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NEMA warns of high risk coastal flooding in four states

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2 years ago

April 14, 2023

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a warning that there is a high risk of coastal flooding in Bayelsa, Delta, Lagos, and Rivers States as a result of the anticipated rise in sea level and tidal surge that may negatively affect agriculture, human settlements, and transportation.

The Director General of NEMA, Mustapha Ahmed, gave the warning on Thursday at the public presentation of the 2023 Climate-related Disaster Preparedness and Mitigation Strategies, organized jointly by the Nigerian Hydrological Services and Nigerian Meteorological Agency, in Abuja.

According to Ahmed, the 2022 flood left 3,181 people injured across the nation and claimed 665 lives.

The NEMA boss added that a total of 4,476,867 persons were also affected by the flood while 2,437,411 persons were displaced, about 944,989 farmlands were damaged and 355,986 houses were partially or totally destroyed by floods.

In his words, “Sequel to the public presentation of the 2023 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) by NiMet on January 24, 2023, and Annual Flood Outlook by NIHSA on February 17, 2023, the National Emergency Management Agency convened a technical meeting to review the two forecast documents.

“The technical meeting was attended by experts from relevant stakeholder organizations that thoroughly appraised the risk implications of the forecasts and developed an early warning document based on thematic sectors covered by both NIHSA and NIMET.”

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Tinubu arrives Katsina to receive Buhari’s body for burial

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5 days ago

July 15, 2025

Matthew Eloyi

President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday arrived in Katsina to receive the remains of the former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Vice-President Kashim Shettima departed London in the early hours of Tuesday with the remains of Buhari back to Nigeria.

On arrival at the Umaru Musa Yar’adua Airport Katsina, Tinubu was received by Gov. Dikko Radda, former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, governors, Chairman of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, and Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas.

Others are Ministers, former governors, former and serving Senators, Alhaji Dahiru Managl, former Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NEC), amongst others.

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King Mohammed VI Mourns Buhari, Praises Legacy of Nigeria’s Former Leader

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5 days ago

July 15, 2025

Matthew Eloyi

His Majesty King Mohammed VI of Morocco has extended heartfelt condolences to President Bola Tinubu, the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire Nigerian people following Buhari’s death.

In a message of sympathy, the Moroccan monarch described the passing of the former Nigerian leader as a “sad occurrence,” expressing deep sorrow over the loss.

King Mohammed VI hailed Buhari as “an illustrious leader who worked untiringly to serve his country’s best interests and lead his people toward further progress and prosperity.”

He added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the bereaved. I share your grief and want you to know how much I appreciated the working sessions I had with the deceased.”

Reflecting on their bilateral engagements, the king noted that his collaboration with Buhari led to the launch of promising development projects, “ushering a new era grounded in friendship and close cooperation between our two sister nations.”

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Nigeria Mourns as Buhari’s Remains Arrive Today for Burial in Daura

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5 days ago

July 15, 2025

Matthew Eloyi

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has departed London for Nigeria, accompanying the remains of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday at a London clinic.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja by Mr. Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Communications, Office of the Vice-President.

“I can only confirm that the Vice-President Kashim Shettima, as directed by President Bola Tinubu, has departed London for Nigeria in the company of some family members of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari,” Nkwocha stated.

“They are accompanying the remains of the late former President for burial in Daura, Katsina State later today. Other members of the Federal Government’s delegation, as sent by President Tinubu, have also departed for Nigeria,” he added.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Federal Government has declared Tuesday a public holiday in honour of the late President, who passed away at the age of 82.

The holiday forms part of a seven-day national mourning period earlier announced by President Tinubu to pay tribute to Buhari’s life, leadership, and legacy.

Buhari’s death was confirmed in a statement by his former Special Adviser, Garba Shehu, on Sunday evening.