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The Digest: In a new phase of its ban on single-use plastics, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment is conducting raids on retail stores and confiscating products that come with plastic straws attached. The enforcement action, as revealed by Commissioner Tokunbo Wahab, is part of a broader...

The Digest: The Iyana-Isolo area of Lagos was in Chaos on Sunday after a fully loaded tanker overturned and exploded. While two people were reportedly injured in the inferno, eyewitnesses and authorities have confirmed that no lives were lost. The incident, which caused a major fire, was...

The Digest: Lagos State Police officers attached to Area D Command have been accused of extorting a University of Lagos (UNILAG) student, Babatunde Ola, for possessing Postinor-2 contraceptive pills. The incident, which is a clear case of Police Extortion, saw the student branded as an...

The Digest: The Lagos State Government has revealed that 8,692 cases of domestic and sexual violence were reported within one year. This disturbing figure points to a Social Scourge, and the state is responding with a dedicated awareness campaign. Key Points: A total of 8,692 cases of...

The Digest: The Lagos office of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has been seen displaying a banner with the image of President Bola Tinubu. This has led to concerns about the commission's Compromised Neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections. Key Points: INEC’s Lagos office...

The Digest: A series of violent clashes in Lagos left four people dead and others injured, with incidents reported in both Owode Onirin and Balogun Market. The events have placed A City on Edge, prompting swift police action to restore calm. Key Points: Three people were killed in a clash...

The Digest: In a series of anti-drug operations, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested multiple suspects involved in the storage and distribution of illicit substances. Among the arrested were a 52-year-old mother and her 25-year-old son in Lagos. Key Points: Mother...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...