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12/12/2025

Breaking News: Lagos Residents Accuse Mainland LG Chairman Emilagba of Approving Illegal Shops construction Under Oyingbo Bridge After State Govt Cleared Area Over Safety Concerns

–Lagos Reporters

Fresh controversy has erupted in the Oyingbo axis as concerned residents accuse the Chairman of Lagos Mainland Local Government, Jubril Emilagba, of permitting the construction of illegal shop stands directly under the Oyingbo Bridge an area recently cleared by the Lagos State Government over serious safety concerns.

The Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) had only weeks ago demolished makeshift structures and evacuated illegal traders from beneath the bridge, warning that the space posed grave risks to both traders and commuters.

However, residents who spoke with Lagos Reporters revealed that some council officials have allegedly resumed allocating spaces and collecting money from traders to erect new shops at the exact location the state government cleared.

One resident described the development as “highly dangerous and a disaster waiting to happen,” stressing that a bridge is not designed to support commercial activities underneath due to structural and security risks.

“We are shocked that after the state cleared the place for our own safety, council officials are back collecting money and allowing construction under the bridge. This is unacceptable,” another resident lamented.

Residents are now calling on the Lagos State Government to urgently intervene and stop what they describe as an abuse of authority and a return to unsafe practices.

They warned that the unchecked construction could compromise safety, obstruct traffic flow, and encourage criminal hideouts beneath the bridge.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as it unfolds.

12/12/2025

Breaking News: Tragedy Strikes Lagos APC: Ex–Deputy Governor Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire Loses Only Son After Dubai Surgery

–Lagos Reporters

Lagos’ political circle has been thrown into deep mourning following the tragic death of Oluwafemi Olawale Adefulire, the only son of former Lagos State Deputy Governor and current Senior Special Assistant to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire.

Oluwafemi, a medical doctor, reportedly passed away in the early hours of Wednesday after undergoing an undisclosed surgery in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). News of his death has sent shockwaves across the All Progressives Congress (APC) family, particularly in Alimosho, where the Adefulire family holds strong political influence.

Confirming the heartbreaking incident, Lagos APC Spokesman, Seye Oladejo, described the development as “a most dreadful experience for any parent.”
“It’s sadly true. APC is devastated,” Oladejo said on Thursday. “Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire is an exceptionally good person. The entire party structure has been thrown into mourning over this humongous tragedy. May his precious soul rest in peace.”

Orelope-Adefulire, a respected political figure, served as Lagos State Deputy Governor between 2011 and 2015 under the administration of former Governor Babatunde Fashola. She currently serves as President Tinubu’s Senior Special Assistant on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), where she continues to advocate for national development and citizen welfare.

The devastating loss has continued to draw sympathy messages from political associates, community leaders and Lagos residents.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor developments and bring updates as they unfold.

12/12/2025

Breaking News: Ex-Labour Minister Chris Ngige Remanded in Kuje Prison Over N2.2bn Corruption Case

–Lagos Reporters

Former Minister of Labour and Productivity and ex-Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Chris Ngige, has been ordered to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre pending the hearing of his bail application.

Justice Mariam Hassan of the Federal Capital Territory High Court issued the remand order on Friday following Ngige’s arraignment by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on an eight-count charge bordering on alleged N2.2 billion corruption.

During the proceedings, EFCC counsel Sylvanus Tahir urged the court to fix a date for the commencement of trial and requested that the accused be kept in the custody of the anti-graft agency.
But Ngige’s lawyer objected, noting that the former minister had already spent three days in EFCC detention. He argued that Ngige is a well-known public figure, having served in top government positions until just over a year ago, and posed no flight risk.

The defence counsel also pleaded that the ex-minister be granted bail on health grounds, insisting that he requires urgent medical attention.

Justice Hassan adjourned the matter to December 15 for hearing of the bail application.

Lagos Reporters will continue to follow the case and provide timely updates.

11/12/2025

Breaking News: Bayelsa Deputy Governor Dies After Collapsing in Office at 60

–Lagos Reporters

Bayelsa State has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of its Deputy Governor, Senator Lawrence Oborawharievwo Ewhrudjakpo, who reportedly passed away on Thursday at the age of 60.

According to information gathered by Lagos Reporters, the Deputy Governor collapsed earlier in the day at his office and was rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where he was later confirmed dead. The circumstances surrounding his death remain unclear, as neither the Bayelsa State Government nor members of his family have released an official statement.

Senator Ewhrudjakpo, born on September 5, 1965, was a former federal lawmaker who had served as the Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State since 2020. His sudden passing has shocked political stakeholders, residents, and colleagues across the state.

Flags are expected to be lowered as Bayelsa awaits an official announcement and funeral arrangements.

Lagos Reporters will continue to provide updates as more details emerge.

11/12/2025

Breaking News: Fusengbuwa Ruling House Rejects Wasiu Ayinde's Lineage Claim, Declares his Awujale Application form “Null and Void”

–Lagos Reporters

The Fusengbuwa Ruling House of Ijebu-Ode has formally dismissed the lineage claim submitted by Fuji legend, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, popularly known as KWAM 1, ruling that his application to join the Awujale selection process is “null, void, and of no consequence.”

In a strongly-worded letter dated December 11, 2025, and addressed to the musician, the ruling house stated that its investigation found no genealogical evidence linking KWAM 1 to the Jadiara Royal House or the broader Fusengbuwa lineage whose turn it is to present the next Awujale of Ijebuland.

Signed by the Chairman of the Fusengbuwa Ruling House, Otunba Lateef Owoyemi, the statement faulted the certification on Ayinde’s submitted form, noting that it was endorsed by Adetayo Abayomi Oduneye, described as “a purported family unit head” with no recognition within the Jadiara Royal House.

The ruling house further queried the timeline of the endorsement, noting that Oduneye allegedly certified the document on December 8, two days before KWAM 1 reportedly signed it on December 10, describing the document as “presigned.”

“Our extensive investigation has not revealed any proof of your membership of the Jadiara Royal House or indeed that of Fusengbuwa Ruling House,” the statement said, adding that Oduneye had “no locus standi” to authenticate any lineage documents.

The ruling house therefore declared the singer’s lineage form invalid, stressing:
“For the avoidance of doubt, your claim to the membership of Fusengbuwa Ruling House is rejected and the completed form is of no consequence.”

This latest rejection comes amid heightened tension surrounding the selection of a new Awujale following the death of Oba Sikiru Adetona in July, after a record-breaking 65-year reign.

Earlier on Thursday, several recognized family heads publicly disowned the musician, insisting he has no ancestral ties to their units. KWAM 1’s attempt to join the contest surprised many, given his longstanding affiliation with the Fidipote Ruling House, through which he holds the traditional title of Olori Omooba of Ijebuland.

His form had claimed descent from the Setejoye family unit of the Jadiara Royal House through his late father, Adisa Adesanya Anifowoshe, and was countersigned by Oduneye whose authority is now in dispute.

Multiple family heads from both the Jadiara and Bubiade units have publicly stated that neither KWAM 1 nor his father has any lineage connection to their families.

Lagos Reporters will continue to follow this developing story.

11/12/2025

Breaking News: Ibeju-Lekki Chairman Abdulahi Olowa Announces Immediate Security Measures, Restricts Okada Operations, Bans Illegal Toll Collection

–Lagos Reporters

The Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, has unveiled a sweeping set of security directives aimed at addressing rising concerns across the LGA. The measures, announced after a high-level briefing with security agencies, take effect immediately.

Under the new directives, commercial motorcyclists (popularly known as Okada riders) are now restricted to operating between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily, a move the chairman says is necessary to restore order and enhance public safety.

In addition, the council has introduced a computerized registration system for all commercial motorcyclists, alongside compulsory uniforms and identification stickers to ensure proper monitoring and accountability.

Also announced is the removal of shanties and illegal structures across communities by both the Lagos State Government and the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government. According to Hon. Olowa, these structures often serve as hideouts for criminals and pose significant security risks.

Security agencies have also been directed to intensify the fight against cultism, while groups and communities planning to hold street carnivals must now obtain a police permit before doing so.

As part of efforts to restore law and order, the Chairman declared that illegal toll collection at Eleko Junction has been banned, warning that offenders will face the full weight of the law.

The Ibeju-Lekki Community Corps has also been mandated to resume strict enforcement against the dumping of refuse on roads and beaches. Defaulters will be prosecuted in line with Lagos State environmental laws.

Hon. Olowa noted that enforcement of these measures will begin within 24 hours, with security teams already deployed across the LGA. A coordinated task force comprising security agencies and local officers will oversee compliance to ensure effective implementation.

He called on residents, business owners, and community leaders to support the initiative by adhering to the directives and reporting suspicious activities.

“Protecting lives and property remains our top priority,” the chairman said, assuring the public of his administration’s commitment to strengthening security and safeguarding Ibeju-Lekki.

Lagos Reporters will continue to provide updates on the enforcement of these directives

11/12/2025

Breaking News: Massive Flood Hits Ligali, Charles, Amukoko in Ifelodun LCDA Lagos, Residents Blame Poorly Constructed Ojo Road, Blocked Canal

–Lagos Reporters

Severe flooding has taken over parts of Ifelodun LCDA after heavy rainfall, submerging homes, roads and schools. Residents say the poorly constructed Ojo Road and a blocked canal diverted water into their community, creating dangerous conditions.

School children were seen being carried through the flood by their teenage siblings, raising fears of possible tragedy.

Residents are calling on the Lagos State Government and Ifelodun LCDA to urgently clear the canal and redesign the drainage before disaster strikes.

Lagos Reporters is on ground and will bring more updates.

11/12/2025

Breaking News: Lagos Residents Cry Out as Massive Flood Submerges Ligali, Charles, Amukoko in Ifelodun LCDA, Blame Poorly Constructed Ojo Road, Block Canal

–Lagos Reporters

Residents of Ligali, Charles and the Amukoko axis of Ifelodun LCDA have raised alarm as severe flooding has taken over their community, leaving homes, roads and schools dangerously submerged. The flooding, which intensified after recent rainfall, is being blamed on the poorly constructed Ojo Road whose drainage channels are improperly designed and now completely blocked, forcing water back into surrounding streets and residential areas.

During an on-the-ground assessment by Lagos Reporters’ investigation team, the entire stretch from Ligali to Amukoko was found submerged, with residents wading through waist-deep floodwater. The situation has become particularly dangerous for school children, many of whom are now forced to be carried through the flood by their teenage siblings children carrying children risking being swept away by the strong currents.

Some residents who spoke with Lagos Reporters lamented that the area never experienced flooding of this magnitude until the recent repair works on Ojo Road. According to them, the reconstruction created new drainage blockages and diverted water flow directly into their community, turning a previously manageable environment into a disaster zone.

“We can’t sleep; we can’t move; our children are at risk. This road project has destroyed everything,” a resident said, calling for immediate intervention.

The community is demanding urgent action from the Ifelodun Local Council Development Area and the Lagos State Government to clear the blocked canal, redesign the drainage, and prevent what they fear could become a tragic incident if nothing is done.

Attempts by Lagos Reporters to obtain official comments from the Ifelodun LCDA were unsuccessful as all efforts proved abortive at the time of filing this report.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as developments unfold.

10/12/2025

Breaking News: Tinubu Orders Ministers to Seek Presidential Approval Before Using Police Escorts

–Lagos Reporters

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed all ministers and senior government officials to obtain presidential clearance before deploying police escorts for official duties. The directive was issued during Wednesday’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House, Abuja.

Tinubu emphasized that security lapses often occur when police officers assigned to VIPs are redeployed without proper replacement arrangements. He stressed the need for tighter coordination among security agencies to prevent such vulnerabilities.

“I have told the Inspector-General of Police, and I hope the Minister of Police Affairs is here to implement the directive. If you have any security concern due to the nature of your assignment, contact the IGP and get my clearance,” the president stated.

The president also ordered the Minister of Interior to work with the IGP and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) to fill gaps created by officers deployed for special duties. He warned that no community or government office should be left exposed due to reassignment of personnel.

Tinubu further instructed the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Department of State Services (DSS) to review Nigeria’s security architecture and implement necessary adjustments to address rising threats nationwide.

He acknowledged that certain government officials remain highly vulnerable and called for improved protection measures, including possible arming of forest guards to boost community security.

Additionally, Tinubu tasked Vice President Kashim Shettima with engaging the National Economic Council (NEC) on reviving grazing reserves and expanding ranch development as part of ongoing livestock reform.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor developments from the Presidency and provide updates as they unfold.

10/12/2025

Breaking News: Wasiu Ayinde Defies Backlash, Fills Form, Declares He Is from Jadiara Lineage for Awujale Stool Despite Family’s Denial

–Lagos Reporters

Fuji maestro, Wasiu Ayinde, has stirred fresh controversy after officially obtaining and submitting the expression of interest form for the Awujale of Ijebuland stool—just days after the Jadiara Royal Family publicly disowned him.

In the form, Ayinde reportedly listed the Jadiara lineage as his ancestral root, a move that contradicts the firm denial issued by the royal family, which stated that the musician has “no blood, historical, or traditional connection” to their heritage.

Despite this, Ayinde insists he is fully qualified to ascend the revered Awujale throne, asserting confidence in his eligibility and dismissing the growing criticism trailing his declaration.

His bold step has triggered intense debate among Ijebu stakeholders and the wider traditional circle, with many questioning the credibility of his lineage claim and the potential implications for the respected royal stool.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor developments as the matter unfolds.

10/12/2025

Breaking News: Outrage in Oshodi: Residents Lament Mountains of Filth as Streets Decay Under Chairman Kehinde Oloyede’s Watch

—Lagos Reporters

Residents of Oshodi Local Government are crying out in frustration as massive heaps of refuse continue to pile up across several streets, leaving the entire area engulfed in stench, blocked drainages, and rising health risks.

A Lagos Reporters investigation team visited affected communities and observed alarming levels of waste accumulation on major streets including Ladipo, Odalume, Baderin, Okuwaanni, Bello, Shopeju, and several adjoining areas. Residents say the situation has deteriorated into a full-blown environmental crisis due to what they describe as neglect and abandonment by Oshodi LG Chairman, Kehinde Oloyede (Kendoo).

According to the residents, the worsening state of their roads riddled with deep potholes and nearly impossible to drive through is now compounded by uncollected refuse left to rot for weeks, exposing families to diseases and creating an unbearable living condition.

At Baderin Junction, our team observed a disturbing pattern: tricycle operators, while reversing, frequently hit the heaps of garbage, scattering them across the road and blocking already weak drainage channels a situation that residents fear will lead to severe flooding when the rains intensify.

One landlord, visibly angry, questioned why Oshodi appears neglected compared to other parts of Lagos where waste is managed more effectively:

“We have written to the council several times. We asked them to engage the state waste collectors to find a lasting solution, but nothing has been done. We see how LAWMA handles waste diligently in other councils. Why is Oshodi different?”

Residents say they feel abandoned by their local government, accusing Chairman Oloyede of focusing on politics while core community responsibilities especially waste management and road maintenance are left unmet.

Health concerns are rising as children and adults now navigate through foul-smelling streets with refuse spilling into pathways, creating a breeding ground for rodents, insects, and infectious diseases.

As public frustration mounts, many residents say they are prepared to escalate their complaints to state authorities if the Oshodi Local Government continues to ignore their plight.

Lagos Reporters will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as more details unfold.

10/12/2025

Breaking News: Chaos in Victoria Island: Lagos Govt Seals Yakoyo Abula Restaurant, Arrests Supervisor After Thugs Injure Four KAI Officers

— Lagos Reporters

A joint environmental enforcement operation in Victoria Island descended into violence on Wednesday after armed thugs from Yakoyo Abula Restaurants attacked officers of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC/KAI), leaving four officials injured.

The operation, carried out on December 10, 2025, by the Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) and LAGESC, was targeted at enforcing strict regulations against the discharge of untreated wastewater, fats, and oil into the environment — violations previously linked to the restaurant located at 134, Sinari Daranijo Street, Victoria Island.

Officials confirm that the restaurant had earlier been sealed for environmental infractions, but operators illegally broke the government seal. Upon attempts by enforcement officers to re-seal the premises and ensure compliance, Yakoyo Abula management reportedly mobilized armed hoodlums who launched a violent attack, injuring four KAI personnel.

In response, the Lagos State Government immediately sealed the premises again, this time indefinitely, and arrested the restaurant’s Supervisor, who is believed to have coordinated the obstruction of lawful enforcement. Authorities say further arrests are imminent, as the attackers will be fished out and prosecuted.

Government officials condemned the attack, stating clearly that such behavior will not be tolerated anywhere in Lagos.

“Any individual or business that assaults, obstructs, or threatens government officers on duty will face decisive action. Premises will be sealed without hesitation, and perpetrators will be prosecuted.”

They stressed that no business is above the law, and warned that Lagos will not permit criminal defiance or intimidation of government officers performing their lawful duties.

The state reiterated its Zero Tolerance stance against environmental violations and attacks on enforcement teams, assuring residents that compliance and safety remain top priorities.

Lagos Reporters will continue to track developments and provide updates as investigations progress.

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