31 h. ago Makoko: Lagos advised to align devt, urban safety with social justice

As the demolition of Makoko continues to raise dust that refuses to settle, the Lagos state government has been advised read more Makoko: Lagos advised to align devt, urban safety with social justice

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40 h. ago Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Denies Targeting Poor Residents

Makoko, a historic waterfront community of over 100,000 residents, saw more than 3,000 homes destroyed and over 10,000 people displaced since December 2025. The post Lagos Govt Defends Makoko Demolitions, Denies Targeting Poor Residents appeared first on Channels Television.

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5 d. ago Ezekwesili Seeks Emergency Shelter For Displaced Makoko Residents

Former minister of Education and founder of the School of Politics, Policy and Governance (SPPG), Obiageli Oby Ezekwesili, has called on President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to immediately provide emergency shelter and humanitarian support for residents displaced by the ongoing demolition of homes in Makoko, Lagos. Ezekwesili, who made the call […]

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7 d. ago A newborn’s last breath: The human cost of Lagos state’s Makoko demolition

Mansur Atiba, 45, believed he was safe. His wooden house stood on stilts above the brown waters of the Makoko read more A newborn’s last breath: The human cost of Lagos state’s Makoko demolition

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8 d. ago Global Rights Coalition calls on Lagos to halt Makoko demolitions

A global coalition of human rights, environmental and social justice organisations has called on the Lagos state government to immediately read more Global Rights Coalition calls on Lagos to halt Makoko demolitions

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2 w. ago Lagos families sleep in canoes after govt bulldozers level homes

Following the Makoko demolition by the Lagos government, displaced families are now forced to sleep in canoes on the lagoon, facing hunger and uncertainty. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-families-sleep-in-canoes-after-govt-bulldozers-level-homes/

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2 w. ago Lagos defends arrest of minors during Lekki–Epe expressway sweep

Lagos State defends its arrest of minors on the Lekki-Epe expressway, citing safety concerns and existing social programs amid public criticism. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-defends-arrest-of-minors-during-lekki-epe-expressway-sweep/

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2 w. ago The productivity pivot: Manufacturers advised to align expansion plans with 2025 tax act

Nigeria’s manufacturers may need to rethink their investment, expansion and compliance strategies as the Nigeria Tax Act 2025 begins to read more The productivity pivot: Manufacturers advised to align expansion plans with 2025 tax act

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3 w. ago Born on the lagoon, left behind: Makoko’s forgotten children

In Makoko, Lagos’s floating slum, thousands of children are forgotten. This is the story of the Makoko education crisis and their fight for a future. Read More: https://punchng.com/born-on-the-lagoon-left-behind-makokos-forgotten-children/

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