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Flood sacks residents of former Delta governor’s community
Residents of Agbarha-Otor, the country home of the former first civilian governor of Delta State, Olorogun Felix Ibru, were sacked from their homes on Sunday by rampaging flooding after a persistent downpour.
Flood destroys property in Kaduna community
Many houses have been submerged in Asikolaye, Kaduna South Local Government Area, destroying property of residents.
Sudan rains and floods claim 20 more lives
At least 20 people were killed and 13 others wounded Sunday in torrential rains and flooding, the latest victims of days of flooding in Sudan, the civil defence said.
Rain storm wreaks havoc in Abuja, kills three
Heavy downpour in Zuba, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) left a sour taste in the mouth of residents as many houses built on waterways were submerged, killing three people.
Rainstorm destroys 2,600 IDPs’ shelters in Borno
Rain storm has destroyed no less than 2,600 makeshift tents and caused severe flooding in three temporary camps meant for the Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in Maiduguri.
Lagos residents battle flood after downpour
Some of the worst affected areas include Agege, Lekki, Ajah, Victoria Island, Ifako, Oworo, Ogudu, Ayobo, Gbagada, Iyana-Ipaja, Ebutte Metta and few other areas.
Early morning downpour in Lagos leaves roads, homes flooded
An early morning downpour on Wednesday and Thursday in Lagos brought untold hardships to residents of Anifowose Community, Ikeja, Agege, and most parts of Lekki, as some roads and household valuables were submerged in flood.
Flood destroys 100 houses, displaces 300 persons in Akwa Ibom
The resultant flood displaced some residents of Eket in Edem Udo, Grace Bill, Marina Junction, Udoh Umoh, Stadium road, Ikot Udoma, Idua road among other adjoining streets in the area. The flood resulting from the persistent rainfall and bad drainage system in the area, destroyed over 100 houses and displaced 300 persons.
Flood sweeps two children to death in Uganda
At least two children were killed by floods following heavy rains in the western Ugandan district of Rubanda on Saturday, the Police said on Sunday.
Runners, spectators defy rain for Lagos city marathon
In spite of downpour in the early hours of Saturday, participants for the 4th Access Bank Lagos City Marathon defied the rainfall to ensure they were not late for the race.
Thunder kills 23 cows in Ekiti community
The incident, which occurred at Okeowa Eluju, a farmstead in Iloro-Ekiti, Ijero Local Government Area of the state, has caused apprehension among local residents.
Farmers embark on premature harvest of crops, as flood sacks communities, farms in Edo
Flood waters from the heavy downpour last weekend have reportedly sacked seven communities in Etsako Central Local Government Area of Edo State.
Floods: Seven bridges, roads submerged in Niger
Niger State governor, Abubakar Sani Bello, has stated that seven bridges have been submerged by flood in the recent increased rainfall in the state even as he sought for federal government help to lift the burden of the natural disaster on the state.
Man drowns after rescuing pregnant woman in Ondo
A middle-aged man, whose identity was not known at press time, drowned in a river during a downpour on Friday night at Eyin Ala area of Akure, the Ondo State capital.
Flood kills five persons, destroys property in Abeokuta
No fewer than five persons were feared dead and property worth millions of naira destroyed on Friday night, as flood wreaked havoc in some parts of Abeokuta, Ogun state capital.
Japan struggles to restore water to flood-hit towns
Municipal Workers in Western Japan struggled on Friday to restore water supplies, a week after floods caused by a record downpour killed more than 200 people in the worst such disaster in 36 years.
President Buhari in Katsina, holds talks with Togolese president
President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday arrived in Katsina State for a two-day official visit.
Ile-Ife records first rain in 2018
The ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun, on Friday, recorded its first rain of the year, following a downpour in some areas of the town.
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Gunmen kidnap Imo university lecturer
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Coronavirus: Osun ready to test every willing resident – official
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CHAN 2021: Zimbabwe accuse Cameroon of witchcraft after dead bat found on the pitch
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APC hails Bisi Akande at 82
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Oba of Benin warns dukes over resurging CDA activities
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, has cautioned Enigie (Dukes) collaborating with youths in their communities on resuscitating the activities of banned Community Development Associations (CDAs) under different guises, warning that those found flouting the ban would be made to face the wrath of the law and ancestral consequences.
Nigerian Army shortlists successful candidates for short service courses
According to a notice on its website, signed by GAT Ochigbano, the Military Secretary (Army), the successful candidates are to report at the Falgore Training Area in Kano State.
Ex-Lagos MILAD Ndubuisi Kanu passes on
Mr Kanu, a retired rear admiral of the Nigerian Navy, who reportedly died on Wednesday after a brief illness, was also at a time the military administrator of Imo State.
Lagos reopens isolation centre as coronavirus infections spike
The Lagos State Government Wednesday said it has reopened the Indo Isolation Centre at Anthony to create more bed spaces for severe to critical cases of COVID-19 patients in the state.
Spain’s Catalonia postpones election due to coronavirus surge
Catalonia on Friday postponed a parliamentary election scheduled for Feb. 14 until May 30 because of a surge in coronavirus cases that has pushed hospital occupancy in the restive northeastern region of Spain to one of the highest levels in the country.