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Political tensions escalate in Lagos Assembly as 28 lawmakers plan defection

The Lagos State House of Assembly is currently embroiled in a political crisis, with reports suggesting that 28 out of the 40 lawmakers are preparing to defect from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to a yet-to-be-announced political party. This development has intensified the already fraught atmosphere within the Assembly, following months of leadership disputes Read More…

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Stakeholders discuss Certified Accreditors Programme implementation

The recently launched Certified Accreditors Programme (CAP) by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu continues to spark discussions among key stakeholders in Lagos’ construction and urban development sectors. The initiative, introduced on March 8, 2025, aims to improve building safety and compliance by accrediting private professionals to work alongside government agencies. In ongoing dialogues, construction experts, architects, and Read More…

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Forced Evictions in Lagos: Thousands Displaced as LASBCA Demolishes Homes

On Monday, March 10, 2025, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) carried out a large-scale demolition exercise in the Ilaje Otumara and Baba Ijora communities, leaving thousands of residents homeless. The operation, which involved police officers and armed personnel, has drawn widespread condemnation from civil society organisations and community leaders. The affected communities, located Read More…