Works Minister David Umahi has rejected claims that the Lagos Coastal Highway is responsible for flooding in the state, asserting that such criticism stems from a lack of technical expertise. During an interview on Arise News, the Minister explained that the project is specifically engineered to improve flood management rather than exacerbate it.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to Umahi, the highway’s design includes significant infrastructure—such as multiple evacuation channels and culverts placed approximately every 50 meters—to manage ocean surges and protect northern residential areas from water overflow. He further emphasized that the road has been elevated to a mitigated level through an Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) to ensure long-term protection against rising water levels.

The Minister also criticized those he labeled “content creators” for posing as engineers, noting that Victoria Island experienced severe flooding long before the coastal highway was conceived, including during the period when Bola Ahmed Tinubu served as governor. He concluded that while Lagos faces various complex flooding factors, the highway is intended to fix the issue and will remain effective against ocean surges for at least the next 30 years.

Social commentator and advocate for institutional reform, Segun Awosanya—widely known as Segalink—has expressed his belief that activists running for political office in the 2027 general elections will fail to generate significant change. In an interview with Vanguard News’ Politics Hub, he argued that once activists enter the political arena, they frequently abandon the moral authority that once defined their role as agents of transformation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Segalink emphasized that one does not need to hold a political position to improve society, asserting that those truly committed to progress should be delivering results from their current positions rather than waiting for an appointment or an elective seat. Pointing to his own work, he highlighted that he has contributed to national development over the years without seeking political power or office.

Furthermore, Segalink criticized the growth of online echo chambers and political “cults,” claiming that some supporters are now more focused on defending specific figures than debating ideas. He warned against groups that target individuals who refuse to be led, and he called on Nigerians to embrace their individual responsibility in nation-building, rather than relying on influencers or politicians to dictate their political choices or behaviors.

Liam Rosenior, a 41-year-old English tactician, has been named the new head coach of Ligue 1 side Paris FC, signing a two-year deal with an additional one-year option. He takes over from Antoine Kombouare following the club’s 11th-place finish last season, as owners the Arnault family—alongside minority stakeholder Red Bull—look to push the team higher up the table. The club cited Rosenior’s high-level experience, his dedication to attacking football, and his proven ability to nurture young talent as the primary reasons for his appointment.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Rosenior’s move to France comes just three months after he was dismissed by Chelsea in April following a difficult tenure. Although his time at Stamford Bridge started positively after replacing Enzo Maresca in January, his tenure ended on a poor note with five consecutive Premier League losses without a goal. Despite that struggle, his reputation remains bolstered by his previous success at Chelsea’s sister club, Strasbourg, where he led the youngest squad in Europe’s top five leagues to a seventh-place finish and UEFA Conference League qualification during the 2024-25 season.

Before his time in west London, Rosenior’s coaching background included roles with Brighton’s Under-23 team, an assistant position under Wayne Rooney at Derby County, and a stint as manager of Hull City, where he guided the team to a seventh-place Championship finish. Chelsea has since moved on, hiring former Real Madrid and Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso as the sixth permanent manager since the BlueCo takeover.