Contrary to viral claims that the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos has “opened up” and “shaking” and, therefore, unsafe to traffic, the federal government (FG) on Tuesday, certified the bridge safe and intact. It described the claim as false and…
With depleting Lagos ambulance points, vehicles, accident victims now at higher risk
Lagos State government’s desire to provide adequate facilities and care for its ever-increasing population and visitors, led to the establishment of the Ambulance Stations in 2011. Located in strategic points across the Lagos metropolis, these points served as temporary sites…
*2 men sentenced to death for armed robbery in Lagos (Punch)*Oworonshoki-bound lane of Third Mainland Bridge closes weekend (Guardian)
2 men sentenced to death for armed robbery in Lagos (Punch) A Lagos State High Court in Ikeja has sentenced two men, Moshood Ogunshola and Wasiu Lekan, to death by hanging. The convicts were arraigned before Justice S.S. Ogunsanya on…
*Third Mainland Bridge reopens Monday, says Lagos govt (Nation)*One killed, scores injured as Lagos Island area boys clash (Tribune)
Third Mainland Bridge reopens Monday, says Lagos govt (Nation) The Third Mainland Bridge, which was scheduled to open on Tuesday, will open today, the Lagos State government has said. This followed the completion of the work on the three expansion…
Rehabilitation: FG to shut 3rd Mainland Bridge for 3 days
The federal government has announced plans for the total shutdown of the Third Mainland Bridge for three days to allow for ongoing rehabilitation works on the bridge. Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola who announced this, Wednesday,…
No Valentine’s Day this year: 3rd Mainland Bridge to open February 15 – Fashola
The Minister of Works and Housing Babatunde Fashola has said the Third Mainland Bridge will be fully reopened to traffic by February 15. He made this known Thursday during an inspection of construction work on major roads and bridges in…
*Lagos shifts diversion point on Third Mainland Bridge (Punch)*Olanrewaju, Agbaje advise Sanwo-Olu on selection of LASU VC (Guardian)
Lagos shifts diversion point on Third Mainland Bridge (Punch) The Lagos State Government has announced a shift of the current diversion point on the Third Mainland bridge to a closer position for traffic coming from Iyana Oworosoki going to Adekunle…
Third Mainland Bridge shut for 3 days
The federal government has shut the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos to enable it carry out urgent repairs. The closure was carried out at midnight on Christmas Day and will remain so until tomorrow. A 48-hour partial closure of the…
*FG to close Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway*COVID-19 Spike: Sanwo-Olu tasks CDAs on fight against virus in grassroots (Vanguard)
FG to close Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway after Christmas (Punch) The Federal Controller of Works Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola on Tuesday announced a 72-hour total closure of the Third Mainland Bridge to cast concrete on the expansion joints. Popoola…
*Second wave: Lagosians can’t afford fresh total lockdown, says Sanwo-Olu (Punch)*Lagos teacher arraigned for aiding malpractice during WASSCE (Punch)
Second wave: Lagosians can’t afford fresh total lockdown, says Sanwo-Olu (Punch) Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the people of the state cannot afford yet another total lockdown as Lagos enters the second wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The…