The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has given a fresh update on the June 12 protest in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked any planned protest in Lagos State to commemorate the 2021 Democracy on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The Command made this known … Read more
“The connection through rail would position Nigerian ports as the choice for import and export business of the people of landlocked Niger Republic.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has officially inaugurated the 157km double track Lagos-Ibadan Railway project at the Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station, Ebute Metta, Lagos. President Buhari, while inaugurating the … Read more
“Today, we will also present compensation cheques to some of the affected people whose properties had to give way for the Igbogbo-Igbe Road Expansion Project. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, presented various cheques worth N500 million to owners of properties demolished to give way for the construction of the ongoing Igbogbo-Igbe Road … Read more
EFCC has arrested father and his son for alleged internet fraud in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has commenced investigation into alleged conspiracy, computer-related fraud, obtaining by false pretences and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities leveled against one Malik Bakare. The EFCC made … Read more
It didn’t come to me as a surprise. I wasn’t surprised when it happened. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Wednesday visited the family of the late Prophet T.B. Joshua of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN), in Ikotun area of the state, where he described the death of the clergyman as … Read more
The Inspector of General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, was on Wednesday booed by Lagos residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Inspector of General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, was on Wednesday booed by Lagos residents during his visit to the state. It was gathered that the IGP was booed by Lagos … Read more
Due to the fact that the road leads to the airport and that the bridge is the only access to the airport for those living at Isolo and environs , Lagosians never gave it a thought that repair would take such a long time. When in early January 2021, a petrol tanker loaded with fuel … Read more
Protesters have stormed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of protesters from the Somolu Local Government Area, on Tuesday, stormed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State to protest against the list of candidates for chairman and vice-chairman released by … Read more
The ministry said the new dates for the examinations would be on June 15 and 16. Lagos State Ministry of Education has on Tuesday announced new dates for the 2021 public service examinations for registered candidates. The ministry said the new dates for the examinations would be on June 15 and 16. The new dates … Read more
No fewer than twenty-seven schools have been fined by the Lagos State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than twenty-seven schools indicted by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for examination malpractice during the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been fined N13.5 … Read more
The governor said that Iruland and its axis were critical to the economic posterity of the state. Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has pledged his administration’s commitment to the full implementation of Iru, Victoria Island Master Plan. The governor stated this at the first Year Coronation Anniversary of Oba Omogbolahan Lawal (Abisogun II) as … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka There was palpable tension within Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED) and Odo-Noforija area of Epe Division, Lagos State, on Monday, June 7, 2021, as news rented the air that a retired Chief lecturer in the School of Sciences, Department of Integrated Science, Dr TL Ibrahim, had been kidnapped. Sources told … Read more
The Governor recalled that his administration had drawn out the THEMES Agenda as a blueprint to serve as a focal point for infrastructural and economic development in the State. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has expressed delight that his administration has made good on its promise to hoist the State to enviable heights when … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has spoken about #Twitterban in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has advised the Federal Government (FG) to sign ‘rules of engagement’ with Twitter over its usage in Nigeria. Governor Sanwo-Olu gave the advice while featuring on Arise TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ programme on Monday. “People are … Read more
Two persons have been arrested by the police for an alleged attack on a school during examination in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two persons, Tunji Lawal and lkechukwu Oguawai, for allegedly leading an attack on a school in the state. It was gathered that the two suspects … Read more
“FABE International Foundation was supportive in making this exercise noteworthy” – Eco Coordinator By Babatunde Kaka Eco Ambassadors from Epe Local Government, Lagos State, Nigeria, joined millions of environmental activists, enthusiasts and stakeholders to celebrate the day set aside to improve global action towards protecting the earth against climate change and global warming. Inspired by … Read more
the measure was In furtherance of the renewed campaign to upgrade public infrastructure, particular on road across the state. Lagos State Government has commenced the retrofitting of streetlights from High Pressure Sodium Bulb (HPS) to Light Emitting Diode (LED) across the state. Recall that the state Governor, Mr. Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, had recently disclosed plans to … Read more
”We have commissioned several projects such as the Pen Cinema bridge, rehabilitation, upgrading and construction of roads in Somolu, Mushin, Badagry and several other parts of Lagos. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed commitment of his administration to embark on new developmental projects in the next two years that would impact positively on … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has attended Kumuyi @80 service in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, worshipped at the Deeper Life Bible Church Lagos headquarters to honour the General Superintendent of the church, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, who clocks 80 today. Also present at the church service was … Read more
“A nation can not be built outside integrity and character and likewise, no home can be built outside character” By Babatunde Kaka. The Medical Officer for Health, MOH, Epe Local Government, Dr Nurein Ayeola, has commended the author of a recently published book, “The Power and Grace of Character,” Mr Alexander Chikadiabia D, for his … Read more