…Ogombo community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to assess the impact of recent flooding and interact with affected residents. The governor was accompanied by the Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, the state Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, and other members of the Lagos State Exec…

…is a violation of environmental laws, as it obstructs drainage channels, contributes to flooding, and poses significant public health and environmental risks. He urged residents of the state to dispose waste responsibly and use only approved waste management facilities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lind…

…vows to pursue legal action against X user who shared false information about flooding in Lagos The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, says legal action will be taken against an X-user who shared a false post about flooding in Lagos State. The X-user shared a video of a floode…

100 DMs a day is too much for me - Actress Uche Ogbodo claims men are flooding her DM to woo her following the crash of her marriage Nollywood actress Uche Ogbodo has revealed that her direct messages (DMs) on social media are being flooded by male suitors, following the official breakdown of her marriage to Bobby Mari…

…Airport Road and some other parts of Lagos were among those affected by the flooding. In Ogun, the torrential rainfall left Agbado Road submerged, cutting off a major alternative route linking several Lagos-Ogun border communities and disrupting movement for commuters and motorists. The flooding also rendered many sect…

…of Government Girls' Secondary School, Tafawa Balewa, Bauchi State, were filmed battling flooding in their dormitory. The flood was caused by a windstorm which blew off the roof of the hostel during a heavy downpour. A video released to call for an intervention shows the students using their slippers to sweep the dirty…

…after hours of heavy rainfall that has continued to batter Calabar, causing widespread flooding and destruction of property in several parts of the city. Residents were left in shock and mourning as community youths mounted frantic rescue efforts through the night, only to recover the lifeless bodies of the victims fro…

…Lagos-Ogun border communities and disrupting movement for commuters and motorists. The flooding, observed on Sunday, followed downpours that began on Saturday and continued into Sunday, leaving the road impassable in many sections. Agbado Road connects communities including Adiyan, Ope-Ilu, Itoki and Abule-Ijoko en rou…

…Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi among the northern states at high risk of flooding between July 11 and July 20, 2026. According to NiMet, the heightened flood risk is due to persistent rainfall currently being recorded across the nation. NiMet said the flooding left soils across many parts of the country fu…

…the state’s re-introduced monthly environmental sanitation to promote hygiene, prevent flooding and preserve property values. On behalf of the residents, the Vice-Chairman of the Millennium Housing Estate, Agbado-Ijaiye, Mr Chris Otabo, commended the ministry for improving security through the construction of perimeter…

…Valley University's campus. News of his death quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing. The roommate is likely a key component of the state's case, with prosecutors alleging text messages between Twiggs and Robinson amount t…

…that he now sees similar qualities in Peter Obi. The actor also noted that insecurity, flooding and kidnapping affect every Nigerian regardless of ethnicity, urging citizens to focus on competence rather than tribe. Stan Nze also called on Nigerians to participate in the 2027 general elections, encouraging eligible vot…

…described the loss as heartbreaking and appealed for lasting solutions to the persistent flooding that affects many parts of Agbor. Other residents also called on the Delta State Government and Ika South Local Government Council to improve drainage infrastructure and address blocked waterways to help prevent similar tr…

…As we commemorate another anniversary of the July 10, 2003 crisis, these memories come flooding back. They remind me not only of one of the most turbulent periods in Anambra's political history but also of an unexpected chapter in my own professional journey. History is often remembered through dramatic public events.…

…of the indigenous American people who, following the Declaration, witnessed the flooding of their ancestral homes and lands by white settlers. One of their leaders, John Trudell, the writer, actor and musician who passed on in 2015, said of his people: "Historically speaking, we went from being Indians to pagans to sav…

…Company and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company has been disrupted by flooding, triggering power outages across communities in Lagos and Osun States. EKEDC said electricity supply to its network had been reduced after outages on the Oshogbo-Ikeja 330kV and Benin-Egbin 330kV transmission lines, resulting in load…

DisCos announce blackouts in parts of Lagos and Osun over flooding The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) and the Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) have announced power outages in several communities following disruptions caused by heavy rainfall and flooding.In a statement issued on Wednesday,…

…find someone warning others to avoid a route because of traffic congestion. Whether it’s flooding in Lagos, election violence, a car accident, a building collapse, or a fuel tanker explosion, social media has become the country’s unofficial public alert system. Three young Nigerian founders believe that this behaviour…

…including rapid population growth, urbanisation, climate change impacts such as flooding and increasing demand for improved living standards. Ilaboya noted that future cities must prioritise resilience, durability and efficiency, noting that infrastructure must be designed not only for current needs but also for future…

…1-10). NiMET warns that widespread rainfall expected during the period could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season. In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened risk to the persistent rainfall experienced in June, which it said has left soils across much of the country…

…or evening and “catastrophic” damage near the system’s center later. “Significant flooding from torrential rains, and coastal inundation are expected,” the NWS said, with projected waves of up to 35 feet (10.7 meters) -- the height of a 10-storey building — creating “extremely dangerous” conditions at sea. There were f…

…"This is something we foresaw, we saw it coming." He warned, "As we speak now, with the flooding happening, if nothing is done, this is just the start of the rainy season, sometime around July-September (12 weeks), and it could be worse than what is even happening right now. "And we're expecting it to be worse around A…

…Abia What began as days of persistent rainfall has quickly escalated into widespread flooding across several states, leaving a trail of destruction that has once again exposed Nigeria's vulnerability to seasonal disasters. From the South-West to the South-South, communities have watched helplessly as swollen drains ove…

…diarrhoea-related child deaths to unsafe drinking water, open defecation and seasonal flooding. UNICEF has repeatedly warned that poor sanitation infrastructure remains one of the most underestimated drivers of child mortality in Nigeria, particularly in informal settlements and rural communities where clean water acce…

…Pastor Bolaji Idowu after a video of the Christian cleric helping residents stranded by flooding in Lagos surfaced online. The video clip, which has been trending on social media, showed Pastor Idowu stopping his car when he noticed people wading through floodwaters. Daddy Freeze said the pastor did not just offer them…