The Lawmaker representing Amuwo Odofin Constituency 1, Hon. Mojisolaoluwa Omokehinde Alli-Macaulay, has called on the government at all levels to make teaching the first choice of youths in the country. This was contained in a statement to mark the World Teachers’ Day celebration. She said, ‘We call upon governments to make teaching a profession of … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that the Lagos State government will continue to provide support for the creative industry. Sanwo-Olu, said this while speaking at the opening ceremony of the inaugural design week Lagos festival at the weekend. The governor said the creative industry is the next oil therefore government would … Read more
Tragedy struck at the Ikotun area of Lagos on Friday night when fire razed a building leaving a two-year-old boy dead and others injured. The tragic incident, which occurred at 4, Ben Okonkwo Street off Governor’s Road was said to have started from one of the mini flats on the top floor of the said … Read more
An Islamic cleric, popularly known as Alfa, Ganiu Awojobi has been sentenced to two years in prison for defrauding a US-based businesswoman, Mrs Oluwatoyin Akinwole, of N37.6 million. Awojobi was jailed by an Ikeja Special Offences Court. He was convicted following his re-arraignment after entering into a plea bargain agreement with the Economic and Financial … Read more
An Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court on Friday, October 4, remanded a cleric, Pastor Israel Philip, in Kirikiri Prisons for allegedly sleeping with his neighbour’s daughter. The Chief Magistrate, Mr P.E Nwaka, refused to listen to Philip’s plea and ordered him to be remanded in prison until November 4 for an advice from the Lagos State … Read more
Lagos State government has been dragged before a Federal High Court in Lagos by a Nongovernmental organisation, Laws and Rights Awareness Initiative over Olusosun dump site. The NGO asked the court to compel Lagos State government to either shutdown or relocate the dump site. The group in its suit labeled FHC/L/CS/1726/19, cited the threat the … Read more
Lagos State Traffic Management Agency, LASTMA is currently investigating twenty officers over allegations of extortion and bribery. Deputy General Manager, LASTMA, Isaac Adetimiro the investigation started following complaints received from members of the public. Read Also:EFCC Arrests Six Suspected Internet Fraudsters He said that the investigation is being handled by the disciplinary committee known as Personnel … Read more
The Lagos State government has said that it will enforce the aspect of the traffic law which makes passengers a culprit in the violation of traffic law. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Mr Olawale Musa said this at the maiden stakeholders meeting on traffic management. Read Also: Nigerian Hacker In Court For $1m Wire … Read more
The Managing Director of Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuelking has emerged the overall winner of the 2019 Lagos State Man Of The Year Award, LASMAYA. The organizers of the prestigious award revealed this during a courtesy visit to Adron Homes and Properties. Adding that Emmanuelking bagged the award ahead of other nine contestants. … Read more
The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwolu has reinstated that his administration was making sustainable plans to tackle traffic congestion in the state. Sanwo-Olu made this known in statement at an event organised by the Covenant Christian Centre in Orile-Iganmu on Wednesday. The governor revealed that the state would expand the capacity of the state’s water … Read more
Association of honorary chiefs and prominent members of the Lagos community have issued a warning to President Muhammadu Buhari over the alleged sidelining of his Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. According to a statement signed by its Secretary-General, Engineer Olawumi Gasper, said that the president should ensure that the creation of the Economic Advisory Council … Read more
The Chairman, Education Secretary, Local Government Education Authority, Agege, Honourable Olalekan Majiyagbe has tasked teachers to take the issues of their health serious if they are to discharge their duties effectively. Majiyagbe made this call on Thursday when he declared open the 2019 World Teachers Day celebration at Okusanya primary school, Agege. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday commissioned a 149- Maternal and Child Centre (MCC) in Alimosho Local Government area of the state. The governor said the commissioning was in line his plans for health care as set out in his agenda for the state. Read Also: Commissioner’s Father Abducted By Gunmen In … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday said his government will continue to create a conducive and profitable environment for the business of the private investors to thrive. He further promised that the state’s Public-Private Partnership (PPP) policy would be pursued vigorously to encourage constant flow of capital and returns on investments. Sanwo-Olu spoke … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has announced the engagement of 20 physically challenged persons to work as sweepers of pedestrian bridges in the state. Managing Director of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, said the new drive has necessitated the need to engage all stakeholders, including physically challenged persons. Read Also: Lagos Shuts Costain Bridge for … Read more
The Lagos State government has announced that the Costain Bridge will be shut for three months to help facilitate the ongoing construction of a bridge. The bridge will be closed from Costain Roundabout inwards Funsho Williams avenue from midnight Thursday. Read Also: Lagos Ready To Partner With Investors, says Sanwo-Olu The government, through a statement, … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated that the state remains committed to parterning with prospective investors to drive economic activities in the state. He made this known on Thursday while speaking at the Turkey-Nigeria Business Roundtable held at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island. Read Also: LASPARK Gets New General Manager The governor … Read more
Adetoun Ibilola Popoola has assumed duties as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Parks & Gardens Agency (LASPARK). Popoola is replacing the former General Manager Mrs. Bilikiss Adebiyi-Abiola, who has moved on to another State establishment. Read Also: Ifako-Ijaiye Residents Commend Sanwo-Olu For Road Rehabilitation Works Prior to her present appointment as General … Read more
Residents of Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government of Lagos state have commended governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for rehabilitating the Agege-Iju motor road which had made life difficult for commuters and motorists in recent times. Speaking with ekohotblog.com, commuters shared their ordeal and what they had to pass through before getting to work daily before government’s intervention. A civil … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has uncovered another baby factory around Cele bus stop, Oshodi- Apapa expressway. According to the Lagos State Police Command Spokesman, Baka Elkana, the Isolo Police Station were alerted that seven pregnant girls were seen at the bus stop. “The rescue operation was carried out by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) … Read more