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Lagos Announces 90-Day Traffic Diversion on Odo Iya Alaro Bridge
The Lagos State Government will implement a 90-day traffic diversion on the Odo Iya Alaro Bridge starting July 22, 2024, due to deteriorating road conditions.
Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced that the diversion will occur in two phases, affecting the Ojota bound lane and the Yaba/Ojuelegba/Maryland bound lane.
Phase One:
– Motorists to Ojota from Maryland/Yaba will use a counter flow lane inbound Maryland.
– Alternative routes include Alapere/Ogudu axis to Gbagada/Anthony Oke Bridge for those from Berger, Magodo, and Tollgate.
Phase Two:
– Motorists to Maryland/Yaba from Ojota will use a counter flow lane inbound Ojota.
– Similar alternative routes will apply as in Phase One.
Additional alternative routes from Ikeja, Oregun, Kudirat Abiola Way, and Jibowu are provided to ease traffic during the diversion. Traffic management personnel will ensure smooth flow during the repairs.
Nigerian comedian Seyi Law takes to social media as he defends President Bola Tinubu. The comedian stated that the president has done a lot in his administration and claimed that Nigeria is safer and economically sound under his administration.
He then compared how things now to past years under the administration of others, and shared how things were bad. He claimed that now the economy is stabilized.
“Nigeria is safer now than 10 years ago. This government has killed more bandits than any government in Nigeria since the time of Jonathan. When last have you heard of bomb blast in Nigeria?”
It has been reported that fire occurred at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos (MMIA), Terminal 1. This fire incident occurred on Monday, 23rd of February, 2026.
Passengers at that terminal were spotted running away for safety after seeing the fire and the alarm.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) released a statement and shared that no life was lost and people were saved and avoided danger.
It has been reported that Kano State has closed down all entertainment spots across the state. This was stated to happen because of the ongoing Ramadan fast.
The federal government shared that the new law will take place from 18th of February, 10 pm, till the last day of Ramadan. This is in order for the people participating in it to truly focus on the fast.
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