The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to divert the traffic on Adegbola Street from Sunday 11th April 2021 for 15 months. According to the Commissioner, the diversion is to enable the construction of Ikeja Overpass for the Red Line Project of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit. The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to … Read more
The matter has been between Osborne Foreshore Residents Association (OSFRA) and a property developer, Messrs Lekki Garden Estate. LASG meets parties, drafts new development plan. The ongoing tussle to fend off private developers and investors from constructing multi-storey structures in expansive residential estate named “Osborne Foreshore Phase II Estate,” on the highbrow area of Lagos … Read more
A High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered parties in the chieftaincy tussle of Badore community in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State to maintain the status quo pending the determination of the suit. The claimants include Alhaji Salia Owolabi Yisa, Alhaji Waliu Adeniran Moye and Alhaji Musaliu Buari Jatto while the defendants are … Read more
Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Tuesday morning stormed the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos and chased workers out of the court premises. JUSUN had declared an indefinite nationwide strike to demand financial autonomy of the judiciary. Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto “We want to see a Miss Epe Divison Pageant that will attract people from all over Lagos and the Southwest.” The Alara of Ilara Kingdom and Permanent Vice Chairman, Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs, His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo has hailed the initiative of the organizers … Read more
Tragedy struck in the Odokekere area of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as a businessman, Uchenna Njoku, was allegedly killed by his younger brother, Chukwuma, during an argument over N3,000 debt. A relative of the brothers, Alex Ogbu, said before Uchenna’s wife returned, Chukwuma had brought out a knife and allegedly … Read more
The former governor of Lagos State and the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, paid a condolence visit to Mrs Joe Okei-Odumakin, the wife of the late activist and columnist, Yinka Odumakin, on Monday. Tinubu had in a statement on Saturday said the story of Nigeria’s democracy will not be complete … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has felicitated Nigerians especially the Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Easter, in commemoration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Sanwo-Olu reminded Lagosians that the events leading to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ were epochal in the annals of Christianity and humanity. Sanwo-Olu urged Nigerians to … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto “Nigeria deserves a place where humanity thrives” – Yomi Agbaje The 2021 Edition of Omoluabi Awards was marked amid glee and ecstasy as it’s organizers recorded a laudable feat in its bid to promote prosperity, peace and progress in Epe Division, Lagos State and Nigeria at Large. Themed The … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Segun Ezekiel, m, 24, leader of Aiye Confraternity in Bariga area of the state for firing and killing one Taye Gbalagbala, m, 30, the alleged leader of the Eye Confraternity in Barija. Ezekiel was alleged to have killed the leader of the Eye Confraternity on 28th March, … Read more
The Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the state is aggressive with vaccination because it is the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The commissioner said Lagos carries the burden of the virus, saying, “We survived two waves, some countries are not as lucky as they have gone through the 3rd … Read more
Yekeen said: “We use this medium to inform the general public that we will resume full operations on Ikorodu to TBS routes effective tomorrow, Friday, April, 2 The Primero Transport Services Ltd., Operator of BRT in Lagos State, has announced the resumption of services on Ikorodu-TBS from Friday, 48 hours after suspending operations on the … Read more
An overnight inferno has razed the popular OkoBaba SawMill Market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The effort by the firefighters prevented the fire from extending to the adjoining shanties and residential areas. An overnight inferno has razed the popular OkoBaba SawMill Market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The fire incident was made known by the … Read more
The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Oladotun Olakanle, has been impeached. The majority leader of the legislative arm of the LCDA, Kayode Opayemi, moved the motion for impeachment and was supported by the chief whip, Adebayo Daudu. The Chairman of Onigbongbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Oladotun Olakanle, has been impeached. Olakanle … Read more
She was epitome of all that is savoury in life – Grand child By Babatunde Kaka The premier social club in Epe Division, Epe Club, on Saturday, 27th March, paid a solemn and glowing tributes to Madam Sariu Akanke Muritala, mother of Lagos State Accountant General, Dr Shefiu Abiodun Murtala. Recall that Ekohotblog had reported … Read more
“We hope to resolve it in the next couple of days and resume full operations. The Primero Transport Services Ltd., operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, has suspended operations of the Ikorodu to Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) route from Wednesday. Mutiu Yekeen, Head, Corporate Communications of the firm confirmed the suspension in … Read more
Sanwo-Olu also swore in an 11-member Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) Board, to protect the rights of consumers against unfair practices. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, inaugurated the 21-member Lagos State Market Advisory Council on Tuesday in order to improve the state’s economy. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony, Sanwo-Olu said that the … Read more
IPAC members, he said, would oppose the appointment of sole administrators or a caretaker committee to lead the government. With incumbent elected officials’ terms expiring in July, the Lagos State Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has advised Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to put the wheels in motion for local government elections, Eko hot blog gathered. Mr James … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has commissioned new projects aimed towards the sustenance of a healthy environment for all Lagosians. The handing over also featured the unveiling of an Air Monitoring Station located at six different locations, a Digital E-Library and a hybrid vehicle. In line with the ‘THEMES’ agenda of Governor Babajide … Read more
The former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, stands tall among leaders in Nigeria. Tinubu is regarded as a patriotic elder statesman and Pan-Africanist who remains a great inspiration to African youths. The former governor of Lagos State and National Leader of the All Progressives … Read more