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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.
Omoyele Sowore has criticized northern leaders for shutting down schools to allow children to participate in Ramadan fasting. The decision, implemented in Bauchi, Katsina, Kebbi, and Kano States, has caused criticism from many Nigerians.
Sowore, a well-known Nigerian activist, accused the leaders of hypocrisy, claiming that their children are not affected by the policy since they attend expensive private schools in Abuja or study abroad.
In a statement on his Facebook page, Sowore condemned the move, saying, “Those who decided to shut down schools for Ramadan fasting don’t have their children in these struggling public schools.
Their kids attend top private schools or study overseas, funded by resources meant to support underprivileged students in these poorly maintained schools, which remain open during Ramadan. These leaders are irresponsible and unfair.”
President Donald Trump has announced plans to purchase a new Tesla vehicle to demonstrate his support for Elon Musk amid recent boycotts and a significant drop in Tesla’s stock value.
On his Truth Social platform, Trump praised Musk’s contributions to the nation and criticized efforts to harm the entrepreneur and his company. He stated, “I’m going to buy a brand new Tesla tomorrow morning as a show of confidence and support for Elon Musk, a truly great American.”
In response, Musk expressed gratitude to the president on his social media platform, X. Musk currently leads the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under the Trump administration, focusing on reducing federal spending and workforce.
This initiative has caused protests and boycotts targeting Tesla, with incidents of vandalism reported at dealerships and charging stations.
Tesla’s market value has declined sharply, with shares dropping over 15% recently, influenced by Musk’s political involvement and its impact on consumer sentiment. Despite these challenges, Trump continues to voice strong support for Musk’s efforts to “Make America Great Again.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has predicted that the country will become extremely wealthy through tariffs.
Trump stated that the U.S. is set to gain hundreds of billions of dollars from tariffs soon. He believes the move will encourage companies and factories to return to the U.S., creating more jobs.
Speaking with FOX Business’ Maria Bartiromo on Air Force One on Sunday evening, Trump responded to concerns about a possible recession. He admitted there’s always hesitation but remained confident about the benefits of the tariffs.
“All I know is we’re going to make hundreds of billions of dollars from tariffs, and we’ll become so rich you won’t even know where to spend it all,” Trump said. “Just watch — there will be more jobs and open factories. It’s going to be great.”
Trump has recently placed tariffs on key trade partners, including Canada, Mexico, and China, as part of his economic strategy.
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