The Lagos State House of Assembly has met with residents of the Makoko community affected by recent demolitions and directed relevant ministries and agencies to suspend the exercise in the area. The meeting, held on Monday and led by the Majority Leader of the House, Noheem Adams, was convened to address concerns arising from the…
The Lagos State Government has warned against the assumption or display of unauthorised chieftaincy titles, describing the practice as illegal and disruptive to public order. In an advisory signed by Commissioner Bolaji Robert, the government stated that only the Governor, through the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs, and Rural Development, can approve chieftaincy titles….
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed that six passengers were killed and 23 others injured in a crash on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway near Four Square Camp. According to FRSC Public Relations Officer Odunsin Afolabi, the accident occurred around 11:27 a.m., involving a DAF CF 380 trailer (registration SNA 287 XA). Rescue teams arrived…
A commercial bus has gone up in flames on the Third Mainland Bridge near the UNILAG Waterfront, inward Iyana Oworo, leading to severe traffic congestion along the busy corridor. Emergency responders have been alerted as motorists experience significant delays on the route.
The Lagos State Government has expressed deep concern over a serious road traffic accident that occurred at the summit of Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi, involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–laden heavy-duty truck and a private motor vehicle, resulting in injuries to two pedestrians and a motorist. Preliminary findings indicate that the truck, bearing registration number…
Oshodi, Lagos — Three people, including two pedestrians and a driver, were injured on Sunday following a serious road traffic accident involving a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)–laden truck and a Toyota Corolla at the Apakun Bridge, inward Oshodi. The truck, registered EKY 120 YK, allegedly traveling at excessive speed, rammed into the moving Toyota Corolla…
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to transform the Obalende under-bridge into a state-of-the-art transport and community facility, named the Y’ELLO Bus Park, in partnership with MTN Nigeria. This ambitious project aims to convert what was once an unsafe, neglected space into a vibrant, functional, and commuter-friendly transport hub for residents and travelers in…
In a renewed effort to maintain public order and ensure the safety of Lagos residents, the Lagos State Task Force has arrested 115 street beggars across various locations in the state. The operation is part of an intensified crackdown aimed at removing criminal elements and street urchins, known locally as Omotaku, from public spaces. The…
LIRS Enforces New Power of Substitution Under Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 In a bold move to ensure efficient tax collection, the Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) has announced it will begin utilizing its statutory power of substitution under the Nigeria Tax Administration Act (NTAA) 2025 to recover unpaid tax liabilities from defaulting…
Government Claims Demolitions Are For Public Safety, Not Punitive Action Against the Poor The Lagos State Government has defended its controversial decision to demolish structures in Makoko and other waterfront communities, stating that the move is aimed at protecting lives, properties, and the environment. In a live X-space discussion (formerly Twitter Spaces) on the weekly…
