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Fuji music legend, K1 De Ultimate, has alleged that the recent surge in kidnapping, banditry, and insecurity across parts of Nigeria is a deliberate attempt by certain elements to discredit the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

In a newly released Fuji song that has generated widespread reactions, the veteran musician praised Tinubu's economic and infrastructural reforms while expressing concern over the renewed wave of criminal activities in the country.

According to K1, those behind the insecurity are working to distract Nigerians from what he described as the administration's notable achievements and progress under the Renewed Hope agenda. He urged citizens to remain vigilant and supportive of efforts aimed at restoring security and advancing national development.

The song, which combines political commentary with Fuji rhythms, also calls on Nigerians to rally behind President Tinubu and give his administration the opportunity to consolidate on its reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The release has sparked discussions on social media, with supporters applauding the musician's stance while critics continue to debate the government's handling of security challenges.

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Lagos state has witnessed rapid urbanization and a surge in real estate development, accompanied by a growing trend towards paving compound spaces with impermeable materials such as concrete, tiles, and asphalt. While this trend aligns with desires for modernity and ease of maintenance, it also has significant implications for water resources, especially flood in Lagos state, a city that already has a flat topography and many areas at or below sea level.

Aside from the effect of climate change, which is a leading discussion globally, there is need to examine some other causes of localized environmental challenges. Most of the built-up areas in the state are by nature, green vegetation. This vegetation helps in reducing flooding from rainfall through several mechanisms that include interception, absorption, retention and delay of surface runoff, and reducing flood peaks downstream.

Now that the whole vegetation covers that ensures the stability of the water cycle system is gone, and replaced with structures that prevent seamless percolation of rainwater through the soil layers, experiencing flooding in the city should not come as a surprise.

The shift from natural ground cover to concrete or asphalt surfaces and rooftops prevent rainwater from infiltrating into the soil. Instead of being absorbed, rainwater runs off these surfaces quickly, often into nearby drainage systems or canals. In Lagos, where drainage infrastructure is often inadequate or poorly maintained, this increased surface runoff contributing significantly to urban flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.

Not only that, the surfacing of house compounds with impermeable materials reduces the amount of water that can naturally recharge groundwater reservoirs, which a larger percentage of the citizen rely on for their water supply. Traditionally, rainwater would percolate through the soil, replenishing aquifers and maintaining a balance in the local water table. However, with more surfaces sealed off from absorption, less water infiltrates into the ground, which soon could lead to the issues of water scarcity.

The impact of these changes is particularly acute in low-lying areas and neighborhoods situated near natural water bodies or drainage channels. During the rainy season, the rapid runoff from impervious surfaces overwhelms existing drainage systems, leading to localized flooding that disrupts daily life, damages property, and poses risks to public health and safety.

Mitigation

Addressing the issue of flood in Lagos state exuberated by paved flooring and other impervious surfaces requires several approaches. Urban planning and development regulations can play a crucial role in promoting sustainable building practices that prioritize permeable materials for driveways, walkways, and other ground surfaces. Techniques such as permeable paving, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting systems, and retention ponds can also help mitigate the adverse effects of surface runoff by allowing for greater infiltration and storage of rainwater that will reduce flooding and improve groundwater recharge.

While the government has its own role, we as citizens, beyond our complaints and call to government officials, should not jettison our own through our action and inactions. We should endeavor to check some of the consequences of our desires in building houses and commit ourselves towards steps that will mitigate our suffering, especially as it regards flooding and avert environmental disaster.

Temitope Oluwabiyi, a Water Resources Manager and IT personnel writes from Lagos


https://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/latest-nigeria-news-today/2024/07/03/paved-compound-flooring-and-flood-in-lagos-state/


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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN in its bid to strengthen the Naira against other currencies has announced a new forex policy that will stop banks in the country from paying out cash for the Personal Travel Allowance, PTA and Business Travel Allowance, BTA to intending travellers.

In a circular issued by the CBN and signed by the director, export and trade department, Dr. Hassan Mahmud, it stated that " In line with the Bank's commitment to ensure transparency and stability in the foreign exchange market and avoid foreign exchange malpractices, All Authorized Dealer Banks shall henceforth effect payout of PTA/BTA through electronic channels only, including debit or credit cards.

For the avoidance of doubt, payment of PTA/BTA by cash is no longer permitted.

Authorized Dealers and the general public are hereby to note and comply accordingly."

READ: Trapped Forex: Expert Proposes Sales of Tickets in Dollars

BACKSTORY: Nigeria have been going through a forex crisis ever since the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration floated the Naira against other currency, which inadvertently stopped the government from fixing the exchange rate. This has led to the Naira losing value against other currencies for as high as 100%, and has made the government introduce different policies to control the slide.

DOWNLOAD CIRCULAR: Allowable Channels for Payout of Personal Travel Allowance (PTA) and Business Travel Allowance (BTA)


https://www.naijabusiness.com.ng/2024/02/no-more-cash-for-pta-bta-cbn-orders-banks-forex-dealers/

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Muslim students protest, as FUNAAB Authority bar Islamic sisters in Niqob from entering campus.

The issue which start when a sister that was barred called the MSSN leader, who mobilized other to protest at the FUNAAB gate along camp-alabata road....Watch the video


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So serious, watch CCTV footage showing the moment the helicopter Crash

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Contrary to earlier report that the helicopter Crash into a building, the aircraft actually crash on Oba Akran road, Infront of UBA on Obasa juction. Watch video from the location.

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That is nice, hope DSS will obey

Femi Falana blow hot on $800m World Bank subsidy palliative, says it is illegal - vow to sue World Bank

Foremost human rights activist and lawyer, Barr. Femi Falana (SAN) has vowed to sue the World Bank if it goes ahead to issue the $800m subsidy palliative as a loan.

The human rights activist in an interview argues that it is illegal for the Nigeria government to borrow for a non-capital project.

The fiery human right lawyer urges the Bola Tinubu administration to speedily provide a cushion for the subsidy


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Foremost lawyer and right activist Barrister Femi Falana, SAN has warned President Bola Tinubu to hastily provide some form of palliative to stop the suffering of Nigerians caused by the removal of petrol subsidy.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cehmOlv8oVc

He needs to act speedily

In what appears like a twist of tale, Nigeria Senate president, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who was among hosts of former presidential aspirants that contested alongside President Bola Tinubu has chastised himself with other former presidential aspirant of the ruling APC for contesting against Bola Tinubu.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2_Qy29Zxgg

2023 Governorship Election Results in Ogun state – Official INEC (VIDEO)


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The All Progressive Congress (APC), Presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has reveal the meaning of the controversial symbol on his cap. The sign which also serves as his official personal logo has been described as occulted in some quarters.

Asiwaju Tinubu finally revealed what the sign meant when he met with the APC women wing at an event in Abuja.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9bSQoIVtcM

I never bang on the table
I never point at the Hon. Chief Justice

Inibehe Effiong dares the Chief Judge of Akwa Ibom to release the CCTV footage of the day proceedings.

While addressing the press after his release from the Uyo correctional center, Inibehe Effiong addresses the issues surrounding his sentencing to one month imprisonment by the Chief Judge of Akwa-Ibom state.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQUytHm3BZg

Undaunted as usual

What Transpired between me and Akwa Ibom CJ in court - Inibehe Effiong Speaks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQUytHm3BZg

Nigeria senior football team, the super eagles captain, Ahmed Musa has send a cryptic message to Nigeria's political office holders who sent their children abroad to study while Nigeria university are shut down.

In a post on his verified Facebook page, Ahmed musa lambasted them for visiting their children abroad and posting the pictures online.

https://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/latest-nigeria-news-today/2022/07/12/super-eagles-captain-ahmed-musa-blast-nigeria-political-office-holders/

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Great!
New Visuals Of Dangote Refinery And 7 Facts About The Biggest Oil Refinery

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One of the wives of chief Olusegun Obasanjo, Mrs. Taiwo Obasanjo has lamented the wickedness of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration to her family despite doing a lot to ensure he win the 2019 Presidential election.

In an interview with AsabeAfrika TV, the former President wife claim she spent millions of Naira towards the successful re-election of President Buhari, not only that, she also claims to have embarked on several fasting and prayer session towards the cause. She emphatically stated that President Muhammadu Buhari is not the one in power, that despite ordering that her son should be fixed up, nothing was done.

She complained loudly that all she experienced from Buhari's government was victimisation and wickedness . Watch her lamentation in the video below;

https://www.newsheadlines.com.ng/latest-nigeria-news-today/2021/11/03/buhari-government-does-not-reward-loyalty-i-regret-supporting-him-obasanjo-wife-lament/

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Seriously

Expect Change of Guard in 2021, Before 2023 Election - Pastor Tunde Bakare Dares President Buhari


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZy6WBS1hc0

CBN go pay

Na him way

Mynd44, Lalasticlala

Watch How Omoyele Sowore Arrested at Nnamdi Kanu's trial - Later released and Headed back to court


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yaN-RMOM0A

It's all about street credibility


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Watch video below

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Massive Free Sunday Igboho Now Protest Hit Ibadan. The protesters block the Soka end of the Lagos - Ibadan expressway.


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A Nigerian man has called for the permanent ban of the activities of Facebook in Nigeria. The man who protested alongside others also submits a petition at the Federal Ministry of Justice in Abuja to that effect. Listen to his grouse below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnkxXwnzVWc

Senators exchanges Banter over the Establishment of Donkey Extinction Bill. Senator Eyinnaya Abaribe raises a point of order, which led to arguments for and against the bill.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0c6wzxnrmE

RIP Prophet
Watch live proceeding below


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