Tag: #Lagos
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EKEDC INSTALLS 3,000 FREE PREPAID METERS IN BADAGRY, APPEALS FOR PATIENCE
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) says it has installed more than 3,000 free prepaid meters in the Gbaji and Apa communities of Badagry over the past six months as part of efforts to improve electricity service and reduce estimated billing. Speaking during a stakeholders’ meeting in Badagry, EKEDC said the meters were deployed through…
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SANWO-OLU PRESENTS LAND ALLOCATION LETTERS TO 98 LAGOS COMMUNITIES
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented land allocation letters to 98 indigenous communities within the Ito-Omu New Town project area, describing the move as a major step towards inclusive and well-planned development in the rapidly growing Lekki-Epe corridor. The governor said the allocation recognises the rights of long-established communities and guarantees their place in…
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LAGOS EXPANDS FREE HEPATITIS SCREENING, VACCINATION CAMPAIGN ACROSS COMMUNITIES
The Lagos State Government has expanded its free hepatitis screening and vaccination campaign to Ikorodu, Isolo and Ajeromi as part of activities marking the 2026 World Hepatitis Day. Residents are receiving free Hepatitis B and C tests, counselling, vaccination and referrals for treatment where necessary. State AIDS Programme Coordinator, Dr. Oladipupo Fisher, said the initiative…
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COMPUTER VILLAGE TRADERS SHUT SHOPS AS TAX DISPUTE WITH L.I.R.S DRAGS ON
Traders in Lagos’ Computer Village temporarily shut their shops in a peaceful show of solidarity as the standoff with the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) entered its second week. The action followed the sealing of several plazas over a tax compliance dispute, with traders calling for dialogue and the immediate reopening of affected business…
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LAGOS TASKFORCE ARRESTS 46 SUSPECTS IN ISLAND, LEKKI CLEANUP OPERATION
The Lagos State Taskforce has arrested 46 suspects during a major enforcement operation across Lagos Island, Victoria Island and the Lekki axis as part of efforts to improve public safety and restore order. The operation covered locations including Muri-Okunola Park, Obalende Underbridge, Law School Junction, Maroko, Sandfill by Mobil Bus Stop and Marwa Bus Stop.…
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LAGOS URGES RESIDENTS TO EMBRACE PROPER WASTE DISPOSAL, PROMISES BETTER COLLECTION SERVICES
The Lagos State Government has called on residents to adopt proper waste disposal practices, stressing that environmental sanitation is a shared responsibility. The appeal came during a community cleanup exercise in Badagry, where officials encouraged greater public participation in keeping communities clean. Special Adviser to the Ministry of the Environment, Mr. Olakunle Rotimi-Akodu, commended residents,…
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POLICE ARREST SIX LIBERIANS OVER ALLEGED HUMAN TRAFFICKING, FAKE CANADA VISA SCAM
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested six Liberian nationals over an alleged human trafficking and international visa scam that reportedly lured victims with false promises of relocation to Canada and the United Kingdom. The suspects, made up of five men and one woman, were apprehended in the Gberigbe area of Ikorodu after one of…
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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…
