The Lagos state governor Sanwo-Olu compensated some tenants, house and land owners in Lagos. The Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwoolu made it clear that his administration will be constructing a 37km Lagos red line rail project. Truly, it is a capital project and a whole lot of money has been budgeted for it. To … Read more
Selection of Prospective Candidates was Free, Fair and Transparent – Mr Segun Osinaike. By Babatunde Kaka The Lawmaker representing Epe Constituency I at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun, has described the goal behind his developmental strides as a conscious effort to build an Epe community that will be a pacesetter … Read more
The Lagos State Government has warned the residents of the state against the consumption of expired products. The government, however, assured that the state consumer protection agency would not allow the ‘killer drink’ to be sold in Lagos State. The Lagos State Government has warned the residents of the state against the consumption of expired … Read more
Restates commitment to road infrastructure in Epe By Babatunde Kaka Lawmaker representing Epe at the house Lagos state house of assembly, Hon Abiodun Tobun, has admonished Muslims and Nigerians to rededicate themselves to the high values and virtues of love and peace. Tobun’s admonition was contained in Ramadan Message. He implored Nigerians to be steadfast … Read more
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, ordered the immediate disbandment of the Monitoring Satellite Offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt over complaints of harassment and operating beyond their briefs by Nigerians. He stated that the IGP Monitoring Units will be re-organised. The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, … Read more
Gifted a house and a car as present By Babatunde Kaka Astute Civil Servant and the Senior Olori of the Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija kingdom, Olori Monisola Funmilayo Ogunlaja (JP) on Monday celebrated her 5th decade on the surface of the earth. The modest and low-key celebration, which took place at the striking edifice presented … Read more
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says intending participants of the 2021 Umrah (lesser hajj) in Saudi Arabia will have to pay at least N1.37 million. The Board further explained that the increase in fare was due to the strict implementation of the COVID-19 protocols by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health, noting that the … Read more
Tinubu noted that it was equally important for them to make peace in their relationship with neighbours and Nigerians of other faiths as well. National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Sen. Bola Tinubu, has urged Muslim faithful and non-Muslims alike to always seek peace and harmony in the nation. Tinubu stated this … Read more
”The challenge of improper waste management among Lagos residents is as a result of not having proper understanding of waste management, and not being environment friendly. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) is collaborating with the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB) to incorporate waste management in primary school curriculum. Speaking at the inaugural … Read more
Saturday 27th March, 2021, witnessed a fitting denouement to the life of an accomplished mother, grandmother, late Madam Akanke Sariu Muritala, mother to Lagos State Accountant-General, Shefiu Abiodun Muritala. The occasion was the 8th day Fidau Prayer of the late nonagenarian, which was followed by a thanksgiving fete at the Jubilee Chalet in her native … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka It was joy unconfined at the Michael Otedola College of Primary Education (MOCPED), as students under the aegis of University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s Premier University with affiliate ties to the College, sealed their degree programmes upon completion of their final papers. This played out during the “signing out” celebration, a tradition popular … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has assured that justice would be done to the case of a mother of three who was stabbed to death at Oduntan area in Ketu. The spokesman of the Lagos Police Command, Muyiwa Adejobi, said the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has directed the Homicide Department of the command to … Read more
On Sunday, March 28, 2021, Lagos monarchs under the aegis of Ijebu Council of Traditional Rulers (Lagos State) joined Nigerians at home and abroad to celebrate the laudable accomplishments of the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, on the occasion of his 69th birthday anniversary. As gathered by EKO HOT … Read more
Meseret Dinke from Ethiopia has emerged winner, female category, of the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Dinke won the 2019 edition of the Lagos City marathon but was dethroned in 2020 by Kenyan Sharon Cherop who set a new course record of 2.31.40 This is the fourth time an Ethiopian will be winning the … Read more
Emmanuel Naibei from Kenya has emerged winner of the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Naibei will be leaving with a whopping $30,000, while the runners-up and second runners-up would get $20,000 and $15,000, respectively. Emmanuel Naibei from Kenya has emerged winner of the 2021 Access Bank Lagos City Marathon. Naibei beat thousands of marathoners … Read more
The Chairman of Surulere Local Government, Tajudeen Ajide, has been impeached. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the legislative arm of the Local Government carried out the impeachment late Friday evening over alleged misconduct and high handedness by the council boss. It was further learnt that the councillors subsequently sealed up the Chairman’s office and forcefully … Read more
The Lagos State Government, on Friday, eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the state. The government stated that event centres must register before reopening and event duration should not exceed a maximum period of six hours. The Lagos State Government, on Friday, eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three male community leaders for lynching a suspected burglar to death at the Ikotun area of the state. The men apprehended are Sakariyau Biliaminu, John Adeyemi and Gabriel Ajayi. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three male community leaders for lynching a suspected burglar to death at … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The virtual debate was organised by Association for Credible Leadership in Nigeria ( ACLN ). Schools from Epe Zone, Education District 3, Lagos State, Nigeria have clinched 4-Star ratings in a recently concluded National Virtual Debate for Senior Secondary Schools Across Nigeria: Q1 2021. The representatives of the schools churned out sterling … Read more
“Motorists from Computer Village and Simbiat Abiola Way heading towards Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway will be diverted to Akinremi Street to link Oshifila Street to make their way through the Rail Level Crossing to their desired destinations The Lagos State Government says it will divert traffic on Adegbola Street in Ikeja, scheduled for April 11, for the … Read more