By James Agberebi 17 July 2023 | 1:14 pm Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) over the weekend commenced a total cleanup of environmental degradation in Apapa and its environs. LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq in a statement said the police, Op MESA, and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were involved in the cleanup. General Manager of… LASTMA Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) over the weekend commenced a total cleanup of environmental degradation in Apapa and its environs. LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq in a statement said the police, Op MESA, and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were involved in the cleanup. General Manager of LASTMA Bolaji Oreagba said the clean-up exercise on all environmental degradation began after the expiration of notices served on owners of illegal shanties, kiosks, containerised shops, and abandoned trailers in Apapa and its environs. Oreagba confirmed that the seven-day clean-up resulted in the demolition of several illegal shanties, kiosks, containerised shops, towing of abandoned trailers, and the dismantling of illegal garages. He said the demolished shanties around the Nigerian Port not only constitute health and safety risks but also served as a haven for criminals who make use of them as hideouts. The General Manager Security of NPA, Mohammed Jamil Khalil, hinted that the clean-up exercise on all environmental degradation in Apapa and its environs is long overdue. He maintained that NPA carried out radio jingles and enlightenment campaigns educating members of the public on the need for the cleanup. 29 mins ago The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of a man simply identified as Adesanwo who was allegedly shot dead by Trevboi. Lagos State police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin tweeted on Monday that fled after committing the offence. “We commenced investigation minutes after the incident happened. The suspect abandoned his car… 40 mins ago The National Industrial Court on Monday urged management of the Ahmadu Bello University ( ABU), Zaria and its 110 staff members to proceed to file their terms of settlement. Justice Rakiya Haastrup gave the directive when the matter slated for report of settlement came up. The staff members’ counsel, Mr Femi Adedeji informed the court… 41 mins ago The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, (EFCC) has warned Nigerians against activities of fraudsters claiming that the agency is currently recruiting. 52 mins ago A group of constitutional and human rights lawyers Monday stormed the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court to commence committal proceedings against the Director General, of State Security Service, Mr Yusuf Magaji Bichi, over alleged violation of multiple judgments and orders of the court directing the release of former Central Bank Governor, Mr Godwin Emefiele, from custody of the agency. 56 mins ago Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in collaboration with the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) over the weekend commenced a total cleanup of environmental degradation in Apapa and its environs. LASTMA spokesman Adebayo Taofiq in a statement said the police, Op MESA, and Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) were involved in the cleanup. General Manager of…
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