NIWA, LASWA issue new guidelines to boat operators (Punch) The National Inland Waterways Authority and the Lagos State Waterways Authority and have jointly issued an operational standing order to commercial boat operators in Lagos. In a statement signed by the…
More questions than answers on ending Lagos gridlock
There were more questions than answers yesterday at the Lagos Transportation and Traffic webinar organised by the United States Consulate General in Lagos. The traffic problem was described as “the other pandemic, a transportation virus” by Prof Bola Akinterinwa. With…
FG to shut Third Mainland Bridge for 6 months
The Federal Government is set to shut the Third Mainland Bridge for six months starting from Friday, July 24. This was confirmed by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Olukayode Popoola. According to him, consultations are ongoing for another…
Seven die, six injured in Lagos accidents
No fewer than seven persons were confirmed dead with several others injured yesterday in separate accidents that occurred in three locations in Lagos State. The deceased, four of whom are members of two families, died on the spot. The first…
*Identity of lagoon suicide victim yet unknown (Guardian) *Aphrodisiacs: Nigerian men’s unending romance with death (Punch)
Identity of lagoon suicide victim yet unknown (Guardian) The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed that a yet-to-be-identified man jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge, yesterday. Public Affairs Officer LASEMA, Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed…
*FG allays fear on Third Mainland Bridge collapse (Guardian) *One year after, Lagos brings back Ready Set Work Programme (Tribune)
FG allays fear on Third Mainland Bridge collapse (Guardian) The Federal Government has allayed fears of residents and motorists on the stability of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, saying that it is strong and safe. This is coming against…
Makoko: Dead-end of Centre of Excellence – Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The trip to Makoko started out as a mystery. There was a text message from the “Mayor of Lagos” Toni Kan that I should keep the evening of a certain Friday free for an engagement. Further text and email messages…
Police search for Lagos chief’s killers and the usual suspects
What is a city without crime? Every Friday, thisislagos descends into the Lagos underground to search out the baddest guys committing the craziest crimes in LasGidi. Don’t get caught!!! Cleric docked for allegedly defiling neighbour’s daughter (Guardian) An Ikeja Chief…
Street sweeper’s body recovered in Lagos Lagoon 3 days after she was knocked off Third Mainland Bridge (Guardian)
A street sweeper Folasade Ogunniyi was knocked into a lagoon in Lagos State while she was performing her duty. Her corpse was discovered and recovered from the lagoon underneath the 3rd Mainland Bridge on Friday, August 23, three days after…
*Ambode urges Nigerians to imbibe spirit of tolerance (Independent)*LASG owes Legion over 4 months salary arrears (PMNews)
Ambode urges Nigerians to imbibe spirit of tolerance (Independent) Akinwunmi Ambode, Lagos State governor has asked Nigerians to imbibe the spirit of tolerance, sacrifice and peaceful co-existence. He said the celebration of the resurrection of Christ, which the season represents,…