Tag: Lagos State
BREAKING: Umahi Reopens Independence Bridge in Lagos, Vows Permanent Repairs Within Weeks
The Federal Ministry of Works has reopened the Independence Bridge in Lagos after a two-day closure for emergency maintenance, which triggered severe traffic gridlock and public outrage across the city. Minister of Works David Umahi announced the reopening during an inspection visit on Friday, pledging that comprehensive rehabilitation of the critical infrastructure would begin within…
Major Power Outage Hits Lagos, Oyo as Transmission Towers Collapse
Lagos, Nigeria – Electricity supply to major parts of Southwest Nigeria has been severely disrupted after three critical transmission towers collapsed along the Ikeja West-Osogbo 330KV line, causing a 165-megawatt power deficit. Incident Details Impacted Areas The outage affects bulk power supply to:✔ Ikeja Electric (Lagos)✔ Eko Electric (Lagos)✔ Ibadan Electric (Oyo, Osun, Ogun, Kwara,…
Nine Injured as Fire Engulfs Lagos Ferry; Safety Review Underway
Lagos, Nigeria – A morning ferry fire at the Ipakodo Terminal in Lagos left nine people injured, including passengers, Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) personnel, and Lag Ferry staff, authorities confirmed Thursday. Incident Details The blaze broke out aboard the Igbega Eko vessel at approximately 6:45 a.m. during peak commute hours. Emergency responders quickly contained…
Lagos Stands Firm on Independence Bridge Closure Despite Federal Directive
Lagos, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has defended the continued closure of the Independence Bridge for critical repairs, overriding a federal directive to reopen the vital link, as commuters endure unprecedented gridlock across the metropolis. Safety Over Convenience During an inspection tour Thursday with Federal Works Ministry officials, Sanwo-Olu revealed alarming structural deficiencies…
Lagos Set to Host Nigeria’s Premier SME Trade Fair with ₦5 Billion Sales Target
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Government, in partnership with Naija Brand Chick (NBC), is gearing up to host the 2025 Lagos Tourism NBC Trade Fair, Nigeria’s largest SME commerce event, with an ambitious ₦5 billion sales target and over 220 vendors expected to participate. Scheduled for April 11–13 at the Federal Palace Hotel’s Balmoral…
LagRide Drivers Threaten Nationwide Protest Over Alleged Exploitation
Lagos, Nigeria – Drivers operating under Lagos State’s government-backed ride-hailing platform, LagRide, have issued a seven-day ultimatum to management, threatening to cripple operations with mass protests over alleged systemic exploitation and operational failures. The Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON) escalated the crisis on Thursday, March 27, 2025, by publicly detailing grievances that…
Four Bank Employees Arrested in Lagos for £138,924 International Airline Fraud
Lagos, Nigeria – The Lagos State Police Command has arrested four bank employees for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme that diverted £138,924 (over ₦270 million) from international airline accounts through illicit transfers. How the Fraud Was Uncovered According to CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the command’s spokesperson, the bank detected unauthorized transactions and alerted authorities, prompting…
Woman Jumps Off Third Mainland Bridge, Found Dead
A yet-to-be-identified woman plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from the Third Mainland Bridge on Friday afternoon and was later recovered dead. The incident occurred around 4 p.m. near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront, according to eyewitnesses. Marine police officers stationed in the area swiftly responded to the emergency and recovered the body, but despite…
Otedola Bridge Fire: Lagos to Enforce ‘No Truck’ Policy, Inspect Roadworthiness
The Lagos State government has vowed to enforce a strict “no truck” policy across the state following a devastating gas truck explosion under the Otedola Bridge on Tuesday night. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this after leading a team from the ministry to assess the accident scene. He emphasized that the truck…
Lagos Street Sweeper Protests Low Pay, Harsh Working Conditions
A street sweeper employed by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has raised an outcry over poor wages, harsh working conditions, and lack of health benefits, calling on the agency’s leadership to address their grievances. In a video shared on Wednesday, the worker lamented the “inhumane treatment” faced by sweepers, despite their critical role in…