The Lagos State Government has warned the residents of the state against the consumption of expired products. The government, however, assured that the state consumer protection agency would not allow the ‘killer drink’ to be sold in Lagos State. The Lagos State Government has warned the residents of the state against the consumption of expired … Read more
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, ordered the immediate disbandment of the Monitoring Satellite Offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt over complaints of harassment and operating beyond their briefs by Nigerians. He stated that the IGP Monitoring Units will be re-organised. The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, … Read more
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says intending participants of the 2021 Umrah (lesser hajj) in Saudi Arabia will have to pay at least N1.37 million. The Board further explained that the increase in fare was due to the strict implementation of the COVID-19 protocols by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health, noting that the … Read more
Saturday 27th March, 2021, witnessed a fitting denouement to the life of an accomplished mother, grandmother, late Madam Akanke Sariu Muritala, mother to Lagos State Accountant-General, Shefiu Abiodun Muritala. The occasion was the 8th day Fidau Prayer of the late nonagenarian, which was followed by a thanksgiving fete at the Jubilee Chalet in her native … Read more
The Chairman of Surulere Local Government, Tajudeen Ajide, has been impeached. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the legislative arm of the Local Government carried out the impeachment late Friday evening over alleged misconduct and high handedness by the council boss. It was further learnt that the councillors subsequently sealed up the Chairman’s office and forcefully … Read more
The Lagos State Government, on Friday, eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the state. The government stated that event centres must register before reopening and event duration should not exceed a maximum period of six hours. The Lagos State Government, on Friday, eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to divert the traffic on Adegbola Street from Sunday 11th April 2021 for 15 months. According to the Commissioner, the diversion is to enable the construction of Ikeja Overpass for the Red Line Project of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit. The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to … Read more
The matter has been between Osborne Foreshore Residents Association (OSFRA) and a property developer, Messrs Lekki Garden Estate. LASG meets parties, drafts new development plan. The ongoing tussle to fend off private developers and investors from constructing multi-storey structures in expansive residential estate named “Osborne Foreshore Phase II Estate,” on the highbrow area of Lagos … Read more
Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Tuesday morning stormed the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos and chased workers out of the court premises. JUSUN had declared an indefinite nationwide strike to demand financial autonomy of the judiciary. Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union … Read more
The Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the state is aggressive with vaccination because it is the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The commissioner said Lagos carries the burden of the virus, saying, “We survived two waves, some countries are not as lucky as they have gone through the 3rd … Read more
The 30-year-old, according to the FBI, defrauded many people which includes citizens, a school and even non profit organizations whose priority is to help the sick The conviction of a Nigerian, Babatope Aderinoye Joseph, who was sentenced to 34 years in prison in the US for crimes that include fraud and money laundering. This news … Read more
An overnight inferno has razed the popular OkoBaba SawMill Market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The effort by the firefighters prevented the fire from extending to the adjoining shanties and residential areas. An overnight inferno has razed the popular OkoBaba SawMill Market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The fire incident was made known by the … Read more
… the police commissioner promised to protect all bona-fide members of the NUJ in the state and set machanism in motion to prevent them from police harassment and brutality The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, on Wednesday, commended journalists in the State for their acts of professionalism and steadfastness in reporting issues in … Read more
The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Oladotun Olakanle, has been impeached. The majority leader of the legislative arm of the LCDA, Kayode Opayemi, moved the motion for impeachment and was supported by the chief whip, Adebayo Daudu. The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Oladotun Olakanle, has been impeached. Olakanle … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has commissioned new projects aimed towards the sustenance of a healthy environment for all Lagosians. The handing over also featured the unveiling of an Air Monitoring Station located at six different locations, a Digital E-Library and a hybrid vehicle. In line with the ‘THEMES’ agenda of Governor Babajide … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto The state of the art Epe Jubilee Chalet situated in the Fish Basket of Lagos played host to the top brass of Lagos during the 8th day fidau prayer of Madam Sariu Akanke Muritala, the mother of Lagos State Accountant General, Shefiu Abiodun Muritala. The event which took place … Read more
Lagos State Government has concluded plans to shut the road between MazMaza and Signal Barracks, Mile 2, along Lagos Badagry Expressway for repairs for a period of eight weeks. According to the state government, the repairs which will commence on Monday, March 29th to May 31, 2021, was part of the ongoing road rehabilitation works … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received a student who emerged as the one-day governor of Lagos State, Gloria Eniola Ajala. Ajala, a student of Lafiaji High School, Lagos Island, achieved the feat after she won the 2018 spelling bee competition. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, received a student who emerged as the one-day governor of Lagos State, … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government will not compromise on the vaccination protocols rolled out by the Federal Government (FG). The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) had earlier accused the state of malpractices in the exercise. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Thursday, ordered the immediate redeployment of Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Onipanu, CSP Francis Ani, for unlawfully harassing and detaining two residents in the state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that one of the residents was said to have incurred the wrath of Ani for recording and intervening … Read more