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Two separate traffic incidents on Sunday caused significant disruptions on major roads in Lagos. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) reported that both accidents involved trucks and led to temporary road blockages. The first incident occurred at Palmgrove, inward Obanikoro along Ikorodu Road. At 6:20 am, LASEMA responded to distress calls about an accident Read More…
A family narrowly escaped death when their house on the outskirts of Lagos collapsed on Saturday night, according to the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). The incident occurred at No. 49, Oyinlola Street, off Adealu Bus-stop in the Iyana-Ipaja area. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, stated that the agency received a distress call Read More…
The Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Environment has expressed concern over the unavailability of water supply in the state. This concern was raised during the committee’s oversight visit to the Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC). Led by Honourable Adebola Shabi, the committee highlighted the issue in a statement released on Thursday. The statement, Read More…
The Lagos State Electricity Bill 2024, currently before the state House of Assembly, is expected to end blackouts in the state, according to Mr. Biodun Ogunlewe, the Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources. Ogunlewe provided this assurance during a one-day public hearing on the bill at the assembly complex on Wednesday. The bill aims to Read More…
The Lagos State Government says it has refunded 145 subscribers of the Egan-Igando Mixed Housing Estate after they opted out of the housing scheme. This was confirmed by the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Housing, Mr. Abdulhafis Toriola, in a statement released by the Chief Public Affairs Officer, Mr. Adesile Rufai, on Read More…
The Federal Government has announced a temporary suspension of compensation payments to property owners affected by the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project, specifically from Kilometre Seven onwards, due to modifications in the project plan. This decision was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Senator Dave Umahi, during an inspection tour of ongoing projects on the Lagos-Calabar Read More…
Lagos State is grappling with a cholera outbreak, as announced by the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi. The recent tweet revealed that 350 suspected cases have emerged across 29 wards in various Local Government Areas (LGAs), with 17 confirmed cases and a concerning death toll of 15. The outbreak has prompted an immediate Read More…
A traffic mishap involving a trio of vehicles led to injuries for approximately 15 commuters at Ketu, heading towards Ojota, Lagos. The incident was confirmed by Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in a statement to the press. The emergency was reported through the state’s toll-free numbers, Read More…
In a swift response to an emergency call, the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) successfully managed a fire outbreak at a residential duplex in the serene Magodo Phase II area. The incident, which occurred early Friday morning at No. 16 Alhaji Jubril Street, saw the LASEMA team promptly arrive at the scene following distress Read More…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State emphasised the urgent need for continuous and enhanced financing to combat climate change challenges during the closing ceremony of the 10th Lagos International Climate Change Summit on Thursday. Represented by his Deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the governor stressed the importance of collaborative efforts among governments, financial institutions, and international Read More…
