Lagos Waste Crisis, Flood Warning and Mental Health Strain Highlight Nigeria’s Growing Challenges

Lagos faces a public health crisis due to mounting waste and delayed collection, fostering rodent fears, foul odours, disease, and flood risk from blocked drains. Despite LAWMA's efforts, service gaps persist. Nationally, VP Shettima ordered activation of a flood preparedness framework, shifting to early action after repeated disasters. This aims to boost coordination and early warnings, and reduce climate impacts. Separately, Nigeria observes Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, "More Good Days Together," highlighting male struggles with stress, anxiety, and burnout exacerbated by cultural norms. Advocates seek safer spaces and open dialogue. Meanwhile, Northwest communities like Jibia endure banditry and kidnappings. A fragile peace deal involving traditional leaders, government, and ex-bandits offers stability but sparks concerns about legitimising armed groups. SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel:    / newscentraltvafrica   for more videos Follow News Central on: Facebook:   / newscentralafrica   Twitter:   / newscentraltv   Instagram:   / newscentraltv   LinkedIn:   / feed   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@newscentraltv TikTok:   / newscentraltv   WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va4T... For more content, go to: https://newscentral.africa #NewsCentral #Nigeria #Politics #AfricaFirst #Africa #News #WestAfrica #ECOWAS #Government #Governance