Every year when it rains in Lagos, particularly that dreaded ‘seven-day-rain’ which goes on and on, flood water takes over. The result is that houses are flooded, the roads are blocked and residents go through a lot of difficulty. Although…
How to end double parking in Lagos
Most of the streets in Lagos have vehicles double parked on them making it impossible for the residents to gain free access. This becomes even more difficult in an emergency. These residents of the mega city who have experienced the…
How to end drug abuse in Lagos, residents tell Gov Ambode
Codeine, Tramadol and other drugs taken to get high are ravaging the country, taking down young and old alike. Lagos has perhaps the largest concentration of Nigerians mot of them young people whose future is at stake because of drug…
Driving against traffic in the mega city
What is to be done about people driving against traffic in the city of Lagos? Can anyone stop the dangerous everyday occurrence? Whose responsibility is it to end the practice that has a lot of negative consequences? These residents attempt…
Lagosians talk to Ambode about begging
Beggars seem to have taken over the streets of Lagos. Everywhere you turn somebody wants something for food, transport or hospital bill. For some people it is a tradition, maybe even a religious duty so they don’t mind. But some…
Theatre practitioners talk to Gov Ambode
You would think that because they are artistes talking to their governor on the issues the concern them will be breeze but not these theatre makers thisislagos encountered at the on-going Eko Theatre Carnival at the National Theatre in Lagos.…
High house rent in Lagos: What is the panacea?
House rent is usually high in cities with the population and opportunities that can be found in Lagos. The challenge is how to make it possible for the low income earner to be able to afford such high rent. Is…
Residents discuss Lagos toll plazas with Gov Ambode
The toll plaza debate continues this week with some Lagos residents pitching in. Some want the Governor to keep the toll plazas, others want them removed, while there are those who feel that the tariffs are high and should be…
Olusosun dumpsite: After the fire and rumours
Since fire gutted the Olusosun dumpsite at the Ojota area of Lagos and led to its closure in May, a lot has been said about place, which used to be an eyesore on the city’s landscape. Although there were reports…
What Lagos traffic hawkers want to tell Gov Ambode
The Lagos residents who hawk all manner of products in Lagos traffic also want to be heard. They know for instance that it is illegal to take their business to the roads but say that they have no choice in…
