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  1. Lagos Official Warns: Borehole Water in Lekki Likely Contaminated, Poses Health Risk

    Nigeria Lagos Official Warns: Borehole Water in Lekki Likely Contaminated, Poses Health Risk

    The Digest: Lagos State official, Mahmood Adegbite, has raised alarms about the safety of borehole water in Lekki, claiming that untreated wastewater is contaminating the area’s groundwater. He warned that many residents may unknowingly be drinking unsafe water. Key Points: Mahmood Adegbite...
  2. Lagos Urges Flood-Prone Residents to Relocate as Heavy Rains Persist

    Nigeria Lagos Urges Flood-Prone Residents to Relocate as Heavy Rains Persist

    The Digest: The Lagos State Government has advised residents in flood-prone areas like Lekki, Ikorodu, and Ajegunle to relocate to safer, elevated zones due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab highlighted that more rainfall is expected, and areas such as Epe, Mushin, and Ikeja...
  3. Magodo II Residents Petition Sanwo-Olu: Urge Action Against Illegal Construction

    Nigeria Magodo II Residents Petition Sanwo-Olu: Urge Action Against Illegal Construction

    The Digest: Residents of Magodo Phase II, Lagos, have petitioned Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu regarding the illegal construction in a gorge area. They claim the development threatens existing properties and poses environmental hazards, urging government intervention to prevent an ecological...
  4. Lagos Govt Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to 176 Illegal Estates

    Nigeria Lagos Govt Issues 21-Day Ultimatum to 176 Illegal Estates

    Image Credit: Ayoola Salako The Digest: Lagos State Government has demanded that 176 illegal estate developments regularize their layout approvals within 21 days. The estates, mainly in the rapidly growing areas of Eti-Osa, Ajah, and Lekki, face scrutiny for undermining sustainable urban...
  5. Lagos Hospitals Hit by Doctors' Warning Strike Over Salary Deductions and Arrears

    Nigeria Lagos Hospitals Hit by Doctors' Warning Strike Over Salary Deductions and Arrears

    The Digest: Doctors employed by the Lagos State Government have commenced a three-day warning strike, disrupting medical services across public hospitals in the state. The strike is in protest of salary deductions and unpaid arrears, impacting patient care. Key Points: Doctors began their...
  6. Silencing Care: Lagos Doctor's Strike Leaves Patients Unseen

    Nigeria Silencing Care: Lagos Doctor's Strike Leaves Patients Unseen

    The Digest According to Vanguard and Premium Times, Doctors in Lagos public hospitals have launched a three-day strike over unpaid salaries, severely disrupting outpatient care for patients. The crisis echoes Silencing Care—where healing stops not from apathy, but from exhaustion and broken...
  7. Lagos Doctors Declare 3-Day Warning Strike: Salary Deductions Spark Dispute

    Nigeria Lagos Doctors Declare 3-Day Warning Strike: Salary Deductions Spark Dispute

    The Digest: Lagos doctors have announced a three-day warning strike from July 28 to 31, 2025, to protest unlawful deductions from their salaries. This strike follows failed negotiations with the state government. Key Points: Doctors accuse the Lagos Treasury Office of violating agreements...
  8. Tomato Crisis: Lagos Residents Turn to Cucumbers, Palm Kernel as Prices Hit ₦100,000 per 50kg

    Nigeria Tomato Crisis: Lagos Residents Turn to Cucumbers, Palm Kernel as Prices Hit ₦100,000 per 50kg

    The Digest: Lagos residents are grappling with soaring tomato prices, prompting many to seek affordable alternatives. With the cost of fresh tomatoes becoming increasingly burdensome, citizens are turning to substitutes like palm kernel and tin tomatoes to make ends meet. This shift highlights...
  9. Lagos Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Stray Bullet Amidst Suspected Cult Clash

    Nigeria Lagos Tragedy: 12-Year-Old Boy Killed by Stray Bullet Amidst Suspected Cult Clash

    The Digest: A 12-year-old boy, Wasiu, tragically lost his life in Lagos' Mushin neighborhood after being hit by a stray bullet during a suspected cult clash. While out buying food, Wasiu unknowingly walked into a violent scene and was caught in the crossfire. Key Points: The incident...
  10. Lagos Building Collapses: Four Rescued, Others Feared Trapped in Latest Disaster

    Nigeria Lagos Building Collapses: Four Rescued, Others Feared Trapped in Latest Disaster

    The Digest: Urban vulnerability was uncovered in Lagos as a three-storey building tragically collapsed on Thursday on Lagos Island. Four individuals have been rescued, but an unspecified number are feared trapped, with intensive search-and-rescue operations ongoing amidst the disaster, as...
  11. Thief Hides in Bank Ceiling: Attempts to Hack Systems After Hours

    Nigeria Thief Hides in Bank Ceiling: Attempts to Hack Systems After Hours

    A dramatic security breach occurred at an FCMB branch in Lagos, where a suspected thief hid in the ceiling overnight, allegedly attempting to hack into the bank’s systems after hours. The incident raises significant concerns about internal security protocols. The suspect entered the FCMB...
  12. Skincare Industry: Lagos Targets Unregulated Producers to Safeguard Residents

    Nigeria Skincare Industry: Lagos Targets Unregulated Producers to Safeguard Residents

    The Lagos State Government is taking a decisive step to clean up the skincare industry by cracking down on unqualified and unprofessional producers. Speaking at a dermatology conference, the Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, announced that the state’s regulatory arm is working...
  13. Heavy Loss: One Dead, Three Rescued as 40-Foot Truck Crushes Minibus in Lagos

    Nigeria Heavy Loss: One Dead, Three Rescued as 40-Foot Truck Crushes Minibus in Lagos

    A 40-foot container truck lost control and collapsed onto a commercial minibus along Old Ipaja Road, Lagos, killing the driver instantly. Three passengers, two women and one man, were rescued unhurt by LASTMA officials and handed over to emergency services. The truck suffered brake failure...
  14. Promises in the Dark: Lagos Band A Residents Cry Out After 3-Month Power Cut

    Nigeria Promises in the Dark: Lagos Band A Residents Cry Out After 3-Month Power Cut

    Six streets in Lagos’s Alimosho area, classified as Band A consumers who pay premium rates for 20-24 hours of daily electricity, have endured a total blackout since March 2025 due to a faulty transformer. Despite pleas to IKEDC, residents face economic ruin, security risks, and dwindling quality...
  15. Two Fires, Zero Casualties: How Lagos Escaped Tragedy Yesterday

    Nigeria Two Fires, Zero Casualties: How Lagos Escaped Tragedy Yesterday

    Two separate fires broke out in Lagos on Wednesday, one at a filling station in Ifako-Ijaiye, the other at a commercial building in Victoria Island. Both sparked panic, but no lives were lost Fire erupted at a fuel station in Obawole around 4 p.m. The explosion is believed to have started from...
  16. Shame Shared is Justice Delayed: Man Arraigned for Posting Girlfriend’s Nude Photo Online

    Nigeria Shame Shared is Justice Delayed: Man Arraigned for Posting Girlfriend’s Nude Photo Online

    When private becomes public, the damage often outlives intent. In Lagos, a man has been brought before the court for allegedly posting nude photographs of his girlfriend on Snapchat, rekindling concerns around sexual consent, digital respect, and justice for victims of image-based abuse. Daily...
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