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1. Healthcare worker shortage
2. LCDAs bill rejection
3. Waste disposal practices
4. Atiku funding denial
5. Orile-Agege Life-saving surgery
6. Emergency summit
7. Light up Lagos expansion
8. LagRide protest planned
9. Market demolition protest
10. Last 10 days of Ramadan
Lagos faces shortage of 30,000 healthcare workers
Lagos State is facing a shortage of 30,000 doctors and other healthcare professionals, Vanguard Newspaper reported. In response, the state government, with approval from Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has handed over key medical facilities for conversion into academic spaces. The upgrades include expanding LASUCOM and transforming the CACOVID Isolation Centre into lecture theatres and labs. The goal is to increase student admissions from 200 to 2,500 annually over the next five years to address the staffing crisis. Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi called the initiative part of a strategy to tackle the shortage, amplified by the Japa syndrome.
Northern Youth Council rejects bill to convert LCDAs into LGAs
The Northern Youth Council has denounced a bill passed for a second reading by the House of Representatives to convert 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State into full Local Government Areas (LGAs). National President, Isah Abubakar, called the proposal unfair and a threat to national unity, stating it would benefit only Lagos State and undermine equity in governance. If approved, Lagos would expand from 20 to 57 LGAs, increasing the total number of local governments in Nigeria from 774 to 811. Abubakar urged Northern governors to protest the bill and called for a comprehensive review of local governance structures to ensure fairness and equity across the country. Vanguard Newspaper reported.
Residents urged to embrace improved waste disposal practices
The Lagos State Government called on residents to adopt better waste management practices on Thursday to foster a sustainable environment. During a live interview, Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, stressed that proper waste disposal is a collective effort, pointing out that Lagos generates 13,000 to 14,000 tonnes of waste daily. Wahab also explained efforts to reduce landfill waste by converting waste into energy, fuel, and other resources, and emphasized the importance of waste segregation. He further encouraged residents to work with the government and comply with environmental laws to create a cleaner, healthier Lagos. ThisDay Newspaper reported.
Atiku Media Office denies reports of Sanwo-Olu funding 2023 campaign
Reacting to reports circulating that Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu provided funds to Atiku Abubakar for his 2023 presidential campaign, the Atiku Media Office issued a statement on Thursday denying the claims. Media aide to the former vice president, Paul Ibe, labeled the reports as false, calling them “kindergarten propaganda” and part of a political smear campaign. Ibe clarified that Atiku, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, had no connection with Sanwo-Olu and had never met him, NAN reported.
Orile-Agege general hospital team performs life-saving surgery
The medical team at Orile-Agege General Hospital successfully performed a life-saving surgery on 33-year-old Wasiu Abatan, who sustained a severe liver injury in a car accident. The surgery, using advanced techniques, was praised by Lagos Health Commissioner Prof. Akin Abayomi and Special Adviser Dr. Kemi Ogunyemi. Abatan, discharged 12 days later, thanked the team for saving his life.
ERA hosts summit to address critical gaps in Nigeria’s emergency medical services
Emergency Response Africa (ERA), a healthcare technology company, hosted a Prehospital Emergency Care Summit at Four Points by Sheraton in Oniru to address critical gaps in Nigeria’s emergency medical services. The event brought together healthcare executives, policymakers, and emergency responders to discuss and explore solutions for enhancing the country’s emergency care systems, New Telegraph Newspaper reported.
Light Up Lagos project and solar retrofitting expanded to enhance security and sustainability
Lagos State is expanding its Light Up Lagos Project and Solar Retrofitting Initiative, conceived to light up major highways and streets, enhancing security, visibility, and economic activity. Led by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the project is upgrading streetlights from Mobolaji Johnson Avenue to Ikeja, Ketu, and Kosofe, while retrofitting lights with solar energy for sustainability. The initiative aims to create a safer, more vibrant environment, with plans to extend it statewide. Senior Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Jawat, shared the update on his X page.
LagRide drivers plan protest over threat of arrest
LagRide drivers plan to protest after the company threatened to involve the Lagos State Task Force over alleged misconduct, including promoting rival services and accepting cash payments. The drivers, represented by Amalgamated Union of App-Based Transporters of Nigeria (AUATON), countered that the company’s failure to address operational issues led to frustration and income loss. They are demanding better management and transparency, Vanguard Newspaper reported.
Owode Onirin sellers protest demolition at Lagos Assembly
Traders and market leaders from the Owode Onirin Motor Spare Parts Market protested at the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday, calling for an immediate halt to the ongoing demolitions. The protestors, who marched from the Lagos State Fire Service headquarters, expressed outrage over the demolitions that began on March 6, 2025, along Ikorodu Road, destroying over 500 shops. Market president Abiodun Ahmed claimed the demolitions resulted in loss of livelihoods and lives, with three fatalities and several injuries. The protesters urged the Lagos State Government to intervene and provide assistance.
Muslim society hosts daily gatherings for last 10 nights of Ramadan in Marina
The NADWAT Global Assembly, a Muslim society, hosted daily gatherings for the last 10 nights of Ramadan at the Marina Car Park, Lagos Island, to mark the end of the holy month. The event has brought together Muslims from across the region for prayers, reflection, and community activities, providing a space for attendees to observe the final nights of Ramadan in a unified, communal setting.
