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August 28, 2023 Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River and Others to Flood due to Lagdo Dam Water Release

Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River and Others to Flood due to Lagdo Dam Water Release

The Lagdo Dam in Cameroon is set to be freed  has made states along the path of River Benue in Nigeria brace up for possible flood disasters in their various domains.

To prevent deaths and other disasters associated with floods, states that are likely to be affected have asked residents of the flood-prone areas to vacate such communities.

According to the National Emergency Management Agency officials, no fewer than 11 states including Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River are likely to feel the negative impacts of the opening of the dam.

The states on Sunday advised such residents to leave the areas to avoid  impacts on human lives and valuable assets.

It was gathered on Sunday that Cameroon informed the Federal Government that it would soon open its Lagdo Dam.

The Director of the African Affairs, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Umar Salisu, said in a letter dated August 21, 2023, that the ministry received a note from the High Commission of Cameroon as regards the opening of the dam.

The letter, which was addressed to the National Emergency Management Agency, read in part, “I have the honour to inform that the ministry is in receipt of a Note Verbale from the High Commission of the Republic of Cameroon informing that Cameroonian officials have resolved to open the flood gates of the Lagdo Dam on the Benue River in days ahead due to the heavy rainfall around the dam catchment area in Northern Cameroon.”

The letter stated that it was pertinent to note that when the release of water became necessary, the authorities of the Lagdo Dam would be releasing only a modulated variable small amount of water at a time in order to mitigate and avoid damage that the released water might cause along the River Benue basin in both Cameroon and in Nigeria.

In view of the above, it would be appreciated if the esteemed agency takes all the necessary proactive steps and actions that will mitigate the damage as well as sensitise the populace living in such areas to vigilance and all necessary precautions.”

Lagdo Dam, located 50 kilometers south of the city of Garoua on the Benue River, often releases huge volumes of water when overflowing and this leads to flooding in various states downstream of Nigeria.

Based on this development, some states to be affected by the opening of the dam confirmed on Sunday that they would demolish structures on waterways, while others earmarked some schools to serve as camps for internally displaced persons.

Officials of the National Emergency Management Agency and the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency said 11 states were along the path of River Benue and are going to be affected by the opening of Lagdo Dam.

Although they noted that there was no cause for alarm, they named the states to include Adamawa, Taraba, Benue, Nasarawa, Kogi, Anambra, Edo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River.

August 28, 2023 Usyk Floors Dubois in Unified Heavyweight Match

Usyk Floors Dubois in Unified Heavyweight Match

Oleksandr Usyk sent Daniel Dubois to the mats in the 9th round on Saturday night at the Tarczynski Arena in Wroclaw, Poland with a knockout victory for the Ukranian to retain his 3 Heavyweight titles.

He retained the unified WBO, IBF and WBA heavyweight belts, the titles that Usyk had won from, and defended against, Anthony Joshua.

Usyk had controlled the early rounds, mixing up his quick southpaw jabs with good variety to catch Dubois and take the opening proceedings.

But the fight ignited in the fifth round when Dubois sent a right into Usyk’s beltline, which sent Usyk to the ground. Although the referee ruled an accidental low blow. He was given the full five minutes to take to recover but looked in clear discomfort.

Dubois might have been denied a knockdown but on resumption he continued that onslaught, ferociously attacking Usyk’s body.

The Ukrainian’s resolve was sorely tested and Dubois’ aggression continued with the Briton unloading big shots.

Usyk was hurt. But eventually he recovered and stung Dubois with a sweeping left hook.

Rapid-fire punches caught Dubois high on the head, dropping him at the end of the eighth round.

In the ninth, Usyk launched his lead right over the top and the Briton sank to a knee where the referee counted him out.

Despite Dubois’ defeat, his class is not in doubt as he showed much of it against an elite boxer in Usyk. He came in as the mandatory challenger for the WBA title but, although his punch power has always been clear, he had never beaten an elite-class opponent, having lost to Joe Joyce when his towering London rival stopped him in 2020

August 21, 2023 Spain Rule the World at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Spain Rule the World at 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

The La Roja of Spain tamed the Three Lionesses of England in the final game of the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.

Since England won the men’s World Cup at home in 1966, the country’s men and women teams have recorded a series of near misses, with their nearest to the diadem being semifinal finishes at different editions of FIFA’s senior championships.

Many thought 2023 would be different following the Three Lionesses escape from the claws of Super Falcons, who they beat narrowly on penalties despite playing with a lady down.

But yesterday in a cold winter night in Sydney, Olga Carmona’s goal separated the teams in a tournament that showcased the evolution of football as a more technical and tactical game.

From the first minute to the 14th minute of second half stoppage, the Spanish team withstood England’s direct attacks. They strategically broke through England’s defense with rondos, poise, and well-timed runs.

The game was effectively decided in the 29th minute by Carmona, who finished a slick move involving Teresa Abelleira and Mariona Caldentey. Spain held off everything England three at them to become the latest country to win the Women’s World Cup.

They join a group comprising U.S., Japan, Germany, and Norway.Speaking after the final whistle, Captain Irene Paredes said some of the players had grown up thinking that football was not for them, but now they had proven themselves on the world stage.

August 21, 2023 ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Transition Plan

ECOWAS Rejects Niger Junta’s Transition Plan

The Economic Community of West African States has rejected Niger junta’s three-year power transition plan.

ECOWAS Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Abdel-Fatau Musah, stated this during an interview with the BBC on Sunday.

The head of the military junta in Niger Republic, Gen.Abdourahamane Tiani, on Saturday, said he would relinquish power within three years and warned that any intervention by foreign forces would not be “a walk in the park.”

He stated in a televised address broadcast by Tele Sahel, “Our ambition is not to confiscate power. The transition period will not exceed three years; meanwhile, political parties are urged to submit their vision for the transition within 30 days.

There’s availability for any dialogue, provided that it takes into account the aspirations of the people of Niger. However, any intervention will open Pandora box and will not be a walk in the park.

His warning followed the arrival of an ECOWAS delegation in the country for a final diplomatic push before deciding on military intervention against the junta.

But in the BBC interview, Musah said that  Tchiani’s proposal was just a smokescreen for dialogue and diplomacy.

He said, “ECOWAS is not accepting any prolonged transition again in the region. They just have to get ready to hand over in the shortest possible time.

He added that the “military aspect is very much on.”

The earlier they give power back to civilians and concentrate on their primary responsibility that is defending the territorial integrity of Niger, the better for them.

Meanwhile, pro-junta protesters on Sunday took to the streets of Niamey to restate their support for the military takeover of power in Niger Republic.

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