A Lagos resident has been arrested for dumping refuse into a drainage channel during rainfall, according to PM News. Authorities once again strongly advised residents to desist from indiscriminate waste disposal, particularly into drains, warning that such actions contribute directly to blocked drainage channels and flooding in the city. The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts to enforce proper waste management and reduce flood risks in Nigeria's commercial capital.

Environmental officials in Ogun State, Nigeria, arrested a woman after she was caught on a viral video dumping refuse into a drainage channel. The Ogun State Waste Management Authority (OGWAMA) confirmed the arrest and urged residents to desist from indiscriminate waste disposal, warning that such actions violate environmental laws and contribute to blocked drainages and flooding in the state.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority said residents who buy from traders in unauthorised public spaces will face arrest and prosecution from next week. According to the Daily Post, the enforcement will cover purchases from sellers operating on roads, medians, setbacks, walkways and other prohibited areas across Lagos State. The warning signals a broader crackdown on street trading by targeting customers as well as vendors, though the blurb does not specify penalties or implementation details.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has expanded its waste removal efforts across major communities in Lagos, specifically along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway corridor. Recent evacuations took place at Ile Oba Bus Stop, Ijanikin, and near the Otto Ijanikin Primary Health Care facility in Ojo.

The Lagos Waste Management Authority has intensified waste collection efforts in Mushin, Lagos, following reports of service delays, according to Punch. The agency also debunked circulating videos as old footage that does not reflect current conditions. LAWMA said it is working to improve its services and address residents' concerns over waste collection in the affected area.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared what he called a “small state of emergency” on waste management, according to Vanguard. The measure is intended to tackle problems affecting refuse collection and disposal across the state. The announcement frames sanitation as an urgent priority, but the report does not provide details on funding, enforcement powers, timelines, or how the declaration will change existing waste operations.