Tag: Alaba Market
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Alaba International Market demolition done to save lives – LASG
The Lagos State Government says recent demolition of distressed buildings in Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Council was neither a witch-hunt nor intended to acquire the land but done to protect lives. Mr Gbolahan Oki, General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency
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Peter Obi reacts to Alaba market demolition by Lagos govt
The February 25 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) Peter Obi, has appealed to various governments involved in the demolition of ‘illegal’ structures across the country to be more humane and not unduly punitive. Obi in a tweet on Tuesday, said while some of the ongoing demolitions may be excusable, they have, nonetheless, left…
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Alaba market demolition: Ohaneze expresses concern over plight of Igbo traders
The Ohaneze Ndigbo has expressed concern over the lingering problems in Lagos over the planned demolition of some property at the Alaba Market dominated by Igbo traders.
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Lagos government demolishes parts of Alaba market
The Lagos State Government on Friday began the process toward removal of distressed buildings in the Alaba International Market in Ojo Local Government of the state.
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Alaba Market clash: Police arrest 5 persons, confirm one dead
The police command in Lagos state, says it has arrested five persons allegedly involved in the clash between traders and some miscreants, over ticket collection at Alaba international market in Ojo. The command’s spokesman, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the arrest on Thursday.