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Mpox Outbreak: 10,000 Doses to Reach Nigeria by September as Cases Increase to 40
August 24, 2024
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Mpox Outbreak: 10,000 Doses to Reach Nigeria by September as Cases Increase to 40

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Mpox Outbreak: 10,000 doses to reach Nigeria by September as cases increase to 40 The Director-General of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC), Dr Jide Idris has announced that approximately 10,000 doses... Read More
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Lagos State Government Warns Lagosians of Traffic Diversion at Ikeja Along
August 16, 2024
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Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Lagos State Government Warns Lagosians of Traffic Diversion at Ikeja Along

Across Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss. Lagos State Government warns Lagosians of traffic diversion at Ikeja Along The Lagos State Government has warned Nigerians to prepare for traffic diversion at ‘Ikeja Along’ for the demolition of the old pedestrian bridge. The... Read More
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March 11, 2020
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The #YNaijaCover: Lagos shutdown

Wednesday was “hellish” for commuters in the ‘centre of excellence’ as they groaned in unexplainable gridlocks across the city. It didn’t take long in the day before news broke out that the Federal Government had closed (since 12 midnight) the Alaka and Costain portion (inwards Apongbon) of the Eko Bridge indefinitely, to enable investigations to... Read More
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January 22, 2019
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Why we must ‘Theme’ Up with Sanwo-Olu to revive Lagos

Every Nigerian citizen deserves access to basic amenities that make life worth living and the good people of Lagos are no exception. Successive administrations in the state since 1999 have keyed into this vision, but recognise that it is still very much a work in progress. Ours is a bustling metropolis ideally meant for a... Read More
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July 27, 2018
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Apapa Update: Ambode orders closure of terminals in Ajegunle and adjoining areas

Lagos Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode has ordered the immediate closure of Climax Bonded Terminal in Ajegunle and other adjoining areas, saying their operation was illegal and causing untold hardship to residents in the area. Ambode who was speaking shortly after an on-the-spot assessment in the area on Thursday expressed sadness over the situation in the area and directed that... Read More
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July 22, 2018
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Ambode lost the battle to keep Lagos clean and now he is losing the battle to keep our road traffic free

This is not the best of time for Lagos Governor Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode. The famed “itesiwaju eko” man is definitely stuck at the moment. The first challenge that confronted him after his inauguration was the growing heaps of dirt that littered most parts of the state. This was propelled by the poorly implemented Cleaner Lagos... Read More
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November 28, 2016
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The Big 5: These are the stories you should be monitoring today

These are the top five stories you should monitor today. 1. Lagos residents spend 3 out of 10 years in traffic – Report A report has said that residents of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital spend three out of ten years of their lives in traffic, which is an average of seven hours and twenty minutes... Read More
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November 28, 2016
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Lagos residents spend 3 out of 10 years in traffic – Report

Residents of Lagos spend an average of three out of every ten years of their lives in traffic, according to a report by a Lagos-based transport firm. The survey shows that the traffic has adverse effects on the lifespan of residents of the state, as they spend an average of seven hours and twenty minutes... Read More
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August 27, 2016
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The Thread: This Nigerian went to Ghana, and was totally blown away…

by Tolu Omoyeni A guy named Tolu went to Ghana, and has been giving us this blow-by-blow account of his visit. There is no way to explain how hilarious this is, so you just have to read it below. Enjoy! https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767485703945158656 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767489202523082752 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767495184833798144 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767597554766909440 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767598040689573888 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767598682388717568 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767633713320583168 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767676878375321600 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767697175103102977 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767710914061762561 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767712076919865344 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767795324500910080 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767795597768175616 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767795950525964288 https://twitter.com/ToluBablo/status/767797001920454656... Read More
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August 26, 2016
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Candid photo: See what this truck driver is doing in the middle of the road

Motorists and passers-by were amazed after a truck driver parked along the Ore-Ijebu Ode road and started praying. The truck driver got out of his truck, spread his mat and started praying in the middle of the road. This of course caused traffic, while some road users were complaining, others found it interesting and started taking... Read More
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July 22, 2016
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Fallen trailer causes massive gridlock in Lagos (PHOTOS)

A large truck has caused a massive traffic gridlock at Western Avenue, Lagos, after it fell on the bridge in Ojuelegba. Movement of vehicles going towards Barracks and Ojuelegba bus stops from the National Stadium area have been constricted by the fallen truck. Efforts are being made however, to tow the truck away from the... Read More
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April 13, 2016
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From queuing for fuel to queuing on the bridge – The Ojota debacle

Frustration; disgruntlement and discontentment – This is the general mood of hundreds of Nigerians who have been queuing for at least an hour since Monday, April 11 – to use the Ojota pedestrian bridge. In a bid to enforce usage of the pedestrian bridge and curb commuters’ knack for running across the expressway, the state’s... Read More
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December 3, 2015
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Container-truck accident causes traffic gridlock at Surulere Barracks (See Photos)

A heavy-duty truck carrying a container has had an accident on the major expressway of Surulere Barracks. According to a YNaija citizen reporter, the container-truck fell around 6:30am on Wednesday morning. Officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), are at the scene of the incident, to divert regular vehicles, BRT buses and tankers to the service lane. See below, photos... Read More
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November 10, 2015
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‘Fashola’s successor is full of excuses’ | What The Economist wrote about Ambode

World renowned London-based magazine, The Economist, says Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, doesn’t appear to have the solution to the traffic robberies and gridlock, currently prevalent in the state. The Economist says Ambode has continued to give a litany of excuses, rather than build on the achievements of his predecessor, Babatunde Fashola. The magazine reports... Read More
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January 8, 2015
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Jonathan’s Lagos rally causes traffic gridlock as roads stay blocked

by Kolapo Olapoju   President Goodluck Jonathan’s visit to Lagos has led to traffic congestion on major roads within and around the island. The president is in Lagos to begin his presidential campaign rally at Tafawa Balewa Square. Following the cordoning of the roads leading to the venue by armed soldiers and police, hundreds of... Read More
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December 25, 2014
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Niger Bridge traffic: FRSC moves Zonal HQ from Benin to Asaba

by Iyobosa Omoregie Charles Akpabio, The Zonal Commanding Officer of Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC), has announced the relocation of the FRSC’s zonal office from Benin to Asaba. Speaking in Onitsha, Anambra state, Akpabio said that the relocation of the office just after the Niger Bridge, was to ensure smooth traffic flow on the bridge. According to him,... Read More
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