Protest breaks out in Lagos over Makoko demolition
Residents and community leaders from Makoko and other waterfront areas on Wednesday staged a protest in Lagos over ongoing demolitions and alleged forced evictions. The protesters gathered at the busy Ikeja Under-Bridge, accusing the Lagos State Government of pulling down homes without proper notice, compensation or plans to resettle displaced families. The demonstrators occupied parts […]
Oworonshoki demolitions: Residents postpone planned protest after police warning
Residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos State, have suspended their planned protest against the ongoing demolition of houses in the community following a stern warning from the Lagos State Police Command. The demonstration, which was initially scheduled for Monday, aimed to draw public attention to the demolition of structures near the Third Mainland Bridge, an exercise that […]
I Am Disappointed – Senator Umeh Condemns Lagos Trade Fair Complex Demolition
Senator Victor Umeh has expressed deep disappointment over the ongoing demolition at the Lagos International Trade Fair Complex, describing the action as insensitive and poorly timed. The lawmaker said the demolition exercise has negatively affected many business owners who depend on the complex for their daily income. He called on the government to reconsider its […]
3rd Mainland bridge blocked as residents of Oworosonki protest the demolition of their homes by the state government
Residents of Oworonshoki, Lagos, took to the streets today, blocking the 3rd Mainland Bridge to protest the recent demolition of their houses by the state government. The angry residents, who turned out in large numbers, accused the government of carrying out the demolition without proper notice or any form of compensation, leaving many families without […]
Governor Okpebholo to Investigate the Demolition of Over 100 Homes by Obaseki’s Administration
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has revealed plans to investigate the demolition of over 100 houses that took place under the leadership of former Governor Godwin Obaseki. The demolition, which occurred in October 2022, affected communities such as Oke-Oroma, Irhirhi-Obazagbon, and Ogheghe, leaving thousands of residents homeless and causing the destruction of properties worth […]
Over 3,000 Lagos Residents Left Homeless After Unannounced Demolition
In a shocking turn of events, more than 3,000 residents of the Ayetoro community in Lagos have been rendered homeless following an unannounced demolition carried out by government officials and police. The demolition, which took place on Monday, involved officials from the Lagos State government, including the Task Force and the Lagos State Emergency Management […]
Calabar Highway Demolition Sparks Legal Battle: Property Owners Fight Back
In Lagos, property owners in the Lafiaji community are gearing up for a major legal fight against the Federal Government. The dispute centers around the Lagos-Calabar Highway project, a massive infrastructure initiative meant to link Lagos to Cross River and several other states along Nigeria’s coast. The Federal Government has issued demolition notices to over […]