What is a city without crime? thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out thebaddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Court remands 2 for diesel theft (Punch) The Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday arraigned two defendants,…
Tinubu’s First Year Anniversary: Third Mainland Bridge as metaphor for Nigeria’s transformation — Magnus Onyibe
On April 4, 2024, residents of Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling commercial hub, breathed a collective sigh of relief. The pivotal bridge connecting Lagos Island to the Mainland, spanning the expansive body of water known as the lagoon, reopened to traffic after…
Third Mainland Bridge section closed for repairs
The Federal Ministry of Works has announced closure of the Oworo-bound section of the Third Mainland Bridge, from midnight of Saturday, May 25 until 6 pm on Sunday, May 26. The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede…
Consequences of awa anyhowness — Tara Aisida
Throughout the week, several events occurred that prompted me to ponder once again at the way we are, why we behave the way we do and how we can’t seem to connect the dots between our actions and the functioning…
18-seater bus accident on Third Mainland Bridge flings 2 passengers into Lagoon
Two passengers were flung into the lagoon when an LT 18-seater bus with registration number FKJ 872 YA, at a very high speed swerved off the road and hit the Third Mainland Bridge rails. The accident occurred by Adeniyi Adele’s…
Sanwo-Olu thanks Tinubu, Umahi after full reopening of Third Mainland Bridge
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, after the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge. The governor announced the reopening of the bridge to traffic…
Third Mainland Bridge reopens to traffic
The federal government has issued an order for the reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge to traffic, bringing relief to commuters in Lagos. The directive reportedly came from the Minister of Works, Engr. David Umahi, who communicated it to the…
Gridlock builds up as Tinubu visits Lagos
As President Bola Tinubu visits Lagos State today, gridlock is already building up in major parts of the state. The gridlock is also on the road en route to Lagos Island and some other areas as a result of the…
Third Mainland bridge closed for 24-hour repair
The Third Mainland Bridge will undergo a 24-hour traffic closure, starting from midnight on Sunday, February 18, until midnight on Monday, February 19. Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, revealed this information on Saturday. The…
FG to shutdown Adeniji/Adekunle 3rd Mainland Bridge ramps for repairs on Monday
The Federal Ministry of Works, on Friday announced total closure of the four ramps on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, for repairs starting from 7.00 a.m. on Nov. 20. The Federal Controller of Works, Lagos State, Mrs Olukorede Kesha, in a…