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NiMet Forecasts Thunderstorms and Rain Across Nigeria from Thursday to Saturday
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has issued a weather forecast predicting thunderstorms and rainfall across Nigeria from Thursday through Saturday.
According to the agency’s recent outlook released in Abuja, the country will experience a variety of weather conditions over the coming days.
On Thursday morning, isolated thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Taraba, Gombe, Borno, Yobe, Kaduna, and Adamawa states.
Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected to develop over Borno, Jigawa, Katsina, Kano, Kaduna, Yobe, Zamfara, Bauchi, Gombe, and Adamawa states.
In the North Central region, moderate rain showers are predicted for Niger State during the morning, with similar rainfall expected in the Federal Capital Territory, Plateau, Nasarawa, and Benue states later in the day.
The southern region is expected to experience intermittent rain in Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Enugu, Rivers, Bayelsa, Akwa Ibom, and Cross River states during the afternoon and evening hours.
On Friday morning, thunderstorms are forecasted for Yobe, Jigawa, Katsina, and Kano states, with scattered thunderstorms expected across the northern region in the afternoon and evening.
For the North Central region, NiMet predicts isolated rains over Niger, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Plateau States in the morning, followed by moderate rainfall in Niger, Plateau, Kogi, Nasarawa, the Federal Capital Territory, and Benue States later in the day.
The southern region will see cloudy skies in the morning, with intermittent rain expected in the afternoon and evening.
Saturday’s forecast includes isolated thunderstorms in Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Zamfara, Adamawa, Taraba, and Kebbi States in the morning. Thunderstorms are expected to become widespread across the northern region by the afternoon and evening.
In the North Central region, moderate rains are predicted in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, and Benue states during the morning, with thunderstorms and moderate rains expected later in the day.
The southern region will experience intermittent rain throughout the afternoon and evening hours.
NiMet has issued a cautionary note advising residents in major cities to stay away from flood-prone areas due to the high risk of urban flooding from heavy rains.
The forecast also warns of strong winds that may accompany thunderstorms. The public, including airline operators, is encouraged to stay updated with NiMet’s weather reports for better planning and safety.
The Oyo State Voluntary Campaigners (OSVC) have accused Primate Elijah Ayodele of using his so-called prophecies to manipulate politicians for personal financial gain. The group was reacting to Ayodele’s latest prophecy, where he claimed that Minister of Power Adebayo Adelabu would not succeed in becoming the Governor of Oyo State in 2027 due to political challenges and rising tension in the state.
According to Ayodele, unrest is building in Oyo, with Muslims preparing for a major political shift and the Oke-Ogun region set to push back against Ibadan’s dominance—making it difficult for Adelabu to win. But OSVC isn’t buying it. In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr. Dele Atiba, the group described the Lagos-based cleric as a spiritual gambler who targets politicians in power with the hope of profiting from them.
They warned that Ayodele’s messages are nothing more than calculated attempts to get the attention of political figures and milk them financially. The group also pointed out inconsistencies in his past prophecies, such as claiming in 2022 that Bola Tinubu would lose the election, only to later endorse him for 2027.
Atiba said if Ayodele continues to spread what they described as blackmail disguised as prophecy, the group would not hesitate to take legal action and expose what they call evidence of manipulation and deceit. He urged the public to be cautious and not fall for what he termed “tricks” disguised as divine messages.
Activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has stirred fresh political conversation by referring to Peter Obi, the former Labour Party presidential candidate, as a stumbling block to Atiku Abubakar’s ambitions. Adeyanju believes Obi played a key role in preventing Atiku from winning the 2023 presidential election—and he’s confident history will repeat itself in 2027.
Back in 2019, Atiku and Obi were on the same ticket under the PDP but failed to unseat then-President Muhammadu Buhari. After that loss, Obi parted ways with the PDP and ran for president under the Labour Party in 2023, where he finished third.
Taking to X, Adeyanju shared his blunt view: “Obi is the weapon formed against Atiku. He blocked his path to the presidency before, and he’ll do it again. Stop championing people who won’t even lift a finger for themselves. Don’t overdo it—relax.”
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has lowered the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), or petrol, to N825 per litre, down from N835, as competition heats up in Nigeria’s fuel market.
This follows last month’s price reduction, when the 650,000 barrels per day refinery dropped the price from N865 to N835. The recent price change is aimed at providing more value to customers while strengthening Dangote’s position as a leader in the domestic market.
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