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21/09/2026

Work has begun on the landmark and landscaping around the Mende-Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge ahead of its planned opening this month.

On September 12, Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on New Media, shared an image of what the landmark will look like when completed. He said the feature is a remembrance of the Cane Village that once stood under the bridge.

On September 17, Ikeja Record visited the bridge and found workers installing a new landmark on the structure. Landscaping work is also underway around the bridge. Plants and flowers have been installed on the side facing Cane Village and Ojota.

The latest work comes days after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said the bridge would open before the end of September 2026. Recall that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the bridge on April 8, but it has remained closed to motorists since then.

The bridge was designed to improve connectivity between Mende, Opebi and Ojota. It is also expected to provide an alternative route for motorists and ease traffic along the corridor.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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18/09/2026

More than one year after Ikeja Record first documented the condition of the McGregor channel in Obalende, refuse has accumulated again.

On September 14, 2026, Ikeja Record visited the channel under the Obalende bridge. We observed that waste had piled up in several sections.

Traders around the channel told Ikeja Record no evacuations have taken place recently with the rainy season exacerbating the situation.

This is not the first time the channel has faced a similar problem. Ikeja Record first reported on the stagnant channel in March 2025. The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources responded by organizing a clean up one week later.

By July 2025, waste had started building up again. In August 2025, the state government carried out another clean-up and desilting exercise. The situation improved by late October as water was flowing better through the channel.

But by January 2026, debris was accumulating again. The government later announced a partnership with MTN Nigeria to redevelop the Obalende under-bridge. The project was presented as a response to environmental and sanitation concerns around the area.

Ikeja Record returned in May 2026. The channel was still partially clogged. Four months later, in September 2026, more waste had accumulated.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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17/09/2026

The Abijo Mid-Level Agro-Produce Hub has remained closed months after it was commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

On September 14, Ikeja Record visited the facility but residents cannot yet use the hub.

The building appeared largely ready, and the facility was fenced. However, the doors remained closed. The Abijo hub was commissioned in April 2026 and designed to bring food distribution closer to consumers in the Ibeju-Lekki axis. It is the second mid-level fresh food hub in Lagos. The first is located in Mushin.

A similar situation was observed by Ikeja Record at the Agege hub. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned the facility on August 12, 2026 but the hub is yet to be open.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Mrs Abisola Olusanya said operations would begin at the Agege hub within six weeks.

Ikeja Record reached out to Origin Tech Group and the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Systems for clarification. As of publication, neither had respond to our questions.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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16/09/2026

Telecommunications company, MTN Nigeria, has missed its September 11 deadline to complete the redevelopment of the Obalende under-bridge into a modern bus park.

Recall that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources handed over the site to MTN Nigeria on April 15, 2026 with a 21-week timeline.

When Ikeja Record visited the site on September 14, construction appeared to remain at an early stage. Some sections looked largely unchanged from our last visit in May. The main visible change was concrete flooring around a mast.

According to commercial drivers at the site, construction has been slow. One driver told Ikeja Record that there are days when no work takes place. Another driver said drivers were moved to a smaller parking area because of the construction.

The proposed bus park is expected to include an organised transport park, over 60 public toilet fixtures, kiosks, a recycling drop-off station and facilities for LAWMA sweepers and security agencies.

Meanwhile, the McGregor Channel beneath the bridge remains clogged with refuse and debris. Traders told Ikeja Record that the channel has not been evacuated for some time. They said waste has continued to increase during the rainy season.

Ikeja Record reached out to MTN Nigeria and Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab for clarification on the project’s current status. We were yet to receive responses as of the time of publishing this report.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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11/09/2026

Lagos is facing a waste crisis as heaps of refuse continue to pile up across parts of the state.

The problem is driven by several factors, but one thing is clear: the state is generating more waste than the existing waste disposal system can handle.

Olusosun, one of Lagos’ largest dumpsites, is nearing the end of its useful life. Trucks can spend hours waiting to discharge waste. This leaves fewer trucks available for collection.

Residents in some communities have also complained about irregular PSP collection. Unpaid waste fees and illegal dumping add to the pressure.

Lagos is now upgrading its waste infrastructure. Zoomlion Nigeria is transforming the Olusosun and Solous 3 landfills into transfer loading stations. Material recovery facilities are also being developed in Ikorodu and Badagry.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared a “small state of emergency” over the situation. The Governor has also ordered more trucks and directed the reopening of additional disposal sites.

But clearing the waste is only part of the challenge. The bigger question is whether Lagos can build a system that keeps its streets perpetually clean.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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09/09/2026

The Lagos State Parking Authority, LASPA, says it has begun enforcing parking permit compliance across its operational zones in Lagos.

The enforcement is aimed at improving compliance and accountability, according to LASPA. It is also expected to strengthen parking management across the state.

The move comes months after LASPA identified 200 roads in Ikeja for a proposed on-street parking pilot scheme. Ikeja Record reported in May that the pilot was expected to begin in July 2026.

It is unclear whether the current enforcement covers the identified roads. The relationship between the parking permits and the proposed on-street parking charges also remain unclear.

Ikeja Record contacted LASPA for clarification on the scope of the enforcement. We also asked about penalties for defaulters and the status of the Ikeja pilot scheme. The authority had not responded as of the time of filing this report.

LASPA is urging customers who have not regularised their operations to do so immediately. The authority says compliance will help customers avoid sanctions.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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08/09/2026

Residents in parts of Oregun have complained that their refuse has gone uncollected for more than three months.

The complaints were reported by residents on Sanyaolu Street, Uwa Close and Abayomi Street.

According to the residents, the waste has remained uncollected despite paying collection fees.

Residents also raised concerns over a proposed increase in waste collection fees.Peter Bradford & Associates Limited, the PSP operator responsible for the affected areas, did not respond to Ikeja Record’s inquiries.

Residents said the company had previously cited limited space at the Olusosun dumpsite for the delays.
In a chat with Ikeja Record, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, said it was aware of the complaints.

The authority said its monitoring showed recent collections on Uwa Close and Abayomi Street. It also acknowledged an unusual delay on Sanyaolu Street.
LAWMA said waste evacuation had faced operational challenges in recent months but claimed the situation had improved.

The authority pledged to intensify monitoring of the Oregun PSP route. It also urged residents to report collection delays.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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Every month, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation publishes data on allocations shared through the Fed...
08/09/2026

Every month, the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation publishes data on allocations shared through the Federation Account.

The June 2026 figures reveal how much each local government area in Lagos received during the month.

In total, the 20 local governments in Lagos received ₦51.34 billion in net allocations for June 2026.
But how much did your LGA receive?

We broke down the figures for all 20 local governments and mapped them alongside some of the communities within each LGA.

Swipe through to find your local government.

Source: Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (OAGF), June 2026 FAAC Report.

04/09/2026

More than 120 days after the Mende-Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge was commissioned, the Lagos State Government has announced a new opening timeline.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu says the Opebi Link Bridge will open to motorists before the end of September 2026.

The governor made the announcement on September 3 2026 while speaking as the keynote guest at an annual lecture organised by Freedom Online Newspapers.

The announcement comes more than four months after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissioned the bridge on April 8, 2026.

The Mende-Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge was designed to improve connectivity between Mende, Opebi and Ojota.
The project is also expected to provide an alternative route for motorists and help to ease traffic congestion along the corridor.
✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

This video was made possible by our readers, partners and donors. To support independent, local journalism, you can subscribe at ikejarecord.com, partner with Ikeja Record or donate your likes and shares. Thank you.

03/09/2026

Demand for the Lagos Red Line is growing as more commuters turn to rail to move around the city.

During several trips in August, Ikeja Record observed increased traffic along the route.

Peak-hour trains were often filled with standing passengers. On morning trips from Agbado to Oyingbo, many passengers stood as the train approached Agege. At Ikeja Station, more passengers boarded after others alighted. The coaches became more congested.

The evening rush was similar. By 5pm at Oyingbo, only a few seats were left in each coach. More passengers boarded at Yaba and Mushin with many standing throughout the journey.

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority, LAMATA, says it plans to increase daily trips from nine to 24 by the fourth quarter of 2026 after receiving new trains from China.

The increased frequency is expected to reduce waiting times and help transport more passengers during peak hours.

✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

This video was made possible by our readers, partners and donors. To support independent, local journalism, you can subscribe at ikejarecord.com, partner with Ikeja Record or donate your likes and shares. Thank you.

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