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Lagos Begins Rehabilitation Of Iju, Adiyan Water Treatment Plants

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3 months ago

February 4, 2026

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The Lagos State Water Corporation (LWC) has commenced a rehabilitation project for the Iju and Adiyan water treatment plants.

This rehabilitation project, expected to last eight months, aims to improve access to potable water across the state, strengthen existing infrastructure, and enhance service delivery.

This development was announced at the project kick-off meeting held on Tuesday at the Corporation’s Headquarters in Ijora, Lagos.

According to the corporation, the rehabilitation project, titled “Rehabilitation of Iju Headworks and Akute Intake Station – Lots 1, 2, and 3,” is funded by the Lagos State Government and scheduled to run from February 2026 to October 2026.

The Managing Director of LWC, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, represented by the Executive Director, Operations, Engr. (Mrs.) Helen Omolanke Taiwo, stated that rehabilitation aligns with the corporation’s five-year strategic business plan, which prioritises infrastructural development as a solution to existing operational challenges.

The MD assured residents of Lagos that the rehabilitation project would be executed with the highest technical standards.

“This project must not be business as usual. We want all hands on deck to ensure timely and successful delivery. Let this dream become a reality,” he emphasised.

The Director of Production, Engr. Agiri Mustapha, who was also present at the meeting, highlighted past challenges with pump installations and described the rehabilitation project as a critical and passionate undertaking for both the corporation and the state government.

The contractors and manufacturers, KSB Pumps & Valves Nigeria Ltd., Wilo Pumps Nigeria Ltd., and Springfield Electric Ltd., assured the corporation that they would discharge their responsibilities and ensure the timely and quality delivery of the rehabilitation project.

The Iju Water Treatment Plan, also known as Iju Waterworks, is one of Lagos’s oldest water treatment facilities. Its origins date back to colonial times. It is said to have produced 2.45 million gallons per day (MGD) when it was first built.

Over time, improvements increased its capacity to approximately 45 MGD, enabling it to better serve Lagos as the city’s population grew.

The Adiyan Waterworks is a major modern water treatment plant for Lagos, commissioned in 1991 as part of the Lagos Water Supply Expansion Project. It was designed to produce about 70 million gallons per day (MGD), making it one of the largest water treatment plants in the state.

Both treatment plants are managed by the LWC. Iju and Adiyan are part of a broader system that includes smaller mini- and micro-waterworks, intended to boost water supply reliability for Lagos’s rapidly growing population.

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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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1 day ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.

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Grandfathers Arrested For Drug Trafficking

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2 days ago

May 3, 2026

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Two grandfathers, aged 83 and 78, are among several suspects apprehended by the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in a fresh nationwide crackdown on illicit drug trafficking.

Pa John Ofiel, 83, was arrested on Tuesday, 28 April during a raid in the Aba region of Abia State.

The NDLEA said that operatives acting on credible intelligence recovered 700 grams of skunk, a potent strain of cannabis already packaged into retail sachets.

The octogenarian, who claimed to be a professional shoemaker allegedly confessed to delving into the illicit trade.

In Ekiti State on Thursday 30 April 78 year old Ogunjobi Samuel was detained at his residence in Ilupeju-Ekiti where officers seized 350 grams of cannabis from him, identifying him as a local peddler.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the NDLEA, (CCEO), Brig. Gen. Mohamed Marwa (Rtd), commended the various state commands for their drug supply reduction efforts.

He urged officers to maintain the current momentum, balancing enforcement with the agency’s War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) sensitisation activities.
The enforcement drive also led to the arrest of a notorious drug dealer in Oyo State Taofik Adeyemi, 49.

He was apprehended on Saturday, 2 May, at his residence in Ibadan after months of evading the authorities.

He was caught alongside his salesman, Mustapha Oyerinde, with 3.085kg of cannabis and a getaway vehicle.

Across other states, the NDLEA recorded significant seizures including over 140,000 pills and capsules of Tramadol intercepted in separate operations targeting transit routes from Damaturu to Hadejia.

A raid on Awolowo Market in Mushin area of Lagos state resulted in the recovery of 740kg of cannabis while in Kaduna, two suspects were caught on the Abuja-Jos highway with 290kg of compressed cannabis concealed in a Honda Ridgeline.

A 65-year-old driver was intercepted at the Ile-Ife toll gate in Osun state conveying skunk and methamphetamine, leading to a follow up arrest of the consignment’s owner in Ilesha.

In line with it’s mandate, the NDLEA continued its War Against Drug Abuse (WADA) advocacy, holding enlightenment lectures for students, Islamic schools, and commercial motorcyclists in Niger, Kano, Anambra, and Lagos states.

The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, noted that the agency remains committed to “cleansing the streets” of both notorious distributors and those who use age as a shield for criminal activity.