Director-General of Lagos State Public Procurement Agency, Mr. Fatai Idowu Onafowote, has charged officials of the various Ministries, Departments, and Agencies of the State to follow due process in all procurement activities. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Onafowote gave the charge on Tuesday while speaking during a roundtable discussion organised by the Agency for … Read more
Three freshly constructed fire stations have been opened by Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who also promised that three more will be completed by the end of the year. Eko Hot Blog reports that in addition to virtually opening the Oba Gbolahan Lawal Oniru Station in Lekki and the Ajegunle Fire Station in Ajegunle, Sanwo-Olu also … Read more
Masked gunmen on Tuesday are said to have kidnapped an unidentified motorist, causing panic at Computer Village, Ikeja, Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that eyewitnesses who described the incident on Twitter claimed that the man was dragged from a black Toyota Corolla that he was operating on the neighborhood’s Medical Road. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari … Read more
Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Domestic and S3xual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi has advocated a change in mindset concerning r*pe and other s3xual violence crimes in society. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at a training organised by the Agency for Healthcare Workers across the State on the prevention and management of … Read more
890 youths sponsored by the Lagos State Government have graduated from the African Film Academy after a six-week free intensive training in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to Entertainment and tourism. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 890 youths were beneficiaries of the ‘Film in a Box’ programme by the African Film Academy in … Read more
Lagos State Government has ordered a coroner’s inquest to ascertain the cause of d*ath in the case of the late Bimbo Ogbonna who allegedly died recently due to severe fire injuries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), the State’s Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, gave the directive recently, noting that a thorough … Read more
Lagos State Government is set to make history in its emergency plans as the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be commissioning 62 newly procured fire trucks and unveiling three newly built fire stations across the State as well as renovated fire rescue stations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to Mr. Governor … Read more
The Chief Medical Director, of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) Prof. Adetokunbo O. Fabamwo has harped on the need for Lagosians to eat healthy diets always. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prof. Fabamwo, who spoke through the Acting Director of Clinical Service and Training, Dr. Olatunde Odusote, gave the advice during a courtesy … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down an ongoing illegal construction built under a powerline along Church Street, off AIT Road, Alagbado, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was disclosed by the General Manager of the Agency, Arc Gbolahan Oki during the Agency team’s routine monitoring and enforcement exercise carried out … Read more
The Lagos State Government has called on school pupils in the State to ensure they know their rights and be ready to defend them when they are infringed upon. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director of the Directorate for Citizens Rights, Ms. Adetutu Oshinusi stated this during a sensitisation programme organised by the Office for … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Monday issued a fresh update to all waterfront residents of highbrow Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island and coastal areas of Epe and Badagry to be wary of backflow due to the high tide in the Lagos Lagoon. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by … Read more
The Lagos State Government has again reassured residents that there is no cause for panic despite recent flash floods being experienced in parts of the State, occasioned by the unprecedented heavy downpour of the past days. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso gave this assurance during … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima have been supported by the business community in Lagos State’s Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Eko Hot Blog reports that they abandoned early morning sales for a five-kilometre walk to support the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, … Read more
Lagos State is prepared to mitigate any impact of the ravaging flood, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tunji Bello has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that he spoke during a meeting with critical stakeholders to evaluate the state’s preparedness for any eventuality. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, Lekki Kwara Won’t … Read more
Lagos State Government has convened a meeting of all critical stakeholders to evaluate the state’s preparedness for any eventuality over the ravaging flood across the states of the federation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state has directed all relevant enforcement arms of the state to step up their supervisory roles to contain any eventuality. … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency on Sunday recovered a Private Sector Participant truck that plunged into the lagoon at the Iyana-Oworo area of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that two occupants of the truck were rescued after the incident occurred on Tuesday, October 19, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned against crossing from, and to either side of the Blue Line Rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor warns that the new Blue Line rail is an electrified rail and that it is necessary for Lagosians to keep off the tracks. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti State … Read more
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has announced road closure and traffic diversion on the Third Mainland Bridge. Eko Hot Blog reports that the closure is to enable officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency to recover a waste disposal truck from the lagoon around the bridge in the state. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: … Read more
Two fleeing businessmen accused of stealing four cars have been taken into custody by the police and later arraigned at a Lagos Magistrate’s Court for stealing. Eko Hot Blog reports that Anthony Azuoma, 51, and Dominic Abiose, 38 were said to be on the run since the year 2020 after being accused of stealing four … Read more
No fewer than 100 travel professionals from different countries in Africa will converge in Lagos to be honoured for emerging as winners of the 2022 edition of Africa 100 Travel Women Awards. Eko Hot Blog reports that they are African women from 20 countries who have excelled in areas such as Tourism Leadership, Travel and … Read more