The Nigerian Ports Authority said the Federal Ministry of Works, Power and Housing prevented it from fixing some parts of the deplorable Apapa port access roads. The agency spoke in reaction to wide condemnation by some port stakeholders, following a…
Buhari orders immediate removal of trucks around Apapa (Guardian)
Nigeria President Muhammadu Buhari Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of all trucks from the bridges and roads within Apapa within 2 weeks. “A Presidential directive has been issued for the immediate clearing up of the Apapa gridlock and the restoration…
Market leaders urge urgent action on Apapa gridlock (Guardian)
Stakeholders rose from the first summit of Market Leaders and Traders Association of Nigeria (MLTANL) Lagos Chapter, urging the federal and state government to fix the problems of Apapa gridlock on the Oshodi-Apapa expressway, which is adversely affecting their business.…
FRSC proffers solution to Apapa gridlocks (Guardian)
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says introduction of holding bay and an electronic call-up system among articulated vehicles can easily address the usual Apapa gridlocks in Lagos State. Mr Hyginus Omeje, the FRSC Lagos State Sector Commander, made the…
South West governors seek FG’s help on Apapa port gridlock (Guardian)
The Southwest Governors’ Forum has expressed concern on economic and security challenges posed by gridlock in the Apapa port and urged the Federal Government to create alternative routes. The forum said the planned alternative routes linking Tin Can Island through…
I didn’t kill my wife, I only slapped her – Lekan Shonde (PUNCH)
Oluwatosin Omojuyigbe, Punch Lekan Shonde, a depot worker in the Apapa area of Lagos State on Wednesday denied killing his wife, Ronke, saying he only slapped her a day before her corpse was found. Lekan is standing trial for the…
Tension as seafarers protest in front of NIMASA office (Daily Trust)
Palpable tension on Monday hovered around the Headquarters of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) on Boma Road, Apapa, as students under the agency’s Seafarers programme barricaded the entrance to the building. It was learnt that the seafarers…
* ‘Get your PVCs, return Ambode as governor’ (Nation) * FEC approves N72.9bn for Apapa road in Lagos (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MIDDAY NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 2, 2018 ‘Get your PVCs, return Ambode as governor’ (Nation) The Special Adviser on Civic Engagement to Lagos State Governor, Benjamin Olabinjo has urged Lagosians to participate in the on-going Permanent Voters Card (PVC)…
Ambode tasks FG on Apapa gridlock, holds 12th town hall meeting in Ibeju Lekki
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode on Tuesday tasked the federal government to do everything within its powers to revive existing ports in other states of the federation so as to bring about permanent solution to the perennial traffic congestion…
3rd Mainland Bridge shut down postponed
There is some good news and respite for agitated Lagosians who were already dreading the planned closure of the 3rd Mainland Bridge for 3 days beginning Friday July 27, 2018. A statement from the ministry of Power, Works and Housing…
