Imokun Community in Epe Marks One Year Without Electricity, Slams Lawmakers’ Neglect Appeals for Urgent Intervention Laud council chairman effort Imokun community in Eredo Local Council Development Area, Epe, Lagos State, has cried out over a year-long total blackout, leaving over 800 households dependent on a single 500 kVA transformer stranded and frustrated. Eko Hot … Read more
Lagos Orders Bakery Workers to Serve Community Service for Stealing Bread The employer initially insisted the workers should be charged in court, but the case was reviewed The Ministry noted that the resolution reflects its reforms aimed at encouraging accountability The Lagos State Government has directed two bakery workers to serve two weeks of community … Read more
‘Political Scavenger’: Lagos APC Knocks Gbadebo Rhodes Vivour ADC Move Oladejo noted that the electorate would not risk giving him their mandate in 2027 “His politics has no ideology, no direction, and certainly no loyalty, only the blind pursuit of personal ambition” The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the … Read more
Bulldozers Storm Oworonshoki as Residents Cry Out Over Displacement Men, women, and children were forced into the darkness without a chance to gather their belongings Community associations have repeatedly appealed to the Lagos State Government to halt the demolitions Oworonshoki in Lagos State has once again descended into chaos and despair as fresh demolitions pushed … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Reaffirms Lagos Commitment to Social Protection Through NSR Egube praised Tinubu for repositioning the NSR as a credible platform for delivering social interventions Lawal described the NSR as the backbone of social protection in Nigeria Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to strengthening social protection programmes through the National Social … Read more
Lagos Taskforce Dislodges Illegal Street Traders at Mile 2 Enforcement officers were seen clearing traders whose activities obstructed traffic Says government would not relent in its drive to ensure a sustainable urban environment The Lagos State Environmental Task Force, also known as Kick Against Indiscipline (KAI), swung into action early Monday to remove illegal street … Read more
Lagos Lawmaker Commends Tinubu’s Efforts on Security, National Development Orelope applauded the Tinubu administration’s success in reinforcing Nigeria’s national security architecture Reaffirms Lagos Assembly commitment to supporting both state and federal government initiatives Lukman Orelope, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Alimosho Constituency 1, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for … Read more
Diaspora Investors Drive Surge in Lagos Luxury Property Prices Currently one-bedroom luxury flats in Lagos are priced at around ₦180 million In Victoria Island Quantum Properties is leading this trend Rental prices in Lagos’ luxury property market have surged to unprecedented levels, with prime two-bedroom apartments now commanding as much as ₦38 million annually, according … Read more
Open Manhole Near Lagos Airport Fixed Following Journalist’s Alert Relevant agencies were mobilised overnight to address the safety risk. Deji Badmus drew attention to the hazard by placing a warning sign inside the open manhole on Saturday The Lagos State Government has carried out emergency repairs on a dangerous open manhole along the Ikeja axis … Read more
Sanwo-Olu to Lead Lagos Delegation to 2025 FNITCC Atlanta Governor Sanwo-Olu will leverage the FNITCC platform to spotlight Lagos as Africa’s largest economy Other highlights include exhibitions showcasing African goods and services Leading financial institution, Fidelity Bank Plc, has announced that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will lead the state’s delegation to the 2025 … Read more
Lagos Emerges Winner of 9th National Youth Games Delta State, the host, came second Oborevwori urged the NSC to take swift action against age cheating Team Lagos has won the 9th National Youth Games held in Asaba, Delta State, finishing first with 52 gold, 32 silver, and 26 bronze medals. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
APC Condemns ADC Rally Harassment in Alimosho Ibirogba Questions Rhodes-Vivour The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the conduct of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rally held on Saturday in Alimosho, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the rally where former Labour Party governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour announced his defection allegedly turned violent, with … Read more
Lagos ADC Hails Rhodes Vivour’s Entry, Strengthens Coalition Drive Ashiru noted that Rhodes Vivour’s arrival was about advancing a growing political movement Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar also sent a solidarity message to the ADC family The African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State on Saturday officially welcomed the Labour Party’s 2023 governorship candidate, Mr. … Read more
Chief Mrs. Leila Fowler, Yeye Mofin of Lagos, Dies at 91 She was called to the Bar in the United Kingdom in 1962 and to the Nigerian Bar in 1963 She established the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in 1991 Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of … Read more
Budget Report Shows Lagos Assembly Members Set for N155m Houses Each Budgets N6.2b To Buy 40 Property In Lagos, Abuja Uncertainty whether the initiative to provide houses originated from the executive or the legislature If the information contained in the second quarter 2025 budget performance report of the Lagos State government is anything to go … Read more
Adebanjo Marks One Month in Office with CNG Tricycle Initiative in Onigbongbo Resident noted that the tricycles will not only improve local mobility but also reduce the environmental impact Observers say Adebanjo’s quick start signals an administration keen on tangible grassroots development Barely a month into office, the Executive Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development … Read more
Youth Empowerment: Lagos Ministry of Wealth Creation Announces 2025 Job Fair The Job Fair bring together job seekers, young professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs The 2024 Job Fair recorded over 3,000 participants The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, has announced that the 2025 Job Fair will take place on Thursday, … Read more
1,200-seater hall started during his time as Speaker Gbajabiamila commissions Bola Tinubu Multipurpose Hall in Surulere Facility to strengthen civil-military cooperation in Lagos The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, officially inaugurated a new 1,200-capacity Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Hall at the Abalti Military Barracks in Surulere, Lagos, on Friday. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Lagos launches state-wide education needs assessment Six-week exercise to guide infrastructure Over 200 assessors deployed The Lagos State Government has officially launched a major needs assessment project aimed at generating reliable data to improve the quality of basic education and inform policy reforms. The initiative targets 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centers, and local government … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Renews Commitment to Women’s Empowerment Drive Onigbanjo appreciated Sanwo-Olu for his consistent support of the ministry’s empowerment efforts Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, explained that the programme aligns with the state’s vision of building an inclusive economy Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated his administration’s commitment to economic empowerment, with a focus on … Read more