Residents and business owners along Alakoso Avenue in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State are calling for immediate government intervention over the worsening condition of a major access road they say has become increasingly dangerous for motorists, commuters and pedestrians. The affected road, which stretches from Ijesha Express on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway to the […]
Every rainy season, thousands of Lagos residents brace for flooded streets, hours-long traffic gridlock, damaged homes, and disrupted businesses. While climate change and intense rainfall continue to increase flood risks, environmental experts argue that many of the city’s worst flooding incidents are made significantly worse by human activities—particularly the widespread practice of dumping refuse into […]
The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing flood risks across the state, maintaining that years of investments in drainage infrastructure, environmental enforcement, and wetland protection are helping to lessen the impact of increasingly intense rainfall. The assurance comes amid public concerns following recent flash floods that affected several communities after heavy downpours. […]

