HEALTH

Lagos Implements Ban on Single-Use Plastics

July 4, 2025July 4, 2025

The Lagos state government over the past months have brought up measure’s to curb the misuse of plastics in the state which led to an informational announcement that there would be a ban on single-use plastics from

Packs of styrofoam containers filled with food and ready to be sent to the customers at Obalende in Lagos on January 23, 2024. (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP)

The Lagos State Government on Tuesday announced the immediate commencement of the enforcement of the ban on Single Use Plastics (SUPs) (less than 40 microns) across the state from today.

LASG Leverages On Technology Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

February 26, 2025February 26, 2025

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has leveraged the use of technology to introduce two tech-driven solutions to enable easier access to… Read More »LASG Leverages On Technology Against Domestic and Sexual Violence

Popular Festac Supermarket Sealed: See Why

December 5, 2024December 5, 2024

Popular Blessed Happy Homes Superstore located at 6th Avenue, 13th Road has been sealed by the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) This action was… Read More »Popular Festac Supermarket Sealed: See Why

Advocate seeks end to open defecation in Amuwo Odofin amid Nigeria’s 20m toilet gap

November 25, 2024November 25, 2024

Ahead of World Toilet Day on November 19, Nguvu Change Leader John Ogunsemore has called attention to the severe sanitation crisis in Itun Agan, a riverine community in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos, where over 10,000 residents lack access to proper sanitation facilities.

Help Save A Life

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024

A heartfelt appeal for help for Mr. Kpodo Victor, a teacher, youth leader, and community champion, who urgently needs a kidney transplant due to Chronic… Read More »Help Save A Life

New Spot: St Ives Hospital

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024

St Ives hospital, a fast growing and renowned fertility expert enterprise now has a branch very close to our reach, here in Festac town, Amuwo.… Read More »New Spot: St Ives Hospital

Photos: Amuwo-Odofin Schools Get Visit from LAWMA

July 24, 2024July 24, 2024

The LAWMA Academy team visited six schools in Amuwo Odofin LGA: IDEAL Nursery & Primary School, New Town Nursery and Primary School, Universal Nursery and… Read More »Photos: Amuwo-Odofin Schools Get Visit from LAWMA

Sanwo-Olu Launches Health Insurance Package

July 18, 2024July 24, 2024

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has launched the Ilera Eko Standard Jaara Health Insurance scheme, as part of his administration’s commitment to provide quality, affordable… Read More »Sanwo-Olu Launches Health Insurance Package

Cholera Outbreak Hits Lagos, Many Confirmed Dead

June 15, 2024June 15, 2024

News shaking the country now is the outbreak of Cholera in almost all it’s state in which the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention… Read More »Cholera Outbreak Hits Lagos, Many Confirmed Dead

Over 20,000 Residents To Benefit From Free Medical Outreach

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024

The Lagos State Government has announced plans to establish the Lagos State Essential Medicines Agency (LSEMA) to ensure seamless management and distribution of essential medicines… Read More »Over 20,000 Residents To Benefit From Free Medical Outreach

Children Friendly Hospitals In Amuwo

February 28, 2024March 7, 2024

Amongst the vast number of hospitals we have in Amuwo Odofin, a number of them have been dedicated to the health care, and wellness of… Read More »Children Friendly Hospitals In Amuwo

Group Targets 25% Reduction in malaria cases in Festac

February 23, 2024February 23, 2024

The International ROTARY club as part of its interventions to improve the health of pregnant women and children in Nigeria, has set out to battle heavily… Read More »Group Targets 25% Reduction in malaria cases in Festac

Food Lovers, Braceup!, New Ban on Foodpacks, See Details

January 24, 2024January 24, 2024

Food lovers and food vendors in Lagos state have been hit with a new policy that might affect both consumers and distributors. The state government, on Sunday, t placed a ban on the usage and distribution of styrofoam and other single-use plastics in the State.

Amuwo Welcomes First Babies of the year in Lagos State, Photos

January 2, 2024January 2, 2024

Amidst the jubilation of the new year, Five babies were welcomed as the first babies of the year in Lagos state and Amuwo-Odofin welcomed two out of the five . As its a tradition to celebrate with the first babies of the year in the state yearly, a ceremony was held on the 1st of January 2024.

Photostory: Evacuation Of Festac Drainage

November 7, 2023November 8, 2023

Amuwo Odofin’s environmental department was seen, supervised by Hon. Gbenga Akinbinu, supervisor for Environment and Waste Management while they were cleaning up and evacuating drainages… Read More »Photostory: Evacuation Of Festac Drainage