tour of states that were impacted by the flood. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar will commence a tour of states with high incidents of flooding across all geo-political zones in the country on Tuesday. … Read more
NLNG has explained why its plant is operating at a limited capacity. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plant is operating at a limited capacity due to reduced gas supply from some of its upstream gas suppliers. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari To Present Award Of Excellence To 44 Public Servants Supreme Court Affirms … Read more
King Charles III has sent a message to Buhari over the flood crisis in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that King Charles III of the United Kingdom has expressed his sympathy to the president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari over the devastating flood that has killed over six hundred and left thousands of others displaced in … Read more
Peter Obi has donated N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, made a donation of N5 million to support flood victims in Benue State when he visited the state on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. Ortom … Read more
US has pledged $1million to support flood victims in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States of America has promised to support flood victims in Nigeria with $1 million in immediate humanitarian assistance. The support which is to be used for the provision of emergency shelter assistance, relief commodities, and hygiene kits to … Read more
FG has revealed why some states are currently experiencing floods. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has revealed that some states are experiencing flooding due to constant torrential rainfall. This online media platform gathered that the Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu, said this during the 2023 budget defence of the ministry at … Read more
Peter Obi has asked his fellow presidential candidates to suspend their campaigns and support victims of flooding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged other candidates to temporarily stop their campaigns and assist victims of flooding across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. … Read more
The Federal Government has directed controllers of works to evaluate the extent of damage brought on by floods across Nigeria in order to take measures to improve the situation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the controllers must determine simultaneous emergency measures that could be done to save people and flood-affected property, according to the government. EDITOR’S … Read more
APC Chieftain Donates N70 Million To Flood Victims In Kogi EKO HOT BLOG reports that succour came the way of flood victims in Kogi state, as the Deputy National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Yakubu Ajaka, donated N70 million to affected victims. Ajaka, in a statement on Saturday, said the donation … Read more
Flood has displaced many and trapped others in Delta Community. EKO HOT BLOG reports that hundreds of people have been displaced and many others trapped after a downpour ravaged the entire Ikpide-Irri riverine community of Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State. The flood destroyed properties as well as agricultural products such as crops, … Read more
24 have died as flood, rainstorm hit over 18,000 residents in Katsina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that twenty-four persons lost their lives as flood and windstorm affected no fewer than 18,245 people in Katsina state, according to the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA). The spokesperson of the agency, Mr Umar Muhammad, disclosed this to the … Read more
Flood Kills 3, Destroys 1,453 Houses In Bauchi EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Director-General of the Bauchi State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Ibrahim Kabir, has confirmed the death of three persons by flood which damaged 1,453 houses and several farmlands in Zaki and Gamawa local government areas. Kabir stated this while briefing Governor … Read more
A Massive Flood Destroyed Some Food Items And Over 350 Houses In Sokoto EKO HOT BLOG reports that flood has destroyed 350 houses and food items at three communities in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The spokesman for the state emergency management agency, Abubakar Ghani, who confirmed the development, said several people … Read more
50 persons have been killed and displaced by flood in Jigawa EKO HOT BLOG reports that about 50 persons have been confirmed dead in Jigawa State and many others were displaced as floods ravaged parts of the state. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End – Peter Obi 2023: Peter Obi Reacts To … Read more