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FG warns 22 states, FCT of heavy rains, floods

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The Federal Government has predicted heavy rains in 22 states and the Federal Capital Territory.

The two predictions were issued separately by the National Flood Early Warning  Systems Centre of the Federal Ministry of Environment.

The predictions obtained by our correspondent on Monday were from August 30 to September 2, 2024; and September 2 to 3, 2024.

The first flood prediction stated that the identified locations and their environs are likely to witness heavy rainfall that may lead to flood within the prediction period from August 30  to September 3, 2024.

The states predicted to experience heavy rainfall are Adamawa State (Mubi,  Shelleng  Demsa, Numan, Song); Bauchi State (Azare, Jama’are, Itas,  Misau); Borno State (Biu,  Mallam Fatori, Damasak, Kukawa); Gombe State  (Nafada); Jigawa State (Hadejia, Miga, Dutse, Gumel, Ringim, Diginsa);  Kaduna State (Kachia); Kano State (Wudil, Sumaila, Kunchi, Kano, Karaye, Gwarzo, Bebeji, Tudun Wada, Gezawa); Katsina State (Bakori, Bindawa,  Funtua, Jibia, Kaita, Katsina, Daura).

Other states are Kebbi State (Sakaba, Argungu, Gwandu); Plateau  State  (Shendam, Langtang, Wase); Rivers  State (Port Harcourt); Niger State  (Ibi, New Bussa); Sokoto State (Gada, Goronyo, Isa, Makira, Wamakko,  Gagawa, Shagari, Silame, Sokoto); Taraba State (Bolleri , Bandawa,  Dampar, Ngaruwa, Serti, Donga, Takum); Yobe State (Jakusko, Dapchi ,  Damasak , Geidam, Gashua, Machina, Gasma); and Zamfara State (Anka,  Bukkuyum, Bungudu, Gummi, Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Majara, Maradun,  Shinkafi).

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JUST IN: President Tinubu Extends Customs Boss Adeniyi’s Tenure by One Year

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President Bola Tinubu has approved a one-year extension for the Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Customs Service, Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. Originally set to end in August 2025, his tenure will now continue until August 2026.

According to a statement signed by Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga, the extension aims to give Mr. Adeniyi the opportunity to consolidate key reforms and oversee the completion of major initiatives, including the modernisation of Customs operations, the National Single Window Project, and Nigeria’s obligations under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

President Tinubu commended Adeniyi’s leadership and expressed confidence that the extension would bolster trade facilitation, boost revenue generation, and enhance border security.

Appointed Comptroller-General in October 2023, Adeniyi recently achieved international recognition when he was elected Chairperson of the Council of the World Customs Organization, the highest decision-making body in global customs affairs.

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Kogi Governor Commends President Tinubu over Abuja-Lokoja Road Reconstruction

The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.

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The Governor of Kogi State, His Excellency Alh. Ahmed Usman Ododo has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for showing unparalleled commitment towards the completion of the Abuja-Lokoja road Reconstruction, saying his action has demonstrated his unwavering determination to fix the nation’s infrastructure deficit.

The Governor while inspecting a section of the road at Kotonkarfe in Kogi State said the President represents a “coalition of excellence”.

“This is our own coalition. This is what our President is doing and we are grateful to him. This is development”, he said.

The Governor also commended the Works Minister, Engr Dave Imahi for the quality of job on the road.

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JUST IN: Oluremi Tinubu Donates 1 Billion naira to victims of Yelwata attack

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The Wife of the President Oluremi Remi Tinubu has donated the sum of one billion naira to victims of the horrific Yelwata attack in Benue State.

Oluremi Tinubu who announced the donation during her condolence visit to the state, described the killings as very unnecessary.

About 6 weeks after the heart wretching attack on Yelwata community of Guma local council of Benue State State Wife of the President Oluremi Tinubu visits to pay her condolence.

She proceeds to the new banquet hall of the Government house Makurdi where she meets with relevant stakeholders and makes a significant donation on behalf of council of the renewed hope agenda initiative.

Earlier State Governor Hyacinth Alia while appreciating the show of sympathy by the first family renewed his call for the establishment of State police.

Chairman State Council Of Chiefs the Tor Tiv Orchivirigh James Ayatse wants the killer terrorists flushed out of the State and neighbouring Nassarawa State.

He equally called for compensation for victims to rebuild their lives and return back to their ancestral homes.

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