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Flood Wreaks Havoc in Edo: Residents Count Losses in Affected Neighborhoods

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Residents of several neighborhoods in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, Edo State, are facing significant losses due to recent flooding.

Reports indicate that 85 houses have been submerged and properties worth millions of naira destroyed following heavy rainfall over two days.

The flood has severely impacted areas including Uffa, Ugbogbo, Afekhai, Orere, Domingo Road, Lawani Road, Momodu Ajayi Road, and Ibillo-Auchi Road.

 

Priscilla Osiobafoh, Executive Director of BraveHeart Initiative, highlighted that out of the affected houses, 50 have been extensively damaged.

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She attributed the flooding to various factors, including water from the Orere rock, collapsed bridges, and the improper disposal of refuse in drainages.

Osiobafoh emphasized the urgent need for improved drainage systems to manage water flow effectively.

 

Victims like Ms. Feyintola Eshamah and Ms. Stella Agbarajo expressed devastation over losing their homes and belongings to the floodwaters.

They called on government authorities at all levels to provide assistance to affected residents.

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The council chairman, Tajudeen Alade, acknowledged the situation and stated that the local government had reported the incident to higher authorities for support.

He also highlighted challenges such as poor sanitation and illegal construction contributing to the severity of the flooding.


 

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Man Found Alive Nearly Two Weeks After Balogun Market Fire Incident

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An update has been shared on the burnt building at Balogun Market on Lagos Island, as it was revealed that a man was rescued 11 days after the building caught fire.

According to reports, the man was found alive on January 6, 2026, after being discovered under the rubble of the collapsed structure.

The survivor has since been taken for proper medical care, while further details are yet to be released.

Meanwhile, passersby and market traders have expressed concern, fearing that more people may still be trapped alive inside the building.


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Anthony Joshua Discharged from Hospital After Fatal Car Crash

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It has been reported that Anthony Joshua has officially been discharged from the hospital following the terrible car crash that claimed the lives of his two closest friends and supporters.

The boxing star was deemed stable enough to go home after the accident. After his discharge, he visited the funeral to pay his respects and see the bodies of his two friends.

Many have expressed grief and offered their support to the boxing star, praying that he will be able to find peace, as grief will undoubtedly be one of the most painful challenges he will face in life.


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‘Government Prioritizes Money More’ — PDP Calls Out FG On New Tax Law

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It has been shared that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is calling on the federal government to suspend the tax law set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

This was revealed in a statement released by Ini Ememobong, National Publicity Secretary of the PDP. He stated that this new law shows how Nigerians and the masses will be affected, arguing that the government is prioritizing finance over security and other pressing matters.

“Rather than address these issues comprehensively, the Presidency has consciously minimized them and instead insisted that the commencement date must stand, despite the discrepancies,” the party said, adding that this “clearly shows where the priority of the government lies between Nigerians and money.”


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