Ekohotblog reports that a woman, whose identity has been withheld, was apprehended by law enforcement officers after being caught in the act of illegally dumping refuse into the Labora-Owode/Abijo canal. Despite several warnings from concerned individuals against such an act, the woman disobeyed the caution and proceeded to dispose of her waste in the … Read more
Epe LG Council has issued a warning against dumping of refuse in drainages. Eko Hot Blog reports that, following the torrential downpour on Wednesday, July 3, that resulted in significant flooding in various parts of Lagos State, the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Surah O. Animashaun, has issued a stern warning to residents … Read more
Waste managers have asked LAWMA to enforce payment for waste disposal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called on the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to enforce the payment for the disposal of waste in Lagos State. The association’s National President, Mr. Olugbenga Adebola, made the call after … Read more
There was an explosion in Abuja earlier on Wednesday. The explosion sparked speculations of an explosive device. The police have disclaimed the speculations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has revealed that the explosion outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) premises in Maitama, Abuja, was caused by an … Read more
Heaps of refuse ‘ll disappear soon- LAWMA boss assures residents ….by shunning indiscriminate waste disposal, one of the major factors leading to flood disasters and other attendant environmental hazards. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT … Read more
Lagos State Government has called on residents to stop indiscriminate dumping of refuse and clear their tertiary drains to avert an outbreak of disease. The State Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke gave the warning during a joint inspection tour of the drainage channels in Ajeromi-Ifelodun Local Government and Ifelodun Local … Read more