…the allegations, numerous social media accounts, believed to belong to Moroccan users, flooded Okoronkwo's Instagram page with abusive comments. Many of the comments contained monkey emojis, gorilla images and other primate references widely recognised as racist tropes used to dehumanise Black people. PUNCH Online on M…

…said, citing meteorologists. Authorities upgraded Guangdong’s emergency response for “flood and typhoon control” to the third level in its four-tier system on Saturday afternoon, Xinhua reported. A level-four flood emergency response for Jiangxi and Hunan was also activated, Xinhua added. Extreme weather has already wr…

…urged residents of the state to embrace daily sanitation as part of efforts to prevent flooding and disease outbreaks. Sanwo-Olu made the call while addressing residents of Eputu London in the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area of the state during the monthly sanitation exercise on Saturday. The governor’s wife noted th…

…Udu Chairman Vincent Oyibode has executed office complexes, security infrastructure, and flood control projects. Ughelli North Chairman Jaro Egbo has performed in some sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and security. “Notwithstanding these gains, more work needs to be done. For instance, while Chairman Oyibode of…

…and businesses across 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.

…nurture my children. This is what I have received as a reward. The terrain is sloping. Flooding has damaged and devastated this community. Even moving from the access road down here is not easy. The landslide struck unexpectedly and claimed the lives of my children. How many people were in the house when the landslide…

…also recalled the role played by Nigerians abroad during the COVID-19 pandemic, floods and humanitarian crises, as well as NiDCOM’s coordination of the evacuation of distressed Nigerians from Sudan, Ukraine, Libya and South Africa. She said the commission had also intervened in more than 1,200 cases involving detained…

…Attorney Jason A. Reding Quiñones for the Southern District of Florida. "She knowingly flooded South Florida communities with more than 335,000 high-dose oxycodone pills, even after her employees and the DEA warned her about the dangers of her conduct. Yusuf charged extraordinary cash prices, served drug dealers and cu…

…that someone bypassed the singer's famous alias and stage personaSocial media users flooded the comments with hilarious reactions about the fan's bold approach to the superstarFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! A short clip of Afrobeats superstar Davido walking through a Lagos airport has set social…

…is endangering biodiversity, worsening climate change and contributing to recurring floods in the state. According to him, global research data indicate that the destruction of about 14,000 hectares of rainforest last year released approximately eight million tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. “The Cross Riv…

…State Emergency Management Agency have conducted a joint damage and needs assessment in flood-hit riverine communities in Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State to facilitate humanitarian intervention for affected residents. The assessment, carried out on Thursday in collaboration with the Nigerian Red Cross…

…warm exchange with Hailey quickly went viral after the footage was shared onlineFans flooded the comments section with sweet reactions to the father-daughter momentFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Davido may be one of Nigeria's biggest music stars, but it turns out even global fame takes a back sea…

…Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for emergency support and compensation after flash floods destroyed farms and assets worth over N700m across parts of Ijebu-Ife and Ijebu-Igbo. The association said the disaster, caused by two days of heavy rainfall between July 13 and 14, 2026, washed away fish ponds, catfish stocks…

…pink and orange lace outfits as guests cheered them on at the ceremonyFans and followers flooded the comments section with congratulatory messages and some cheeky remarksMusic executive Soso Soberekon is officially off the market. The talent manager announced his traditional wedding by sharing a prewedding photo on soc…

Actress Cossy Ojiakor finds catfishes in her house two months after it was overrun by flood water (video) Nollywood actress Cossy Ojiakor has left social media users stunned after sharing a bizarre discovery upon returning to her home in Lagos. The actress had abandoned her residence for two months after devastating fl…

Moment man challenged his landlady for asking for rent despite heavy flooding in her compound (video) A viral video capturing a showdown between a tenant and his landlady has gone viral across Nigerian social media. The video shows the tenant and a female neighbor frantically scooping floodwater out of their apartment.…

…Owo, tells the story of a sacrificing single motherFellow actresses Mercy Aigbe and fans flooded the comments to celebrate the milestone with Mide MartinsFind it fast with our new search feature at Legit.ng! Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mide Martins is celebrating a major streaming milestone after her Yoruba-languag…

Muhammad Salisu, 12, and Abdurrahman Salisu, 7, were swept away by a flood in Janbago community, Katsina StateThe boys were on their way home from an Islamiyya school when a heavy downpour turned the streets into dangerous floodsCommunity leaders say Janbago has battled recurring floods for over a decade due to poor dr…

…to repair this place. Unfortunately, within two or three weeks, the volume of the flood water coming this way swept it away”. He attributed the aggravation of the erosion 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…

…being consumed" Ina-njo-igbe-ko-run. Several complaints about the recent increase in flood levels in Lagos, but the flood has refused to consume the road."Ola wrote: "It's not complete. Several roads being constructed are not listed here, like the Sagamu-Ijebu Ode towards Ore, then Akure/Ondo/ Ore."You can read

…urging residents to adopt proper waste disposal habits as part of efforts to tackle flooding, improve public health and create a cleaner environment. The renewed appeal was made on Friday during a stakeholders’ environmental enlightenment campaign held in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area, where government officials s…

…the alignment and design of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway contributed to the severe flooding recently experienced in parts of Lagos State. The two real estate stakeholders, who spoke separately during a television programme over the weekend, argued that while Lagos has historically experienced flooding, the scale w…

Fire captain, wife, 3 sons found d£ad after flash flood in Utah canyon Five family members who set out for a day of hiking were k!lled after a flash flood swept through canyons of southern Utah on Friday, July 17, law enforcement officials said. The victims were a captain in the Provo, Utah, fire department, his wife a…

…Muhammad Likoro, an employee of Olam Flour Mills, were said to have been carried away by floodwaters while attempting to cross the swollen river on Saturday evening. The Head of NEMA Operations Office, Kaduna, Hajiya Halima Suleiman, disclosed this in a statement released on Monday, saying the agency immediately activa…

…struggled to hit the high notes she is widely celebrated for during the performanceFans flooded the comments with mixed reactions, with some expressing worry while others pointed to the singer's ageFans are raising questions about Mariah Carey's vocal health after a clip from one of her recent live performances began c…