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Lagos-Calabar Highway To Reduce Flooding – Minister
The Nigerian Government has dismissed claims that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway is responsible for flooding in parts of Lagos State, insisting that the project was specifically designed to improve drainage and reduce flooding in shoreline communities. Minister of Works, David Umahi, stated this while inspecting completed and ongoing sections of the highway. He said the [] The post Lagos-Calabar Highway To Reduce Flooding – Minister appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
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Legit.ng
· Jul 1, 2026
Heavy rainfall paralysed parts of Lagos, caused blackouts
Heavy rainfall flooded communities across Lagos, disrupted electricity supply, damaged homes and roads, and prompted fresh government flood control measures.
Arise News
· Jul 7, 2026
Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It
Minister David Umahi says Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway mitigates flooding through advanced drainage systems and ocean surge protection, rather than causing floods.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 2, 2026
Kogi Governor Urges Community Participation in Rural Development
Kogi State Governor, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has called on communities across the state to complement government efforts in providing basic infrastructure and improving the living conditions of residents. The Governor made the call during the Ekinrin-Adde Community Day celebration in Ijumu Local Government Area, where members of the community launched development projects valued at N750 [] The post Kogi Governor Urges Community Participation in Rural Development appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 26, 2026
Building collapse: Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of distressed buildings, prosecution of owner
The Lagos State Government has ordered the demolition of all distressed buildings surrounding the collapsed three-storey building at Alakija, along the Badagry Expressway, as part of efforts to prevent similar tragedies. A statement by the Lagos State Government said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the directive during an inspection of the collapse site on Friday, where [] Building collapse: Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of distressed buildings, prosecution of owner
Vanguard News
· Jul 1, 2026
More rains coming, Lagos Govt warns, begins demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway
Urges residents to remain calm, relocate from flood-prone areas By Olasunkanmi Akoni The Lagos State Government has warned residents to brace for more heavy rainfall and flash floods in the coming weeks, urging those living in low-lying areas to relocate to safer locations as part of measures to protect lives and property. The warning follows [] The post More rains coming, Lagos Govt warns, begins demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway appeared first on Vanguard News.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 8, 2026
We may not eliminate flooding completely, but we can minimise its impact – Mahama
President John Mahama has assured Ghanaians that the government is taking steps to reduce the impact of flooding, acknowledging that while floods cannot be completely eliminated because they are natural disasters, their devastating effects can be significantly minimised.
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Related coverage for "Lagos-Calabar Highway To Reduce Flooding – Minister": Legit.ng — Heavy rainfall paralysed parts of Lagos, caused blackouts. Arise News — Umahi: Coastal Highway Is Addressing Flooding, Not Causing It. Voice of Nigeria — Kogi Governor Urges Community Participation in Rural Development. Daily Post Nigeria — Building collapse: Sanwo-Olu orders demolition of distressed buildings, prosecution of owner. Vanguard News — More rains coming, Lagos Govt warns, begins demolition of shanties along Lagos-Badagry Expressway. MyJoyOnline — We may not eliminate flooding completely, but we can minimise its impact – Mahama