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,…
Why my desire is to give freedom to Lagosians – Agbaje
Mr. Jimi Agbaje, Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, again, sheds light on his campaign slogan – Freedom. The renowned pharmacist and owner of the popular Jay Kay Pharmacy also talks about the forces holding Lagos down as well…
‘Third Mainland Bridge reopens 5pm Sunday’
The Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge which was temporarily closed for Investigative Maintenance Test would be reopened by 5pm on Sunday, August 26. The State Government, in a statement by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of…
* Third Mainland Bridge: Tests completed on 15 expansion joints (Nation) * Russian ship with explosives en route to Lagos detained in S.Africa (Vanguard)
THISISLAGOS MORNING NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 25, 2018 Third Mainland Bridge: Tests completed on 15 expansion joints (Nation) The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti on Friday said tests on 15 expansion joints on the Third…
Harmattan memories -Oshoko Bushushu
All the talk about closing the Third Mainland Bridge reminded me of one harmattan evening when the bridge was covered with fog. I was driving home that evening from the mainland to the island. The evening was overcast and as…
Third Mainland Bridge closure: road users applaud agencies on smooth traffic (SUN)
Motorists and other road users on Friday poured praises on traffic management agencies for sustaining smooth traffic flow, in spite of the closure of the Third Mainland Bridge. The 11.8km bridge was closed to traffic on Aug. 23 for maintenance.…
