The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has declared that mentioning the name of the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, (in his presence) is an insult. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tinubu said this when he met his party supporters at the Lagos APC … Read more
Lagos State House of Assembly has conducted a second reading of the Appropriations Bill for 2023, recently introduced by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EkoHotBlog reports that the speaker of the House Mudashiru Obasa assigned the Bill to a joint committee on budget and finance after it passed the second reading with instructions to report back to … Read more
Fire has gutted the Tejuosho Market of Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that there has been a fire outbreak at a section of the Tejuosho Market, Yaba, Lagos state (see video of the scene of the fire here). EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Fire Service Takes Over As Fire Razes Storey Building Fire Engulfs Anambra Broadcasting … Read more
Passengers were stranded after aviation workers shut down the Lagos airport terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that passengers were left stranded after early morning flights were suspended at the Lagos airport on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano APC Meeting Turns Bloody As Reps’ Majority Leader ‘Attacks’ Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Nigerian Music Star, Davido Loses Son, Ifeanyi … Read more
Lagos State Office of Civic Engagement, in collaboration with Alaro City Development, has commenced the distribution of free food packs to nursing mothers who were beneficiaries of the pilot, research, and launch phase of the Mother, Infants and Child (MICHD) programme for their post-natal cares. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the presentation ceremony … Read more
Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to leverage the support of multilateral Development Agencies to boost the capacity and production of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Commerce, Industry, and Cooperatives (MCIC), Engr. Abiola Olowu made this known … Read more
Lagos State Government has recorded another first in its environmental protection drive and in setting the pace for good governance with the establishment of the first ISO-certified government-owned laboratory in Nigeria through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). EkoHotBlog reports that speaking during the official commissioning of the ultra-modern laboratory located within the premises … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm. (Mrs.) Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf has emerged as one of the winners in the leadership category of ‘The Top 100 Africa Travel Women Awards’. Eko Hot Blog reports that the development was contained in a statement issued by the organisers of the Awards, Akwaaba African Travel Market. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lagos government has fixed a meeting with the striking commercial drivers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has fixed a meeting with the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) over the ongoing strike by drivers for Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Passengers Stranded As Lagos Bus Drivers Begin Strike (PHOTOS) … Read more
Passengers are stranded as Lagos bus drivers commenced a strike. Eko Hot Blog reports that many passengers, including, travellers, were stranded in Lagos State on Monday as commercial bus drivers commenced a seven-day strike. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses Reelection To Lula Da Silva Security … Read more
The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, is wearing a new look after the football pitch underwent rehabilitation with re-grassing of the main pitch, replacement of the scoreboard, and vandalised cables to ensure the facility is well-lighted at night. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, in a statement … Read more
The General Manager, Lagos Traffic Radio, Tayo Akanle has urged members of staff of the station to embrace teamwork and rededicate themselves to their statutory duties in the quest to deliver on its mandate. EKO Hot Blog reports that Akanle gave the advice on Thursday at the Monthly Staff Forum of the Station, emphasising the … Read more
Lagos State Government has released the Year 2022 Trade Test Examination Results. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Director of Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Orunsolu Adebayo informing all Artisans in the State who participated in the examination that the results are ready for collection. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s commitment to fast-tracking the development of infrastructure through investment in the digital talents ecosystem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu, who stated this at the 13th Annual IT Summit and Award of Nigeria Computer Society, Lagos State Chapter, said the government would support the application … Read more
Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will start implementing all of its regulations in full in the second quarter of 2023 in order to change the culture surrounding parking, according to its general manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was said by Adelabu during a briefing yesterday where she outlined the goals, … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the Federal Government to give Lagos a unique economic status on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor, who referred to the state as a “national asset,” claimed that all Nigerians, regardless of geography, benefit in some way from the development of Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented N1.692 trillion 2023 appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu who christened the 2022 Budget Estimate as ‘The Budget of Continuity’ stood before the Assembly and defended the proposed budget for 2023 fiscal year. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen … Read more
Lagos State Government has rejected the Federal Government’s proposal to sell or issue a concession with regard to the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) on Lagos Island. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement released on Wednesday by Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo, the state’s attorney general and commissioner for justice. EDITOR’S PICK Panic … Read more
The police in Lagos State on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of four suspects for allegedly snatching a Toyota Camry at Iganmu, in the Surulere area of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement, said the suspects were arrested while dismantling the vehicle. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists queuing up for fuel at different filling stations against causing gridlock that could impede the movement of other road users. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave the advice on Tuesday while deploying more officers of the Authority … Read more