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The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has launched a special intervention to clear accumulated waste along the Ayobo-Ipaja axis, addressing indiscriminate dumping and enforcing proper waste management.
Lagos authorities have sealed more than 20 properties due to planning infractions, with an official urging owners and developers to secure necessary permits before construction or structural alterations.
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed a nightclub and a hotel in Lagos due to excessive noise pollution, citing violations of environmental regulations.
Lagos authorities have jailed 13 individuals for illegal waste disposal and sealed an i-Fitness gym due to pollution, demonstrating a crackdown on environmental offenses. These actions underscore the city's efforts to enforce environmental regulations.
Lagos State authorities and police have dismissed widespread rumors of bandit attacks in Imota and Eleko, urging residents to disregard false claims and avoid panic. This follows a local government chairman's debunking of similar reports.
Lagos authorities have warned residents about possible flooding and excess rainfall in 2026, based on forecasts released by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) detailing expected weather patterns.
Lagos State authorities have arrested 27 individuals for allegedly vandalizing the newly constructed Festac-Alakija bridge. The arrests were made in response to threats posed by scavengers to the bridge's infrastructure.
Lagos authorities have commenced the controlled demolition of a building on Martins Street that was severely damaged by fire.
Lagos authorities have sealed a club and hotel due to noise pollution, while a call has been made to the government to compensate flood victims and investigate the coastal road project. These actions address both environmental and social concerns in the city.
Lagos authorities have issued an 8-week traffic diversion notice on Baale Animashaun Road, Ifako-Ijaiye, to facilitate culvert construction, advising motorists to seek alternative routes.
Lagos authorities have arrested three individuals for illegal waste dumping in Ketu-Alapere as part of a crackdown on environmental violations, with sanitation officials clearing several identified waste blackspots.
Lagos State authorities have arrested 86 individuals in the Agege and Ketu areas as part of a targeted operation to curb street begging and restore public order.
Lagos authorities have reopened six steel companies in Ikorodu after they complied with environmental standards following an air pollution crackdown. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) vowed sustained enforcement to ensure continued adherence.
Lagos authorities successfully rescued an unconscious pregnant woman and subsequently handed over the mother and her baby to the Plateau state government. This action ensured the well-being and proper care for both individuals.
Lagos authorities have shut down the Oshodi market following an alleged attack by traders on sanitation officers. The closure comes after reports of violence against officials enforcing environmental regulations.
Lagos authorities have arrested 15 suspects for collecting used disposable plastics and plates from refuse bins and reselling them to food vendors, posing a public health risk.
Lagos authorities have sealed the Balmoral Convention Centre and Foodies Restaurant due to indiscriminate discharge of untreated sewage into public drains.