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NEMA records 259 deaths, 625,000 displaced by flood in 2024
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has reported that 259 persons have been killed by floods that displaced 625,000 persons so far in 2024
According to NEMA’s Director General, Zubaida Umar, the latest figures show that 259 people have lost their lives, while 625,239 have been forced to flee their homes. Additionally, 1,048,312 people have been affected by the floods, which have impacted 29 states and 172 local government areas.
Umar provided the update during the National Emergency Coordination Forum (ECF) meeting, where stakeholders gathered to reassess strategies and responsibilities in response to the disaster.
According to her, the flooding has been particularly severe in Borno State, where a broken dam has exacerbated the situation.
However, NEMA notes that the overall trend is consistent with predictions made in the Annual Flood Outlook released earlier this year.
“Except for the severity of the incident in Borno State due to the broken spillway of the Alau Dam, the trend does not indicate a total deviation from the predictions as contained in this year’s Annual Flood Outlook released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), which informed that in July to September 2024, 33 states and 135 LGAs are within flood high-risk areas.”
“For the period between October and November, 19 states and 44 LGAs have been indicated.”
Speaking on the Maiduguri flood, the NEMA DG commended the Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum, the government, and the Borno State Emergency Management for rising to the occasion and spearheading the response, rescue, and activation of internally displaced persons (IDP) camps for affected persons.
She added that NEMA and other agencies are currently providing nationwide interventions to the affected states.
She said, “Our ongoing intervention across the affected states include deployment of additional personnel to support search and Rescue operations; distribution of water purification and critical search and Rescue equipment; provision of food and non-food items to support the affected persons and the rehabilitation of displaced populations.
“Through our agency, NEMA, the Federal Government commiserates with those that have been affected by the flood disaster and assures them that necessary succour will sustainably be provided.
“We appreciate the support of our humanitarian partners and look forward to the sustained collaborative efforts of all stakeholders to ameliorate the suffering of affected people and also mitigate the impact of the flooding incidents across the country.”
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Senator Abaribe welcomes arrest of Simon Ekpa
The lawmaker representing Abia South, Senator Abaribe, said the arrest of separatist agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland is a welcome development.
The lawmaker stated that the arrest would deter purveyors of violence in the southeast region from continuing the mayhem being unleashed in the region.
According to him, Ekpa and his supporters are hiding behind the Biafra agitation to perpetrate crimes in the region.
In an interview with Channels TV, Abaribe said: “The arrest of Simon Ekpa is something that is very very welcome because this will tell all those people at home, who are purveyors of violence and instigated by Simon Ekpa that he actually said that he is just a content creator and not a serious person.
“We have always said that his activities in South East are totally wrong and not what Ndigbo stands for.
“The quest by the IPOB seeking non-violence referendum was turned by all these criminals. They are using IPOB to cause mayhem in the South-East.”
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Nigerian military kills several IPOB members, recovers bombs, pump-action guns
The Nigerian military said its troops of Operation Udo Ka have neutralised several suspected members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB and its security wing, the Eastern Security Network, ESN, in Imo State.
The Nigerian Army Headquarters stated this in a post on its official Facebook page on Monday.
The post said the operation was carried out along the Ekeututu–Ihiteunansa Road in Orsu Local Government Area of the state.
According to the post: “During the operation, the troops encountered suspected IPOB/ESN members. In the ensuing engagement, several of the suspected criminals were neutralized.
“Captured items included pump-action guns, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and IED-making materials, as well as charms.
“The Acting Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General OO Oluyede, commended the troops for their gallantry and urged them to sustain their efforts in eliminating criminal elements from their hideouts.
“He also reassured the peace-loving people of the South East to carry on with their daily activities without fear.”
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Few Months After Retirement From Winners Chapel, Bishop David Abioye Launches New Ministry, Gives Reasons
Bishop David Abioye has explained why he’s setting up his own ministry after leaving the Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel.
This is coming just after retirement from office as Vice President of Living Faith Church worldwide.
The revered cleric unveiled plans for a new spiritual platform titled Hour of Revival. The maiden edition of the Hour of Revival took place on Saturday at the Velodrome of the National Stadium in Abuja, drawing a large crowd of participants from diverse backgrounds.
Addressing the attendees, Bishop Abioye emphasized that the initiative was a divine directive.
Bishop Abioye further clarified that the revival platform is not his personal project but an ordained mission by God.
He called on participants to embrace personal revival as a pathway to corporate revival, expressing his hope that everyone in attendance would be transformed into fire-catchers and fire-spreaders.
The Hour of Revival, which is open to both saved and unsaved individuals, serves as an interdenominational prayer platform to rekindle spiritual fire and inspire personal and collective renewal.
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