…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…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has issued a fresh flash flood warning for 26 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. The agency placed Bauchi, Jigawa, Taraba, Adamawa, Plateau, Benue, Nasarawa, and Kogi among the northern states at high risk of flooding between July 11 and July 20, 2026. According to…

…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…

…Bilhar declared that her "daughter deserves respect" after her social media post was flooded with hateful comments, according to Jam Press."It is with my soul in pieces that I come to speak out," she wrote."My daughter deserves respect." by Linda Ikeji at 10/07/2026 10:36 PM | Share this Story

…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…

…after the kidnappers seized her phone. Meanwhile, the post's comment section has been flooded with reactions from X users. Reactions Trailing Below…… ‎ ‎C Sexy remarked, “Jeez! So sorry hillz. My cousin just told me about the crazy day time kidnapping in Port Harcourt”. ‎ ‎Kiki babe wrote, “I hope they never let you go…

…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…

Flood claims life of 72-year-old man in Delta A 72-year-old man, Sunday Aimiyekagbon, has d!ed after he was swept away by floodwaters in Agbor, Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. The incident occurred along Imudia Street, off Charles Street while he was returning home on his motorcycle on Wednesday, July 8…

…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,…

If you are Nigerian and on social media, your timeline this week is probably flooded with videos of car rooftops barely visible above floodwater stretching for blocks, or of someone's living room overtaken by flowing brown water. Keep scrolling, and you will probably find someone warning others to avoid a route because…

…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…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of a flash flood risk alert for the first dekad of July (July 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…

…expressed optimism that prices would decline once supply improved. "When the market is flooded with stockfish again, prices will come down. "For now, only some traders have received allocations, depending on their sources. If your supplier does not have it, there is nothing you can do," he said. Also, the Patron, Abori…

…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…

…Nigeria Hydrological Services Agency, NiHSA, Umar Mohammed, says last week's devastating floods in Lagos State and some other states across the country were not a surprise. The DG added that NiHSA's forecasts and warnings were disregarded. According to him, before the floods, NiSHA had performed its forecasting using s…

…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…

…Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has accused some critics of politicising flooding in the state, insisting that ongoing interventions on drainage channels, wetlands and floodplains have reduced the impact of heavy rainfall despite the effects of climate change. Wahab stated this on Saturday during an ins…

…Azteca from 6:00 pm local time to midday due to concerns over forecast storms and flooding in Mexico City on Sunday. However, a source with knowledge of the FIFA discussions said on Friday that the game would start at its original time, emphasising that "no decision was ever made to reschedule KO time." When asked abou…

…continuous rains over the coastal areas of the South have good prospects of flash flooding. Avoid driving or wading through flood waters. Driving under heavy rain should be avoided. "Disconnect electrical appliances from electrical sockets. Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken tree…