Tag: #Lagos
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FIRE DESTROYS 17 SHOPS AT IKORODU MARKET, NO CASUALTIES RECORDED
A fire suspected to have been triggered by an electrical surge has destroyed 17 shops at Sabo Market in Ikorodu, Lagos, in the early hours of Tuesday. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) said the blaze broke out around 1:10 a.m. and was brought under control through a joint operation with the Lagos State…
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NAFDAC ARRESTS TWO SUSPECTED COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL PRODUCERS IN LAGOS
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has arrested two suspected producers of counterfeit alcoholic beverages during enforcement operations in Mushin, Lagos. The agency said the raids uncovered illegal production activities, leading to the recovery of large quantities of suspected fake alcoholic drinks, including products branded as premium local and international…
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FLOODING MAY TRIGGER RISE IN VEGETABLE PRICES ACROSS LAGOS, FARMERS WARN
Flooding could soon lead to higher vegetable prices in Lagos, according to farmers affected by heavy rainfall across parts of the state. Chairperson of the Ojo Farmers Community, Mrs Mayriam Ali, said floods have destroyed crops, submerged farmlands and disrupted harvesting activities, leaving many farmers struggling to recover their losses. She warned that vegetables such…
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LAWMA ROLLS OUT MAJOR REFORMS TO TACKLE LAGOS WASTE CRISIS
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has unveiled a series of infrastructure, operational and regulatory reforms aimed at eliminating persistent waste backlog and improving sanitation across Lagos State. LAWMA Managing Director, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the state generates between 13,000 and 15,000 tonnes of waste daily, while ageing landfill sites, heavy rainfall and inadequate disposal…
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RESIDENTS, TRADERS RAISE ALARM AS REFUSE OVERRUNS OYINGBO ROAD
Residents and traders at Oyingbo Market in Yaba LCDA have expressed concern over a growing heap of refuse that has taken over part of the road, obstructing traffic and disrupting business activities. Traders said the situation was affecting sales as many customers now avoid the area because of the smell. Commercial drivers also complained that…
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LAGOS DEPLOYS SWAMP BUGGY TO CLEAR OGOMBO CANAL AFTER FLOODING IN ETI-OSA
Lagos State has begun emergency flood control work in Eti-Osa following recent flooding in affected communities. The state government has deployed a swamp buggy to the Ogombo Canal to clear and desilt the drainage channel after heavy rainfall led to flooding in parts of the area. The intervention followed an assessment of impacted communities by…
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SANWO-OLU INSPECTS LEKKI DRAINAGE PROJECTS, PROMISES LASTING FLOOD SOLUTION
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inspected ongoing drainage and channel clearance projects along the Chevron–Victoria Garden City (VGC) corridor in Lekki, assuring residents that the government is implementing lasting measures to tackle flooding. The governor toured key drainage routes from Okun-Ajah through Orchid Road, Sangotedo, Ogombo, Iwerekun and the Chevron-VGC Ajiran axis. He said…
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NDLEA ARRESTS SOUTH AFRICAN WOMAN, SEIZES 5.75kg OF HEROIN AT ABUJA AIRPORT
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested a 38-year-old South African woman at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, after officers allegedly discovered 5.75 kilogrammes of heroin concealed in her luggage during passenger clearance. According to the agency, the suspect was intercepted on arrival aboard a Qatar Airways flight from…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS EMBRACE NYLON RAINCOATS AS HEAVY RAINS, RISING COSTS BITE
Residents of Lagos State are increasingly opting for nylon raincoats over traditional umbrellas as persistent rainfall and rising living costs reshape consumer preferences across the state. Motorcyclists, traders, schoolchildren, public servants and commuters argue that nylon raincoats offer better protection against heavy rains while being more affordable and convenient than umbrellas. Many said raincoats provide…
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LASCAFAN TARGETS 500 YOUTHS FOR AQUACULKTURE TRAINING TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND JOBS
Nigeria’s aquaculture sector could soon see more young faces as the Lagos State Catfish and Allied Farmers Association of Nigeria (LASCAFAN) plans to train and equip 500 youths in fish farming and aquaculture before the end of 2026. LASCAFAN Chairman, Olatoye Fajimi, said the initiative is aimed at addressing the ageing workforce in the sector,…
