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Panic in 11 states as release of water from Lagdo Dam begins

By Jasmine Jasmine 26/09/2024

Following torrential rains and the recent devastation of Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, due to the collapse of Alau Dam, Nigerians in littoral states of the country are currently on edge over a possible re-enactment of similar tragedies in the wake of the reported release of excess water from Lagdo Dam in Cameroun.Continue Reading

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Lagdo Dam: NOA DG orders massive sensitisation in frontline states

By Mathew 20/09/2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Director General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, has directed the Agency’s Community Orientation Officers to immediately commence a massive sensitisation campaign in communities likely to be affected by the release of excess water from the Lagdo Dam. The Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA) has Continue Reading

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“Relocate from floodplains” Lagos dam water has been released – FG to Residents

By Mathew 19/09/2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Federal Government, through the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency (NIHSA), on Thursday, said water from the Lagdo Dam in neighbouring francophone country, Cameroon, has been released into River Niger and River Benue in Nigeria’s North Central. The Agency warned Nigerians resident in floodplains to relocate immediately to safe spaces in Continue Reading

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FG issues flood alert as Cameroon releases water from Lagdo Dam

By Mathew 18/09/2024

ABUJA (Sundiata Post) – The Federal Government on Tuesday alerted Nigerians to the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. In a statement, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, Umar Muhammed, said the dam’s regulated water releases will commence on September 17. According to the statement, the water […]Continue Reading