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House Of Rep. Urges Action to Prevent Nationwide Flooding
The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Ministries of Water Resources and Environment to direct the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency to implement measures to prevent flooding nationwide.
They also called for desilting of major dams and rivers to reduce excessive flooding, following recent floods in states like Borno, Yobe, and Zamfara that caused loss of lives and property. The motion, led by Mohammed Shehu from Bauchi State, emphasized that dredging dams and rivers is essential to protecting farmers from flood damage.
Shehu expressed concern over the lack of government support for flood control, leading to significant crop losses and financial struggles for farmers. The House Committees on Water Resources, Environment, and Agriculture were tasked to propose solutions within four weeks.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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