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Lagos govt identifies real cause of persistent flooding
The Lagos State Government says the perennial flooding in the state is caused by bad public habits and unauthorised land reclamation. The State Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Dayo Bush-Alebiosu, said this on Tuesday when he featured in an interview on Channels Television’s ‘The Morning Brief’. According to him, these factors continue to make it [] Lagos govt identifies real cause of persistent flooding
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Daily Post Nigeria
· Jul 1, 2026
Blackout in Lagos as flood submerges transmission substations
Some parts of Lagos State have been plunged into blackout following the unfortunate flooding in the state. The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, in a statement issued on Wednesday by its Public Affairs General Manager, Ndidi Mbah declared “force majeure on the Oworoshoki 33KV and Lekki 330/132KV Transmission Substations as a result of flooding caused [] Blackout in Lagos as flood submerges transmission substations
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.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 5, 2026
Nigerian Government Alerts 28 States, FCT Over Flood Risk
The Nigerian government has issued a fresh flood alert, warning that 1,402 communities across 28 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are at risk of flooding between July 5 and July 18, 2026, following forecasts of heavy rainfall across the country. According to a flood prediction released by the Federal Ministry of Environment through [] The post Nigerian Government Alerts 28 States, FCT Over Flood Risk appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
Vanguard News
· Jul 11, 2026
Filth & flooding: When indiscriminate dumping meets nature’s wrath in Lagos
Until we stop treating our drainage channels as dustbins, the annual flood disaster will continue to hold Lagos hostage. The post Filth flooding: When indiscriminate dumping meets nature’s wrath in Lagos appeared first on Vanguard News.
Arise News
· Jul 2, 2026
‘Tip Of The Iceberg’: Akugbe Iyamu Warns Worse Floods Ahead In Lagos, Across West Africa
Environmental expert, Akugbe Iyamu warns Nigeria must overhaul disaster response systems as worsening floods threaten lives, livelihoods and infrastructure.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 3, 2026
GMA demands decisive action to end recurring floods, warns of growing public health risks
The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) has called for urgent national action to address Ghana’s recurring flooding crisis, warning that the increasing frequency and severity of floods pose a major threat to public health, lives, livelihoods and critical infrastructure. In a statement issued on Friday, July 3, 2026, the Association expressed concern over the devastation caused []
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Related coverage for "Lagos govt identifies real cause of persistent flooding": Daily Post Nigeria — Blackout in Lagos as flood submerges transmission substations. Legit.ng — Heavy rainfall paralysed parts of Lagos, caused blackouts. Voice of Nigeria — Nigerian Government Alerts 28 States, FCT Over Flood Risk. Vanguard News — Filth & flooding: When indiscriminate dumping meets nature’s wrath in Lagos. Arise News — ‘Tip Of The Iceberg’: Akugbe Iyamu Warns Worse Floods Ahead In Lagos, Across West Africa. MyJoyOnline — GMA demands decisive action to end recurring floods, warns of growing public health risks