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Relocate people from flood-prone areas, NEMA tells 33 governors
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a strong recommendation for people living in flood-prone areas to start relocating immediately. With predictions from the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and Nigerian Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) indicating that 33 states will face flooding this year, NEMA has highlighted the urgent need for proactive measures.
To prevent blockages and minimize the impact of flooding, NEMA advises monitoring dams, desilting water bodies, and clearing debris. The agencies have identified 25 states and 72 local government areas with heightened vulnerability between last month and next month, persisting from July to September in all 33 states and 135 high-risk local government areas. Additionally, between October and November, 19 states and 44 council areas will be affected.
NEMA’s Director-General, Mrs. Zubaida Umar, stressed the importance of community sensitization and awareness campaigns, urging early desilting and clearing of water bodies, monitoring dam discharges, and creating detention dams. She also emphasized the need for mobilizing flood-prone communities to clear waterways and relocate from flood plains.
NEMA commits to intensifying efforts to reduce the impact of predicted flooding and assures collaboration with government partners to provide necessary assistance to affected persons. Mrs. Umar called on stakeholders to fulfill their responsibilities to prevent loss of lives and property, particularly due to climate-related disasters in 2024.
Furthermore, NEMA urges various emergency sectors, including food security, water sanitation and hygiene, health, nutrition, education, protection, shelter, and logistics, to hold regular coordination meetings to address these challenges effectively.
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EFCC Questions Tambuwal over N189bn cash withdrawals
A source in EFCC said:” The withdrawals were made in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
•Aminu Tambuwal
The former Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, is being held and questioned by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission(EFCC) over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals of N189 billion during his tenure.
A source in EFCC said:” The withdrawals were made in flagrant violation of the Money Laundering( Prevention & Prohibition) Act, 2022.”
“We have isolated all the allegations for Tambuwal, it is left to him to respond. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, declined to comment on the matter.
Tambuwal, who was being held by the anti-graft agency in Abuja, is expected to account for the questionable cash haul during his tenure.
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved a further extension of the grace period for the enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit requirement for vehicles with tinted windows, with the new enforcement date now set for 2nd October, 2025.
This decision follows a significant surge in applications via the official portal, reflecting heightened public compliance with the directive.
In light of this, the Force considers it imperative to allow sufficient time for the meticulous scrutiny of applications to ensure that the permit is issued only to eligible and qualified individuals, in line with national security considerations.
The extension will also provide room for the continued fine-tuning of verification processes, both digital and physical, to maintain the integrity of the permit system and prevent abuse.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms that the authorized platform for the application remains https://possap.gov.ng and advises citizens to disregard any unofficial channels.
Members of the public are further encouraged to report all forms of extortion, hidden charges, or unauthorized processing to the appropriate Police authorities, including via the dedicated hotline: 08147818871.
The Nigeria Police Force appreciates the cooperation of the Nigerian people and remains committed to balancing public convenience with robust security measures for the safety of all.
Comfort Emmanson, a passenger who allegedly assaulted airline staff aboard an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, has been formally charged and remanded at the Kirikiri Correctional Facility.
The update was shared by Tunde Moshood, Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo. He made the disclosure in a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday.
The incident comes amid growing concerns over unruly behavior at Nigerian airports. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently announced plans to intensify enforcement, warning that such actions will become more frequent due to the rise in disruptive passenger conduct.
This development follows a separate incident involving Fuji music icon King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (popularly known as KWAM 1), who reportedly tried to stop a ValueJet flight from departing after he was deboarded.
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