…into spending that reflected the economic hardship facing Nigerians. “Roads, bridges, drainage and other infrastructure remain important, but some governments appear to favour conspicuous projects while schools, healthcare facilities, water supply and other basic services receive inadequate attention,” he said. The rem…

…Local Government. The roads will be reconstructed with interlocking pavement and covered drainage systems, while solar-powered streetlights will be installed as part of the completed infrastructure. The government said the projects are expected to be delivered within 12 months. Speaking at the flag-off, Agbaje said the…

…into spending that reflected the economic hardship facing Nigerians. “Roads, bridges, drainage and other infrastructure remain important, but some governments appear to favour conspicuous projects while schools, healthcare facilities, water supply and other basic services receive inadequate attention,” he said. Abubaka…

…headquarters at Okehi. Nwofor said the road was built to standard, with 10.2km of drainage, culverts, road shoulders and other ancillary works. He added that the road, awarded on October 29, 2024, was completed on schedule, describing it as a testament to the commitment of the Fubara administration to providing quality…

…and other restricted areas. According to Wike, many of the structures obstructing drainage channels were built by wealthy Nigerians and had existed for years before the current administration.

…Command has recovered an unexploded ordnance, identified as a hand grenade, from a drainage slab in the Moduganari area of Maiduguri, the state capital. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, saying the recovery followed a report received at about 12.40pm on Augus…

…constructed in accordance with engineering standards and included durable pavements, drainage systems, traffic signs, road markings, speed-calming measures and solar-powered street lighting on selected routes. He also appealed to residents to protect the roads as public assets and avoid activities that could damage the…

…through flooded roads and waterways. It further encouraged the public to clear blocked drainage channels, pay attention to weather forecasts, move to safer, elevated locations during flooding, avoid contact with contaminated floodwater and promptly report emergencies to the agency. SEMA said it was continuing to monito…

…the causes of the overflow through hydraulic evaluation of existing culverts and drainage channels. “The recent intense precipitation across the country has caused widespread flooding in various communities and along major road corridors, a phenomenon widely attributed to ongoing climate change impacts. “We are current…

…involves pothole patching, desilting drains, clearing refuse and other obstructions from drainage channels, and repairing damaged street lighting poles along the dual carriageway. He said the intervention became necessary because of the ongoing rainy season, noting that blocked drainage channels expose road pavements t…

…at the command headquarters in Abuja. Sanusi said the recovered infrastructure included drainage covers, solar-powered street lights, armoured electricity cables and internet communication cables stolen from different parts of the territory. Suspected street lights vandalsCredit: Police According to him, the recoveries…

…and human activities, especially building on waterways and failing to construct proper drainage channels. “Flooding in Gwagwalada is not caused by dams but by heavy runoff and human activities, particularly building on waterways instead of constructing drainage channels,” he said. He urged residents to avoid building a…

…refuse truck and 10 waste collection tricycles, alongside routine desilting of drainage channels to reduce flooding in parts of the council area. Other initiatives highlighted include monthly security meetings with relevant stakeholders, periodic town hall engagements with community groups and support for cultural fest…

…had discovered that several buildings were constructed on the Benin moat, while many drainage channels had been blocked by indiscriminate waste disposal, worsening the risk of flooding. He added that internally displaced persons’ camps had been prepared in anticipation of possible flood emergencies across the state. Ac…

…"I must emphasise that anyone found disposing of waste on roads, road medians, drainage channels, open spaces or any other unauthorised location will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law. There will be no exceptions," he said.He urged residents to patronise only their assigned Private Sector Participan…

…important that we should start from our homes. Let’s desist from throwing waste in the drainage. We should dispose of our refuse with the refuse collectors. “When we do this, the issue of flood and disease outbreak will not occur. If we all dump waste in drainage, it will result in clogging and eventual flooding.” She…

…and ongoing projects as evidence of progress. Road rehabilitation, market upgrades, drainage construction, water schemes, health centre renovations and empowerment programmes feature prominently in reports released by several local government councils. In several communities, residents acknowledge improvements in infra…

…the city. Apart from exposing the city’s perennial struggle with flooding, blocked drainage channels and poor waste management, the deluge […] The post Every downpour now brings fear, trepidation — Lagos residents appeared first on Tribune Online.

…losses estimated at more than N300m, attributing the flooding to blocked waterways, poor drainage systems, unchecked urban development and the failure to dredge and desilt the Ogbere Stream. According to him, the stream, which serves as the main channel for evacuating floodwaters from the town, had become shallow and n…

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…to road contractors that worked on roads in the community, who he said, channelled their drainage water to the area. He said, “When we protested and asked them to link the drainage channel to the discharge point we had established, our advice was ignored. “And again, what really caused the other wing we visited, the co…

…sanitation efforts. He said despite continued government investment in waste collection, drainage maintenance, recycling initiatives and environmental sanitation, indiscriminate refuse disposal continued to undermine those efforts. “Lagos generates huge volumes of waste every day, and government has continued to invest…

…made to the original 2006 gazetted alignment of the coastal highway and aspects of its drainage design may have worsened the flooding. “Lagos has always experienced flooding. This is not in dispute. But many residents would agree that what we are witnessing today appears more widespread and severe than in previous year…

…during the rainy season by avoiding attempts to cross flooded rivers, streams and drainage channels. “The water level has risen significantly due to the persistent rains, making such crossings extremely dangerous. We appeal to residents to prioritise their safety and promptly report emergencies to the appropriate autho…

…in parts of Nsukka. “This also includes a comprehensive repair of all the damaged drainage systems and the evacuation of all blocked drainage systems on the major road to resolve the problem. This project has been given to a reputable company to handle,” he added. Exco also approved the procurement of over 30 pieces of…