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Flooding
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Governor Eno Offers Support to Flood Victims and Issues Warning on Drainage Maintenance
Governor Umo Eno expresses sympathy for recent flood victims in Uyo and calls on residents to maintain clear drainage channels to prevent future disaster.
Five Die as Heavy Rains Collapse House in Calabar
A persistent, heavy rainstorm led to a fatal house collapse in Calabar, killing a father and four children while causing widespread flooding across the city.
Rubbish and Rains: The Consequence of Waste Mismanagement in Lagos
Indiscriminate waste dumping and poor drainage maintenance are worsening flood disasters in Lagos, creating a cycle of public health risks and property damage that demands urgent government and citizen action.
Delta flood leaves commercial motorcyclist dead in Agbor
A commercial motorcyclist in Agbor, Delta State, died after attempting to recover his vehicle from a flooded drainage channel following heavy rainfall.
Toddler perishes in Calabar flash flood
A one-year-old girl died after heavy rainfall flooded her family's home in Calabar, Cross River State, prompting residents to demand better infrastructure to prevent future disasters.
Ibeju-Lekki Administration Shuts Down Bogije Dredging Site Following Major Flooding
Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Abdullahi Sesan Olowa has ordered the immediate shutdown of a dredging site in Bogije after heavy rains triggered severe flooding in local neighborhoods.
Lagos State defends flood management strategy, discourages political rhetoric
Lagos Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab says ongoing drainage and environmental interventions have lessened flood impacts, dismissing recent public criticism as politically motivated.
Persistent Rainfall Triggers Widespread Flooding Across Multiple Nigerian States
Relentless rainfall has caused widespread flooding across several Nigerian states, destroying homes, businesses, and farmlands while raising concerns ahead of the peak rainy season.
Government agency warns of worsening floods in Lagos over next 12 weeks
NiHSA warns that the current floods in Lagos are only the beginning, with conditions likely to deteriorate through September as urban, riverine, and coastal flooding collide.
Lagos Government Urges Critics to Avoid Politicizing Flood Mitigation Efforts
Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, defends the administration's flood control measures, calling for an end to the politicization of environmental challenges while outlining plans for improved drainage and waste infrastructure.