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In pictures: Hurricane Milton, ‘the storm of the century’, makes landfall in Florida

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Tornadoes, floods and risk of storm surges Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, bringing tornadoes, floods, and the risk of storm surges, according to US media reports.
Tornadoes, floods and risk of storm surges

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida on Wednesday night, bringing tornadoes, floods, and the risk of storm surges, according to US media reports.

From category 5 to category 3
Initially a category 5 storm (the highest on the hurricane scale), Milton slammed into Florida’s west coast as a category 3, and since has lessened to a category 1, authorities said.

“The storm of the century”
But despite losing some of its potency to wind shear as it neared the coast, Milton is still one of the strongest hurricanes to strike the US mainland in recent memory, according to ‘The Guardian’ and has been described by president Joe Biden as “the storm of the century”.
Photo: Milton by NASA

 

More than 3 million without power
More than 3 million households and businesses have lost power across Florida, according to poweroutage.us, with the worst-hit communities mostly in the Tampa Bay Area, according to CNN.

 

Tornadoes that destroyed homes
With winds of over 100 mph (160 kph), Milton produced a barrage of tornadoes that destroyed about 125 homes, many of them mobile homes in communities for senior citizens, according to an AP News report.

 

“Several fatalities”
St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson told WPBF News, that there were “several fatalities” though he couldn’t say how many people have died.

 

Still recovering from Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Milton slammed into a region still reeling two weeks after Hurricane Helene flooded streets and homes in western Florida and left at least 230 people dead across the South.

 

“If you choose to stay, you’re going to die”
Authorities issued mandatory evacuation orders across 15 Florida counties with a total population of about 7.2 million people, with dire warnings such as Tampa Bay mayor’s Jane Castor who said “ If you choose to stay in one of those evacuation areas, you’re going to die.”

 

Milton will remain a hurricane as it crosses Orlando
Milton will remain a hurricane as it passes across Florida to the east on Thursday, crossing the popular tourist destination of Orlando before emerging into the Atlantic, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NHC) said.

 

Risk of life-threatening flash floods
“Heavy rainfall across the Florida peninsula through Thursday brings the risk of catastrophic and life-threatening flash and urban flooding along with moderate to major river flooding,” the NHC warned in an advisory.
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2Baba Cries Out For Help in Now Deleted Instagram Post

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This morning, 2Baba posted “Help Me” on his Instagram stories, but less than 20 minutes later, the message vanished.

For the past few days, his relationship with his current wife, Senator Natasha Osawaru, has been under serious scrutiny, as a series of public incidents have surfaced and fuelled widespread speculation about the state of their marriage.

His cry for help should not be taken lightly. But who will answer him?

Will it be his family, his close friends, or the entertainment industry that has benefited from his legendary career?

At this point, one thing is clear. The music icon seems to be calling for real support and those around him cannot afford to look away.

 

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BREAKING: Unknown Gunmen Attack Gov. Otti’s Advance Team In Imo, As Scores Were Kidnapped From A Bus Along Owerri-Road Road

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An advance team of Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, escaped unhurt after unidentified gunmen opened fire on their vehicle in the early hours of Tuesday, December 2, 2025, along the Umuowa–Ihite axis in Imo State.

The three-member team was en route to Sam Mbakwe Cargo Airport, Owerri, when the attack occurred shortly before the airport junction.

In a statement electronically signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, the Abia Government clarified that Governor Otti’s main convoy was not involved in the incident and was nowhere near the location at the time.

“The convoy of His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, was not attacked. No member of the advance team or any other person sustained injury, and no life was lost,” the statement stressed, urging the public to disregard rumours suggesting otherwise.

It was learned that Security agencies have been notified, and investigations are underway to identify and apprehend the assailants.

Meanwhile, a commercial bus plying along Owerri -Aba road towards the Ngor Okpala axis was attacked Monday and scores of passengers were feared kidnapped by yet-to-identify gunmen.

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Gunmen attack Ngige’s convoy in Anambra

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The convoy of former Minister of Labour and Employment, Senator Chris Ngige, was attacked by gunmen in Umuoji, Idemili North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

Ngige who confirmed the incident to newsmen, stated that he was not in the convoy when the attack occurred. He mentioned that several people were shot and injured.

“I was not in the convoy. I’m still alive and well. Those hoodlums have started again. I came to my state to relax, but what happened is unfortunate. I will go back to Abuja. But I assure those who did this, they will not go unpunished.” he said

The vehicles were reportedly returning from a mechanic workshop in Nkpor when the gunmen struck along the busy Umuoji–Nkpor Road leading to Alor, Ngige’s hometown.

According to Mr. Fred Chukwulobelu, Ngige’s former Special Adviser on Media, a policeman in the pilot car was shot, and the attackers, dressed in police and army uniforms, took away his gun and uniform.

He also confirmed that a woman filming the incident was fatally shot. He added that a shop owner who rushed out to see what was happening was also shot; he lost significant blood and is scheduled for surgery, but is expected to recover fully.

The pilot car was riddled with bullets, while the wounded escort leader has undergone surgery and is also expected to recover.

Meanwhile, the Anambra State Police Command said it has launched a state-wide manhunt for the perpetrators.

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