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
Heavy flooding has wreaked havoc in Azuoto, Okpuitumo Community in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi, destroying many farmlands and people’s property, worth millions of naira. On Friday, a victim, Mrs Chinyere Nworie, told newsmen in Abakiliki that her rice, yam and cassava farms were submerged by flood. Nworie said the incident had become a … Read more
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency, SEMA, has confirmed 16 persons killed and 3,936 houses destroyed in the flood disaster. SEMA also said the flood also submerged 2,744 hectres of farmlands following torrential rainfalls since the commencement of the 2024 rainy season. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian … Read more
Heavy rainfall in Sokoto State’s Gada Local Government Area has displaced 1,664 people, damaged homes, and destroyed farmland. EKO HOT BLOG reports that at least 1,664 individuals have been displaced due to recent flooding in four communities in Gada Local Government Area of Sokoto State. According to a statement by Abdullahi Ghani, Information Officer of the … Read more
A boat misharp that happened in the riverine Ogbaru local government area of Anambra State left over 30 people reported missing. Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident took place on Friday, October 7, 2022, in the Umunnankwo community, according to Hon. Pascal Aniegbuna, chairman of the local government area’s Transition Committee. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … 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
The Jigawa State Government has said the death toll of flood victims has risen to 60. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has said that the death toll from the floods in the state has risen to 60 as residents continue to recover from the havoc wreaked by the menace. EDITOR’S PICK: Flood Destroys … Read more
A three-storey building has collapsed in Kano Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building under construction has collapsed in one of the GSM markets in Kano. The building is located on Beirut road, a very busy area in Kano. Many people are feared trapped in the rubble as of the time … Read more
Police officer, three others dead as flood washes away 12 Yobe communities ….the displaced persons are currently taking refuge at government’s buildings across the affected communities. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Ekohotblog had earlier reported one death when the new break earlier The Director of Ogun State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has confirmed three persons dead in Tuesday’s tanker explosion in Abeokuta, the state capital. Death toll from the Tuesday morning fuel tanker explosion has risen to 3. Ekohotblog had earlier reported one death when the … Read more
As the harmattan season draws close, the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency SEMA, is set to embark on agressive Media campaigns to prevent dry season disasters in the state. Executive Secretary of the Agency, Mallam Abubakar Hassan stated this while on a courtesy visit to the Kaduna State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. … Read more