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NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Monday
NiMet predicts three-day sunshine, thunderstorms from Monday
By Francesca Hangeior
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted three days of sun and thunderstorms from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
NiMet weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja forecast sunny skies on Monday with patches of clouds over the northern region and chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state later in the day.
”Sunny skies with cloud patches are anticipated over the North Central region, with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Benue State during the afternoon and evening periods.
”Cloudy skies are anticipated over the southern states, with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.
“In the afternoon to evening hours, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Ondo, Ogun, Oyo, Imo, Abia, Edo, Ebonyi, Delta, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa states,” it said.
NiMet anticipated sunny skies on Tuesday with patches of clouds over the northern region and prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa, Kaduna, and Taraba states later in the day.
It envisaged the North Central region to be predominantly cloudy with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Benue, Kogi, Kwara, Plateau, and Nasarawa states during the afternoon and evening hours.
“Cloudy atmosphere is expected during the morning hours over the southern states during the morning hours.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Ondo, Ekiti, Osun, Oyo, Imo, Abia, Enugu, Ebonyi, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, Cross River, Bayelsa, Delta, and Lagos states,” it said.
According to NiMet, sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated over the northern region, with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba, Adamawa, and Kaduna states during late hours of Wednesday.
It predicted the North Central region to be cloudy with intervals of sunshine during the morning hours and isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Niger, Kwara, and Kogi later in the day.
The agency envisaged a cloudy atmosphere with prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Cross River states during the morning period.
NiMet anticipated thunderstorms over Imo, Enugu, Anambra, Ekiti, Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Ebonyi, Delta, Lagos, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states later in the day.
The agency urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur.
NiMet advised airline operators to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.
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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
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Leading parties in the election have had their fair shares of fake news either indicating the withdrawal of their candidates or disqualification by a Magistrate Court or Supreme Court.
For instance, Olumide Akpata of LP was said to have withdrawn from the race and thrown his support for Asue Ighodalo in a statement that read smoothly and appeared convincing.
THE CONCLAVE sent the statement to Akpata via WhatsApp for confirmed.
He responded by sending the same statement with FAKE NEWS boldly stamped on it.
He said he was set for victory at the poll.
There was also a news flash about the Supreme Court disqualifying Asue Ighodalo of the Peoples Democratic Party, with a sign off: More details coming….
A Magistrate Court in Abuja was also reported to have disqualified Monday Okpebholo of the APC from the poll on account of age falsification.
The APC campaign organisation had swiftly put a lie to the report by deploying the court papers in the circumstance.
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The governors, Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa and Kefas Agbu of Taraba, arrived the state to mobilise support for the party’s candidate, Asue Ighodalo.
Fintiri made this known in a post on his social media page on Friday evening.
He said : “Just touched down in Edo State alongside my brother, Gov. Agbu Kefas, ahead of the September 21st gubernatorial election. We stand united in support of our Official PDP Nigeria candidate, Asue ighodalo, for a brighter future.”
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