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Owode Onirin

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
March 11, 2025

Demolition: Activists seek Sanwo-Olu’s intervention in Owode Onirin traders’ plight

The activist said that the demolition posed a significant threat to the economic stability of Lagos State.

Owode Onirin
October 25, 2023

Lagos shuts Alade Market for flouting environmental laws

The Lagos government has shut down Alade Market in the Onigbongbo local council area of Ikeja for flouting environmental laws.

Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu
February 17, 2023

Fire breaks out in Owode-Onirin market in Lagos

The permanent secretary of LASEMA, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed that no casualty or injury were recorded.

Fire outbreak
October 21, 2022

NEMA issues fresh flood alert in 19 Lagos communities

Residents were warned to be on high alert or better still relocate some of their properties pending the release period.