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Coalition Backs Makoko Demolitions to Save Lives Under Powerlines Lagos Lagos officials inspect demolished Makoko waterfront structures over safety concerns

Korede Abdullah February 26, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Coalition for Good Governance urges the Lagos State Government to sustain ongoing demolitions...

Mirian Gom February 16, 2026

✍️ Editor’s Note This week’s stories reflect a recurring pattern: preventable crises escalating into emergencies due to...

Sanwo-Olu Defends Makoko Demolitions as Life-Saving Safety Measure Lagos waterfront shanties demolished near Third Mainland Bridge

Korede Abdullah January 31, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the demolition of waterfront shanties in Makoko aims...

Korede Abdullah January 19, 2026

LAGOS, Nigeria – In a city where celebration and catastrophe often collide, the Christmas and New Year...

Fake Gun Discovered as Lagos Task Force Clears Costain Shanties Officials dismantling wooden shanties during Lagos clearance operation

Korede Abdullah November 1, 2025

LAGOS, Nigeria – A joint Lagos enforcement team has uncovered a fake wooden firearm during the demolition...

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