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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.
United States President, Donald Trump makes headline as he gets criticized for his choice of outfit for a burial.
It can be recalled that Pope Francis in Rome recently passed away during Easter period and left many hearts broken.
Today was set to be the funeral day for the Pope and strict dress code guidelines were given for the ceremony.
It was stated that those attending should dress up in black, however President Trump was seen in a blue suit.
He then gets noticed by a critic who commented “Why is Trump the only male world leader wearing a blue suit? Has he no sense of decorum? Shame on him.”
Entertainment
Daddy Showkey Blasts Niger Governor Over Dreadlock Arrest Order: “Na Dada Dey Worry You?”
Nigerian Singer Daddy Showkey reacts to new rule given by Niger State Governor as he states that anyone with dreadlocks should be arrested.
Governor of Niger State, Mohammed Umar Bago sparks reaction from the public as he lays down new rule for the state. He ordered the police to arrest anyone seen on dreadlocks.
Daddy Showkey then reacted by stating how does dreadlocks affect the country and reveals that he now holds his trip to Mina after rule.
“Na dreadlock dey cause insecurity for the country or Na Dada dey worry you, One question for you, what of people with Mumu Beard?”
The singer slams Governor Bago as he currently keeps a beard.
The leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has dismissed the new political coalition involving Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, Aminu Tambuwal, Adewole Adebayo, and others, saying the alliance is off to a bad start and won’t bring any meaningful change to Nigeria.
In a statement shared by his media aide, Oluwatosin Osho, Primate Ayodele criticized the group of politicians, claiming none of them have what it takes to fix the country. He said it would be better for President Tinubu to continue in power and correct his own mistakes rather than hand the country over to any of the coalition members.
He said, “Atiku, Obi, Tambuwal, Bala Mohammed, Adebayo Adewole and the rest are not getting it right. If Nigerians vote Obi, the country will remain stagnant. If they vote Atiku, Nigeria is heading to the mortuary. And if El-Rufai takes over, the nation will be buried. These people can’t help Nigeria.”
The prophet also claimed that the PDP has lost its grip and that some of its governors are already aligning with the APC. According to him, states like Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Oyo, and Osun are being negotiated to support the ruling party in the next election. He added that Anambra will also swing toward APC in 2027.
“There’s no such thing as a PDP governors’ forum anymore. Most of the governors are working against the party and more defections are coming. Some will join APC fully before the elections,” he said.
Primate Ayodele also sent a warning to President Tinubu, urging him not to relax ahead of 2027.
He revealed that there are three particular individuals whose involvement in the election could make Tinubu lose. He stressed that unless these three people stay out of the race, Tinubu’s chances would be threatened.
“Tinubu must take some serious steps now. There are three things he must do if he wants to secure victory, and there are three specific people who must not contest. If even one of them joins the coalition, Tinubu will be in trouble,” he added.
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