…could receive intense rainfall averaging around 360mm in September alone. "Prepare for flooding": Ogun Government issues alert for 11 communities. Photo Abiodun>He noted that rainfall in inland areas is expected to ease from October into early November.PAY ATTENTION: From breaking news to viral moments. Follow Legit.ng…

…effective pipeline surveillance and responsible community engagement during the recent flooding in parts of the Niger Delta. The post PINL efficiency has protected our environment — N’Delta group appeared first on Tribune Online.

…patronising unregulated cart pushers whose activities lead to indiscriminate dumping and flooding risks. And the Federal Teaching Hospital Katsina has run out of bed space as a diphtheria outbreak overwhelms its Children’s Ward with a surge in referred cases. Here is a recap of the major stories making headlines this e…

…employment opportunities and infrastructure. Ringim also expressed concern over flooding, poor drainage and inadequate waste management in parts of the state, particularly Hadejia and other affected communities. He urged the government to adopt preventive measures by engaging communities and traditional institutions be…

…in place. ‘’Agricultural productivity, insecurity, exchange rates, logistics, storage, flooding, input costs, money supply and supply constraints also matter. A serious economic programme must address these factors, as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been doing for the past three years, rather than reduce the entire co…

…that several other factors, including insecurity, exchange rates, logistics, storage, flooding and agricultural input costs influenced food inflation. He further questioned the ADC candidate’s proposal to link subsidy to the price of crude oil, noting that refining crude produces several other petroleum products apart…

Flooding: FCTA demolishes houses on waterways (photos) The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has continued the demolition of buildings and structures on waterways and erosion paths across the nation's capital. The Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike, last week ordered the demolition of houses built on waterw…

…be submerged within the next two to three decades if the state fails to urgently address flooding, drainage blockage and indiscriminate land reclamation. Johnson said this on Tuesday while unveiling his vision and legislative agenda for Lagos Central Senatorial District. The former spokesman for the New Nigeria People’…

…side drains and a three-kilometre outfall drainage system designed to prevent localised flooding. In an address, the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Area, Charles Wobodo, expressed appreciation to Fubara for the infrastructure but demanded that more road projects were needed to expand the road network in the counc…

…for more than an hour across parts of Hadejia Senatorial District, caused widespread flooding and the collapse of more than 20 houses in the community. The father of the deceased children, Suma'ila, said the building collapsed on Friday night while his children were asleep. "Two of my children, aged five and eight, wer…

…particularly communities affected by insecurity, terrorism, banditry, criminality and flooding He said leaders could not fully understand the challenges confronting Nigerians without visiting affected communities and listening to their experiences. “True leadership requires presence and empathy. No one can lead from th…

…with communities across Nigeria devastated by banditry, criminality, terrorism, and flooding. You cannot truly lead people you are unwilling to visit, listen to, and understand”, he said. He expressed clear commitment that he and his running mate will take their message directly to Nigerians. “We will listen to them, u…

…Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency said rising river levels are expected to trigger flooding in multiple locations during the period. The agency says states at high risk are Kaduna, Niger, Taraba, Ondo, Oyo, Rivers, Abia, Adamawa, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Bayelsa, Benue, Borno and Cross River. Others are Delta, Ebonyi, Ed…

…insecurity in major farming communities, climate-related disruptions particularly flooding and high transportation costs arising from logistics challenges. In its outlook for 2026, the NESG added that election-related spending, seasonal demand associated with the festive period, and relatively high energy costs could g…

…statement also reiterated that the FCT Administration had intensified efforts to tackle flooding through the removal of structures obstructing waterways across Abuja. It stated that the FCT minister said the demolition exercise, which commenced in Maitama on Tuesday, would be extended to other parts of the capital wher…

…30 local government areas, while Oyebamiji secured 11. Wike also addressed the recurring flooding in parts of the FCT, saying the problem should not be politicised without examining its underlying causes. According to the minister, some critics had used the recent flooding to attack the administration instead of acknow…

…- Activist Deji Adeyanju Heavy rainfall in Abuja over the weekend, caused serious flooding, leaving several vehicles, including luxury cars, submerged in water and some roads completely cut off. Reacting to the heavy flooding, activist and resident of the FCT, Deji Adeyanju, blamed Minister Nyesom Wike for the unpreced…

…noting that the situation had been worse this year. He said the challenges included flooding of access roads and disposal platforms, as well as the dwindling capacity of some landfills to receive waste. “The capacity of the dump site itself to receive waste is limited now because it’s approaching the end of life. It ca…

…to a tropical storm, they continue to issue warnings about the torrential rains, severe flooding and the risk of landslides through Wednesday as the storm forecasted in the north. However, Chinese authorities had earlier issued the highest-level red alert for Dolphin, which is the strongest storm to hit China this year…

…achievement. Even the coastal road they are celebrating could be overtaken by flooding once the rains come,” he added. His remarks have since sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians sharing mixed opinions on his comments about governance and the 2027 elections. Watch the video below…

…Peller called out his former secondary school female classmates after they began flooding his WhatsApp with messagesThe content creator revealed that the same girls once labelled him dumb and removed him from group projects during their school daysPeller's comments sparked a wave of reactions from fans who recognised t…

…aftermath of the incident, SEMA urged residents to take precautionary measures against flooding, especially as schools are currently on holiday. The agency advised parents and guardians to keep children away from rivers, culverts and other flood-prone areas, while also urging residents to avoid driving or walking throu…

…targeted engineering interventions at the identified locations to prevent future flooding and improve safety along the highway. Umahi, who was represented by the Federal Controller of Works in Ondo State, Engr Olajide Hussein, said the inspection was to identify flood-prone locations along major road corridors and find…

…refuse into drainage channels, warning that blocked waterways increase the risk of flooding and undermine government investments in road infrastructure. FERMA’s Kano State Coordinator, Bashir Mohammed Isma, said the agency remained committed to preserving federal roads through timely routine maintenance aimed at preven…

…own. It is our activities that are affecting it negatively. What we are experiencing now—flooding, hot weather and land degradation—is a result of our activities that have negatively affected the environment,” he said. The permanent secretary explained that the ministry was responsible for protecting the environment an…