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Flooding
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Governor Sanwo-Olu Authorizes Dredging of 28 Drainage Channels to Combat Flooding
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate dredging of 28 primary drainage channels to mitigate the impact of recent extreme flooding across the state.
Lagos State Opposes Federal Government’s Kuramo Beach Reclamation Project
Lagos State officials are moving to block federal reclamation projects at Kuramo Beach and have ordered the removal of structures obstructing drainage systems to combat seasonal flooding.
Lagos Grapples with Widespread Flooding as Heavy Rains Disrupt City Life
Severe rainfall over 12 hours left Lagos paralyzed, causing widespread flooding, business closures, and traffic chaos, leading the state government to announce fresh measures against illegal drainage encroachment.
Atiku Abubakar Offers Support to Lagos Flood Victims
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has publicly supported Lagos residents impacted by severe weekend flooding, calling for community solidarity as the state deals with widespread infrastructure disruptions.
NEMA Identifies Five Kwara Local Governments Facing Severe Flood Threats
NEMA has warned that five local government areas in Kwara State face high flood risks, prompting an urgent call for disaster preparedness and coordinated regional action.
Severe flooding strikes Lagos following intense rainfall
Torrential rain has caused major flooding in Lagos, damaging homes and infrastructure as the Nigerian meteorological agency warns of more storms to come.
Lagos Residents Struggle as Severe Flooding Disrupts Daily Life
Severe flooding caused by persistent rainfall has displaced many Lagos residents, prompting calls for better urban planning and more responsible waste management from both officials and the public.
NEMA Advocates Enhanced Agency Cooperation to Tackle National Flood Risks
NEMA officials have urged government agencies to coordinate more effectively to mitigate the 2026 flood risk, which threatens 23 states and the FCT.
Lagos Hit by Major Flooding as Residents Displaced and Businesses Halt Operations
Severe flooding across Lagos has displaced residents and crippled local commerce, prompting calls for government accountability and a push for improved flood-resilient infrastructure.
Severe flooding in Accra leaves three dead
Severe flooding caused by record-breaking rainfall in Accra has resulted in three deaths and significant property damage, prompting the president to call for better urban planning.