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NiMet predicts three-day cloudiness, thunderstorm from Monday

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The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted cloudiness and thunderstorm from Monday to Wednesday across the country.

This is contained in NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, predicting cloudy skies on Monday with intervals of sunshine over the northern region during the morning hours.

According to the weather outlook, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba, Bauchi, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states during the afternoon and evening hours.

The agency forecast cloudy atmosphere over the North Central region during the morning hours.

It anticipated a few thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Kwara, Plateau, Benue, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory later in the day.

NiMet envisaged cloudy morning over the Inland cities with chances of rains over parts of Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states.

It further envisaged isolated thunderstorms over Enugu, Ondo, Edo, Imo and Anambra states later in the day with prospects of rains over parts of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa states.

“On Tuesday, thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Borno, Adamawa, Taraba, Bauchi, Jigawa, Yobe, Gombe and Kaduna states. Strong winds are expected to accompany these thunderstorms especially over Borno, Yobe and Jigawa states.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kano, Katsina, Kaduna, Zamfara, Kebbi and Sokoto states.

“The North Central region is expected to be cloudy with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Plateau, Nasarawa, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory during the morning hours,” it said.

The agency anticipated chances of a few thunderstorms over parts of Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, Niger and the Federal Capital Territory.

NiMet forecast cloudy skies later in the day over the Inland and the Coastal cities of the South with prospects of thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom in the morning hours.

It predicted rains over Enugu, Ogun, Ondo, Edo, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Lagos states during the afternoon and evening hours.

“On Wednesday, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Taraba, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Kaduna, Kano, Jigawa, Katsina, Zamfara and Sokoto states during the morning hours.

“Later in the day, there are prospects of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Yobe and Adamawa states.

“Cloudy atmosphere is anticipated over the region with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, Kwara and the Federal Capital Territory in the morning hours,” it said.

The agency forecast thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau and Benue states during the afternoon and evening hours.

It envisaged cloudy atmosphere over the Inland cities with prospects of rains over parts of Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayelsa states during the morning hours.

According to NiMet, thunderstorms are anticipated over Enugu, Ebonyi, Edo, Oyo and Ogun states with rains over parts of Lagos, Cross River, Rivers, Akwa Ibom, Delta and Bayelsa states during the afternoon and evening hours.

“Strong winds are likely to precede the rains and as such, unsecured objects and weak buildings may be blown away. Trees, roofs, electrical poles and their wirings may be displaced.

It stated, “Electric surges can occur so the public is advised to be cautious to reduce incidences of erosion and overflow of water beyond its normal limit.

“Gutters and water ways should be cleared of debris and obstacles to ensure free flow of water.

“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”

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It’s illegal to declare suspects wanted, Falana tackles DHQ

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It’s illegal to declare suspects wanted, Falana tackles DHQ

Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, has faulted the declaration of eight persons wanted by the Defence Headquarters over the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama community of Delta State.

He said it was illegal to do so without obtaining a court order.

He stated this in a statement released on Thursday and warned the military against bungling the case of the slain soldiers.

Falana said, “The authorities of the armed forces should be made to realise that the military cannot arrest, detain, investigate and charge civilian suspects with any offence whatsoever.”

“We have also read the eight people alleged to be involved in the cruel murder of the soldiers have been declared wanted by the Defence Headquarters. It is trite law that the police and security agencies lack the power to declare any suspect wanted without a court order,” he stated.

He cited the rulings of judges in a number of cases including Benedit Peters v Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to buttress his point.

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Third Mainland Bridge will be reopened in seven days – Minister

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Third Mainland Bridge will be reopened in seven days – Minister

Minister of Works, Dave Umahi,
says the Third Mainland Bridge will be reopened in seven days time.
He announced this on Thursday during an inspection of the bridge along with members of the Senate Committee on Works.
“In seven days Nigerians will be able to ply this road,” he said.
Umahi also said the Federal Government planned to install Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) on the bridge and under it to reduce illegal sand mining around the area.
Currently, he said the lane marking was being done, adding, “When the lane marking is over, we will open the bridge but formally it will be commissioned by Mr. President when he is going to flag off the coastal road.”

The Federal Government on January 9, this year closed the 11.8km bridge in Lagos for a three-month comprehensive rehabilitation.

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Fresh grid collapse plunges Nigeria into nationwide blackout

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Fresh grid collapse plunges Nigeria into nationwide blackout

The electricity grid collapsed on Thursday, plunging the country into blackout, the second time in three months in 2024.

Data from the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) showed the grid collapsed at about 4pm on Thursday, dropping from 2,984 megawatts (MW) to zero within an hour.

All the 21 plants connected to the grid stopped operations by 5pm.

Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), in a statement on Thursday, said the current power outage was due to a system failure from the national grid.

“The system collapsed at about 16:28 hours today 28 March 2024, causing the outage currently being experienced across our franchise area,” AEDC said.

“We appeal for your understanding as all stakeholders are working hard to restore normal supply.”

In a notice to its customers, the management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) said the system collapse resulted in a loss of power supply across its network.

“We are currently working with our partners as we hope for speedy restoration of the grid. We will keep you updated as soon as the power supply is restored. Kindly bear with us,” EKEDC said.

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