NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Thursday over the Northern region throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated over the North Central region throughout the forecast period.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region during the morning hours.

“Isolated thunderstorms are anticipated over parts of Oyo, Ogun, Ondo, Imo, Edo, Abia, Akwa Ibom, Cross River and Bayelsa states during the afternoon to evening hours,” it said.

The agency envisaged sunny skies over the Northern region throughout the forecast period on Friday.

According to NiMet, sunny skies with patches of cloud are anticipated over the North Central region with chances of isolated thunderstorms over parts of Kwara State later in the day.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Bayelsa, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

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“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over parts of Edo, Abia, Ebonyi, Ondo, Osun, Oyo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers and Cross River states,” it said.

The agency predicted sunny skies over the Northern region on Saturday throughout the forecast period.

NiMet envisaged sunny skies with patches of clouds over the North Central region with chances of afternoon or evening thunderstorms over parts of Kwara State.

“Cloudy skies with intervals of sunshine are anticipated over the southern region with prospects of morning thunderstorms over parts of Delta, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

“In the afternoon/evening hours, thunderstorms are expected over most parts of the region,” it said.

NiMet urged people to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, in well-ventilated and cool spaces as temperatures are high over most parts of the country, putting people at risk of heat stress.

It urged people to get vaccinated against meningitis, practice good hygiene by washing hands regularly, avoid overcrowding in small spaces, use a nose mask to reduce chances of infection and avoid close contact with those affected.

“Avoid peak sun hours (noon to 3pm) and protect yourselves from undue exposure to direct sunlight. Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from

NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

Source: NAN

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The agency’s outlook for the period indicates sunny skies with hazy conditions in the northern region, along with localised thunderstorms in some central and southern states.

NiMet’s weather outlook, released Friday in Abuja, predicted that Saturday would see sunny and hazy skies in the northern region.

“The North Central will experience sunny weather with patches of clouds, while localised thunderstorms are expected later in the day over parts of Kwara and Kogi states.

“In the southern regions, cloudy skies with occasional sunshine are expected over the inland states and coastal areas, with morning thunderstorms forecast for Lagos, Edo, and Delta states.

“Localised thunderstorms are also expected in the afternoon and evening across several southern states, including Ondo, Ogun, Edo, Ebonyi, and others.”

On Sunday, NiMet forecasts sunny and hazy conditions for the northern region.

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“The North Central will again experience sunny skies with patches of clouds, while localised thunderstorms are anticipated in parts of Nasarawa, Plateau, Kogi, Benue, and the Federal Capital Territory in the afternoon or evening.

“In southern Nigeria, cloudy skies with sunshine are expected in the morning, with local thunderstorms expected in the afternoon and evening across several states.”

For Monday, NiMet predicted more sunny skies over the northern region, with cloudy skies and occasional sunshine expected in the North Central.

“Localised thunderstorms are anticipated in the afternoon and evening over parts of Kogi and Benue.

“In the south, morning conditions will be cloudy with sunshine, while localized thunderstorms are expected in the afternoon and evening over several states, including Lagos, Delta, and Cross River.”

NiMet urged the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles remain suspended in the atmosphere.

According to NiMet, individuals with respiratory conditions, such as asthma, are particularly advised to exercise caution.

“Strong winds may also precede thunderstorms, and the public is urged to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

“Additionally, airline operators are encouraged to consult NiMet for specific weather reports to ensure safe flight planning.

“For further updates, residents are advised to stay informed through NiMet’s official website at www.nimet.gov.ng.”

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja envisaged sunny skies on Monday in a hazy atmosphere over the northern region of the country throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period in the southern region.

“For Tuesday, sunny and hazy skies are expected over the North and North Central states throughout the

forecast period.

“In the southern region, patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere is expected over the region throughout the forecast period.

”There are prospects of localised thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Delta, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states,” it said.

NiMet predicted sunny and hazy skies over the North and North Central regions throughout the forecast period on Wednesday.

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According to NiMet, hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds are expected over the South during the forecast period.

It anticipated thunderstorms over parts of Ogun, Edo, Delta, Rivers, Lagos, Cross Rivers, Akwa Ibom and Bayelsa states later in the day.

The agency urged the public to take necessary precaution as dust particles are in suspension.

“People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.

“Strong winds may precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms are likely to occur, public should take adequate precaution.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.”

NiMet advised the residents to stay informed through its weather updates and to visit its website www.nimet.gov.ng

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook, released on Wednesday in Abuja, predicted that the northern regions would experience sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere throughout the forecast period.

NiMet also predicted moderate dust haze in the North Central regions, with horizontal visibility ranging from 2km to 5km during the forecast period.

The agency envisaged southern regions would likely experience a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds, with early morning fog and mist expected along the coast.

“On Friday, sunny skies with hazy conditions are expected in the northern regions.

“Slight dust haze with good visibility is anticipated over the North Central regions, while the southern parts will continue to experience hazy conditions with early morning fog or mist along the coast.

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“For Saturday, NiMet forecasts sunny skies in a hazy atmosphere over the northern and North Central regions.

“The southern regions will see hazy conditions with patches of clouds, along with the possibility of early morning thunderstorms over parts of Akwa Ibom, Cross River, and Delta states.

“Later in the day, thunderstorms are expected in Delta, Rivers, Cross River, and Bayelsa states,” it said.

NiMet urged the public to take precautions due to the suspension of dust particles in the air.

“People with respiratory issues, including asthma, are advised to be cautious.

“The agency also warned of strong winds potentially preceding thunderstorms in certain areas and advised the public to follow safety guidelines issued by relevant authorities.

”Airline operators are encouraged to obtain specific weather reports from NiMet for their operations.

“Residents are urged to stay informed through NiMet’s weather updates by visiting their website at www.nimet.gov.ng.”

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Friday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Saturday.

It anticipated a horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara, Kaduna, Niger and Kogi States.

“While the rest of the North, the North Central and Inland cities of the South are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period, hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds is expected over the coastal parts of the South with chances of afternoon or evening rains over Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, Cross River, Akwa Ibom and Lagos States,” it said.

According to NiMet, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over parts of Sokoto, Katsina, Kebbi, Kano, Jigawa, Zamfara and Kaduna states on Sunday.

The agency predicted the rest of the North, the North Central and Inland cities of the South to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.

It anticipated early morning mist or fog over the coastal regions of the South with the rest of the day to experience a hazy atmosphere with patches of clouds.

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“For Monday, moderate dust haze with horizontal visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected over the North and North Central parts of the country throughout the forecast period.

“The Inland cities of the South is expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period while the coastal cities of the South is expected to experience a few patches of clouds in hazy atmosphere with prospects of early morning mist of fog.

“Dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precaution. People with asthmatic health conditions and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition,” it said.

NiMet urged the public to adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities.

The agency advised airline operators to get the airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from its office for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed by the weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Wednesday in Abuja envisaged slight dust haze on Thursday in good visibility throughout the forecast period in the northern region.

According to NiMet, the North central states are expected to experience slight dust haze in good visibility throughout the forecast period.

It anticipated moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period in the southern parts of the country.

The agency predicted early morning fog or mist over the coastal areas.

“For Thursday, slight dust haze is expected throughout the forecast period in the northern region.

“The North central region should be in slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.

“In the South, moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km is expected throughout the forecast period,” it said.

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The agency predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday with visibility range of 2km to 5km throughout the forecast period.

According to NiMet, the North Central should be in moderate dust haze with visibility range of 2km to 5km during the forecast period.

It  envisaged early morning fog or mist  over the coastal areas of the country while slight dust haze in patches of clouds are expected over the region during the afternoon and evening periods.

“Dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precaution.

“People with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities,” it said.

The body advised airline operators to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from it for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,” it said.

Source: NAN

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In its weather outlook released on Thursday in Abuja, NiMet predicted moderate dust haze in the northern region on Friday, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km.

“Localised visibility of less than 1,000 metres is also expected throughout the forecast period.

“The North-Central states are anticipated to experience slight dust haze, while the South will see moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km throughout the period.”

On Saturday, NiMet expects thick dust haze in the northern region, with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km and localized visibility of less than 1,000m.

“The southern region will experience slight dust haze throughout the forecast period.

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“For Sunday, moderate dust haze with visibility ranging from 2km to 5km is forecast for the northern and North-Central regions.

“In the southern parts of the country, slight dust haze is expected to persist throughout the day.”

NiMet has advised the public to take necessary precautions as dust particles may be suspended in the air.

People with respiratory issues, such as asthma, are particularly urged to be cautious.

“Residents are encouraged to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet.”

Additionally, NiMet has urged airline operators to consult airport-specific weather reports for effective planning of their operations.

“The public is also advised to follow safety advisories issued by relevant authorities and visit the NiMet website at www.nimet.gov.ng for more information.”

Source: NAN

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NiMet`s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted slight dust haze on Monday in the northern region with localised visibility of 2Km to 5Km over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the North Central region, sunny skies in hazy atmosphere are expected over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated with prospects of thunderstorms with light rains expected over parts of Cross River, Rivers and Akwa Ibom States during the afternoon/evening hours, “it said.

According to it, moderate dust haze with localised visibility of less than 1,000m is anticipated over the region on Tuesday throughout the forecast period in the northern region.

The agency envisaged slight dust haze over the region throughout the forecast period in the North central region.

It anticipated sunny skies in the southern region with patches of clouds with prospects of afternoon and evening thunderstorms.

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NiMet predicted light rains over parts of Lagos, Ogun, Ondo, Delta, Bayelsa, Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states.

“On Wednesday, in the northern region, moderate dust haze with localised visibility of less than 1,000m is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the North Central region, Slight dust haze with localised visibility of 2km to 5Km is anticipated over the region throughout the forecast period.

“In the southern region, sunny skies with patches of clouds are anticipated with prospects of afternoon and evening thunderstorms with light rains expected over parts of Rivers, Cross River and Akwa Ibom states,” it said.

According to it, dust particles are in suspension, public should take necessary precaution and people with asthmatic health condition and other respiratory issues should be cautious of the present weather condition.

It urged the public to take adequate precaution as strong winds might precede the rains in areas where thunderstorms were likely to occur.

“Adhere to safety advisories issued by relevant authorities. Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations.

“Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website www.nimet.gov.ng,” it said.

Source: NAN

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The Acting Director, Defence Media Operation, Brig.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, disclosed this while giving update on the military operations across the country between September 2 and September 30 on Thursday, in Abuja.

Under operation Hadarin Daji, Onyeuko said the troops intensified their offensive operations on bandits’ enclaves in the North West Zone leading to the killing of 240 bandits within the period.

He said that the Air component conducted air bombardments on criminal enclaves in different locations in Zamfara leading to the killing of no fewer than 53 bandits, while several others escaped with varying degree of gunshot wounds.

He also disclosed that troops recovered 125 assorted arms including AK-47 and FN rifles, dane guns and 1,166 rounds of 7.62mm special/NATO ammunition.

According to him, a total of 1,304 livestock and 54 motorcycles among other items were also recovered during the period.

Onyeuko further disclosed that a total of 47 bandits, informants and bandits’ collaborators were arrested within the period.

He said the operations had drastically degraded their operational capabilities and denied them freedom of action, frustrated movement of arms, ammunition and other illegal items and at the same time built confidence among locals.

Under Operation Safe Haven, Onyeuko said that troops arrested 15 suspects including two drug peddlers, two armed herdsmen and 11 bandits  were involved in an attack on Angwan Thabo Village in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

He said troops also rescued some civilians who were kidnapped at Jakko Gashish District in Barkin Ladi Local Government t of Plateau and arrested two kidnappers on September 9.

“A gun runner and impostor named, Saliu Ibriahim, was arrested at Mailafiya Village in Jama’a Local Government Area with a total of 14 locally fabricated rifles, 27 rounds of 9mm ammunition, 14 cartridges and 44 rounds of 7.62mm NATO ammunition among other items,” he said.

Under Operation Whirl Stroke, Defence spokesperson said troops and other security operatives arrested a notorious militia leader named Keffas Aondofa (a.k.a. Azonto) at Jalingo Metropolis in Taraba.

He said that Azonto, who took over leadership of the late Gana’s militia gang, had been on wanted list for terrorising and imposing levies on locals in the state.

According to him, a total of 15 bandits were neutralised, while 23 AK-47 rifles with magazines as well as 66 rounds of 7.62mm special and 39mm ammunition were recovered during the period.

“Under Operation Thunder Strike/Whirl Punch, troops maintained their highway and fighting patrols to dominate and provide security in major and minor roads as well as deny armed elements freedom of action.

“September 5, offensive air strikes were executed, using a force pack of Nigerian Air Force platforms, on a bandits’ camp at Kuza Hills, which led to the destruction of some of the criminals’ hideouts and logistics facilities.

“No fewer than 43 bandits were neutralised in the process.

“In same vein, over 40 bandits were neutralised at Fadaman Kanauta in Kidandan forest under Giwa local government area of Kaduna State.

“This feat was achieved when the Air Component carried a 3-day intensive air offensives on bandits’ enclaves at the location between September 13 and September 15,” he said.

Source: NAN

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NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja predicted sunny and hazy conditions over the northern region during the forecast period.

According to the agency, the North Central region is expected to be in sunny and hazy condition throughout the forecast period.

“Partly cloudy conditions with sunshine intervals are envisaged to dominate the inland cities of the South within the forecast hours.

“Partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected to dominate the coast throughout the forecast period with pockets of afternoon and evening thunderstorms over Rivers, Cross-River and Akwa-Ibom States,’’ it said.

NiMet anticipated sunny and hazy condition over the northern region throughout the forecast period on Tuesday.

It forecast sunny and hazy conditions to prevail over the central cities of the North during the forecast period.

The agency further forecast partly cloudy to cloudy conditions over the inland in the morning and partly cloudy conditions with spells of sunshine to dominate most places later in the day.

NiMet predicted partly cloudy to cloudy conditions over the coast throughout the forecast period with prospects of a few thunderstorms over Rivers, Akwa-Ibom and Cross-River in the afternoon and evening hours.

“On Wednesday, dust haze is expected over the northern region throughout the forecast period. Sunny and hazy condition is anticipated over the North Central region during the forecast period.

“Partly cloudy condition with intervals of sunshine is expected over the inland within the forecast hours.

“Coastal cities of the South are expected to be partly cloudy to cloudy conditions throughout forecast hours with chances of thunderstorms over Cross-River, Akwa-Ibom, Rivers, Delta and Edo in the afternoon and evening hours.’’

Source: NAN

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