
A refuse heap that has sat on the median of Lagos' Idimu-Ejigbo Road for six months continues to emit offensive odours and raise health concerns among residents, despite an earlier evacuation of the waste, Punch reports. The lingering waste highlights ongoing sanitation challenges in the area, with locals reportedly affected by the persistent stench and potential public health risks posed by the uncleared refuse.
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