Lagos State Government has restated that only government agencies empowered by law are authorised to carry out physical planning enforcement exercises across the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Tayo Bamgbose-Martins made this known in Alausa on Thursday while reacting to reports in the media of … Read more
Lagos State Government has said it will continue to avail itself of the opportunities of forensic science to improve its fight against crime in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Moyosore Onigbanjo disclosed this in his address at the opening ceremony of the 6th Edition of the … Read more
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has charged all Nigerians to get involved in the political process in the country in order to have a great nation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deputy governor gave the advice on Friday at the commissioning of an Ultra-Modern Mosque of the NADWAT Global Assembly at … Read more
Lagos State Government has re-constituted and inaugurated Apapa Special Traffic Management Team to effectively tackle gridlock in the Mile 2/Tincan axis. Eko Hot Blog reports that addressing the newly inaugurated Committee Members at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, who is also the Chairman of the Team, Hon. Sola … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Health is hosting a discourse in continuation of efforts to ensure that the African continent strengthens its health security to mitigate biological threats and consolidate on the gains made in tackling different emerging infectious diseases. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health is partnering with a non-governmental … Read more
Lagos State Government has trained over 100 NG-Cares cash-transfer facilitators on the use of digital gadgets to capture and validate the beneficiaries of the programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the NG-Cares programme, which is a Nigerian COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus, is an emergency operation designed to support a budgeted programme of expenditure … Read more
Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has concluded plans to partner with the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on traffic management and control during the forthcoming 2022 Lagos International Trade Fair. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba stated this during a courtesy visit by officials of … Read more
Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) has harped on the need to create awareness about healthy eating habits among Lagosians as part of activities marking the 2022 International Chef Day. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, Ms. Moronke Azeez observed that the Y2022 theme: “Growing a Healthy Future”, calls … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday reiterated the demand for State Police in Nigeria, saying it will help governors to protect the life and property of their citizens, which they have sworn to, as well as ensure peace and tranquillity within their states. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated the call … Read more
Lagos State Civil Service Commission (CSC) has debunked an online story by TopNigerianjobs.com, stressing that the report on the recruitment exercise published by the website did not emanate from the State Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Boladele Dapo-Thomas. EDITOR’S … Read more
Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB) has kicked off an Outcome-Based Education Training for teachers in all the Government Technical Colleges in Lagos State at the Public Service Staff Development Centre (PSSDC), Magodo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of LASTVEB, Ms. Moronke Azeez, who declared the training open, reiterated that … Read more
Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion, with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them … Read more
Operatives of the Enforcement Unit of the Lagos State Central Business Districts (CBD) on Tuesday uncovered a criminal hideout located along Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Beside Anchor Event Centre, Ikeja, arresting three suspects found at the place. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to the State Governor on Central Business Districts, Mr. Gbenga … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said his administration will continue to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship with financial institutions in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement when the new management of Heritage Bank led by its Managing Director, Mr. Akinola George-Taylor, paid him a courtesy visit … Read more
The Lagos State Government has advised residents to adopt good eye health care practices and a healthy lifestyle to prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss that may hinder their ability to eke out a livelihood. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the admonition during a briefing to herald … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated the government’s commitment to creating a structured environment that will advance opportunities for youths to connect and act towards sustainable solutions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in his address at the Nigeria SDGs Fintech Hackathon Finals held at the Microsoft Garage, Ikoyi, affirming that … Read more
Lagos State Taskforce has carried out multiple raids of blackspots at Oshodi, Mafoluku, and Airport road which criminal elements use as hideouts after carrying out their nefarious activities. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking on the exercise, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye said the raid, which was conducted based on credible intelligence, … Read more
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, Lagos State, Mr. Hundogan Sewanu Temitope, was honoured with a Doctoral Fellow of International Certified Risk Management Professionals (ICRMP), United Kingdom. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Martina Macpherson, President of ICRMP, who conferred the award on him alongside others during the Executive Masterclass and Induction ceremony of new professional … Read more
Lagos State Judicial Service Commission has terminated the appointments of Magistrates Oluwatoyin Gwendolyn Oghre and Humenu Olajuwon Amos as members of the State Judiciary for misconduct. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Commission, Mrs. Olubukola O. Salami said the termination of appointments was … Read more
Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has again warned property owners, developers and residents across the state to desist from attacking, assaulting and harassing its officials carrying out their legitimate duties of sealing structures without required permits or that did not comply with the Planning Permits granted them as stipulated by the Physical Planning … Read more