Tag: River Niger
NiHSA issues flood alert for communities along Niger–Benue basin
The NiHSA CEO warned that Rivers Rima, Kaduna and Gongola, which are major tributaries of the two rivers, have also…
FG issues alert over rising level of River Niger
By Tosin Kolade The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) on Friday issued an urgent warning to the public regarding the…
Five die as boat capsizes in River Niger
“The cause of the mishap is yet to be ascertained as investigation is on-going,’’ Ikenga said.
River Niger dredging will provide over 2m jobs – Yahaya Bello
Gov. Yahaya Bello has said that the dredging of the Lower Rivers Niger and Benue will provide over two million…
Bishop calls for immediate dredging of the River Niger
Bishop Prosper Amah of the Anglican Diocese of Ogbaru, has called for the immediate dredging of the River Niger.
River Niger overflows, cuts off Lokoja-Ajaokuta highway
Flash floods from River Niger have cut off Lokoja -Ajaokuta road, a major artery, linking the north with the South…
Flood: Official calls for proper dredging of Rivers Niger, Benue
Mr Ladein Omiebi, Chairman, Flood Management Committee, Patani Local Government Area, Delta State has called on the Federal Government to…
Kogi, NIHSA Collaborate To Explore River Niger Shorelines
The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) is collaborating with the Kogi Government to explore the shorelines of River Niger for…
NIWA urges investors to take advantage of dredged River Niger
The National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) has urged the private sector to take advantage of the dredged section of the…
Missing Malian soldiers found dead in River Niger
A military source has confirmed that the five Malian soldiers who went missing after a terrorist attack in Mali’s central…
Flood sweeps 10 Onitsha traders away
Cyriacus Izuekwe At least 10 traders in Onitsha, Anambra State in eastern Nigeria, have died and many injured after they…
Family of 6, 12 others die in boat mishap on River Niger
Nigeria’s Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) says 18 persons, including a family of six, died in a boat mishap…
42 die,100 missing in boat mishap on River Niger
No fewer than 42 people were drowned in a boat mishap on River Niger close to Malilli village in Borgu…
Niamey, Niger capital threatened by new flood
Renewed flooding of the Niger river threatens Niger’s capital Niamey and parts of the west of the country, local and…
Niger River Floods Nigerian communities
JETHRO IBIlEKE/Benin Chairman of Daar Communications, Chief Raymond Dokpesi and Edo State Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Mr. Donald Boih,…