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NiMet Forecasts Three-Day Sunshine, Haziness From Today
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has predicted sunshine and haziness from Monday to Wednesday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released yesterday in Abuja predicted sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere on Monday over the northern region.
It envisaged prospects of dust haze over Yobe, Borno, Kaduna, Jigawa and Kano states during the forecast period.
“Sunny atmosphere with patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region during the morning period.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Kwara, Benue, Niger and Kogi states.
“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms
over parts of Cross River and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.
According to NiMet, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Bayelsa, Rivers, Lagos, Edo, Delta, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Abia and Imo states later in the day.
NiMet anticipated sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern region on Tuesday, with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Taraba state during the afternoon and evening period.
The agency envisaged sunny atmosphere
with patches of clouds over the North Central region during the morning period.
“Later in the day, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Kwara, Nasarawa and Plateau states.
“Cloudy atmosphere is expected over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom states.
“In the afternoon/evening period, isolated thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Osun, Ekiti, Ogun, Oyo, Ondo, Imo, Abia, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Lagos states,” it said.
According to NiMet, sunny skies are expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.
The agency predicted sunny skies with patches of clouds over the North Central region during the morning period.
NiMet anticipated isolated thunderstorms over parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Niger and Plateau states later in the day with cloudy atmosphere over the southern region during the morning hours.
It forecast isolated thunderstorms over parts of Edo, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Osun, Ondo, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Lagos states later in the day.
“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public
should take adequate precaution. People with respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather situations.
“Due to Harmattan and dryness in the air, special attention should be paid to your skin, eyes and
lips by keeping them moist as much as possible.
“Airline operators are advised to get updated weather reports and forecasts from NiMet for effective planning in their operations,” it said.
The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, has tasked troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD to dominate the battlespace and intensify offensive operations against kidnappers, bandits and other criminal elements in the North Central region.
Shaibu gave the directive yesterday during his maiden operational visit to the Headquarters, Joint Task Force North Central (JTF-NC), at Sobi Barracks, Ilorin.
This is contained in a statement by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Appolonia Anele, in Abuja, yesterday.
Shaibu said the Nigerian Army would remain resolute in its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that troops must sustain pressure to decisively deny criminal elements freedom of action.
He assured personnel of continued deployment of combat enablers and operational resources to enhance clearance operations and dismantle criminal hideouts across Kwara and Niger states.
The COAS reaffirmed his commitment to troop welfare, noting that improved welfare remained critical to sustaining morale, operational effectiveness and combat readiness.
He urged the troops to remain disciplined, professional and loyal to the Constitution and the democratically elected government.
Earlier, the Theatre Commander, JTF-NC Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD, Maj.-Gen. Yakubu Yahaya, commended the COAS for his strategic leadership and support.
Yahaya assured that troops would remain committed and steadfast in restoring peace and stability in the region.
The Nigerian Navy says it is expanding training and infrastructure to address emerging security threats and strengthen operational efficiency across formations and units nationwide.
The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Adm. Idi Abbas, spoke during the inauguration of projects at the Nigerian Navy Basic Training School (NNBTS) in Onne, Rivers as part of activities marking the Nigerian Navy’s 70th anniversary.
Abbas, represented by the Flag Officer Commanding, Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC), Rear Adm. Ebiobowei Zipele, said the projects reflected significant progress made by the navy since its establishment in 1956 from the British Royal Navy.
“Training and infrastructure have improved significantly to meet contemporary security challenges and fulfil the navy’s constitutional responsibilities.”
According to him, the anniversary provides the navy an opportunity to reflect on its achievements and contributions over the past seven decades.
Projects inaugurated included a remodelled female trainees’ hostel accommodating more than 500 occupants and an expanded golf course upgraded from one to nine holes.
Others were the NNBTS fuel dump, Chief Boatswain’s Mate House, renovated pharmacy department and a new theatre block at the Naval Medical Centre, Onne.
Abbas described the new theatre as a major milestone for the navy’s medical services.
“Previously, injured personnel requiring surgeries were referred outside the facility.
“With this theatre, surgeries can now be conducted within the base.’’
He added that a 30KVA inverter had also been installed to guarantee uninterrupted electricity supply at the training school.
The naval chief assured officers, ratings and trainees that the navy leadership remained committed to their welfare and wellbeing.
“These infrastructure upgrades show the commitment of the Chief of Naval Staff to addressing operational and welfare challenges promptly,” he said.
In addition, NAVTRAC distributed educational materials to pupils of Community Primary Schools One and Two, Ogale, in Ebubu-Eleme area of Rivers.
Items distributed included exercise books, school bags and other writing materials as part of the navy’s civil-military engagement initiative.
Zipele said the outreach was designed to strengthen relations between the navy and host communities while supporting children’s education.
“Education remains critical to national growth and youth empowerment. Some of these pupils may eventually serve in the Nigerian Navy,” he said.
He noted that the initiative demonstrated the navy’s commitment to educational development, peace, security and sustainable community relations.
Zipele urged the pupils to remain disciplined, focused and committed to their studies while embracing patriotism, integrity and hard work.
He thanked the Ebubu community for its continued support for the naval training command headquarters and the navy.
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