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NiMet warns of flooding in Lagos, Ogun 25 other states
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By Francesca Hangeior
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has warned of a flash flood risk alert for the first dekad of July (July 1–10).
NiMET warns that widespread rainfall expected during the period could trigger flooding across 27 states as the country enters the peak of the rainy season.
In the advisory, NiMet attributed the heightened risk to the persistent rainfall experienced in June, which it said has left soils across much of the country unable to absorb additional precipitation.
“Following widespread rainfall recorded across many parts of Nigeria in June, soils have become heavily saturated, reducing their ability to absorb additional rainfall.
“As July marks the beginning of the peak rainy season, the risk of flash flooding is expected to increase, particularly in low-lying, urban, coastal, and poorly drained areas,” the Sunday statement read.
According to the agency, states likely to experience flash flooding during the period include “Taraba, Sokoto, Borno, Zamfara, Kebbi, Katsina, Kaduna, Nasarawa, Plateau, Adamawa, Kwara, Kogi, Oyo, Ogun, Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, Delta, Edo, Abia, Imo, Anambra, Enugu, Akwa Ibom, Cross River, Rivers and Bayelsa.”
It warned that the anticipated heavy rainfall could have far-reaching consequences for transportation, public utilities, agriculture, infrastructure and public health.
The weather agency asserted that the heavy rainfall could “trigger localized flooding, resulting in traffic gridlock, road closures and disruptions to transportation.”
The agency also cautioned that “temporary power and telecommunications outages may occur in affected areas, while poor visibility during intense rainfall could pose risks to motorists and aviation operations.”
The forecast further highlighted the potential for waterlogging of farmlands, with possible crop losses, as well as damage to roads, bridges, drainage infrastructure and other public facilities.
Health officials were also urged to remain vigilant over the increased risk of waterborne diseases associated with stagnant floodwaters and poor sanitation.
To minimise the impact of the expected flooding, NiMet urged residents and emergency responders to take preventive measures without delay.
The agency advised Nigerians to: “Follow weather forecasts and flash flood advisories issued by NiMet; keep drains, gutters, and waterways free of refuse to ensure the free flow of water.
“Also, it said it should secure loose outdoor objects and reinforce vulnerable structures; and avoid walking or driving through floodwaters.”
After Zaudna Road, in Dei-Dei area, officials proceeded to the ongoing construction of the road linking Jahi District to Gwarimpa and Karsana.
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African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has said former President Olusegun Obasanjo lacks the electoral influence to determine the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.
Atiku stated this while speaking with journalists on Wednesday, amid reports that Obasanjo had declined to endorse his presidential ambition.
Responding to the former president’s position, Atiku said he was not concerned about whether Obasanjo endorsed him, recalling the role he said the northern electorate played in Obasanjo’s emergence as president in 1999.
“In 1999, he could not even win his own state or the Southwest; it was Arewa that made him President. He possesses no electoral value,” Atiku said.
Atiku and Obasanjo served as President and Vice President respectively between 1999 and 2007 but have had a strained political relationship since leaving office.
Atiku has previously said he opposed Obasanjo’s third-term bid because he believed it was necessary to defend Nigeria’s Constitution and democracy.
Speaking on the 2027 elections, the former vice president also highlighted his record of providing opportunities for young Nigerians during his tenure as Vice President.
He said some of those who benefited from such opportunities had gone on to become governors, ministers, directors and holders of other public offices.
Atiku promised that, if elected president in 2027, he would continue to create opportunities for young Nigerians to serve and take up leadership positions.
Rep Ogundu Kingsley Chinda’s public record reflects years of engagement with issues affecting Rivers State, particularly environmental degradation, community welfare and the interests of people across the state.
His advocacy on the Ogoni environmental crisis predates much of the recent public attention surrounding the Ogoni cleanup. As a member of the National Assembly, Chinda raised concerns over the implementation of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recommendations and called for concrete measures to address the environmental damage suffered by Ogoni communities.
His involvement in environmental matters extends beyond legislative advocacy. His experience as a representative, environmentalist and former Commissioner for Environment has placed him at the intersection of environmental policy, governance and community concerns.
The broader question surrounding such a record is whether public office should be approached through ethnic or geographical calculations, or through a wider understanding of responsibility to the entire state.
Chinda’s stated approach has been to frame environmental degradation, pollution, development and community welfare as Rivers State issues rather than problems belonging exclusively to one ethnic constituency.
From Ogoni to the wider Niger Delta, environmental challenges remain deeply connected to questions of governance, accountability, economic development and social justice. Addressing them requires not only political attention but also institutional capacity, technical understanding and sustained policy implementation.
Chinda’s legislative and executive experience therefore provides a basis for assessing his views on environmental governance and the wider development challenges confronting Rivers State.
Ultimately, the public record should remain the principal basis upon which citizens assess any public servant: what issues has he championed, what policies has he supported, what results can be demonstrated, and how consistently has he represented the interests of the people?
Those questions – not ethnicity, geography or political sentiment – offer the clearest lens through which
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