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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 health agency corrects data on 2025 HIV statistics
LSACA clarifies that the 10,430 HIV cases reported in 2025 reflect successful testing and outreach efforts rather than a sudden increase in new infections.
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.
Severe Flooding Paralyzes Lagos Neighborhoods After Heavy Rains
Intense rains have submerged multiple Lagos communities, including Ago Palace Way and Gbagada, displacing residents and halting commercial activity as citizens call for urgent government intervention.
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 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.
MFM Equips 130 Lagos Educators to Combat Adolescent Substance Abuse
The Mountain Top Rehabilitation Centre has trained 130 Lagos school counsellors to better identify and address substance abuse among students.
Lagos environment agency shuts down two venues for noise violations
LASEPA has shut down Westgate Arena Club and Dave Premium and Suites in Lagos following repeated violations of noise pollution regulations.
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.
Lagos State Secures Permanent Operating Licence for Red Line Rail from NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has issued a permanent operating licence to the Lagos State Government for the Red Line rail, ending the agency's century-long operational monopoly.