LASWA suspends Ikorodu ferry service, offers alternative terminals

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) said it suspended ferry operations at Ipakodo ferry terminal in Ikorodu due to influx of water hyacinth obstructing smooth navigation of ferries along the waterways. The management of LASWA, in a statement in Lagos…

Water Transport: LASG increases safety personnel to 108

Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, the General Manager, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), says that the Lagos State Government has increased its safety personnel from 48 to 108. Emmanuel told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Lagos that the…

LASWA , NGO sensitise boat operators, passengers on menace of plastic pollution in Badagry

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in conjunction with Green Janitors Sustainable Initiative, on Friday organised a sensitisation programme for boat operators, passengers and residents of Badagry on menace of plastic pollution on waterways. Mrs Nkechi Ajayi, a Public Affairs…

Lagos govt plans audit of agencies’ assets, others

The Lagos State Government through the state Valuation Office has disclosed its plan to commence a valuation of the fixed asset properties of the Lagos State Waterways Authority across the state. This was made known in a statement signed by the…

Lagos boat accident claims 2, 15 rescued

Two persons were said to have lost their lives in a ghastly accident involving a commercial boat travelling from Ipakodo, in Ikorodu to Victoria Island, Lagos on Wednesday morning. Fortunately, 15 others were rescued, while three persons were still missing…

*I only defiled my neighbour’s 10 year old daughter twice – Suspect (DailyTrust)*LASWA begins clearing of water hyacinth on Lagos waterways (Guardian)*2 cases of ‘worst ever’ Omicron variant detected in UK (Metro)

I only defiled my neighbour’s 10 year old daughter twice – Suspect (DailyTrust) A 34-year- old married man, Godwin Iroro, arrested for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 10 year old daughter in Ajegunle, Lagos State, has admitted that he only defiled…

*Fake policeman nabbed with Indian hemp in Lagos (Punch)*LASWA warns boat operators against flouting safety regulations (Vanguard)

Fake policeman nabbed with Indian hemp in Lagos (Punch) A man, David Omoruyi, has been arrested by policemen attached to the Area ‘E’ Command of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly having in his possession a fake police identity…

*Helicopter crash: “We are grateful to God” – Residents (Vanguard) *Capsized boat responsible for death of 12 people, operated illegally – LASWA (Nation)

Helicopter crash: “We are grateful to God” – Residents (Vanguard) Some residents of Salvation Road in Opebi area of Ikeja, Lagos have expressed shock over the crash of a helicopter into a building, thanking God for saving their lives. The…

Lagos deploys COVID-19 safety marshals across jetties

The Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) has reiterated commitment of to safety of lives on waterways across jetties in Lagos. In a statement issued yesterday, the Director-General of LSSC, Mr Lanre Mojola, disclosed that the commission, Office of the Sustainable…

*How 16 passengers died in Badagry boat accident – Survivor (Punch) *Project Enable feeds over 900 families of Persons With Disabilities (Guardian)

How 16 passengers died in Badagry boat accident – Survivor (Punch) Moruf Kelani, a survivor of the July 29 boat mishap in which 16 passengers drowned on Badagry waterways, has blamed the tragic incident on greed by boat operators and…

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