By Janet Itodo, JKNewsMedia Intern HOMES HAVE continued to fall at the Makoko waterfront as three Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) condemn what they describe as violent demolitions by the Lagos State Government (LASG). According to the CSOs, the LASG have reportedly left two babies and an adult dead, displaced thousands of residents and led...
By Ofem John, JkNewsMedia Intern MASSIVE URBAN renewal efforts are underway in Abeokuta as the Ogun State Government edges closer to completing its ambitious Urban Regeneration Scheme, with over 150 of the planned 200-plus housing units already delivered within the Ibara Government Reservation Area (GRA). Governor Dapo Abiodun, who led an ins...
By Peace Achi, JKNewsMedia Intern THE LAGOS State Government has reported marked improvements in fire safety for 2024, rescuing 450 lives and preserving properties valued at N117.12 billion, following a 20 per cent reduction in fire-related incidents across the state. Details were disclosed at the second Lagos International Fire Safety Confer...
By Ajibola Olaide, JKNewsMedia Reporter ILLEGAL ESTATE developments operating without layout approvals across Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe face imminent sanctions as the Lagos State Government (LASG) launches a fresh enforcement drive to uphold urban planning regulations. A total of 176 estates were flagged after a comprehensive audit ...
By Jemimah Wellington, JKNewsMedia Reporter BUILDING COLLAPSES in Lagos State continue to raise alarm, with the metropolis recording more incidents than any other part of Nigeria. This has been due to a mix of poor regulatory oversight, contractors cutting corners, and the use of substandard materials has exacerbated the crisis as widely obse...
By Rosheedat Akinkunle, JKNewsMedia Reporter THE APPROVAL for significant infrastructure projects aimed at revitalising the Asaba capital territory and Warri was granted by Delta State’s government. Announced at the 2025 State Executive Council (EXCO) meeting, this decision marks a key step in the state’s urban renewal plans. These init...
