Demolition: Lagos Assembly suspends construction in Makoko, Shogunle
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended all construction in Makoko and Shogunle for two weeks, pending reconciliation talks with residents. The move includes a 250-metre setback from the Third Mainland Bridge and an additional buffer beyond the power line corridor. Committees of ten members from each community, including women, youths, students, and traditional […]
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 […]
RRS arrests street urchins harassing motorists in Lagos
Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested several suspected street urchins for allegedly harassing motorists in different parts of Lagos State. The arrests were part of a coordinated sting operation aimed at curbing the activities of area boys who extort and attack drivers, especially those whose vehicles break down on highways. The operation […]
VDM calls out Gbagada General Hospital staff for allegedly failing to treat accident victims rushed to their facility by kindhearted Nigerians
Nigerian social media activist Martis Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has strongly criticized the staff at Gbagada General Hospital in Lagos. He claims they refused to treat victims of a terrible accident brought in by compassionate Nigerians. VDM explained that there was a serious accident on the Third Mainland Bridge. The crash left several […]
Singer, Dare Art Alade and wife, Deola’s car catches fire on 3rd mainland bridge, burns to the ground.
Nigerian singer Dare Art Alade and his wife, Deola, had a frightening experience when their car suddenly caught fire while they were driving on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the fire, but thankfully, both of them were safe. They shared the incident on Deola’s Instagram page, explaining that […]
One dies in Third Mainland Bridge accident
A tragic accident took place on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on the night of April 10. According to the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, the crash happened near the UNILAG Waterfront, heading toward Adekunle. The accident involved a mini truck that seemed to have lost control, leading to a devastating crash. Unfortunately, the […]
Lady commits suicide by jumping off 3rd mainland bridge
A woman, whose identity is still unknown, has died after jumping off the Third Mainland Bridge into the water near the University of Lagos (UNILAG) waterfront. The tragic incident happened on the night of Thursday, March 13. Marine police officers stationed nearby quickly responded and attempted to rescue her. Unfortunately, despite their efforts, medical personnel […]
One dead, five hospitalized in Third Mainland Bridge auto crash
A deadly crash occurred today on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos, leaving one person dead and five others injured. The accident happened near Ilubirin, heading towards Sura, when a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck collided. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) confirmed the incident, saying the J5 Ford bus, which was […]
Police Stop Two Suicide Attempts on Third Mainland Bridge
Officers from the Lagos State Police Command stopped two people from trying to end their lives on the Third Mainland Bridge. The first incident involved a 65-year-old blind man, Ewenla Adetomiwa, who was saved after he tried to jump into the lagoon around 2:30 p.m. on September 4, 2024. The Lagos State Police spokesperson, Benjamin […]
American Man Tries to End His Life on Third Mainland Bridge
An American man in his early 30s tried to take his own life on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos on Monday, June 10. The Lagos State Police reported that the man asked the mother of his child to stop the car. He then walked to a spot on the bridge, intending to jump into […]