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  1. Safety Concerns Rise as BRT Incident Claims Life of Child in Lagos

    Nigeria Safety Concerns Rise as BRT Incident Claims Life of Child in Lagos

    A tragic incident occurred in Lagos State as a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) driver, Sunday Bukola, reportedly crushed a five-year-old child named Malik to death at Palmgroove in the Onipanu area. The accident happened around 1:30 pm on Saturday when the driver hit Malik, his mother, Rofiat, and his...
  2. "Serves Them Right": Nigerians React Strongly to Tinubu's Rebuke of NLC

    Nigeria "Serves Them Right": Nigerians React Strongly to Tinubu's Rebuke of NLC

    President Bola Tinubu stirred the pot during the inauguration of Lagos's Red Line Rail, aiming at labor unions just days after their nationwide protest. Tinubu, addressing the NLC, NUC, and TUC, criticized their early strikes, saying, "Wait until 2027 if you want to participate in elections...
  3. Lagos Celebrates as President Tinubu Inaugurates First Phase of Red Line Rail Project

    Nigeria Lagos Celebrates as President Tinubu Inaugurates First Phase of Red Line Rail Project

    President Bola Tinubu officially kickstarted the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line project's first phase at the Ikeja Train Station on Thursday. The ceremony saw the attendance of prominent figures, including Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Minister of Transportation Saidu Alkali, state...
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    Metro Lagos Seals Jumia Office, Vows Prosecution For Illegal Sewage Disposal - Sahara Reporters

    https://saharareporters.com/2024/02/29/lagos-seals-jumia-office-vows-prosecution-illegal-sewage-disposal
  5. Lagos Welcomes President Tinubu for Red Line Rail Commissioning

    Nigeria Lagos Welcomes President Tinubu for Red Line Rail Commissioning

    President Bola Tinubu's arrival in Lagos ahead of the red line train inauguration signals a pivotal moment for the state's transportation landscape. Greeted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other officials at Murtala Muhammed Airport, the event is slated for Thursday. Lagos Commissioner for...
  6. Lagos Residents Express Frustration Over Third Mainland Bridge Closure Announcement

    Nigeria Lagos Residents Express Frustration Over Third Mainland Bridge Closure Announcement

    The Federal Ministry of Works has announced a 24-hour total closure of both bounds of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, starting from noon on Wednesday to noon on Thursday. The closure is part of the ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge and aims to facilitate a crucial phase of repair...
  7. Lagosians Voice Concerns Over Government's Mama Put Initiative to Feed 1,500 Daily in Each LGA

    Nigeria Lagosians Voice Concerns Over Government's Mama Put Initiative to Feed 1,500 Daily in Each LGA

    In a bid to tackle the challenges posed by the increasing cost of living and recent protests, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative. The state government plans to engage local food vendors, colloquially known as 'Mama Put,' to feed between 1,000 to...
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    Politics Lagos LP deputy governorship candidate dumps party - Punch Newspaper

    https://punchng.com/lagos-lp-deputy-governorship-candidate-dumps-party/
  9. Green Initiative: Lagos State Cracks Down on Styrofoam Usage from Monday

    Nigeria Green Initiative: Lagos State Cracks Down on Styrofoam Usage from Monday

    In a decisive move to tackle environmental degradation and promote sustainable waste management practices, the Lagos State Government is set to initiate full enforcement of the ban on Styrofoam food containers across the state, commencing this Monday, February 19. The announcement was made by...
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    Metro Lagos reiterates plan to relocate Computer Village to Katangowa - The Cable

    https://www.thecable.ng/lagos-reiterates-plan-to-relocate-computer-village-to-katangowa/amp
  11. Market Uncertainty: Mixed Feelings Among Computer Village Marketers Over Lagos State's Relocation Plans

    Nigeria Market Uncertainty: Mixed Feelings Among Computer Village Marketers Over Lagos State's Relocation Plans

    The Lagos State Government has announced a groundbreaking initiative to relocate the renowned Computer Village market from Ikeja to Kantangora in Abule Egba. The decision is part of the state's broader Urban Development Agenda, aiming to streamline and reorganize markets across Lagos. An...
  12. Lagos Landlords Shaken by Sanwo Olu's Announcement on Rent Control, Await Details

    Nigeria Lagos Landlords Shaken by Sanwo Olu's Announcement on Rent Control, Await Details

    In a decisive move aimed at tackling the pervasive issue of exorbitant rent charges in Lagos, the State Government has issued a stern warning to house owners found guilty of renting out their properties at unjustifiably high fees. The announcement came through a statement released by the Lagos...
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    Metro 18 shops razed as gas explosion rocks Lagos - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/2/18-shops-razed-as-gas-explosion-rocks-lagos-2.html
  14. Nightmare in Lekki: Gas Explosion Devastates Two Acres, Emergency Services Avert Further Tragedy

    Nigeria Nightmare in Lekki: Gas Explosion Devastates Two Acres, Emergency Services Avert Further Tragedy

    In a devastating turn of events, a gas explosion erupted Sunday midnight in the Horizon Heights area of Ikate-Elegushi, Lekki, Lagos, consuming over two acres of residential makeshift structures. Attributed to negligence, the inferno destroyed properties worth millions, prompting swift...
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    Metro NIWA to remove five wrecks, license 2200 boats in Lagos - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/niwa-to-remove-five-wrecks-license-2200-boats-in-lagos/
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    Metro Man Bags 7 Years Imprisonment For Attempted Robbery - Daily Trust

    https://dailytrust.com/man-bags-7-years-imprisonment-for-attempted-robbery/
  17. Turning the Tide? Policemen reject N4m bribe, arrest drug peddlers in Lagos

    Nigeria Turning the Tide? Policemen reject N4m bribe, arrest drug peddlers in Lagos

    In a display of unwavering integrity, officers from Area K, Marogbo, Lagos State Police Command, undertook a significant operation leading to the arrest of Esther Obiekezie for drug peddling. Esther, also known as Candy, a 42-year-old resident of No 6, Mojirade Street, Ilogbo Lagos, was...
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    Entertainment Actress Lizzy Anjorin accused of theft and using fake bank alert inside a market in Lagos - Linda Ikeji’s Blog

    https://www.lindaikejisblog.com/2024/2/actress-lizzy-anjorin-accused-of-theft-and-using-fake-bank-alert-inside-a-market-in-lagos-2.html
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    Metro Court jails actress 6 months for spraying, stepping on new Naira notes - Vanguard News

    https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/02/court-jails-actress-6-months-for-spraying-stepping-on-new-naira-notes/
  20. Tensions Flare in Abule Egba Neighborhood as Okada Riders Confront Taskforce

    Nigeria Tensions Flare in Abule Egba Neighborhood as Okada Riders Confront Taskforce

    Tensions flared in Abule Egba, Lagos, as chaos erupted between irate Okada riders and Taskforce officials on Tuesday morning. The catalyst for the clash was the seizure of motorcycles by the police, triggering outrage among the riders. Pandemonium gripped the area as Taskforce officers...
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