Heavy Traffic Hits Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Around Kara Bridge Over Route Violation - TRACE

Heavy traffic is currently being experienced along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway around Kara Bridge, Longbridge to MFM, following repairs to expansion joints on the outbound section of the carriageway.

The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, TRACE, said the situation has been worsened by motorists driving against traffic, a violation of the designated route.

In a traffic advisory issued on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, TRACE said its personnel, alongside the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, and the police, were working to restore normal traffic flow along the axis.

TRACE advised motorists travelling inbound Lagos from the Interchange to consider the Abeokuta-Sango Expressway as an alternative route.

Motorists can also use the Sagamu-Ogijo-Ikorodu Road to avoid the affected section.

For travellers coming from the eastern part of the country, TRACE advised them to use the Ijebu-Ode/Epe Expressway to Lagos.

The agency appealed to motorists to follow the alternative routes and cooperate with traffic management and security personnel as efforts continue to ease the congestion.

TRACE expressed regret over the inconvenience caused to motorists.

Lagos Orders 160 New Waste Compactors as Governor Moves to Address Collection Delays

The Lagos State Governor inspected waste management operations at the Olusosun dumpsite as the government announced measures to address collection delays.

 Lagos State Governor has announced measures aimed at addressing recent waste collection delays across the state, following an inspection of waste management operations at the Olusosun dumpsite.

The governor acknowledged growing concerns over the accumulation of waste in parts of Lagos, describing the situation as unacceptable and saying the government was taking direct action to address the challenges.

According to the governor, the state is currently levelling and expanding access roads at its five major dumpsites to enable waste trucks to discharge and turn around more efficiently.

The government has also ordered 160 new compactors to strengthen the state’s waste collection fleet, while development partners are expected to provide additional heavy-duty equipment.

The governor said the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is also being restructured to strengthen oversight of waste management operations across the state.

He added that the government was working with Private Sector Participation (PSP) operators to improve their operations and ensure that only capable and committed teams remain involved in waste collection across Lagos.

Looking beyond the immediate challenges, the governor announced plans to construct two major Transfer Loading Stations at Olusosun and Solous 3.

He also said Material Recovery Facilities would be developed in Epe and Badagry as part of efforts to modernise waste sorting and recycling in the state.

“These measures are aimed at fixing the system from the ground up,” the governor said, while stressing that keeping Lagos clean would also require cooperation from residents.

He warned against indiscriminate dumping of waste on streets, saying environmental enforcement officers would arrest and prosecute offenders.

“We are on it and you will see the difference soon,” the governor said.

Three Years After Oworonshoki Demolitions, Youth Forum Raises Alarm Over Homelessness, Deaths

The Oworo Youths Forum (OYF) has renewed calls for compensation and resettlement for residents affected by the demolition exercise in Oworonshoki, Lagos State, three years after the displacement began.

In a statement dated September 2, 2026, the group said the consequences of the demolitions continue to affect residents across communities stretching from Odunfa Street to Lone Street, through Precious Seed and down to Ojileru Street.

The forum alleged that the demolition of homes and properties had resulted in prolonged hardship, with some affected residents losing their lives while others continue to struggle with illnesses which the group attributed to displacement, trauma and poor access to healthcare.

According to OYF, hundreds of displaced residents, including women and children, are still without adequate shelter and some are allegedly sleeping in the open around the Oworonshoki Car Wash Expressway and other parts of the community.

The group said families who previously had homes and sources of livelihood had been pushed into difficult living conditions, while some children had experienced disruptions to their education.

OYF described the situation as an ongoing humanitarian concern and criticised what it said was the absence of adequate compensation, resettlement and support for genuine victims.

The forum called on the Lagos State Government to take responsibility for the consequences of the demolition exercise and provide compensation, resettlement and other forms of assistance to affected residents.

The group also criticised the legacy of the administration of former Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, arguing that the treatment of residents affected by the demolitions should be considered alongside the administration’s projects and achievements.

“The ruins left behind in Oworonshoki will remain a painful reminder of this administration unless justice is done and adequate compensation is provided to the victims,” the group stated.

OYF said it would continue to demand accountability, justice and dignity for those affected by the demolitions.

The statement was signed by Yemi Aderibigbe, President of the Oworo Youths Forum, and Towolawi Jamiu, its Public Relations Officer.

Nepal Flood: Death Toll Rises to 97 as 403 People Remain Missing

At least 97 people have died following devastating flash floods and landslides in northern Nepal, while 403 people remain unaccounted for as rescue operations continue in the affected areas.

The Nepal Tourism Board said 403 tourists and other travellers are currently reported missing following the disaster in Rasuwa district, near the country’s border with Tibet.

Of those missing, 341 are foreign nationals while 62 are Nepali citizens. The missing foreign nationals include 133 Indians, 47 Americans, 34 Australians, 33 Britons, 24 Canadians and 19 Malaysians, according to figures released by the Tourism Board. 

Indian nationals constitute the largest group among the missing foreigners, with many believed to have been travelling as pilgrims to Mount Kailash in Tibet.

The disaster struck after a huge surge of water swept through the Bhote Koshi River area, destroying homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure. A mudslide also struck the nearby Gyirong Port on the Chinese side of the border. 

Authorities believe the flooding may have been triggered by an earthquake that caused an ice-and-rock avalanche, sending a massive volume of water and debris into the river system. The exact sequence of events remains under investigation. 

Nepal’s security forces have deployed helicopters, drones, boats and rescue teams to search for missing people and recover victims. However, the mountainous terrain, heavy sediment and damage to roads and other infrastructure have made rescue operations extremely difficult. 

Authorities have also warned residents living along affected riverbanks to move to safer locations amid concerns about further flooding.

The disaster has prompted international concern, with several countries working to establish the whereabouts of their citizens. Nepalese authorities say the list of missing people is still being verified as rescue and recovery operations continue. 

Dispatch Rider Killed as Two Trucks Collide While Battling for Right of Way in Lagos

A dispatch rider was killed on Saturday in a multiple-vehicle road crash involving two trucks at Ijesha, inward Mile 2, Lagos State.

The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the fatal accident in a statement signed by its Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu. The incident was also reported by multiple Nigerian news outlets on Saturday. 

According to LASEMA, its Eagle Response Team was promptly deployed to the scene after the crash, which involved a FAW truck with registration number T-30364LA, an Iveco truck with registration number KSF 958 XV and the dispatch rider.

Preliminary findings by the emergency agency indicated that the crash occurred after the two truck drivers were allegedly battling for right of way.

LASEMA said the FAW truck struck the Iveco truck during the struggle for the lane, after which the Iveco truck hit the dispatch rider from behind. The impact left the dispatch rider fatally injured.

Officers of the Nigeria Police Force from the Okota Division subsequently evacuated the victim’s remains from the scene and deposited them at a morgue for identification and other necessary procedures.

Emergency responders also worked to prevent the crash from causing further danger to motorists and other road users. The two trucks were removed from the main carriageway and moved to a designated lay-by to clear the road and restore normal traffic flow.

LASEMA said its Eagle Response Team and police personnel remained at the scene throughout the recovery operation before the affected section of the road was declared safe for motorists.

Oke-Osanyintolu commiserated with the family of the deceased and prayed for the repose of his soul.

The LASEMA Permanent Secretary also urged commercial and articulated-vehicle drivers to exercise greater caution on Lagos roads, particularly warning against reckless driving, wrongful overtaking and dangerous competition for road space.

The agency stressed that road safety remains a collective responsibility and called on motorists to comply with traffic regulations to prevent avoidable crashes.

The fatal incident comes amid continuing concerns over the dangers posed by articulated vehicles on major Lagos traffic corridors. The Mile 2 axis, in particular, has continued to experience heavy truck activity and traffic pressure in recent days. 

LASEMA reiterated its commitment to responding promptly to emergencies and protecting the lives of motorists, pedestrians, dispatch riders and other vulnerable road users across Lagos State.

Photos: Lagos Officials Discover Makeshift Clinic Along Lagos-Badagry Expressway

Lagos State environmental enforcement officials have uncovered a makeshift clinic operating from a roadside shanty along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, where a patient was reportedly found receiving treatment.

The discovery was made around Barracks Bus Stop during a multi-agency enforcement operation targeting illegal structures and roadside shanties along the major highway.

The operation was carried out by the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Task Force and other enforcement agencies.

The team, led by the LAGESC Corps Marshal, Major Olaniyi O. Cole (rtd.), reportedly came across the improvised medical facility while clearing the area.

According to the information available, officials found a patient receiving treatment inside the makeshift facility, raising concerns over the operation of an apparent medical facility in an unapproved roadside structure.

The discovery forms part of the wider enforcement exercise aimed at removing illegal structures and shanties along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway.

The Lagos-Badagry corridor has witnessed several enforcement activities in recent times as authorities intensify efforts to clear illegal structures and improve safety and movement along the major highway.

Further details on the identity of the operator, the nature of treatment being administered and possible sanctions were not immediately available.

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Lagos Governor Assures Safety of Alakija Bridge After Vandalism Attempt

Lagos State Governor inspecting Alakija Bridge after an alleged vandalism attempt

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured residents that the Alakija Bridge remains safe and structurally sound following an alleged attempt by vandals to damage part of the bridge.

The governor disclosed this after inspecting the bridge earlier today, saying the incident had been brought under control and there was no cause for alarm.

According to him, the bridge remains safe and ready for use, while security agencies have moved to apprehend those responsible for the attempted vandalism.

Sanwo-Olu commended personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Task Force, Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) and the Lagos Neighbourhood Safety Corps for their swift response in securing the area.

He disclosed that some of the suspects allegedly involved in the incident had already been arrested, while efforts were ongoing to apprehend others.

The governor warned individuals involved in the destruction or attempted destruction of public infrastructure across Lagos State, stressing that such acts would attract the full force of the law.

He also linked the development to the wider efforts to improve security and maintain infrastructure along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor.

According to him, the ongoing clean-up operation along the corridor is already producing visible results and would be sustained.

Sanwo-Olu urged Lagos residents to take responsibility for protecting public infrastructure, noting that facilities such as bridges and roads belong to the people and are essential to the movement of residents and businesses across the state.

He assured Lagosians that the government would continue to work with security agencies to protect critical infrastructure and respond quickly to threats that could endanger public safety.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over the vandalism of public infrastructure in different parts of Lagos, with authorities increasingly relying on security agencies and community-based monitoring to protect government facilities.

Two-Storey Building Collapses in Ogun, Occupants Feared Trapped as Rescue Operation Continues

Residents of the Ajuwon area in Ogun State were thrown into panic on Monday after a two-storey building collapsed, trapping an unspecified number of people beneath the rubble.

The incident, which occurred in the densely populated community, prompted an immediate response from emergency officials, security agencies and local volunteers, who swiftly mobilised to the scene in an effort to rescue those believed to be trapped.

Eyewitnesses said several occupants were inside the building when it suddenly caved in, sending residents scrambling for safety as loud cries for help echoed through the neighbourhood.

Rescue workers have since commenced a painstaking search-and-rescue operation, using available equipment to clear the debris while anxious family members and residents gathered around the site hoping for positive news.

As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not confirmed the number of people trapped, rescued or killed in the incident.

The cause of the building collapse also remains unknown. However, relevant government agencies are expected to launch a full investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the structural failure.

Building collapses have remained a recurring concern in parts of Nigeria, with experts often attributing such incidents to substandard construction materials, poor workmanship, structural defects, non-compliance with approved building standards and inadequate regulatory oversight.

Emergency responders continue to work at the scene as efforts intensify to locate and rescue anyone still trapped beneath the collapsed structure.

Residents have appealed for additional emergency support and specialised rescue equipment to speed up the operation.

More details are expected as rescue efforts continue and officials provide updates on the incident.

Tropic Reporters