The hazard level of flooding in Lagos is particularly high, indicating its potential to be damaging and life-threatening. However, to date, flooding in Lagos has been characterized by severe consequences, which raise concerns about a lack of early warning and a proper drainage system. This year is no different as the heavy rainfall has caused... Read More

June 18, 2020

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Lagos Floods: For the high and mighty | The #YNaijaCover

Many Lagosians are lamenting the incessant rainfall that has flooded major parts of Lagos, making it difficult for them to commute to their workplace and back. With the pre-existing traffic condition and poor drainage system that has plagued Lagos, the floods have made things worse, reigniting the feud between Island and Mainland residents.

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July 18, 2017

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Reuben Abati: Floods and the rainmakers of Lagos Island

by Reuben Abati “To live in Lagos Island, these days, one needs to engage the services of rainmakers during the rainy season”, a friend who lives in that part of Lagos told me the other day. The job of a rainmaker, as known in our traditional communities, is actually to stop the rain from falling... Read More

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July 14, 2017

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Ololade Ajekigbe: The tragedy of the Lagos big boys club

by Ololade Ajekigbe You finally secure a job after years of job hunting. Prior to that time, you had to spend a gruelling year doing the compulsory NYSC (a mandatory year of service imposed on all Nigerian fresh graduates). You were posted to a remote village with an almost non-existent supply of water and electricity.... Read More

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July 10, 2017

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[The Alausa Blog] See how Governor Ambode dealt with a flooded Lagos on Saturday

While many parts of the Lagos Island drowned in embarrassing floods on Saturday, here’s how Governor Akinwunmi Ambode managed the situation: Or can he come and kill himself?

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July 9, 2017

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This is why mainland Lagosians find the Lekki flood funny in one tweet

Many of you have been questioning why Lagos Mainlanders find the Lekki/Island flooding funny -when it’s obviously not. One popular somebody even proffered the “inferiority complex theory” #Meh. We have been investigating and one simple tweet is the closest we have come to understanding why (better be humble and say “thank you” once you read it): ... Read More

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Lagos Floods: For the high and mighty | The #YNaijaCover

Reuben Abati: Floods and the rainmakers of Lagos Island

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[The Alausa Blog] See how Governor Ambode dealt with a flooded Lagos on Saturday

This is why mainland Lagosians find the Lekki flood funny in one tweet

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