The Federal Government has issued a warning about the impending flooding of the Niger and Benue Rivers, advising states to take necessary precautions.

During a press briefing, Joseph Terlumun Utsev, the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, issued a caution in response to the recent catastrophic floods that have affected Maiduguri and Jere in Borno State.

“The attention of Nigerians is hereby drawn to the probable river flooding on rivers Niger and Benue and some of their tributaries. The daily flow on these rivers indicates a significant increase in flow levels tending towards RED alert.

“This warning means that a large volume of water is moving through our rivers down to the delta region. Therefore, we should increase vigilance on all ramifications and step up proactive measures to address any eventual flooding events in the southern part of the country,” he said.

The Executive Committee of the People's Democratic Party (PDP) in Ayetoro/Iluagba Ward 1 has announced the suspension of Senator Dino Melaye due to claims of involvement in anti party activities.

The federal government has granted approval for the immediate elevation of 20,867 senior personnel within different ranks across the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS).

The promotion for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) has also received approval.

On Friday, September 13, the Minister of Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, revealed the promotion of several officers. Additionally, he shared that the government has sanctioned a special promotion for two officers from the NCoS, four from the NIS, two from the NSCDC, and one from the FFS.

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