NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, haziness across Nigeria

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2 months ago

April 27, 2025

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast thunderstorms and haziness across Nigeria from Sunday to Tuesday.

NiMet’s weather outlook released on Saturday in Abuja, predicted moderate dust haze over Katsina, Sokoto, Zamfara, Borno, Kano, Yobe, and Jigawa States.

The agency anticipated isolated thunderstorms in parts of Adamawa and Taraba States throughout the forecast period.

According to the agency, in the North-central region, partly cloudy skies are expected in the morning with isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon/evening hours over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, and Benue States.

The South, it said, is likely to experience morning thunderstorms in parts of Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Bayelsa, and Akwa Ibom States, with thunderstorms expected later in the day in several southern states.

NiMet anticipates sunny skies across the northern region on Monday, with morning thunderstorms in parts of Taraba and Adamawa States.

It said thunderstorms are expected to extend to Kaduna, Bauchi, and Gombe States later in the day.

NiMet added that in the North Central region, morning thunderstorms are likely over Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue States, with thunderstorms forecasted for the afternoon/evening in various parts of the region.

NiMet predicted morning thunderstorms in the southern states of Bayelsa, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers, and Edo States, with thunderstorms expected later in the day over several southern states.

Then on Tuesday, NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds in the north, with morning thunderstorms in parts of Adamawa and Taraba States.

It further stated that thunderstorms are expected later in the day over parts of Kaduna, Adamawa, and Taraba States.

The North Central region, it said, is expected to see partly cloudy skies in the morning, with thunderstorms in the afternoon/evening in parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kogi, Kwara, Benue, and Niger States.

In the southern region, morning thunderstorms are likely in Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Bayelsa States, with thunderstorms predicted later in the day in several states.

The agency urged the public to take adequate precautions as strong winds might precede the rains in areas with expected thunderstorms.

It also advised people in the North to be cautious, as dust particles could be suspended in the air.

NiMet also advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet for effective flight planning.

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Protest breaks out in Benue as angry youths block Abuja-Makurdi highway

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5 minutes ago

June 15, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Angry Benue youths on Sunday staged a protest and blocked the Abuja-Makurdi highway, expressing outrage over the continued killings in the state.

The demonstrators, dressed in black attires and carrying palm fronds and placards with various inscriptions, barricaded the ever-busy road, disrupting vehicular movement and demanding immediate action to end the bloodshed.

Ekwutosblog observed that the protesters prevented vehicles from passing, causing gridlock and panic among commuters.

The protest comes barely 24 hours after suspected armed herdsmen launched a deadly attack on Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area, where over 200 people were reportedly killed.

The Benue State Government had earlier issued a warning against unlawful gatherings and confrontations, particularly by youths, in the wake of escalating tensions across affected communities.

Despite the appeal for calm, the youths said they feel abandoned and are demanding concrete security measures and justice for the victims of the attacks.

Wanted Bandits Kingpin, Ado Aleru Holds ‘Peace Meeting’ With Katsina Communities, Nigerian Army Officers

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10 hours ago

June 15, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

Despite his status as a fugitive, Aleru was seen actively participating in the discussions and addressing the gathering.

The notorious bandits kingpin, Ado Aleru, who remains on the wanted list of Nigerian security forces, has again surfaced publicly — this time leading a peace meeting in Danmusa Local Government Area of Katsina State.

The parley, aimed at fostering peaceful coexistence between Fulani herders and other communities, was attended by personnel of the Nigerian Army, community leaders, and several bandit groups, including Aleru’s faction.

Despite his status as a fugitive, Aleru was seen actively participating in the discussions and addressing the gathering.

A peace meeting was held with bandits in Danmusa Local Government Area, where Ado Aleru, who has been declared highly wanted, was seen giving a speech about measures to be taken between the Fulani and other communities to ensure peaceful coexistence.

This isn’t the first time Ado Aleru is seen holding peace talks with communities and the government but he will again be seen attacking innocent communities.

Same Ado Aleru was conferred with a Traditional Title in Zamfara during Bello Matawalle’s administration who is also the current Minister of State for Defence.

A peace parley was held between residents of Dan-Musa and bandits in Dan-Musa LGA, Katsina State.

Attendees included Nigerian Army, community leaders and several bandits groups including notorious leader Ado Aleru.

Meanwhile, SaharaReporters had reported in July 2022 that Ada Aleru was declared wanted by the Katsina State Police Command in 2019 with a bounty of N5million put on his head.

He was the arrowhead of a deadly raid on Kadisau, a community in the Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State, where about 52 people were killed.

Deadly attacks have raged across Zamfara state where bandits have thrived.

In 2019, the state government signed a peace agreement with the gunmen.

About 15 brand new Hilux vehicles and cash gifts were also given to leaders of different ‘repentant’ gangs of bandits by the governor in 2020.

But despite all these, communities in the state are still being attacked and residents kidnapped and/or killed.

Several Houses Destroyed, One Person Injured In Another Flooding In Niger State Communities

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10 hours ago

June 15, 2025

Ekwutos Blog

SaharaReporters reliably gathered that the affected communities — Manmusa Kodogi, Efuliman Nasara, Emiyagi, and Tako Malam Halidu — were hit hard by the torrential rainfall, which led to flash floods, collapsed buildings and widespread destruction of property.

Several houses have been destroyed and one person severely injured as a midnight flood ravaged four communities in Bida Local Government Area of Niger State following a heavy downpour that began late Friday, 13 June, and continued into the early hours of Saturday.

SaharaReporters had lesrnt that though no fatalities were recorded, the flood left behind a trail of damage, displacing residents and leaving one victim with serious injuries.

The injured person is currently receiving treatment at a local health facility.

Confirming the development to SaharaReporters, the acting Director General of the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA), Hussaini Ibrahim, said: “There are reports [of] several flash-flood [incidents] across Niger State as a result of [the] heavy downpour that happened between yesterday night and this morning.”

He added: “My teams are on ground to ascertain the damages.”

Officials of NSEMA have since been deployed to the affected areas to assess the extent of the damage and coordinate emergency response for affected residents.

SaharaReporters earlier on Saturday exclusively reported that Niger State community, Kpautagi, located in the Mokwa area of the state, has been hit by fresh flooding.

A verified video obtained by SaharaReporters on Saturday showed that the community became flooded after a heavy rainfall which occurred on the morning of Saturday, June 14.

Residents affected by the development stated that the torrential rainfall lasted through the night into the next morning.

They cannot yet confirm the number of casualties or the extent of damage.

SaharaReporters earlier reported flooding in the Mokwa area of Niger State which led to the loss of over 200 lives.

The incident also led to the displacement of thousands of persons.

Eyewitnesses had described a harrowing scene on Thursday morning as bodies were seen in various parts of the town.

Many families have been displaced, while others continue to search for missing loved ones.

SaharaReporters’ earlier review of the budget performance documents for Niger State showed that a sum of N5.7 billion was spent on honorarium and sitting allowances by the state between January 2024 and March 2025.

The state, however, spent less on erosion and flood control during the same period.

In 2024, honorarium and sitting allowances gulped N4.813 billion, while between January and March 2025, N949.2 million was spent on the same purpose. In total, the state spent N5.762 billion on honorarium and sitting allowances between January 2024 and March 2025.