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04/05/2026

A cleanup exercise at Ojodu-Berger on Saturday, May 2, 2026 highlighted ongoing waste management concerns in Lagos.

The exercise was led by Eko Ploggas, the Lagos arm of Plogging Nigeria, a nonprofit that combines physical fitness and environmental activism.More than 30 volunteers participated in Saturday’s cleanup exercise.

According to the lead of Eko Ploggas, Priscilla Folayemi, Ojodu-Berger bus-stop was selected because it serves as a major entry point into Lagos. She said the goal was to improve the visual and environmental condition of the corridor.

The exercise also included a “trash-for-value” initiative by Trash Users. Residents were encouraged to exchange waste for money or useful items. Volunteers also sensitised members of the public on proper waste disposal practices.

The exercise received support from government agencies, including the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency. LASEPA’s Director of Grant Management and Innovation, Olabisi Shonibare, said improper waste disposal is blocking drainage channels in the area. She warned that this could worsen flooding risks and said enforcement may follow where necessary.

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

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01/05/2026

The Federal Executive Council has approved funding for the first phase of the Lagos Green Line rail project.

The announcement was made by the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele. He said the project is part of efforts to strengthen infrastructure and drive economic growth. The exact amount approved was not disclosed.

The Lagos Green Line is estimated to cost $3 billion. In October 2025, the Lagos State Government said construction would begin in December 2025. The rail line will span 70 kilometres from Marina to the Lekki Free Trade Zone.

The project will be delivered in phases. Phase one will run from Lekki Phase 1 to Epe. Phase two will begin from Marina and include a water crossing to the Lekki corridor. When completed, the line is expected to move up to 35,000 passengers per hour in each direction.

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

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30/04/2026

These automated public toilets in Lagos are drawing fresh attention after videos of the facilities circulated online.

The units are located at Ojodu Berger and Oworonshoki bus stops. They are designed as automated flush systems with self-cleaning features and are free for public use. The Ojodu Berger site has three units, while the Oworonshoki location has two.

The project is managed by JCDecaux Grace Lake. It was launched in 2018 in partnership with the Lagos State Government. Both sites appear clean and well maintained.

The system runs on electricity with a backup generator. During a recent visit to Oworonshoki, the facility was temporarily locked. Traders in the area said the generator developed a fault a day earlier and had been reported for repairs.

On April 18, 2026, the Commissioner of the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said the state has 1,710 functional public toilets.

The commissioner also urged businesses to make their restrooms accessible to the public.
✍🏾: Omon Okhuevbie
📹: Omon Okhuevbie
💻: Solomon Elusoji

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29/04/2026

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has launched a new training programme for its senior officers.

The focus of the training is on emotional management, time management, and public interaction.

The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, said the goal is to help officers remain calm during tense situations, especially during interactions with motorists.

Mr Olalekan added that the agency wants officers to respond with control and professionalism at all times.

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

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28/04/2026

The Lagos State Government is set to launch a flood risk insurance policy.

The initiative will provide financial support to residents affected by flooding. It is expected to begin on April 29, 2026.

This comes as Lagos continues to experience frequent floods during the rainy season. Earlier this month, the federal government warned that Lagos and over 30 states are at risk of flooding this year.

The pilot phase will cover seven local government areas. These include Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Shomolu, Alimosho, Amuwo-Odofin, Apapa, Kosofe, and Ojo.

About four million residents are expected to benefit from the scheme. Officials say the policy could set a new standard for disaster response in African cities.

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

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27/04/2026

The Lagos Red Line rail is expected to move over 500,000 passengers daily when fully operational, according to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Speaking recently to journalists in Marina, the Governor said the state is targeting up to 37 trips daily on the line.

Although Governor Sanwo-Olu did not give a clear timeline for when the target will be achieved, the government recently took delivery of 24 new coaches.
Governor Sanwo-Olu also said the government is in talks to extend the Red Line further into Ogun state.

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

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24/04/2026

Public transport will be unavailable tomorrow morning as environmental sanitation returns to Lagos.
Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, said the exercise will take place between 6:30 am. and 8:30 am.

The commissioner also said officials will monitor compliance and that waste collection trucks will be deployed.

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

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23/04/2026

A worker in Computer Village, Mr Segun, has raised concerns about waste disposal ahead of Saturday’s monthly sanitation exercise.

The monthly sanitation exercise is expected to be held between 6:30am and 8:30am with public transportation unavailable within those hours.

While noting he was aware of the exercise, Mr Segun believes upgrading the state’s waste disposal is a more urgent activity.

“If people do environmental, where are they going to drop the waste,” he told Ikeja Record.

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

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20/04/2026

Ikeja Record asked four workers what they think about the return of environmental sanitation.

The Lagos State Government is set to re-introduce monthly sanitation exercise starting April 25, 2026. The exercise is expected to restrict movement across the state after public transport unions signalled their intention to observe the activity.

In Computer Village, workers said they are aware of the sanitation exercise and plan to comply. Many said they were informed by the Iyaloja of the market and the Ikeja Local Government.

Bus drivers said they also heard about the exercise. However, some said they have not received direct instructions from their unions. Most said they will stay off the roads during the exercise and will resume work after the sanitation hours.

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17/04/2026

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the arrival of a new set of 24-car trains for the Red Line rail.

The Governor said the new trains will increase capacity and reduce waiting time at stations. Earlier this year, the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority said three new train sets would be added to the system. Each set contains eight coaches.

The Lagos Red Line is a 37-kilometre rail project. It connects Oyingbo to Agbado with eight stations along the route.

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17/04/2026

Months after reports by Ikeja Record, the Lagos State Government has handed over the McGregor Canal area for redevelopment.

On April 15, 2026, the Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the handover to MTN Nigeria.

The project will turn the area into a transport hub. The hub will include a motor park and 60 public toilets. Other features include sleeping bays and EV charging points.

The project is expected to be completed within 21 weeks.

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Dr Obafemi Hamzat has been mentioned in recent weeks as a possible consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress ...
16/04/2026

Dr Obafemi Hamzat has been mentioned in recent weeks as a possible consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 Lagos governorship election.

Dr Hamzat currently serves as deputy governor to Babajide Sanwo-Olu. He previously contested the APC governorship primaries in 2015 and 2019.In 2023, an immigration lawyer alleged that he had renounced his Nigerian citizenship after becoming a United States citizen. Dr Hamzat denied the claim.

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