The Lagos State Government has once again shut down a restaurant owned by popular nightlife businessman, Cubana Chiefpriest, following reports of illegal waste disposal.
The update was confirmed by Muyiwa Gbadegesin, Managing Director of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), via his official X (formerly Twitter) account in the early hours of Saturday.
According to Gbadegesin, the closure was prompted by a report from the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association, who alerted LAWMA about the improper disposal of waste on Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1.
This marks another chapter in the ongoing battle between Lagos authorities and businesses flouting environmental rules, sparking fresh conversations about compliance and sustainability in urban areas.
Muyiwa wrote: “In the early hours of Saturday, 18th May 2025, the Chairman of the Lekki Estate Residents Association (@Lekkiphase1_ ) alerted us to an incident involving the illegal dumping of refuse along Durosimi-Etti Street in Lekki Phase 1. A white Ford van with Abuja registration plates GWA 136E was caught in the act of indiscriminately discharging waste.”
“The vehicle was traced to DONALD restaurant, a nightlife establishment located on Road 14 within the estate. The suspects were apprehended on the scene by LERA’s Chief Security Officer and taken into custody at the LERA Secretariat. It was reported that the individuals attempted to bribe the security team with ₦100,000—an offer that was firmly declined.”