7 h. ago Oworonshoki Residents Protest Demolition, Shut Down Third Mainland Bridge In Lagos

Motor traffic on Third Mainland Bridge came to a grinding halt earlier on Monday as hundreds of residents displaced by the ongoing Oworonshoki demolition exercise took to the highway in a dramatic protest against the Lagos State Government’s forced evictions. The protesters, largely women, children, and the elderly, occupied the outbound lanes of the bridge, […]

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9 h. ago VIDEO: Victims of Mile 2 demolition cause gridlock, shut down Third Mainland Bridge

Tribune Online VIDEO: Victims of Mile 2 demolition cause gridlock, shut down Third Mainland Bridge “Our enforcement team is currently dislodging illegal street traders constituting a nuisance at 2nd Rainbow Junction, inward Mile 2. These activities obstruct traffic flow, endanger pedestrians, and litter the environment. VIDEO: Victims of Mile 2 demolition cause gridlock, shut down Third Mainland Bridge Tribune Online

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3 d. ago Lagos warns against danger of losing lagoon to illegal dredging

The Lagos Government has alerted the public to the rapidly deteriorating state of the state lagoon, describing the situation as read more Lagos warns against danger of losing lagoon to illegal dredging

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3 d. ago Lagos Raises Alarm Over 10,625 Cubic Metres Of Sand Illegally Dredged Daily

The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the increasing impact of illegal dredging and coastal erosion on its lagoon and waterfront communities, warning that more than 10,000 cubic metres of sand are being extracted daily across the state. Commissioner For Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Mr. Dayo Alebiosu, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing […] The post Lagos Raises Alarm Over 10,625 Cubic Metres Of Sand Illegally Dredged Daily appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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4 d. ago Police Arrest 44 Suspects, Recover Ammunitions, Ransom In Kwara

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested 44 suspected criminals for offences ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal possession of firearms in the last one month. The police, under the period under review also recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition, and N2.7m ransom money. Commissioner of Police in the state, […]

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4 d. ago Lagos govt raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon

Tribune Online Lagos govt raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon Alebiosu said domestic sewage and agricultural runoff also continue to dump toxic organic compounds into the lagoon, Lagos govt raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Kwara: Police nab 14 criminal suspects, recover ammunition, N2.7m ransom in one month

Tribune Online Kwara: Police nab 14 criminal suspects, recover ammunition, N2.7m ransom in one month Kwara state Police command has arrested 44 criminal suspects and recovered exhibits such as mutilated human body, arms and ammunition Kwara: Police nab 14 criminal suspects, recover ammunition, N2.7m ransom in one month Tribune Online

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4 d. ago Lagos raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon

By Lukman Olabiyi and Emmanuel Ajayi The Lagos State Government has issued a grave warning about the rapidly deteriorating state of the Lagos Lagoon, describing the situation as an impending environmental and social catastrophe unless urgent action is taken. Speaking at a press conference ahead of the Lagos Waterfront Summit, the Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure […] The post Lagos raises alarm over looming environmental collapse of lagoon appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago Another body recovered from Lagos lagoon after Third Mainland Bridge accident

Tribune Online Another body recovered from Lagos lagoon after Third Mainland Bridge accident "The body of the second victim was recovered during an extended SAR operation and has been delivered to his family. Another body recovered from Lagos lagoon after Third Mainland Bridge accident Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Sokoto: NEMA Confirms 41 Rescued, Four Dead In Goronyo Boat Mishap

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Friday confirmed the rescue of 41 persons and the recovery of four bodies from the recent boat accident in Goronyo, Sokoto State. According to a statement signed by NEMA’s Head of Press Unit, Manzo Ezekiel, the death toll rose after another body was recovered earlier on Friday. He […] The post Sokoto: NEMA Confirms 41 Rescued, Four Dead In Goronyo Boat Mishap appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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3 w. ago After spending N21bn, FG budgets 180x more for Third Mainland Bridge repairs

The federal government has approved plans to either rehabilitate or completely rebuild the Third Mainland at a cost of N3.8 read more After spending N21bn, FG budgets 180x more for Third Mainland Bridge repairs

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3 w. ago Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi

Tribune Online Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has said the structural rehabilitation of the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State will cost about ₦3.6 trillion... Third Mainland Bridge rehabilitation to cost N3.6trn — Umahi Tribune Online

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4 w. ago British man’s body recovered from Antarctic glacier, 65 years after disappearance

Tribune Online British man’s body recovered from Antarctic glacier, 65 years after disappearance The remains of a British man who died in an accident in Antarctica in 1959 have been recovered from a melting glacier. British man’s body recovered from Antarctic glacier, 65 years after disappearance Tribune Online

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