Enough of this "Africa" thing that Western media outlets love because they know how it resonates in the subconscious of their Western readers. The country is Malawi. Not an entire continent.
There’s a community on the coastline in Lagos - Okun Alfa. My team and I spent two years monitoring the rapid rate of erosion there (link to documentary in my bio). To start a coastal road in a state like Lagos without a fully approved EIA is very worrying.
I moved back to Nigeria exactly two years ago this month and mannnnn, applying for jobs back in the UK is really tempting me. This country finishes you for no reason
Kilometers 16-25 has nothing to do with Landmark. Landmark is within kilometers 1-4. The government is not going back to their original alignment for the whole first phase of the road, just for kilometers 16-25. After km 25, the new alignment will continue.
Rest in Peace Mummy. I can't believe you left me, I'm still in a dream. But God loved you more. You deserve all the paradise. I will stay strong for you, just rest angel ♥️ - and I promise you I will make you proud.
At the 3rd Stakeholders Meeting for the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, Minister of Works David Umahi has announced that they will be diverting away from the proposed new alignment that would’ve destroyed ancestral lands and possibly affected submarine cables.
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This morning leaving work, a police officer asked if I could give him a ride from Ikoyi to VI. He was heading to work in Lekki from Iyana Ipaja and is counting on good samaritans approved to be on the roads to get him to work every day.
Most countries on the coast have coastal highways. Of course it’ll be great to have a road that connects the SW to the SE to the SS. But the importance of a robust assessment can’t be overstated. Erosion, sea level rise and ocean pressure must be taken seriously.
Ongoing stakeholders meeting regarding the Lagos to Calabar coastal road.
There have been changes to the alignment of the road. More details to follow.
The one statement that makes me run from these men the most is “I’m quite traditional about certain things”. Good for you son, we all know what that means! 😩
This is something that shouldn’t even be political at all. It’s literally about our lives. Lagos and many other states on the coastline are being washed away.
At the 3rd Stakeholders Meeting for the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway, Minister of Works David Umahi has announced that they will be diverting away from the proposed new alignment that would’ve destroyed ancestral lands and possibly affected submarine cables.
Some environment experts say that if done properly, a coastal road can actually protect Lagos from these issues. That’s why we need a full EIA. To understand exactly what we’re getting ourselves into. And an Environmental Management Plan too.
Join me in a few mins at 9:15pm WAT on News Night on
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as we interview the Minister of State for Environment on the Environmental Impact Assessment for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway.
This lockdown came with no structure or plans in place for several citizens with different duties. But as usual, a blind eye is turned. Don’t get me wrong, a lockdown is necessary. But this is not being handled right.
Demolitions started at The Good Beach this morning for properties located within the Right of Way for the Lagos to Calabar coastal highway. Likely to take a few days. Businesses continue to clear out - have been doing so since last week.
Breaking news on
@ARISEtv
that armed security men have been at Joi Nunieh’s premises. She is on the phone to anchors - tune in. This is a ridiculous attempt to intimidate her.
A year ago today my mum, best friend, soul mate and confidant left me. The state of shock is still here. I love you SO much. Continue to Rest In Peace, I hope I’m making you proud 🦋🧡
Two years today since you passed away. Continue to rest in perfect peace mummy. I love you SO much and I miss you painfully. I know how proud you are of all young Nigerians today 🦋🧡
The submarine cables that the new alignment for the coastal highway would’ve possibly affected connect billions of people and are critical to national security.
Always dumbfounded by people who think they can say how people should grieve. Or think they can determine how loss affects people. Like what is actually wrong with you.
A woman came in to my Insta DM's saying dress more professionally in line with your job. Had to remind her that I'm 21 and not tryna be anyone's influence. Expect more bikini pics.
Currently on day two of this passport renewal process only for me to hear “sorry madam we cannot use this your hair for capturing. The hair must be black madam” ... so if I wasn’t born with black hair I should dye my hair? This country gets sicker and sicker by the day!
I went back to work exactly 7 months after my mum passed away and for me, it was at the right time. People were constantly trying to convince me to go back to work as a distraction - false. Took the longest and most necessary break. Back now and stronger than ever.
Hey! I'm looking for an intern that is interested in working with me for the next three months. If you're based in Lagos, looking for a paid internship and you're passionate about the media, reach out to me!
Picture on the left is mummy when she was born. Picture on the right was a year ago today when I threw mummy a surprise birthday. Happy 59th birthday mummy, I know you’re having a huge celebration up in heaven today. I love you and miss you painfully ♥️
They’ve referred to section 15 (b) of the Freedom of Information Act to back up their decision to withhold any EIAs on this project from the press and the public.
Saying no more until after the cup final tomorrow. I’m not even being funny and delusional (because I’ve been pessimistic all season and I’ve lost all hope), but something tells me we’re winning this. Comments off. Lmao.
Back on your screens! Catch me on the
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on Arise TV every Monday to Friday from 8-10am. It’s an honor to co-host with and learn from Dr Reuben Abati!
Having conversations with 30 something year old married Nigerian men about marriage literally makes you want to RUN. Especially when they’re “just telling you the reality” 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
Members of the Okun Ajah community feel aggrieved by the new coastal alignment. They claim it runs through ancestral homes and that this wasn’t the original plan.
Minister of Works says it’s the best they can do.
At the meeting, several communities within phase one of the project pleaded for the new alignment in their areas not to stand. The Minister of Works rejected these requests, standing by the new alignment. The only change approved was within kilometers 16-25.
Our goal was to feed 1000 households through women this Christmas, at a time where food inflation is at an all time high.
Mission complete!
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