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Number of flood victims in East Africa rises to more than 200

Governments and the United Nations (UN) are reporting increasing numbers of deaths and displaced people after flooding caused by weeks of heavy rainfall in...

Flood: Senate moves to add River Benue dredging project to 2024 appropriation bill

The Senate says it will facilitate the inclusion of dredging of the River Benue in the 2024 appropriation bill, to address the perennial flooding...

Flood imminent in nine states as Cameroon releases Lagdo Dam water

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has alerted Nigerians to expect flood in nine states as Cameroon began the release of water from its...

Floods: Expert wants more commitment to climate change mitigation

The Centre for Climate Change and Development, Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ebonyi State, has urged the Federal Government to put climate change at the...

Flood death toll could reach 20,000 in Libya’s Derna, mayor says

The death toll from devastating floods that struck eastern Libya could reach 20,000 in the city of Derna alone, the mayor said. “We expect a...

Floods: Agency says study, design of Dasin Hausa Dam completed

The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has said the study and design of the Dasin Hausa Dam to manage excess water from the Lagdo...

Flood: Delta wants those on flood-prone areas to relocate, Lagos council flays indiscriminate dumping of refuse

The Delta State Government has called on residents on lowlands and flood-prone areas to relocate to higher planes to escape the impending flooding. The Chief...

Lagdo Dam: Govt orders frontline states to begin evacuation of communities

The Federal Government of Nigeria has advised state governments in frontline areas to take necessary measures towards mitigating the potential impact Lagdo Dam floodgate. The...

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Scientists working to extend human lifespan to 250 years – Medical expert

A medical expert, Dr Ibrahim Wada, has suggested that advancements in modern medicine could extend human lifespan by up...
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Shettima seeks solutions to global climate change challenges

The Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has called for solutions to tackle global climate change challenges, saying Nigeria will remain...

Olu of Warri leads call to protect Niger Delta mangroves

The Olu of Warri Kingdom, Ogiame Atuwase III, has called for the protection of the Niger Delta mangroves from...

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