FRSC has announced its readiness to commence ‘Operation Show Driver’s License, Vehicle Papers’ in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) will on Monday (today) commence ‘Operation Show Your Driver’s License and Vehicle License’ in Lagos State. The latest development was made known via a statement by the FRSC Commander, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has said that the Lagos State Government will collaborate with organisations to address drug abuse, social vices in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday said his administration will continue to work collaboratively with organisations and individuals to create a future that is needed to put … Read more
Lagos Government has inaugurated a Non-Motorised Transport Committee in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Committee to drive the existing Non-Motorised Transport Policy (NMTP) towards a conducive and enabling environment for walking and cycling in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the Committee, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has revealed how the Lagos State Government overpowered COVID-19 third wave. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the state successfully overpowered the third wave of COVID-19. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known while speaking at the 61st Independence Day parade at the Agege Stadium in Lagos on … Read more
It was all colourful at the unveiling of Epe tourism potentials as the people joined the world to celebrate World Tourism Day on Monday, September 27, 2021. The moments were beautiful and full of glamour as government officials, investors, bankers, tour operators and tourists, entertainers, sons and daughters of the land, as well as invited … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Obasa, and other dignitaries have marked 61st Independence Day at Agege Stadium, Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, led the celebration of the 61st independence anniversary at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a motorcade, paraded the Agege Stadium to commemorate the 61st Independence Day … Read more
Lagos Government has promised inclusive growth in the tourism sector. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has reechoed its commitment to ensuring inclusiveness to further expand the growth of Tourism and Hospitality business in the state. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, made this known while … Read more
The Ijora-bound lane will be closed to vehicular movement during the first phase, while the Apapa-bound lane would be subsequently shut for the second phase. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic at Marine Bridge as the Federal Government (FG) commences emergency repair works on different sections of … Read more
Lagos Government has commenced the implementation of community-based tourism in LGAs EKOHOTBLOG reports that an initiative that would further unravel tourism potentials in different Local Government Areas across the state, tagged Community-Based Tourism (CBT), has been unveiled by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has spoken about the completion of Red and Blue Line train projects in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the 2022 deadline set for the completion of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) projects being undertaken by the Lagos State Government remains sacrosanct. … Read more
Residents of six communities in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun have decried four months of power outage in the areas. They said that the total power blackout had paralysed economic and social activities, as well as raised the level of criminals activities in the communities. The affected towns were Ipetumodu, Edunabon, Moro, Yakooyo, … Read more
The Lagos State Government, however, assured that the site will be cordoned off for the safety of the residents of the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic from the Yaba axis over the ongoing construction of the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project, from midnight of Friday, … Read more
The Lagos State Government gave assurance that the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) would be available to direct traffic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the rehabilitation of the failed section of Iyana-Era Road and the construction of a 20-metre bridge, just as it informed that traffic would … Read more
Adebowale is said to have been electrocuted after power was restored in the area. EDITOR’S PICKS: Sanwo-Olu Tasks Nigerian Navy, Others On Internal, External Security INEC Announces Suspension Of Voters’ Online Pre-Registration In Lagos Many Injured As Ambulance Collides With Minivan In Lagos A 40-year-old staff of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, Adebowale Ogunbawo has died … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state government is currently increasing the number of jetties and ferry terminals. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the security agencies and Nigerians to brace up and work collaboratively to keep Nigeria safe and secure internally and externally. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government will … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has received the Chief of Army Staff and top military personnel in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on service personnel in Lagos military commands to be fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities of keeping the peace and strengthening security in the state. The governor … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has assented the anti-open grazing bill into law. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assented to the bill prohibiting Open Cattle Grazing and Trespass of Cattle on Land, signing the legislation into law 11 days after it was unanimously passed by the State House of Assembly and transmitted to … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has received Governor Matawalle in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcome his counterpart from Zamfara State, Governor Bello Matawalle, into the state. This was made known via a Facebook post by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The post read, “I received my colleague and friend, the Governor … Read more
Hon Sulaiman died on Sunday, September 12, 2021, and was buried on Monday, September 13 in accordance with Islamic rites. There was no shortage of eulogies as the top brass of Lagos State converged to pay final respects to former Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Hon Sulaiman Olanrewaju Odueso. This was on the occasion … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has bagged a new award. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) Award of Excellence in Corporate Governance (Individual Category) after defeating four other contenders to emerge the winner. Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of … Read more