The truth is that we cannot stop the rain—but we can stop the tragedy. Other countries face storms and survive because they prepare. We cannot afford...
I urge this national newspaper and other media outlets to keep this conversation alive. Let’s not treat flood disasters as temporary headlines. Let us treat them...
NiMET had earlier warned in its 2025 Seasonal Climate Prediction of possible heavy rainfall and flooding across various states in Nigeria, including Sokoto. The agency also...
Natural disasters in Nigeria disproportionately affect the most vulnerable Nigerians. Protecting them should be high on the list of government’s priorities. This must translate into taking...
Mokwa is a painful reminder of what happens when planning is ignored and nature is provoked. Urban planning in Nigeria is in crisis, not merely because...
Flooding has long been a recurring problem in Nigeria, with the country’s natural topography, poor drainage systems, and climate change exacerbating the issue. However, recent floods,...
In the heart of Maiduguri, a city often associated with conflict and hardship, a remarkable story of resilience and solidarity is unfolding. As floodwaters receded, they...
The devastating flood that recently struck Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, has displaced countless residents from their homes, forcing them to seek refuge in government-run...
The floods that have recently surged through Borno state bear in their watery ruthlessness a message that is as stark as it’s sobering: that Nigeria’s disaster...
Borno State is grappling with the harsh realities of natural disasters, compounded by ongoing socio-economic challenges. Recent flooding has wreaked havoc, not only in Maiduguri metropolis...