Torrential rain floods Kaduna homes
Aheavy rainfall that lasted over an hour on Thursday evening flooded many homes in some parts of Kaduna North Local Government area, one week after a similar occurrence led to the destruction of homes, trees and electrical poles. the downpour which commenced around 5:45 pm had overflowed river banks as well as blocked drainages and gutters, forcing water into homes. As of Friday morning, residents in most parts of Badiko and Gwamna Road were seen evacuating their valuable and drying them under the sun.
Jamilu Umaru who lives in Shehu Idris road off Gwamna Road for two years said the bridge under construction which links Badiko to Gwamna Road was partially responsible for the flooding, adding that construction materials including sand and wood had blocked the water channel.
reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) had in a letter signed by its Director General, AVM Muhammadu A
Muhammed (rtd.) warned that the yearly seasonal rainfall prediction and annual flood outlook released by the Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency(NIHSA) listed Kaura Local Government area of Kaduna State as one of the 102 local governments that are highly probable risk areas, while Zaria, Kaduna North and Chikun Local governments are within probable risk areas.
There was a mild drama yesterday at the burial of former President, Olusegun Obasanjo’s Mother in - law, Mrs Florence Adenekan, as he (Obasanjo) enforced compliance with the coronavirus safety protocols.
The deceased, mother of Obasanjo’s Wife, Mrs Bola Obasanjo had died at 90 and was laid to rest at Isara, in Remo North local government area of Ogun State, on Friday.
A statement President’s Media Akinyemi said
Mrs Obasanjo was, however, absent at the ceremony, as she was in the United Kingdom (UK) and could not make it.
The statement hinted that the former President stood his ground by enforcing adherence to safety measures at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church (Church of Nigeria Anglican Communion) Diocese of Remo, Isara Remo, where the burial service took place.
Our correspondent reports that the state government only allowed gathering of 20 as part of measures to maintain physical distancing as a way to flatten the curve of COVID - 19.
Obasanjo ensured that the approved limit of those to be allowed was adhered to at the church service, the statement disclosed.
Some of his close aides and associates were reportedly shut out despite wearing their face masks.
“He (Obasanjo) personally shut the Church doors, as the Service presided over by the Archibishop of Lagos Ecclesiastical Province of Lagos/Bishop of Remo Diocese, Most Rev Dr M.O Fape began at about 10.30 am,” the statement indicated.
Shortly after the burial service, the interment took place at the Church cemetery located behind the church, with Obasanjo leading family members to pay the dust to dust rites.
The former President later paid homage to the four traditional rulers at Ode and Isara areas of the local government.
The monarchs he reportedly visited include Oba Mukaila Akanbi Olabinjo (Isara), the Iraye Remo, Oba Samuel Olatunji Kalejaiye, the Eleposo Eposo Ode Remo, Oba Albert Adebose Mayungbe and the Alaye Ode, Oba (Suvr.) Adetunji Osho.
Oba Osho was quoted to have said Obasanjo demonstrated “how true and respected a Yoruba son he is, by visiting their domains despite coming on personal engagement to the area.”
“We shall continue to learn from your wisdom. The entire people of Ode are proud and appreciate your visit,” the traditional ruler said.