MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL SANITATION HOLDS ON SATURDAY 30th July, 2016

The Lagos State Government has declared that the July 2016 Environmental Sanitation Exercise will still be dedicated to cleaning of drains and canals across the state, to allow for free flow of water as the raining reason near its peak.

The Commissioner for the Environment, Dr. Babatunde Adejare, in a press statement, reinstated that the Sanitation Exercise will be observed state-wide between the usual hours of 7:00am-10.00am on Saturday 30th July, 2016, during which, as usual, there will be restriction of human and vehicular movement across the State.

Dr. Adejare implored Lagosians to come out en-masse on Saturday July 30th, 2016 to clean and clear the drains in their neighbourhood so as to continually prevent flooding in the State. He warned that the period of environmental sanitation should not be used for any social engagement or sporting activities, but for serious cleaning and sanitation exercises. 

According to him, “As we are all aware, Lagos is a Coastal City that has high water table levels and prone to flash-floods whenever it rains. We must therefore imbibe habits which will reduce to the barest minimum the incidence of flooding in the State”.

He said that the target of the state this year is to sustain past record of flood abatement, thus making it possible for the State not to experience flooding as in the past years, adding that, “this can only be achieved through effective collaboration of the people.” The Commissioner advised residents of the State to desist from dumping waste arbitrarily into the drainage channels and canals in order to maintain a flood-free Lagos.

He also warned residents who still patronize cart pushers to desist from the illegal act as it is still an offence. He advised them to dispose their waste through LAWMA/PSP Operators. He urged the entire residents, to ensure that their environment is kept clean at all times and free from storm water stagnation, which could also be a breeding ground for mosquitoes and other health hazards.

He therefore, warned inter-state Bus and Luxurious Bus Operators, Transport Owners and Road Transport Workers to comply with the restriction order on human and vehicular movement between 7.00am-10.00am, stating that anyone caught violating this order will be apprehended and prosecuted, while passengers in such vehicles will also be prosecuted according to the State’s Environmental Sanitation Laws. Adejare further assured that Law Enforcement Agencies, including Nigeria Police and officials from LAWMA, LASTMA and KAI have been fully mobilized to enforce the restriction of movement order adding that offenders will be prosecuted according to the State Sanitation Laws. The Commissioner assured the people of Lagos of the commitment and determination of the State Government to attain a sustainable, safe and clean environment. 

He therefore urged Lagosians to support Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s vision of a cleaner and healthier Lagos by abstaining from bad environmental practices such as open defecation and urination, littering of the highways and roads.

Tunde Awobiyi
Ministry of the Environment.

Aggrieved Woman Sues Husband To Court For Gross Unfaithfulness and Drunkenness in Lagos

Mrs Cecilia Ajayi, 42, on Thursday pleaded with an Igando Customary Court in Lagos State to dissolve her 20 years’ marriage with her husband, John Ajayi, aged 46.

Cecilia, the petitioner, accused Ajayi, the defendant, of being a womanizer. "My husband is a womaniser, he is dating four girls in our street and brings them into our matrimonial home. "On many occasions, he and his lovers had beaten me up whenever I prevented them from entering our room.

"He was not satisfied with his lovers, as he severally made attempts to rape my younger sister,’’ the wife told the court on Thursday. She also accused John whom she bore three children of being a consumer of excessive alcohol. Cecilia said, ``John is a drunk. After drinking to stupor, he will be falling inside gutter, talking in an incoherent manner."

She also claimed that her husband sent her packing because she was not educated, saying, `` he can no longer cope with illiterate." The wife said that John refused to leave his family house since they got married in 1996. On three occasions, I was attacked by John’s family members over inheritance, she said. "My husband's family wanted to kill me; they said that I was the one preventing my husband from sharing his late father's property. "John always said that he could not relocate from his family house," Cecilia said.

She urged the court to end the marriage, saying that she was no longer interested in the affair because her life was no longer safe. The petitioner, John Ajayi (46) , however, denied the allegations, saying that his wife ran away with a man because he lost his job and no longer financially buoyant. "Things were moving on fine until I lost my job and her behaviour changed, she packed out to live with another man.

"She even gave birth to her new lover two months ago,’’ the author said. The respondent said that he could not leave his family house because he was the only son in the family. John, therefore, begged the court not to grant his wife's wish adding that he was still in love with her.

The President of the court, Mr Adegboyega Omilola, after listening to the couple, adjourned the case to Sept. 27, his for judgment.

Lagos Cobbler/Shoemaker Bailed With N100,000 For Being Accused Of Stealing Generator

A-39-year-old cobbler, Lukmon Animashaun, who allegedly stole his neighbour’s generator, valued at N45,000 was on Thursday in Lagos granted a N100, 000 bail.


An Ikeja Magistrates' Court while giving the bail also ordered Animashaun to produce two sureties in like sum as part of the bail conditions. The magistrate, Mr J.A. Adegun, said the sureties must show evidence of tax payment to the Lagos State Government (LASG).

The magistrate then adjourned the case to August 2 for mention The accused, who resides in Agbe Road, Abule Egba, a Lagos suburb, is facing a charge of stealing. Earlier, the prosecutor, Sgt. Babaji Ishaku, had told the court that the accused committed the offence on July 3 at his residence. He alleged that the accused had threatened to deal with the complainant due to a misunderstanding they had.

The prosecutor said the offence contravened Section 285 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011. The accused, however, pleaded not guilty to the charge.

Blogger, Linda Ikeji Report Singer Wizkid to Police After Controversial Statement

Popular Nigerian blogger Linda Ikeji has reported musician Wiz Kid to the Lagos police commissioner. This comes after the Ojuelegba hit artiste wrote in a post on social media, “If I ever see you, I’ll get my 16 year old cousin to beat the sh** out of you”.

The controversial statement by Wiz Kid came at a time when the pair was on an all-out social media war. The beef started when Linda wrote an article stating that Wiz Kid couldn’t afford the rent in his Lagos mansion hence, he had been served with an eviction notice. Speaking to Net Exclusive, a source stated: “He (Wiz Kid) was instructed to show up today but he did not”.

According to Nigeria’s criminal code, “Any person who, knowing the contents thereof directly or indirectly causes any person to receive any writing threatening to kill any person is guilty of a felony, and is liable to imprisonment for 7 years”.

 Source: SDE