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The ongoing nationwide fuel crisis has forced the Independent National Electoral Commission to increase its financial commitment to the transport unions that would be involved in Saturday’s Edo State governorship election, The PUNCH has exclusively learnt. The adjustment, one of our correspondents learnt, was in response to the recent surge in fuel prices, which has
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The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has urged states along the Benue River to increase their vigilance. The call is coming following the ongoing plan by the management of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to open the dam for water to gush out. In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday by the NIHSA,
Nigerian Govt alerts states on release of water from Cameroon Dam
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NIHSA, has urged states along the Benue River to increase their vigilance.
The call is coming following the ongoing plan by the management of the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon to open the dam for water to gush out.
In a statement made available to journalists on Tuesday by the NIHSA, signed by the Director General and the Chief Executive Officer, Umar Ibrahim Mohamed, he said the states likely to be affected by the flow of water from the dam are: Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Edo, Delta, Anambra, Bayelsa, Cross River, and Rivers.
The agency also called on governments at all levels to implement adequate preparedness measures to mitigate potential flooding that may result from rising river levels during this period.
The release of water, the statement said, will begin at a rate of 100 cubic meters per second (8.64 million cubic meters per day) and is expected to gradually increase to 1,000 cubic meters per second over the next seven days, depending on inflows from the upstream Garoua River, the primary feeder of the reservoir and a significant contributor to the Benue River.
“The Cameroonian dam authorities assured NIHSA that the water releases will be regulated to avoid exceeding the capacity of the Benue River and triggering major flooding downstream in Nigeria.
“The controlled water releases will cease once there is a noticeable decrease in inflow into the Lagdo reservoir,” the statement read.
NIHSA emphasized that there was no immediate cause for concern, as significant flooding downstream in Nigeria was not anticipated, adding that current water levels along the Benue River remained within safe limits.
The agency also assured the public that it would continue to closely monitor water levels along the Benue and other national inland rivers, providing regular updates to prevent any flood-related disasters.
Nigerian Govt alerts states on release of water from Cameroon Dam
Contrary to reports making the rounds, the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma has declared that its air strikes in Sokoto State killed only terrorists associates. Reports had emerged on Wednesday purporting that the military mistakenly bombed two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The Press Secretary to the Sokoto
Lakurawa: Military counter viral reports, insists Sokoto air strikes hit associates of terrorists
Contrary to reports making the rounds, the Joint Task Force North West Operation Fansan Yamma has declared that its air strikes in Sokoto State killed only terrorists associates.
Reports had emerged on Wednesday purporting that the military mistakenly bombed two communities in Silame Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The Press Secretary to the Sokoto State Governor, Abubakar Bawa, confirmed that the military fighter jets killed at least ten civilians.
However, a statement by Lt. Col Abdullahi Abubakar, spokesman for the Joint Task Force, said the air strikes in Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa communities hit associates of the Lakurawa terrorist group.
He said, “Importantly, the targets struck in the vicinity of Gidan Sama and Rumtuwa have been positively identified as associated with the Lakurawa group, reinforcing the justification for the military action taken.
“These reports have raised concerns; however, it is crucial to clarify that all military operations are conducted based on thorough intelligence and reconnaissance missions.
“This rigorous process is particularly important when targeting groups like the Lakurawa terrorist organization, as it aims to ensure precision and protect civilian lives.
“Given the serious nature of these operations, the public is urged to rely on confirmed information to prevent misinformation and unnecessary panic”.
Lakurawa: Military counter viral reports, insists Sokoto air strikes hit associates of terrorists