Scores of Lagos residents on Wednesday evening scooped fuel from a fully-loaded that fell in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a fully-loaded tanker carrying diesel overturned on Wednesday evening along Ijora 7-Up Road inward Alaka Bridge as residents of the area trooped out with kegs and jerrycans to scoop fuel. READ ALSO: Lagos Govt Announces Diversion Of … Read more
The Lagos State Government gave assurance that the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) would be available to direct traffic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the rehabilitation of the failed section of Iyana-Era Road and the construction of a 20-metre bridge, just as it informed that traffic would … Read more
Fire has again gutted NPA Headquarters in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that properties worth millions of naira were on Wednesday destroyed in a fire outbreak at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Broad Street, Lagos State. It was gathered that the fire outbreak was triggered off by an electrical surge. It was further … Read more
Adebowale is said to have been electrocuted after power was restored in the area. EDITOR’S PICKS: Sanwo-Olu Tasks Nigerian Navy, Others On Internal, External Security INEC Announces Suspension Of Voters’ Online Pre-Registration In Lagos Many Injured As Ambulance Collides With Minivan In Lagos A 40-year-old staff of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, Adebowale Ogunbawo has died … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state government is currently increasing the number of jetties and ferry terminals. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the security agencies and Nigerians to brace up and work collaboratively to keep Nigeria safe and secure internally and externally. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government will … Read more
INEC has announced the suspension of voters’ online pre-registration in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will suspend the pre-registration of voters in Lagos from Tuesday (today). The latest development was made known via a statement by the Head of Department, Voter Education/Publicity, INEC, Lagos State, Mr. … Read more
Many have been injured as an ambulance collided with a minivan in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four people have been injured following an accident involving an ambulance and a minivan in Lagos State. It was gathered that the ambulance was in a convoy when it rammed into a minivan with number plate … Read more
Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the bill prohibiting open cattle grazing in the state and establishment of domestic and sexual violence agency into law. See below, photo session during the anti-open grazing bill signing.
Governor Sanwo-Olu has received the Chief of Army Staff and top military personnel in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on service personnel in Lagos military commands to be fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities of keeping the peace and strengthening security in the state. The governor … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has assented the anti-open grazing bill into law. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assented to the bill prohibiting Open Cattle Grazing and Trespass of Cattle on Land, signing the legislation into law 11 days after it was unanimously passed by the State House of Assembly and transmitted to … Read more
…Says Lagos Targets 30 Percent Vaccination Rate First Year Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the weekend gave detailed explanation on how the State Government had expanded access to vaccines since the vaccination programme began in March and the State’s projection to protect its residents and environment. The Governor spoke at the 2021 Global Citizen … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has received Governor Matawalle in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcome his counterpart from Zamfara State, Governor Bello Matawalle, into the state. This was made known via a Facebook post by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The post read, “I received my colleague and friend, the Governor … Read more
A truck has fallen on a car with occupants in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a containerized truck has fallen on a car at Ojuelegba, inward the Stadium area on Funsho Williams Avenue, Lagos State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), while providing an update on the crash, disclosed that the 40ft containerized truck fell on … Read more
New LASU Vice-Chancellor, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has assumed duty. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has on Monday, September 20,2021, assumed duty. Prof. Olatunji-Bello, who was appointed as the new VC of the institution last Thursday, was received by the acting Vice-Chancellor, Oyedamola Oke, members of … Read more
Hon Sulaiman died on Sunday, September 12, 2021, and was buried on Monday, September 13 in accordance with Islamic rites. There was no shortage of eulogies as the top brass of Lagos State converged to pay final respects to former Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Hon Sulaiman Olanrewaju Odueso. This was on the occasion … Read more
A fight among two rival hoodlums in Mushin, yesterday led to the death of one ‘Askari’, while several others sustained injuries, The Eko Hot Blog learnt. Eyewitness accounts said the crisis had lingered for over five years and was majorly between hoodlums in the ghetto areas of Mushin. “Those who come from Mushin Market are … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has bagged a new award. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) Award of Excellence in Corporate Governance (Individual Category) after defeating four other contenders to emerge the winner. Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of … Read more
Lagos Government is set to implement new model colleges revised boarding school fees. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Education will commence the implementation of the experimental fee regime as agreed during a meeting of officials of the Ministry of Education, parents, and lawmakers recently. The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade … Read more
A power company technician has been electrocuted in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a technician with the Ikeja Electric, Adebowale Ogunbanwo, has been electrocuted in the Dopemu area of Agege, Lagos State. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred when the technician was working on a high-tension transformer on Oke Street while power was … Read more
The 58-year-old information technology consultant might have survived the attack if he was promptly operated on at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. According to a report by The PUNCH, more facts surrounding the death of a cyclist, Dr Afolabi Mabogunje, stabbed multiple times in the neck region by robbers, have emerged. It … Read more