Lagos Apologises to Residents Over Flash Flood
The Lagos State Government apologized to residents for disruptions caused by a 10-hour rainfall on Wednesday, which led to flash flooding. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab of the Environment and Water Resources sympathized with affected individuals, announced the arrest of offenders caught dumping waste during the rain, and emphasized ongoing efforts to enhance drainage systems. He acknowledged Lagos' vulnerability to flooding due to its coastal location but assured that infrastructure improvements helped recede floodwaters swiftly after the rain stopped. Wahab urged residents to support government initiatives by maintaining clean drainage channels and reporting violations, emphasizing the need to adapt to global environmental challenges.
ASUU Withdraws Services in UNIBEN
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) halted postgraduate academic activities due to unpaid entitlements of N109 million. Despite student protests over inadequate utilities, ASUU withdrew services, stating the university had only paid N50 million. The union demanded full payment for 2020-2022 sessions and a structured agreement for future remuneration before resuming involvement. The decision was backed by ASUU's National Executive Council. The union emphasized the necessity of honoring financial commitments to prevent future disruptions.
Confusion as Mob Allegedly Kills One in Abuja
In the Karshi Area of Abuja, confusion ensued on Wednesday night when a motorcycle robber was mobbed to death by angry commercial motorcyclists, known as Okada riders. The robber had snatched a motorcycle but was caught and set ablaze by the pursuing riders. Calls to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer went unanswered.
Flooding: No emergency plan – Rhodes-Vivour knocks Lagos Govt
Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Lagos State governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, criticized the Lagos State Government's flood management efforts. In a Channels Television interview, he highlighted the lack of proactive measures, emergency responses, and early warnings during recent floods. Rhodes-Vivour urged the government to implement wetland protection policies to mitigate annual floods. He noted the government's active demolition efforts but absence in flood response, emphasizing the need for better disaster management strategies.
Sokoto-Badagry highway: Umahi asks investors to leverage on Tinubu’s infrastructural drive
Minister of Works David Umahi encouraged investors and political stakeholders to take advantage of the economic opportunities from the Super Highway construction project. Speaking in Ilorin, Umahi highlighted the importance of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for boosting economic activities. He emphasized the need to achieve the alignment of the Sokoto to Badagry Super Highway. Governors from Kwara and Niger States also expressed support for the project, highlighting its potential to enhance economic prosperity and infrastructure development in Nigeria.