August 3, 2025

LAWMA

Crime General LAWMA

LAWMA to Prosecute Two Women for Illegal Waste Disposal in Lagos

Lagos, July 18, 2025 — The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has confirmed that two women, Margaret Solomon (29) and Onyia Elizabeth (42), will face prosecution for allegedly dumping waste illegally and violating the state’s environmental regulations. The agency stated that both suspects were apprehended during one of its routine enforcement exercises aimed at curbing

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Eid festival General Waste Management

LAWMA Appeals for Responsible Waste Disposal During Eid-el-Kabir, Reaffirms Commitment to Cleaner Lagos

As Muslim faithful across Lagos prepare to mark this year’s Eid-el-Kabir celebration, the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has issued a public appeal for proper waste handling, urging residents to adopt responsible environmental practices before, during, and after the festivities. In a statement released on Wednesday, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of LAWMA, Dr.

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General Health

Illegal Waste Dumping in Lekki Phase 1: LAWMA Seals Popular Restaurant, Vows Prosecution of Offenders

In the early hours of Saturday, May 17, 2025, an illegal waste disposal incident rocked the upscale Lekki Phase 1 neighborhood, prompting swift action by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) in collaboration with the Lekki Estate Residents Association (LERA). The Chairman of LERA alerted authorities after a white Ford van bearing Abuja registration number

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