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Lagos State authorities on Thursday sealed Ejanla Restaurant at No. 40, Fola Osibo Street, Lekki, over environmental violations. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, stated on X that the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) took the action after the restaurant was found deliberately discharging raw sewage into public drains using a pumping machine. “The […]
International pop superstar and Grammy Award winner Ciara made a dazzling debut at the 15th edition of Lagos Fashion Week, turning heads as she graced Onalaja’s runway showcase with her signature elegance and style. Known for her chart-topping R&B hits and impeccable fashion sense, the American singer arrived in Lagos earlier this week for the annual event, […]
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted allegations that officers assaulted residents during the demolition exercise in Oworonshoki. While the Command insists its personnel acted lawfully, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN) accuses the state government of defying a court order by carrying out the demolition despite a restraining injunction. The Lagos State Police Command […]
Several people were feared trapped after a two-storey building collapsed in the Oyingbo area of Lagos in the early hours of Monday. According to a situation report released by the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, the incident occurred at 54 Cole Street, near Cemetery Bus Stop, around 12:20 a.m. Adeseye said […]
The Lagos State Government has rolled out a new environmental campaign titled “Trash for Cash”, encouraging residents to earn money by exchanging recyclable waste materials for cash. The initiative, announced by the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on his official X handle on Monday, is part of the state’s broader effort […]
The Lagos State Government has launched a new initiative encouraging residents to turn their trash into cash by exchanging disposable recyclable items for money. The initiative is part of efforts to promote a cleaner and greener environment across the state. Announcing the development on his official X handle on Monday, the Commissioner for the Environment […]
The Director General of the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, has called for strong and transparent regulation of psychotropic medicines. She said this is vital for building public trust and ensuring safe access to mental health care in Nigeria. Adeyeye stated this at Vanguard’s 3rd Mental Health Summit […]
Lagos State has been confirmed as the host of Nigeria’s first-ever National Intermediate Games, scheduled to take place in 2026, according to an official announcement by the National Sports Commission, The new multi-sport event is one of the flagship initiatives under the NSC’s RHINSE programme, designed to identify, monitor, and develop sporting talent among athletes aged […]
The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has called on the Lagos State government to balance law enforcement with compassion in its ongoing demolition of structures. The former Anambra State governor emphasized that legal justification should not override moral responsibility. He criticized the destruction of traders’ plazas, describing it as a test of the […]
The Lagos State Government has indefinitely shut down Itedo Market in Lekki due to ongoing environmental violations and illegal roadside trading. Announcing the development on Saturday via his official X handle, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, confirmed the arrest of five individuals during the enforcement operation. “This morning, we took decisive […]
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