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Yesterday, 23rd July, 2024, an ugly scenario occured in the capital city of Benue that almost resulted to religion crisis. The security guiding the house of the speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly, Hon. Aondona Dajoh, destroyed a mini Mosques that's in front Alh. Abubakar Adamu Bari Makurdi residence at Lobi quarters. The dual personalities who are neighbors that shared the same fence.  Hon. Aondona Dajoh (Speaker Benue State House of Assembly) According to an eye witness; "The ugly incident happened around 4:00 PM, during when the Muslims faithful were observing their Asr prayers in a congregation including some of the security's that are Muslims who guiding the speaker's house. All of a sudden, some of the securities led by Hon. Aondona Dajoh whom instructed them to demolished the Mosque while the people are still observing their prayers, chasing them away including three (3) gunshots in the air". The Demolished mini mosque This act demonstrated by the ...

"Communities along the River Benue and particularly in Makurdi, Nigeria, are susceptible to flooding, particularly during the rainy season. It is important for residents to take proactive measures to minimize the impact of flooding". Here are some steps that the affected areas can take prior to the flooding in Makurdi: By; Abubakar Abdullahi Shuaibu 1. Stay informed: Communities should stay informed about weather forecasts and flood warnings issued by relevant authorities. This will help them prepare and take necessary precautions. 2. Evacuate: Residents in low-lying areas or areas prone to flooding should consider evacuating to higher ground or safer areas before the flooding begins. 3. Secure property: Residents should secure their property by moving valuable items to higher ground or elevated areas. They should also secure any loose outdoor items that could become projectiles during the flood. 4. Sandbags: Sandbags can help to keep water out of homes and buildings. Resi...