Month: September 2016

Its a Long weekend as Government Declares Monday Public Holiday
- Idris Aina
- Sep 30, 2016
Lagosians should brace up for a long weekend as the Federal Government has declared Monday, October3, 2016 as public holiday to mark Nigeria’s 56th Independence Anniversary. In a statement released by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Interior, Muhammadu Maccido, congratulated Nigerians on this anniversary and assured them that Government is doing everything possible to alleviate […]
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Odo Iya Alaro Bridge Is A Death Trap; Pedestrians Read Why
- Idris Aina
- Sep 29, 2016
Road users and other commuters who regularly use the Odo Iya Alaro bridge – the bridge between Maryland and New Garage bus stop – go about their daily activities not knowing the imminent danger around the place. If urgent attention is not given to the bridge, multiple lives could be lost as a result of […]
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Loaded Truck Falls In Ojo – See Photos
- Idris Aina
- Sep 29, 2016
A fully loaded truck skidded off the road in the Ojo area of Lagos state, blocking the express with its content. The accident which happened at Iyana Iba bus stop, has however been cleared by the Emergency Response Team of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA). According to LASEMA, the accident occurred after the […]
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BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Summons Contractor of Poorly Constructed Road In Itokin-Ikorodu
- Idris Aina
- Sep 28, 2016
The Lagos State House of Assembly led by Hon. Mudashiru Obasa has invited DHV Nigeria Limited, the construction company that constructed the substandard Low Cost Bye Pass Itokun road in Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area, Lagos. The newly constructed road was commissioned by LASG on Wednesday, September 21, 2016, as part of the 114 […]
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Breaking: LASG Clears Illegal Structures In Magodo
- Idris Aina
- Sep 27, 2016
In line with the plans of the Lagos State Government to achieve a cleaner environment across different parts of the State, the officials of the Ministry of Environment today, September 27, 2016, cleared illegal structures in the Magodo axis of Ikeja. The exercise, InsideMainland learnt is scheduled to take place simultaneously twice a week in […]
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As Seen On The Mainland: This Hole At Maryland Can Swallow Anyone
- Idris Aina
- Sep 27, 2016
Earlier today, InsideMainland correspondent spotted this danger in Mende Maryland, few meters away from the popular Odo Iya Aloro spot. If urgent attention is not taken, the hole which sits in front of the Adesola House occupied by the CPI Moore Nigeria Limited and IFPF Hospital can swallow any unsuspecting road user at any time […]
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Why Parts Of Ejigbo Witnessed Power Outage Today; Alimosho To Witness Same Tomorrow
- Idris Aina
- Sep 27, 2016
Power distribution network, Ikeja Electric Plc has announced plans to run a scheduled maintenance activity at the Alimosho Transmission Substation tomorrow, September 28, 2016. According to the company, the process is expected to last between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00pm during which there will be power outage in the area. The planned outage […]
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Flood Alert! The Coker-Aguda Canal Needs Urgent Attention
- Idris Aina
- Sep 27, 2016
Since parts of Lagos State began to witness torrential rainfall few weeks ago, flooding has wreaked havoc to some communities in State. In a bid to prevent the damage to lives and properties from flooding, the canal that divides the Coker-Aguda and Itire Ikate LCDAs, needs urgent attention of the relevant authorities. When InsideMainland correspondent […]
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