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Makoko

May 16, 2026

Irregularities, voter intimidation mar APC Reps’ primary election in Lagos Mainland

The All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held in Lagos Mainland on Saturday was marred by controversy following allegations of widespread irregularities, voter intimidation

APC LOGO
March 5, 2026

Lagos assembly concludes probe into Makoko, Sogunro, Oko-Agbon demolitions

He expressed concern over the shifting positions of community representatives during the discussions.

Lagos assembly and Makoko demolition
February 3, 2026

Lagos assembly orders suspension of Makoko demolitions

The intervention followed protests staged last week by displaced Makoko residents at the assembly complex.

Makoko
January 30, 2026

Sanwo-Olu seeks private sector support to boost security in Lagos

Mr Sanwo-Olu said the success of the LSSTF had attracted national and international attention.

Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Credit: Babajide Sanwo-Olu)
January 28, 2026

Makoko Demolition: CACOL demands release of Lagos protesters, condemns police brutality

CACOL specifically called for the immediate release of detained protesters, including prominent activist and youth leader Comrade Hassan Soweto.

the Centre for Anti-Corruption and Open Leadership (CACOL),
January 28, 2026

Police brutalise residents protesting against Oworonshoki, Makoko demolitions

Few hours into the protest, cops fired teargas canisters at the demonstrators, injuring some, arresting others and dispersing the procession.

Police brutalise residents protesting against demolitions
January 25, 2026

Makoko, others demolished to avert disasters, secure Lagos’ future: Commissioner 

The government said the intervention was also to ensure environmental safety and sustainable urban development across the state.

Demolition of Makoko
September 10, 2025

LASBCA advises Makoko residents to vacate buildings under power lines

”Oworonshoki is not the only community affected. Makoko has become a high-risk zone because of the presence of electricity cables over homes and businesses,” the official stated.

Structures being demolished
August 11, 2023

Two persons rescued as boat capsizes in Lagos

“The survivors, whose names were given as Sanu Dewan, age 20, and Seraphin Meto, 40, were on a journey from Makoko, Ebute-Meta, when the accident happened.

Capsized boat used to illustrate the story.
July 9, 2023

14 die, nine injured in Lagos-Badagry auto crash

Mr Manga said nine other persons sustained injuries in the accident, which occurred in the Agemowo axis of the road, around 7:31 a.m.

Auto crash