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241 Dead, 144,790 Displaced As Flood Hits Across 123 LGAs In Nigeria.
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has revealed that 433,578 persons have been affected by flooding across 27 states and 123 local government areas as of November 4, 2025.
According to figures obtained from NEMA’s 2025 flood dashboard on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at least 144,790 people were displaced while 241 lives were lost nationwide.
The report also confirmed 839 injuries and 115 persons still missing.
NEMA’s data shows that 52,509 houses were damaged by the disaster, with 74,767 hectares of cultivated farmlands washed away, leaving thousands of families without shelter or means of livelihood.
The demographic breakdown reveals that 82,820 men, 133,407 women, 197,566 children, and 19,985 elderly persons were affected.
The agency also recorded 2,503 persons with disabilities among the victims.
Adamawa, Lagos, Akwa Ibom Worst Hit
Adamawa State recorded the highest number of victims with 60,608 affected persons and 23,077 displaced.
Lagos followed with 57,951 affected and 3,680 displaced.
Other states with significant impact include:
Imo – 34,589 affected, 17,454 displaced
Taraba – 28,107 affected, 4,465 displaced
Rivers – 26,710 affected, 9,645 displaced
Kaduna – 24,240 affected, 1,237 displaced
Edo – 18,373 affected, 7,681 displaced
Kebbi – 16,918 affected, 5,718 displaced
Sokoto – 15,675 affected, 4,566 displaced
Further breakdown showed:
Delta – 14,057 affected, 3,325 displaced
Jigawa – 13,302 affected, 409 displaced
Abia – 11,907 affected, 4,896 displaced
Borno – 8,164 affected, 2,436 displaced
Anambra – 6,296 affected, 1,050 displaced
Niger – 6,041 affected, 1,860 displaced
Cross River – 5,646 affected, 5,518 displaced
Bayelsa – 5,868 affected, no displacement
Yobe – 4,256 affected, 486 displaced
Katsina – 4,061 affected, 557 displaced
Gombe – 4,098 affected, 865 displaced
Kano – 3,901 affected, 21 displaced
Ondo – 3,735 affected, 363 displaced
Kogi – 2,825 affected, no displacement
Kwara – 2,663 affected, no displacement
Nasarawa – 749 affected, 749 displaced
FCT – 1,025 affected, no displacement
Naija News reports that the geopolitical analysis from the dashboard showed that the South-South region recorded the highest impact with 122,000 persons affected and 71,000 displaced.
Further events include:
North-East – 105,000 affected, 31,000 displaced
North-West – 78,000 affected, 13,000 displaced
South-West – 62,000 affected, 4,000 displaced
South-East – 53,000 affected, 23,000 displaced
North Central – 13,000 affected, 3,000 displaced
NEMA highlighted several obstacles hampering response operations. Resource shortages accounted for 60 per cent of challenges, inaccessibility stood at 18 per cent, security risks at nine per cent, community resistance at eight per cent, and coordination gaps at four per cent.
The agency listed food, shelter, water and sanitation, health services and livelihood support as the most immediate needs of the affected population.
Other critical needs include nutrition assistance, education support, protection services and security.
NEMA said it is continuing to work with state authorities and humanitarian partners to scale up emergency relief efforts across the country.
Akwa Ibom State Governor, Pastor Umo Eno, has approved the payment of a 13th-month pension bonus to all pensioners in the state, as well as a one-off welfare support of N10,000 in November 2026.
Speaking at the Ibom Hall grounds in Uyo on Friday, during the presentation of a merit award by the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners and an endorsement of his second-term bid, Eno said pensioners deserved to rest well after their meritorious service to the state.
Eno said he was particularly impressed by the pensioners’ sense of gratitude and assured them that the state government, under his leadership, would continue to prioritise the welfare of pensioners and elderly citizens.
He said, “This is indeed humbling to me. It shows that you are truly technocrats with a laudable sense of organisation. You may be retired but not tired. I celebrate and appreciate you greatly.
“I am now directing that N10,000 be added to the November 2026 pension payment of every pensioner in support of your welfare.”
He urged them to enrol in the state’s health insurance scheme, which he said was free for people aged 65 and above, to enable them to enjoy quality healthcare.
Eno recalled that he had promised to clear the backlog of gratuities, adding that N100bn had so far been paid from the accumulated N111bn owed since 2012. He assured the pensioners that the outstanding balance would be cleared before the end of his first term.
He commended President Bola Tinubu for making funds available to states, saying this had enabled him to fulfil his promise to clear the gratuity arrears.
Eno called on the pensioners to vote massively for Tinubu in the 2027 elections, saying this would ensure the continued availability of funds for the prompt payment of gratuities and pensions, as well as other welfare packages.
He also urged pensioners from Ikot Ekpene Senatorial District to vote for the re-election of the Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio.
Responding, the National President of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Comrade Mazi Godwin Ikechukwu Abumisi, commended Eno for what he described as his compassion and care for pensioners in the state.
Abumisi also praised Eno’s leadership and development efforts and urged pensioners across the state to support his second-term bid in 2027.
Earlier, in his welcome remarks, the State Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Pensioners, Pastor Sylvester Nkodo, thanked Eno for his leadership, saying his commitment to the welfare of elderly people and retired public servants was heartwarming.
“Governor Umo Eno is a true leader with the heart for humanity who deserves prayers and support from the people. I urge pensioners to support his administration,” he said.
The National Assembly has confirmed that 28 State Houses of Assembly have approved the proposed establishment of state police in Nigeria, paving the way for the constitutional amendment bill to be transmitted to President Bola Tinubu for assent.
According to the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, the 28 approvals exceed the two-thirds majority required under Section 9 of the 1999 Constitution, which translates to 24 states. The National Assembly can therefore proceed with the next stage of the process towards presidential assent.
The bill was forwarded to the 36 state assemblies on September 16, 2026, for consideration, with October 15 initially set as the deadline for them to communicate their decisions. Ogunlana, however, said his office would continue to receive and verify reports from the assemblies ahead of the bill’s transmission to Tinubu.
The 28 states that have approved the proposed establishment of state police are listed below:
Adamawa
Delta
Edo
Kwara
Nasarawa
Ogun
Osun
Oyo
Plateau
Rivers
Taraba
Zamfara
Enugu
Anambra
Imo
Ekiti
Kebbi
Akwa Ibom
Bayelsa
Benue
Cross River
Abia
Yobe
Kaduna
Lagos
Kano
Sokoto
Ebonyi
A new political prediction has emerged ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with a state-by-state electoral map showing the states former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi are projected to win.
The prediction, published by Statecraft, outlines the expected performance of the three major political figures across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
According to the prediction, Tinubu is projected to win 15 states and the FCT, Atiku is expected to secure nine states, while Obi is tipped to emerge victorious in 12 states.
The map, which uses orange, blue and white colours to distinguish the three presidential contenders, provides a breakdown of the states each candidate is projected to win.
States Tinubu Is Projected to Win
According to the prediction, Tinubu is expected to win.
The FCT is also included in Tinubu’s projected victories.
States Atiku Abubakar Is Projected to Win
The former vice president is projected to win nine states.
States Peter Obi Is Projected to Win
Meanwhile, Obi is projected to secure 12 states.
The breakdown suggests a competitive presidential contest, with the three political figures projected to command support across different regions of the country.
Interestingly, the prediction places Tinubu ahead with 15 states and the FCT, followed by Obi with 12 states and Atiku with nine states.
However, it is important to note that the map represents Statecraft’s political prediction and not an official election result, an opinion poll or a declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The actual outcome of the 2027 presidential election will be determined by voters when Nigerians head to the polls.
The prediction has also raised questions about the possible political realignments, regional voting patterns and factors that could shape the contest in 2027.
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Full List: 28 States That Approved State Police
