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NiMet predicts sustained rainfall, surge in malaria cases
Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has warned that increasing rainfall and humidity levels could lead to a surge in malaria cases across southern Nigeria.
In its April weather outlook released on Friday, the agency said the southern region would experience sustained rainfall, with coastal and inland areas expected to record between 120mm and 240mm during the month.
“April marks a full transition into the rainy season across southern Nigeria, with increasing rainfall, rising humidity, and more organised thunderstorms extending into central regions,” the agency stated.
NiMet noted that the prevailing wet and humid conditions create a favourable environment for mosquito breeding, heightening the risk of malaria transmission. It urged residents and health authorities to intensify preventive measures.
The agency also projected high temperatures nationwide, with daytime values ranging between 30°C and 41°C, while parts of northern Nigeria may record extreme temperatures of up to 43°C.
It added that warm nights and increased humidity would worsen thermal discomfort across many parts of the country, including the Federal Capital Territory.
While rainfall will dominate the South, central states are expected to witness more frequent thunderstorms, signalling a gradual spread of wet-season conditions. Northern areas, on the other hand, may begin to experience isolated rainfall later in the month.
NiMet said dust haze could persist in parts of the North at the beginning of April but would gradually subside as moisture influx increases.
On public health, the agency advised heightened vigilance against malaria in the South and meningitis in the North, warning that the combination of heat and humidity could worsen health outcomes if preventive steps are not taken.
It recommended that residents stay hydrated, avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight during peak hours, and adopt protective measures against mosquito bites.
For the agricultural sector, NiMet said planting activities are already underway in the South, while farmers in the central region should wait for more consistent rainfall before full-scale planting. Northern farmers were advised to continue land preparation and irrigation.
The agency also cautioned that thunderstorms could disrupt air and road travel, while early-month dust haze in the North may reduce visibility.
It further highlighted environmental risks, including possible flooding in southern urban centres due to increased rainfall and the lingering threat of bushfires in drier northern areas.
Overall, NiMet said April would be characterised by a mix of heat and expanding rainfall nationwide, marking a steady progression into the peak rainy season.
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Breaking: Court of Appeal rules in favour of Turaki -led PDP candidate for Osun governorship election
The Court of Appeal, Abuja Division, on Thursday, ruled that the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP Gubernatorial Candidate in Osun State was validly nominated by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee.
The court also ordered INEC to list the PDP logo on the ballot ahead of Saturday’s gubernatorial election.
The Court held that access code is neither a creation of the Constitution nor the Electoral Act; rather, a creation of INEC’s guidelines and cannot, in any way, override the provisions of the Constitution.
Section 288 of the Constitution does not specify the method for nominating candidates; it only states that the names of candidates should be forwarded to the Commission.
The court further held that the defendant (INEC) should take steps to include the name of the appellant on the ballot paper.
Additionally, the court ruled that the primary election conducted by the Tanimu Turaki-led National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP was a valid primary election in law.
The three-man panel of justices—Justice Mahmud, Justice Jaro, and Justice Ankawere, was unanimous in its judgment.
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Breaking: NHRC sets up situation room to monitor and document hate speech, intimidation, threat to life ahead 2027
The national Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has set up a situation room to monitor and document all incidences of hate speech, intimidation and threat to life by politicians and other actors ahead of the 2027 general election.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, revealed this on Thursday in Abuja at a press conference.
He said the situation room would enable the Commission harvest data, analysis and document persons, agencies and others involved in the negative statements in order to ensure they are properly tracked and brought to book by relevant agencies.
Ojukwu also took journalists on a tour of the newly set up situation room.
Details later…..
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Breaking: NHRC expresses concern over rising incidences of hate speech, threat to life ahead 2027 elections
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concerns over rising incidences of hate speech, intimidation and outright threat to life by highly placed individuals, especially politicians and religious leaders.
At a press conference in Abuja Thursday, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chef Tony Ojukwu, SAN, recalled statements credited to Senator Francis Fadahunsi and Sheikh Yahya Jingir and described the das dangerous with capacity to set the nation ablaze.
He called on politicians, religious and traditional rulers, among other stakeholders to call their supporters and faithful to orders.
He urged government to act before rhetorics turn to violence, saying the forthcoming election in Osun State should serve as example of Nigeria’s capacity to conduct political contest in compliance with international best practices.
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