The Lagos State government yesterday resumed the demolition of illegal structures built on canals and drainage setbacks at the Ikota drainage channel in Lekki. This was revealed in a post on X (Twitter) by the spokesperson of the Lagos State…
Lagos intensifies crackdown on noise pollution, targets nightclubs, churches and mosques
In a bid to combat the growing issue of noise pollution in the city, the Lagos State government has announced its plans to escalate the closure of more establishments, including nightclubs, churches and mosques that are contributing to environmental disturbances.…
Commuting within Lagos by train — Gbubemi Atimomo
Thoughts on my excursion on the Blue Line Lagos Metro On Monday, 4 September 2023, the Lagos State Government officially declared the Blue Line of the Lagos Metro Transport System open for use. The first ride, from Marina to Mile…
Lagos set to unveil film city in Ejirin, Epe
The Lagos State Government has officially announced the grand unveiling of the ultramodern Lagos Film City in the picturesque locale of Ejirin, Epe, Lagos State. This 100-hectare waterfront masterpiece, meticulously designed for creativity, learning and prosperity, is poised to redefine…
3,000 homeless after Lagos building collapse
Following a building collapse in Onamo Agboye Estate complex in Oduntan Street, Kosofe area of Ketu, Lagos, 3,000 inhabitants of the complex including women and children have been thrown into harsh conditions. The incident, which led to the demolition of…
Lagos seals popular nightclub over noise pollution
The Lagos State government has sealed a popular nightclub, Silk Club, located at 190, Awolowo Road in Ikoyi, over noise pollution. This was disclosed in statement on Saturday night by Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab. The commissioner…
Lagos postpones Third Mainland Bridge repairs
The Lagos State Government has decided to delay the much-anticipated rehabilitative works on the Third Mainland Bridge. Initially scheduled for two consecutive Sundays, September 17 and 24, from 7 am to 7 pm, these repairs have been postponed due to…
Glo triumphs at Consumer Value Awards
In a dazzling display of its prowess in the nation’s telecoms industry, digital services giant Globacom clinched top honors at the 2nd annual Consumer Value Awards. The event, which took place at the prestigious Radisson Blu Hotels in Ikeja GRA,…
Again, Lagos announces traffic diversion at National Stadium bridge
The Lagos State Government has issued an announcement regarding traffic diversion at the National Stadium Bridge along Funsho Williams Avenue. The diversion is scheduled to take place on the nights of September 1 and 2, 2023, between 10:00 pm and…
Lagos vows to tackle overpopulation in public schools
The Lagos State Government has said it is working to tackle overpopulation in public schools across the state. The Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, said the state government…