Motorists and commuters on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway have once again been caught in severe traffic congestion as ongoing repairs at Kara Bridge combine with a recent truck crash and traffic violations to disrupt movement across parts of Lagos and Ogun states. The latest disruption, which intensified between Tuesday and Wednesday, September 15–16, left some motorists […]
LAGOS — Concern has spread across some of Lagos’ major commercial centres after police investigators uncovered an alleged fraud network that had identified more than 125 business owners as potential victims. The discovery followed the arrest of seven suspected members of two alleged fraud syndicates by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit. […]
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LAGOS — The worsening cost of accommodation in Lagos has triggered a fresh debate over how young workers are expected to achieve financial independence after Lagos State Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat advised low-income earners to consider living with their parents, relatives or sharing accommodation rather than taking on rents they cannot comfortably afford. Hamzat made […]
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Lagos State retirees under the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) are preparing for a possible statewide protest on August 31 after the deadline they gave the government to implement a pension increase and wage award expired without a publicly announced payment date. The dispute has exposed a growing gap between pensioners demanding immediate financial relief and […]
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The Federal Government is set to deepen its partnership with the Lagos State Government on flood control, water management and sanitation as the state continues to face growing environmental pressures during the rainy season. The commitment was made by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Prof. Joseph Utsev, during a meeting with Lagos State […]
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Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has raised concerns over a widening healthcare workforce and funding gap in the state, saying Lagos requires about 40,000 additional doctors and another 40,000 nurses to adequately serve its growing population. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this on Thursday at the second Eko Health Convention held at the Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, […]
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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has intensified its enforcement of environmental sanitation regulations by sealing several markets, shopping complexes and commercial premises in the Ikotun-Igando axis of Lagos State, signaling a broader campaign against improper waste disposal across the state. The latest enforcement exercise targeted businesses operating along the LASU-Igando Road corridor in Alimosho […]
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A disturbing video circulating on social media has triggered widespread public concern after police officers were accused of pushing a motorist from the Odo Iya Alaro Link Bridge in the Maryland area of Lagos during an enforcement operation linked to an alleged Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane violation. The incident, which has generated intense reactions […]
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Residents and business owners along Alakoso Avenue in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State are calling for immediate government intervention over the worsening condition of a major access road they say has become increasingly dangerous for motorists, commuters and pedestrians. The affected road, which stretches from Ijesha Express on the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway to the […]
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For years, successive government interventions have sought to restore free movement along Lagos’ Apapa and Kirikiri corridors. Yet, long queues of petroleum tankers continue to dominate the roads, slowing commercial activities, delaying cargo movement, and leaving commuters trapped in hours of traffic. Industry stakeholders say the recurring congestion is no longer simply a traffic management […]
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Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has been granted bail by a Magistrate’s Court in Lagos after spending four days in police detention over allegations linked to obstructing law enforcement officers during an encounter in the state. The court, sitting on Tuesday, admitted the social media personality to bail in the sum of ₦500,000, allowing him […]
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The Lagos State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing flood risks across the state, maintaining that years of investments in drainage infrastructure, environmental enforcement, and wetland protection are helping to lessen the impact of increasingly intense rainfall. The assurance comes amid public concerns following recent flash floods that affected several communities after heavy downpours. […]
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A fresh wave of concern has spread across Nigeria’s construction sector following two separate building collapse incidents in Lagos and Rivers states that left several people dead, injured, and families devastated. The incidents, which happened within a 24-hour period, have renewed calls from building professionals and safety advocates for stronger enforcement of construction standards, better […]
