Local government
Floods in Delta State, Nigeria, have severely impacted the lives of residents, including students and educators. The disaster has forced primary, secondary, and tertiary schools to shut down, with some schools in Isoko South and Patani Local Government Areas being specifically affected. The floodwaters have not only inundated schools but
Climate change
Former chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Rivers State, Felix Amaechi Obuah, has been left reeling after his residence at Omoku, his hometown, was taken over by flood, causing an estimated loss of over N2 billion. Obuah's massive farmland, Krisdera Hotel and Resorts, and Ogba Comprehensive
Local government
Women farmers in Nasarawa State are reeling from an estimated N500 million in losses to flood, which has affected over 15,000 farmers across 13 local government areas. The flood has also hindered the socio-economic lives of these farmers, with many fearing hunger if no intervention comes their way soon.
Floods
Delta Governor and Vice-Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Dr Ifeanyi Okowa, visited flood victims at various internally displaced persons (IDPs) camps in the state. He expressed empathy and assured the victims that his administration would continue to support them until they could return to their homes. The
Floods
Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa recently visited flood victims in the state and called on the Federal Government to take proactive steps in checking flooding. Okowa emphasized the need for the government to build new dams and desilt major rivers, including River Niger and River Benue, to accommodate high
Floods
At the Paris Fashion Week, German design house GmbH unveiled its male spring collection 2023, titled 'Ghazal,' to raise awareness about the devastating floods in Pakistan. The collection used Mehdi Hassan's classic ghazal 'Duniya Kisi Ke Pyar Mein' as the soundtrack, creating a poignant
Floods
In the aftermath of devastating floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains, the Thar Block-1 Integrated Coal Mine Power Project has taken significant steps to provide assistance to the affected residents of Sindh. The project has donated Rs 2.5 million through the Saylani Welfare Trust for flood relief efforts and
Floods
Ambassador Suh Sangpyo, representing the Republic of Korea, announced increased support for flood relief efforts in Pakistan, with the Korean community in Islamabad also contributing to aid the victims. This commitment was made during a training workshop on water quality monitoring, organized jointly by the Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC)
Floods
The latest reports from the United Nations and the International Freedom of Expression Exchange have shed light on a worsening global press freedom crisis. A UN report alleges that crimes against humanity have been committed in China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, while Hong Kong's press freedom
Local government
HYPPADEC, the Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission, has provided relief materials to 264 individuals in three local government areas of Plateau state affected by floods. The distributions were made in line with the commission's mandate to support communities impacted by natural disasters. The relief materials included mattresses,
Local government
The Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (HYPPADEC) has provided vital support to communities affected by a devastating flood in Kogi State. According to the Managing Director of HYPPADEC, Alhaji Abubakar Yelwa, the commission has distributed relief materials worth millions of naira to 113 submerged communities in 10 local government
Floods
Catastrophic floods exacerbated by climate change have left millions of people displaced and thousands dead in Pakistan, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif making an urgent appeal for substantial debt relief from rich nations. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Sharif emphasized that his government faces high debt obligations in the
