No fewer than 25 communities in Edo State, located along the banks of the River Niger, have been submerged by floods following the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The affected areas include Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan South East Local Government Areas. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured that the state is fully prepared to address potential flooding risks, particularly in the event of the opening of the Lagdo Dam. He emphasized that the state is not just considering options but has actively engaged in extensive public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risk. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Federal Government has alerted Nigerians about the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a press statement issued on Tuesday by Umar Muhammed, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA). According to the statement, the authorities of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reportedly received an alert over a looming massive flooding on the banks of River Benue. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued the alert in a letter dated August 21. Editors Pick Minister Of Art Musawa Breaks Silence On NYSC Controversy Nigerian Migration Patterns: … Read more