Tag: #Lagos
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NDLEA ARRESTS SUSPECTS, SEIZES DRUGS WORTH BILLIONS IN MULTIPLE OPERATIONS
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says it has arrested several suspected drug traffickers, including three persons with disabilities, during operations in Anambra, Kwara, Kogi, Lagos and Nasarawa states. According to the agency, operatives also uncovered a Lekki mansion allegedly used as a drug stash house, where more than 2,300kg of “Loud”, a strong…
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LAGOS RESIDENTS SAY CHEAPER FOOD DOESN’T MEAN EASIER LIVING
Many Lagos residents say even though prices of staples like garri, rice and beans have dropped slightly in recent months, low income and rising living costs are still making feeding difficult. Some residents who spoke in different parts of the state said transportation costs, stagnant salaries and expensive proteins like meat, fish, eggs, tomatoes and…
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AKINNOLA FOUNDATION SUPPORTS JOURNALISTS’ WIDOWS WITH N3.8 MILLION
A gesture of compassion is making a real difference—dozens of widows of journalists just got financial and health support. Lagos, May 2, 2026 — The Richard Akinnola Foundation has empowered 38 widows of journalists and activists with N3.8 million as part of its 16th anniversary activities. The support, presented in Ikeja, also included renewal of…
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IKORODU RESIDENTS GROAN AS ROAD PROJECT DRAGS ON
Residents and business owners along the Igbogbo-Baiyeku Road in Ikorodu are calling for urgent action as ongoing construction worsens with heavy rains. Mud, flooding, and near-impassable sections have made movement a nightmare—forcing commercial drivers to avoid the route and leaving commuters stranded. Traders say sales are dropping, drivers complain of reduced income, and residents say…
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POULTRY FARMERS CRY OUT: ‘NO MONEY, NO EGGS’ IN LAGOS
Poultry farmers in Lagos are raising alarm over lack of financing, warning it’s crippling their ability to expand production. Farmers say stocking birds now costs millions, with one producer revealing she spent nearly ₦2 million just to fill her pens — a cost many can’t sustain, leaving some pens empty. To cope, many now raise…
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LAGOS ON EDGE: LASEMA RESPONDS TO 9 EMERGENCIES IN 6 DAYS
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it responded to nine emergencies between April 20 and 25, 2026, ranging from fires to road accidents and rescue operations. According to LASEMA, quick intervention stopped a tanker fire in Majidun and an NDLEA office blaze in Oshodi from escalating, while a scrap fire at Owode Onirin…
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END MALARIA NOW! EXPERT URGES STATES TO SHOW REAL COMMITMENT
A leading malaria expert, Wellington Oyibo, is calling on state governments to step up efforts and show stronger political commitment to eliminate malaria across Nigeria. Speaking to mark World Malaria Day 2026, Oyibo said progress in states like Lagos State—where malaria prevalence is now around 5%—proves that elimination is possible with the right leadership and…
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LAGOS SANITATION RETURNS—BUT MANY STAY INDOORS
The reintroduced monthly environmental sanitation in Lagos saw mixed compliance, as residents obeyed movement restrictions but showed low turnout for actual cleanup. Across areas like Iyana-Ipaja and Alimosho, businesses closed and roads emptied—including the usually busy Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway—but many residents simply stayed indoors instead of cleaning. While a few cleared gutters and surroundings, others waited…
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COW PRICES RISE TO N2.5M IN LAGOS, BUTCHERS RAISE CONCERN
The cost of cattle in Lagos has surged sharply, putting pressure on both traders and consumers. The Lagos State Butchers Association says the price of cows has increased to about N2.5 million, up from around N1.7 million in 2025. The association attributed the rise to insecurity, high transportation costs, and delays in local ranching programmes,…
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WASTE CRISIS ALERT: EXPERTS DEMAND SKILLS SHAKE-UP IN CONSTRUCTION SECTOR
From building collapses to demolition debris, Nigeria’s waste problem is piling up—and experts say we’re not ready. The Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria is calling for urgent reforms to tackle growing gaps in construction and demolition waste management across the country. AWAMN President Olugbenga Adebola says Nigeria lacks the technical skills and structured systems…
