Flood disaster: How Nigeria lost 314 lives in 3 months; North accounts for 90%
“It all boils down to the issue of climate change. The on-set of rainy season has changed, forcing rainfall to accumulate more at the end of the rainy season"
Flood: Lagos issues 48-hr eviction notice to Gbagada-Bariga channel squatters
“The drainage channel, which defloods Bariga, Gbagada, Sholuyi downstream communities and environs, and discharges into System 1, has been taken over by squatters who have constituted a nuisance and security risk to the estate.”
21 LGAs in 10 states, Federal Capital Territory submerged in flood — FG
THE Federal Government said yesterday no fewer than 21 local government areas in 10 states and the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, have been submerged by flood as a result of torrential rainfall in the past few days.
Lagos calls for calm as floods sack residents, after 9hrs rainfall
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday called for calm over the flash flood caused by the torrential rainfall experienced throughout the state.
19 Jigawa LGAs listed in high, moderate flood risk areas, says NEMA
The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) says no fewer than 19 Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Jigawa state fall within the high and moderate flood risk areas.
Man slumps, dies while pushing car in flood
Tragedy occurred on Wednesday morning when a Toyota Corolla car got stuck in a bad spot at Fomon bus stop, Ewu Owa, Gberigbe road, Ikorodu Lagos.
