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Flooding
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Severe Flooding Claims Dozens Across West African Nations
Severe flooding triggered by intense seasonal rainfall has resulted in dozens of deaths across Ivory Coast and Ghana, with millions of people considered at risk by the United Nations.
Lagos State Prepares for More Floods as Demolition of Unauthorized Structures Begins
Lagos authorities are clearing illegal structures along the Badagry Expressway while warning residents to prepare for continued heavy rainfall and potential flooding in the coming weeks.
Rufai Oseni Calls for Disclosure of Coastal Road Environmental Assessment Amid Lagos Flooding
Arise TV anchor Rufai Oseni has challenged federal and state authorities to release the Environmental Impact Assessment report for the Lagos coastal road project following recent flooding.
Severe Flooding Causes Widespread Power Outage Across Lagos
Severe rainfall in Lagos has flooded TCN substations, causing power outages as engineers work to drain water from damaged electrical equipment.
Lagos State Attributes Ikorodu Flooding to Contractor Oversight While Promising Enhanced Infrastructure
Lagos State officials have identified contractor interference as a primary cause of recent Ikorodu floods, while vowing to demolish illegal structures and clear drainage channels across the metropolis.
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.