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NiMet Predicts 3-day Sunny, Hazy Atmosphere
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted sunshine and haziness from Saturday to Monday across the country.
NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja predicted a sunny and hazy atmosphere over the Northern region on Saturday throughout the forecast period.
It anticipated chances of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the morning hours.
According to NiMet, patches of clouds should be visible over parts of Adamawa and Kaduna States during this time.
The agency forecast prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Adamawa and Taraba States during the afternoon to evening hours.
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“Sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over North Central region throughout forecast period with prospects of localized thunderstorms over parts of Kogi, Nasarawa, Benue and Federal Capital Territory during afternoon and evening hours.
“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine is anticipated over the inland states of the South and the coastal belt in the morning with chances of thunderstorms over parts of Rivers, Bayelsa and Akwa Ibom States.
“Later in the day, thunderstorms are envisaged over parts of Ondo, Lagos, Bayelsa, Enugu, Imo, Abia, Ebonyi, Edo, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Rivers and Delta States,” it said.
NiMet envisaged the sunny and hazy atmosphere over the Northern region on Sunday throughout the forecast period with prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the afternoon and evening hours.
The agency predicted sunny skies with few cloud patches over the North Central region during the morning hours.
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“Later in the day, there are chances of localized thunderstorms over parts of Nasarawa, Kogi, the Federal Capital Territory and Benue State.
“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine is envisaged over the inland states of the South and the coastal belt of the country.
“With prospects of localized thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Cross River States in the morning hours,” it said.
NiMet envisaged localised thunderstorms over parts of Ondo, Edo, Imo, Enugu, Ebonyi, Cross River, Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Rivers and Delta States later in the day.
According to NiMet, sunny and hazy atmosphere is anticipated over the Northern region throughout the forecast period on Monday, with prospects of localized thunderstorms over parts of Taraba during the afternoon/evening period.
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It predicted cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine over the North central region all through the forecast period with localized thunderstorms expected over Benue, Nasarawa and the Federal Capital Territory during the afternoon and evening hours.
“Cloudy atmosphere with intervals of sunshine is expected over the inland and the coastal belt of the country during the morning hours.
“In the afternoon and evening hours, localised thunderstorms are envisaged over Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu, Edo, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom States,” it said.
According to NiMet, dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precautions.
People with Asthma and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather
situations.
It advised the public to take necessary caution, avoid driving and walking through flood waters as moderate to heavy rainfall could lead to flash floods.
“Strong winds are likely to precede and accompany the thunderstorms, citizens are advised to take necessary safety precautions.
“Disaster Risk Managers, Agencies and individuals should be proactive, to avert loss of lives and property during the torainy season
“All Airline operators are advised to avail themselves of weather reports and alerts periodically from NiMet for effective planning for their operations,” it said.
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Edo NLC Crisis: Caretaker Committee Drags Rival Exco, Govt To Court
The division in the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), took a new dimension on Wednesday as Prof. Monday Monday Lewis Igbafen-led caretaker committee approached the National Industrial Court of Nigeria, Benin Judicial Division, seeking to affirm its authority and restrain a rival executive from parading itself as the council’s leadership.
Joined in the suit are the Edo State Government, the Commissioner for Labour and Productivity, and the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice.
In a suit marked: NICN/BEN/12/2026, and filed before the court in Benin, the claimant, Igbafen, acting for himself and on behalf of the NLC Caretaker Committee in Edo State, is challenging the continued occupation of the union’s secretariat and control of its assets by members of the Bernard Egwakhide-led factional State Executive Council.
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The claimants are asking the court to declare that the caretaker committee (Igbafen-led faction), constituted on August 11, 2025, by the NLC national leadership, remains the only lawful authority to administer the affairs of the Edo State Council pending fresh elections.
They further seek a declaration that the continued occupation of the NLC secretariat located at No. 1 Teboga Road, Benin City, as well as the retention of union assets, financial records, and official instruments by the defendants, is illegal and void.
The suit also prays for an order of perpetual injunction restraining the defendants from parading themselves as officials of the NLC Edo Council or interfering with the functions of the caretaker committee.
In addition, the claimants are seeking a mandatory order compelling the defendants to immediately hand over the secretariat, vehicles, financial documents, cheque books, and all other properties belonging to the union.
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The caretaker committee further urged the court to restrain the state government and its officials from interfering in the internal affairs of the union, alleging undue support for the dissolved executive.
The claimants further demand N50 million as general and exemplary damages against the defendants for alleged unlawful usurpation of office and acts prejudicial to the administration of the council.
According to court documents made available to our correspondent, the crisis followed the dissolution of the Edo State Council by the NLC National Executive Council on February 27, 2025, over allegations of misconduct, anti-union activities, and constitutional violations.
However, the matter has yet to be assigned a hearing date.
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Transfer: Premier League Clubs Scramble For Dele-Bashiru
Lazio midfielder, Fisayo Dele-Bashiru is a subject of interest from three Premier League clubs, according to Sky Sports.
Lazio reportedly rejected offers from Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth for the Nigeria international in January.
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La Biancolesti are bracing for more interest in Dele-Bashiru ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Sky Sports.
The 24-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Serie A club.
The attacking midfielder joined the Rome-based club from Turkish Super Lig outfit Hatayspor in 2024.
He has been a regular feature for Lazio this season.
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Xenophobic Attacks: Nigerian Students To Picket MTN, MultiChoice, Other Businesses
The leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS South-West Zone D, has announced plans to picket South African companies in Nigeria following the ongoing xenophobic attacks in the country.
DAILY POST reports that some Nigerians were recently killed in South Africa over the violent attacks.
A statement issued to newsmen by Comrade Adeyemo Josiah Kayode, Coordinator, NANS South-West, Zone D, said that the association is mobilizing to take decisive and lawful action by organizing peaceful picketing and mass advocacy against South African business interests operating in Nigeria.
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“We categorically state that the continued targeting of Nigerians under any guise is unacceptable and must come to an immediate end.
“This will include major corporations such as MTN Group and MultiChoice Group. It is morally indefensible for businesses to thrive in an environment where the lives of Nigerians are protected, while Nigerians are subjected to fear and violence elsewhere.
“This contradiction will no longer be tolerated,” the statement said.
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