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NiMet predicts 3-day thunderstorms, haziness across Nigeria

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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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Heavy rainfall may trigger flooding in Northern states – Ministry

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The Federal Ministry of Environment has warned that many parts of Northern Nigeria may experience heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding between July 16 and July 20, 2025.

The warning was contained in a flood prediction notice from the National Flood Early Warning Center and was signed by Usman Abdullahi Bokani, Director of Erosion, Flood and Coastal Zone Management on Wednesday.

According to the notice, the affected states in the North include Kano, Katsina, Jigawa, Borno, Yobe, Bauchi, Adamawa, Plateau, and Zamfara.

“In Kano State, the areas listed are Kunchi, Kano, Gezawa, Wudil, Bebeji, Sumaila, and Tudun Wada.

“In Jigawa State, the alert covers Miga, Gwaram, Diginsa, Ringim, and Dutse. Katsina State’s Daura is also on the list, along with Gusau and Bungudu in Zamfara State,” the notice revealed.

The Flood Center urged all relevant stakeholders to take the warning seriously and prepare ahead to reduce the impact of any possible flooding.

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Aisha was divorced from Buhari before he died – Farooq Kperogi

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A Professor of Journalism and Emerging Media at Kennesaw State University, Farooq Kperogi, has alleged that Aisha was no longer married to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

Kperogi made this claim in a post on his verified Facebook page on Wednesday.

According to him, Aisha had dropped Buhari as her surname and reverted to her maiden name, Halilu.

He further alleged that Aisha was reluctant to travel to the United Kingdom to care for Buhari when he became ill.

Kperogi was reacting to quotes attributed to Aisha, which claimed Buhari had asked her to seek forgiveness from Nigerians on his behalf.

Although Kperogi said he could not confirm the authenticity of the quotes, he maintained that the couple were no longer married.

He wrote: “They had divorced, and Aisha reverted to her maiden name, Aisha Halilu. If you paid close attention, you would notice that Aisha didn’t go to Daura when he retired to the town after leaving office.

“Buhari was also alone when he later relocated to Kaduna. In fact, when he fell ill and it was suggested that Aisha travel to London to care for him, she reportedly hesitated because she was no longer his wife.”

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Empowerment or Embarrassment? Abia Rep Member Hon. Ibe Okwara Sparks Backlash After Distributing Buckets to Women in His Constituency.

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In what was intended as a gesture of grassroots empowerment, the member representing Arochukwu/Ohafia Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Ibe Okwara Osonwa, has come under fire after distributing plastic buckets to women in his constituency as part of an empowerment programme.

The event, which took place in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State, drew immediate reactions from both residents and social media users, many of whom described the gesture as “demeaning,” “insulting,” and a stark departure from the expectations of meaningful representation.

Photos from the event showed women, some elderly lining up to receive branded plastic buckets, sparking a flurry of criticism over what many perceived as a tone-deaf approach to empowerment in a region grappling with youth unemployment, poor infrastructure, and economic hardship.

“This is not empowerment; it’s embarrassment,” a resident of Elu Ohafia told our correspondent. “We sent a representative to fight for opportunities in Abuja, not to bring us buckets as if we are refugees.”

Another community youth leader questioned the priorities of the lawmaker: “With all the constituency funds allocated, is this the best Hon. Ibe Okwara can offer the women of Arochukwu and Ohafia? Is this how he plans to reduce poverty, one bucket at a time?”

The incident has reignited the ongoing debate over what constitutes meaningful empowerment in Nigeria’s political landscape. Critics argue that symbolic or tokenistic gestures have replaced genuine development efforts, with many elected officials resorting to the distribution of trivial items under the guise of empowerment.

Attempts to reach Hon. Ibe Okwara for comments were unsuccessful as of press time. However, aides close to the lawmaker defended the initiative, describing it as “a modest intervention aimed at reaching out to rural women with useful household items.”

Still, for many constituents, the optics of the event speak louder than the intention.

 

Political observers warn that such missteps may have long-term consequences, especially as constituents become increasingly vocal about demanding transparency, impact-driven representation, and measurable development.

 

As the 2027 elections approach, residents say they will no longer be pacified with handouts, but will demand leaders who can deliver policy-driven progress and tangible infrastructure.

“This is 2025,” a frustrated youth from Abam lamented. “We can’t be clapping for buckets anymore.”

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