{
  "id": 1373735,
  "title": "LAWMA clears four-month-old refuse heaps after PUNCH report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/lawma-clears-four-month-old-refuse-heaps-after-punch-report",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T23:38:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lawma-clears-four-month-old-refuse-heaps-after-punch-report/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has removed piles of refuse that had accumulated on the median linking Ejigbo and Idimu in Lagos State for about four months. The heaps, particularly around the Dorcas and Church bus stops, had remained on the road median despite repeated complaints. The clearance came following a report by PUNCH Metro highlighting residents’ concerns. When a follow-up visit was made to the area on Wednesday, the heaps were found to have been removed, leaving the affected sections considerably cleaner. Similarly, the stretch from OPC Junction to Idimu Bus Stop had also been cleared. Residents expressed relief at the development and called for sustained and regular evacuation to prevent the waste from accumulating again. One resident, Sesan, appreciated the clearance but urged authorities to ensure the area was not allowed to deteriorate again. He emphasized that waste is generated daily, so regular evacuation is necessary. Another resident expressed appreciation for the intervention and hoped for its sustainability. This development follows LAWMA's assurance, made by Managing Director Muyiwa Gbadegesin, that the menace of refuse heaps across the metropolis would soon be resolved.",
  "summary": "Following a PUNCH report, LAWMA has cleared four-month-old refuse heaps along the Ejigbo-Idimu axis, bringing relief to Lagos residents. Read More: https://punchng.com/lawma-clears-four-month-old-refuse-heaps-after-punch-report/",
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  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "LAWMA clears four-month-old refuse heaps after PUNCH report",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/lawma-clears-four-month-old-refuse-heaps-after-punch-report-1374990",
        "published": "2026-08-16T23:48:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}