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Maiduguri Flood: A Tragic Tale Of Criminal Neglect

Global UpfrontSep 24, 2024September 24, 20240

By Iliyasu Gadu, Ilgad2009@gmail.com 08035355706 (Texts only) Maiduguri (also called Yerwa) is a sprawling city rich in history, culture and commerce. As the capital of

Flooding: Tinubu Pledges Federal Assistance To Jigawa As Badaru Donates N20million

Global UpfrontAug 25, 2024August 25, 20240

By Mohammed Abubakar, Dutse As the casualty figure from the flooding in Jigawa State continues to rise, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured the government

FG Defends Nigeria COP-28 Oversized Delegation, Says Representation “Very Much In Line With Our Status”

Global UpfrontDec 4, 2023December 4, 20230

RE: NIGERIA AT COP-28 The Federal Government has noted with interest the public conversation on the number of delegates from Nigeria attending the ongoing Climate

Nigeria: Niger Delta Is Rich In Resources, But Environmental Destruction Is Pushing People Into Poverty

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2023October 31, 20230

By Otekenari David Elisha Nigeria’s Niger Delta region is rich in natural resources. Its vast oil and gas deposits are the mainstay of the country’s

Libya Floods: Deaths In Derna Could Reach 20,000, Mayor Says, Laments Number of Wiped Out City Districts

Global UpfrontSep 14, 2023September 14, 20230

The number of deaths in the Libyan city of Derna could range from 18,000 to 20,000 following catastrophic flooding, according to the city’s mayor. Abdulmenam

Get Set For Thunderstorms, Strong Winds, Heavy Rains, NiMet Tells Northern Nigeria Residents

Global UpfrontMay 11, 2023May 11, 20230

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) on Thursday alerted residents of some Northern Nigeria States to prepare for thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rainfall in the

EXPLAINER-Why Are West And Central Africa’s Floods So Devastating This Year?

Global UpfrontOct 31, 2022October 31, 20220

By Reuters Unusually intense seasonal rains have drenched swathes of West and Central Africa since June, unleashing deadly floods that have affected millions and submerged

Nigeria Flood Disaster: Toll Surpasses 600; Over 1.4 Million People Displaced, Buhari Orders Emergency Supplies To Bayelsa State

Global UpfrontOct 17, 2022October 17, 20220

Floods in Nigeria has become an “overwhelming” disaster and many States were not properly prepared for them despite warnings, Minister for Humanitarian, Disaster Management has

Nightmare As NiMet Tells Nigerians To Prepare For More Flood In North Central, South East and South West Nigeria

Global UpfrontOct 11, 2022October 11, 20220

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) have alerted Nigerians to brace up for more floods in the coming days,

The Flood Menace in Nigeria

Global UpfrontOct 7, 2022October 7, 20220

By Paul Nwosu Our country’s annual tragedy of rampaging flooding is at its worst this year. It is estimated that more than 300 persons have