The ongoing Lagos Airport International terminal construction at the MMIA would likey be operational before the end of March 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria ( FAAN) Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, has revealed that the ongoing terminal construction at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, built … Read more
Yaba Building Collapse: Lagos Govt Arrests Developer, Revels Number Of Casualties. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the developer of the three-story building which was under construction at No. 16 Akanbi Crescent, Onike Area, Lagos in Yaba has been arrested for breaking the Lagos State Government seal on the property and violating the stop-work order. Ekohotblog … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Appoints LASPOTECH Rector as LASUSTECH Acting VC Eko Hot Blog reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed the Rector of Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, Dr Oluremi Olaleye, as Acting Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). Reports have it that Olaleye announced his appointment while addressing members … Read more
Here is the Traffic Advisory For Access Bank Lagos City Marathon On Saturday EKO HOT BLOG reports that all is now set for this year’s Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Saturday, in Lagos, as the 42km race is expected to be flagged off by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in front of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos … Read more
Registration for Y2022 entrance examinations into model colleges, upgraded junior secondary schools began on January 14 and will close on April 8. EKO HOT BLOG reports that registration for the year 2022 entrance examination into the Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Secondary Schools have commenced. The Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Supo Gbadegesin, in … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Presents Staff Of Office To Oba Alakesan Of Akesan, Ologudu Of Ogudu Land Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has presented the Staff of Office and Instrument of Appointment to Oba Nojeemdeen Abidemi Aberejo Ogunjobi as the 2nd Alakesan of Akesan Land in Alimosho Local Government … Read more
Agency begins campaign against sexual, domestic violence in Lagos councils EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) recently commenced its advocacy and sensitisation awareness about Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across local councils with town hall meetings. The town hall meeting, which took off in Surulere, will be … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Epe Professional Women Association, EPWA, organised a befitting program in honour of her exceptional members EKO HOT BLOG reports that Epe Professional Women Association, EPWA, on Saturday 5th, organised a befitting program in honour of four of its shining stars with awards of excellence. The colourful event, which is a first-of-its-kind attracted … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has intercepted 40,250 kilograms of Codeine based syrup at the Apapa seaport in Lagos which were imported from India. This comes barely a week after the Agency seized 14,080kg of the banned substance at the same seaport. Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, Femi Babafemi, disclosed this … Read more
Commissions New Health Care Facility Eko Hot Blog reports that a working visit by Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to Amuwo Odofin area of the State, on Wednesday, grew to become a political carnival, as residents trooped out in their numbers to give the Governor a rousing welcome into their community. Governor Sanwo-Olu, during the … Read more
Chief Kemi Nelson On her Birthday gave all the glory to God as Lagos State Executive Council, party members pour in warm wishes EKO HOT BLOG reports that The Lagos State Executive Council has felicitated former Lagos State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr. Mrs. Kemi Nelson on the occasion of her birthday. … Read more
In continuation of the ongoing construction on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway now at an advanced stage, the Lagos State Government will divert traffic for the casting of the Iyana-Iba Interchange Bridge round deck on Saturday 12th February 2022, for a period of 24 hours. A statement signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has imported and taken delivery of 300 million litres of Premium Motor Spirit to close the supply gap created in the country by the withdrawal of the wrong petrol grade. Farouk Ahmed, the chief executive officer of the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, said this on Wednesday in … Read more
Benson-Awoyinka said the monthly rental scheme will benefit the landlords as they have their rent guaranteed and they are the assurance of payment upfront EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has said that all modalities for the commencement of a Monthly Rent payment scheme that will ease the burden of yearly payment … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised a four-week, short-term, skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for retiring civil servants in a bid to curb idleness as well as ensure their financial independence in retirement. Speaking at the training programme held recently at the Women Development Centre (WDC), Agege, … Read more
Lagos Bans Use Of Amplifiers In All Motor Parks Over Noise Pollution EKO HOT BLOG reports that In the bid to curb noise pollution across motor parks in the state, the Lagos State Government announced a total ban on the use of amplifiers to call passengers in all motor parks across the state. General Manager, … Read more
The Onisheri of Isheri, Oba Wahab Balogun, has joined his ancestors. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that highly rated Oba Wahab Ayinde Balogun and Onisheri of Isheri the paramount ruler of Isheri Olofin died in the early hours of Tuesday at age 94. The 94-year-old first-class Oba and paramount ruler of Isheri Olofin was once the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Signs Law regulating Real Estate, also laws on Cooperative Societies and Prohibiting Dangerous Animals EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, signed three bills into law. The bills signed at the State House were passed by the House of Assembly in 2021. Read Also: Sanwo-Olu Swears In Special Advisers … Read more
Gov Sanwo-Olu swore in Ope George and Dr. Oluwarotimi Fashola as Special Advisers on Public-Private Partnerships and Agriculture (Rice Mill Initiative) EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday swore in two special advisers at the weekly state Executive Council meeting at the Executive Chamber in Lagos House, Ikeja. Gov Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Fuel Scarcity Hits Some Parts of Lagos as Anxiety and Confusion Mounts EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel scarcity appears to have hit some parts of Lagos as long queues are showing up at filling stations in the state, especially the island axis. There were unusual long queues of vehicles at various filling stations in … Read more