By_ Babatunde Kaka Hon Monsuru Akinloye, the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Epe Division, Lagos State, on Thursday, 12th August, 2021, intimated traditional leaders, community leaders and other stakeholders of his plans for the Local Council Development Area. Akinloye was speaking during his address at the first stakeholders meeting held at the Eredo LCDA Council secretariat. … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has opened Eko Bridge and also announced a traffic diversion on Airport flyover in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has announced the reopening of the Eko Bridge which had been under repairs. It would be recalled that the Eko Bridge was shut on June 4, 2021, with … Read more
A Kogi State Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lokoja, on Thursday, sentenced a Marketing Officer of the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, Mr James Olayemi, to six months’ imprisonment for unlawful disconnection of electricity supply to a customer’s house. Chief Magistrate Tanko Muhammed jailed Olayemi and ordered the immediate reconnection of electricity supply to Mr Dennis Osanwuta’s … Read more
BY: Waleola Kolawole The All Progressives Congress (APC) Apex- Leader in Epe Division, Alhaji (Chief) Shakirudeen Akanni Seriki, Popularly known as Bamu, on August 10, 2021, led both the Federal and State Lawmakers, representing Epe Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives, Abuja, and Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has made a fresh appointment in the Lagos State civil service. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Mr. Sunday Agboade Jokotola as Tutor General/Permanent Secretary in the state’s civil service. The appointment of Jokotola by Governor Sanwo-Olu was made known via a statement by the … Read more
Lagos Chief Judge has inaugurated tribunals for council polls in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Chief Judge, Justice Kareem Alogba, on Thursday, inaugurated two election petition tribunals to look into disputes arising from July 24 Local Government elections in the state. The first tribunal inaugurated by the Chief Judge has Justice … Read more
Marriage, undoubtedly considered God’s most sacred institution, sometimes echoes as “The Good Morrow” very poetically described by the great William Shakespeare, unlocking such good fortunes in man’s life which he could not begin to fathom or contemplate. Other times, however, it reverberates horror and whips such harrowing experiences which contravenes the hallowed essence upon which … Read more
The Commissioner, who also prayed against further re-occurence of any sudden or premature death in the family, read out the condolence letter from the Governor and his Deputy. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, sent delegates to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late veteran actress, Rachel … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the National Theatre and Marina for seven months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the National Theatre and Marina axis for works on the Blue Line rail project. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, … Read more
By _ Prince Uthman Ademilade Shodipe-Dosunmu On Thursday, July 29, 2021, it was reported across various media that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Secretary in Lagos State, Muiz Dosunmu Shodipe, had passed on. The demise of Shodipe was disclosed via a statement by the Publicity Secretary in the state, Taofik Gani. It was not immediately … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG has compiled a list of 57 chairmen elected for the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Tuesday, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu swore in the newly elected 57 council chairmen in the state. The chairmen were elected for the … Read more
“In addition, the Command has put measures in place to enforce the restriction of movement order across the state between the hours of 6am and 3pm on Saturday 24th July 2021.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has warned against electoral violence as the local government election holds across the state … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has ordered the restriction of movement in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the restriction of movement across the state. Governor Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, ordered the restriction of movement between the hours of 8am and 3pm in Lagos State on … Read more
“If you want to go out please wear your face mask.” Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has told residents to adhere strictly to the safety protocols in a bid to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known following the placement of Lagos State and … Read more
Lagos state, like many other parts of the country, has witnessed its fair share of landlord-tenant conflicts arising from performance of obligations or the jettisoning of these fundamental responsibilities. In this drift, experts have expatiated the tenancy laws of Lagos State which was enacted on August 5, 2011 at the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
“Habits such as burning of items on the road, discharge of wastewater on the road, removal of manhole covers, cooking on roads, indiscriminate cutting of roads and dumping of refuse in drains are some of the reasons why roads cannot last their lifespan.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) … Read more
“The card comes with a chip. Security is one of the features of the LAG ID Card 2.0 amongst others.” The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to launch a new identity card, tagged “LAG ID”, for residents of the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of … Read more
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu issued a press statement sequel to the detection of the Delta COVID-19 strain in Nigeria as well as an upward spike in recorded cases in the state in recent weeks. The Governor, amongst other things, ordered all worship centres to revert back to 50% … Read more
BY_ Babatunde Kaka This is the time to Change our Mindset – PS, Ministry of Environment and Water Resources. In response to the raging challenges posed by climate change, the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in collaboration with FABE International Foundation have concluded a two-day training for students and … Read more
In an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, the iconic actor said that he has been rendered crippled due to his experience in the hands of the NDLEA Nigerian comic actor, Babatunde Omidina, popularly known as Baba Suwe, has revealed that he is currently unwell at the moment and unable to walk, no thanks to the … Read more