Heavy rainfall in Lagos resulted in flash flooding in Maryland, which was quickly managed by the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources.
The Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, revealed that an underwater assessment of the Third Mainland Bridge has shown significant structural decay.
This comes with a full rehabilitation costing about ₦3.8 trillion and new construction at ₦3.6 trillion. The government is now seeking bids from contractors to address these issues.
In a political controversy, activist Omoyele Sowore publicly shared a private WhatsApp message from presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, who asked him to delete a tweet criticizing President Tinubu. Sowore declined, accusing the government of intolerance towards criticism.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, after a brief break for his health, has resumed public engagements and is advocating for the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), citing their potential to transform Nigeria’s economy.
Meanwhile, in Kebbi State, a journalist, Hassan Mai-Waya Kangiwa, was reportedly arrested for filming a video that showed the poor conditions at a local hospital.
In Anambra State, a tragic incident in Onitsha saw members of the OCHA Brigade allegedly kill a pregnant woman and three others during an altercation with traders, prompting a police investigation.
In an extraordinary act of gratitude, a man named Comrade Jeremiah Obaji was rewarded with ₦10 million by the Ebonyi State Governor, Francis Nwifuru, for completing a 600-kilometer trek from Lagos to Abakaliki to thank the governor for restoring peace to his community.
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