Makoko demolition is deliberate; CAPPA, CHSR, others blast Sanwo-Olu.
Image of the demolished Makoko Community
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Why model healthcare centre in Osun falls short of delivering care
What was once announced as a National Model Healthcare Centre in Ilupeju area of Ipetumodu, along Ode-Omu Road in Osun State, has become a clear example of neglect and failed public policy. Instead of serving the health needs of the people, the facility now sits abandoned, overgrown with weeds, and surrounded by thick bush. A…
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Osogbo residents raise alarm over illegal mining near Osun River
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Makoko Residents Protest in Alausa Over Demolitions, Demand Compensation
The demolitions have severely disrupted daily life in Makoko. School attendance has dropped sharply, with some schools recording fewer than 20 pupils out of hundreds enrolled. Many children now sleep on boats or under debris, without safe places to study. Women in the community said they lack privacy for bathing, sleeping, and managing menstrual hygiene. Families have lived for weeks in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, exposed to rain and other health risks.
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How Refuse Dumping Is Taking Over Ikotun, Igando, and Other Lagos Communities
A visit to Igando revealed an even worse situation. Culverts dividing the road had been completely converted into dump sites. From Ikotun Roundabout down to Igando, refuse lined the roads, making movement difficult and the environment unhealthy.
However, when our correspondent revisited Ikotun and Igando on January 7, 2025, the areas had been cleared of refuse. Officials of the Lagos State Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI) were deployed and stationed near the popular Ikotun Market. The environment was noticeably cleaner.
