Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA), through the Livelihood Delivery Platform (DLi 1:3) under the Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery Economic Stimulus (NG-CARES) programme, says it has embarked on soft skills training of 400 vulnerable and indigent beneficiaries in Lagos. The programme is aimed at ensuring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a team of officials of the Bayelsa State Due Process Bureau recently embarked on a two-day study tour of the Lagos State Public Procurement Agency. During the visit, the Bayelsa officials commended their Lagos counterparts for the “giant milestones” they have attained in the public procurement process. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has advocated the safe conversion of petrol for domestic use in the wake of the subsidy removal leading to the increase in the price of petrol in the state and country at large. The government made the advocacy through a statement issued by the Director-General of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified man has been accused of impersonating one of the policemen attached to the Idimu Police Station in Lagos State. According to Punch, the alleged impersonator did not only assume the identity of a policeman, but he also used the con to steal the mobile phone of an artisan, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least eight people, including a yet-to-be-identified mother and her baby, are reportedly missing in the Agege area of Lagos State after flood induced by a heavy downpour was said to have washed them away. According to Punch, the heavy downpour occurred on Thursday with flood overruning a canal around … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ayo Olamide, an 18-year-old, for stealing iron fasteners from the Agege railway track in Lagos. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the suspect was arrested by police officers from Elere Division around 5am on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has confiscated alcoholic drinks worth N2 million in parts of the state. The Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), popularly known as KAI, made the seizures during the week as “part of efforts to rid garages, parks, roadsides in Lagos from illegal liquor sales and consumption by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police in Lagos State have arrested a dismissed corporal allegedly impersonating a serving Inspector of Police. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As Special Advisers DSS Invites Suspended EFCC Chairman AbdulRasheed … Read more
The Lagos government has recently been on an aggressive mission to rid the state of defective buildings. The mission was intensified following multiple cases of building collapse in parts of the state in recent months. The government has taken its efforts to the popular Alaba market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that his administration will focus on surpassing the “successes” of the first tenure. He made the promise on Friday after swearing in the first set of key members of his cabinet. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As Special … Read more
President Tinubu’s mother died on June 15, 2013. Ten years later, the president’s family, friends, and associates joined him in remembering his mother. The Lagos governor, clerics, market leaders, and others paid tributes to the late Iyaloja, Abibatu Mogaji. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday organised 10th year remembrance Fidau … Read more
Abiru, Wale Raji, Tobun, and Shabi are lawmakers from Lagos State. While Abiru and Raji serve in the national assembly, Tobun and Shabi serve in the state assembly. The Epe Ogunmodede Club has provided the lawmakers with some words of advice. Eko Hot Blog reports that Barrister Omodele Ibrahim, the President of Epe Ogunmodede Club, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Aminat Imoitesemeh Yusuf, a graduate of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has set a new record for Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the institution by graduating with a perfect 5.00 CGPA. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made the disclosure at a pre-convocation briefing on Wednesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has reiterated its determination to eradicate youth restiveness, child marriage and other practices negatively affecting youth development in the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known at the inauguration of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for … Read more
Ambode clocked 60 on Wednesday. Sanwo-Olu was one of the friends, family, and acquaintances who joined the former Lagos governor in celebrating the milestone. The former rivals had kind words for each other. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, sang praises of his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at his 60th … Read more
Ambode clocked 60 on Wednesday. He celebrated the milestone with a birthday party at his residence. His former rival and incumbent governor was around to celebrate with him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, graced the birthday party of his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee with … Read more
The nation celebrated Democracy Day on Monday. It was a day to commemorate the presumed election of the late MKO Abiola as Nigeria’s president on June 12, 1993. The Lagos governor led pro-democracy campaigners in tributes, wreath laying in honour of the late Abiola. Eko Hot Blog reports that struggles led by pro-democracy activists three … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the ongoing airlifting of Lagos State intending pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise has been rescheduled to June 14th and 15th. According to a statement posted on the state government’s website late Monday night, Anofiu Olanrewaju Elegushi, the immediate past Commissioner for Home … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has organised a stakeholders’ engagement in Alimosho Local Government Area in continuation of the state government’s efforts to ensure adequate power supply to Lagos residents through various interventions. The state government made the disclosure in a statement Sunday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
June 12 of every year is set aside to commemorate the anniversary of the presumed election of the late MKO Abiola as president in 1993. In 2018, former President Buhari declared June 12 as Democracy Day in honour of the late Abiola whose election was annulled. Governor Sanwo-Olu is expected to deliver a keynote address … Read more