The speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has revealed how the All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Bola Tinubu, supported his ambition to become the speaker of the Assembly. Obasa made the disclosure on Friday during the inauguration of the 1.4km Agege-Pen Cinema Bridge. The speaker of the Lagos State House … Read more
The Marine Bridge on the Apapa outward section is set to be shut for three months by the Lagos State Government. The partial closure of the Marine Bridge, according to the state government, would take effect from Tuesday, March 9 to Monday, June 21, 2021, for emergency repair works. The Marine Bridge on the Apapa … Read more
The call for the restoration of the Lagos State Government Education Management Systems (LASGEMS) has been made by the inventor, Mr Yomi Erogbogbo. LASGEMS was introduced into the Lagos State education sector in 2006 to manage the information of all students in both private and secondary schools for on-line access. The call for the restoration … Read more
The Association of Professional Women Engineers has lauded the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, for giving women opportunity to serve in his administration. The Association lauded the governor for his decisive efforts at maintaining gender balance in his appointments. The Association of Professional Women Engineers has lauded the Governor of Lagos State, … Read more
The Chief Justice of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, has charged all journalists covering court proceedings in Lagos State on professionalism. The Chief Justice implored journalists to be upright in discharging their duties while covering court proceedings. The Chief Justice of Lagos State, Hon. Justice Kazeem Alogba, has charged all journalists covering court proceedings … Read more
Scores of passengers were today stranded as danfo drivers protested against extortion by hoodlums and security operatives. It was gathered that the aggrieved drivers are currently protesting at Ketu bus stop, along the road. Scores of passengers were today stranded as the drivers of Lagos yellow commercial buses, well known as danfo plying the Mile … Read more
No fewer than 200 trucks have been impounded by the Lagos State Special Traffic Management Team in the last 48 hours in the Apapa axis. According to the Traffic Management Team, the trucks were impounded for flouting the directive of the newly introduced electronic Call-Up System No fewer than 200 trucks have been impounded by … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Oladusi Olugbemi Komolafe, as the Chief Executive Officer, Lagos State Council for Arts and Culture. This was made known via a letter signed by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment … Read more
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it has yet to release the cut off marks for placement of candidates for the 2021/2022 academic session. The institution made this known via a statement by the institution’s Registrar, Mr Oladejo Azeez, on Thursday. The University of Lagos (UNILAG) says it has yet to release the cut off … Read more
No fewer than five Covid-19 certificate forgers have been arrested by the Police at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos State. The police stated that the suspects specialise in selling fake COVID-19 positive certificates to unsuspecting travellers within the international wing of the Lagos airport. No fewer than five Covid-19 certificate forgers have been arrested … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, unveiled a new e-hailing taxi scheme to redefine road transportation in Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu also signed a partnership agreement with CIG Motors Company Limited for the take-off of “Lagos Ride” scheme with pilot fleet of 1,000 units of brand new Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs). Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on … Read more
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has expressed the readiness of the state government to partner with the US Mission on improving the environmental conditions of the state. The General Manager of LASEPA, Dr. Dolapo Fasawe, made the disclosure while speaking at a meeting with the Consular-General of the US Embassy, Claire Pierangelo. The Lagos … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) says the recent demolition of a distressed building located at No 3, Oko Baba Street, Ebute Metta, was to protect the lives and property of Lagosians. LASBCA stated that the several engagements with the developer in charge of the building proved abortive as the developer remained unyielding and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to the actualisation of the six pillars of development for Greater Lagos. Sanwo-Olu said the remodelling of Glover Memorial Hall in Lagos Island reflects the determination of his administration to rebuild Lagos. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, reiterated his administration’s commitment … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has vowed to publicly mention the names of prominent Nigerians behind the perennial gridlock situation in Apapa. Sanwo-Olu said electronic Call-Up System launched, last Saturday, in the Apapa seaports was designed to permanently address movement of trailers in and out of the ports, The Governor of Lagos … Read more
The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Wednesday, said no fewer than 18 ships were discharging petroleum products at its ports. NPA disclosed that it was expecting 13 others laden with petroleum products, food items and other goods from March 3 to 14. The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Wednesday, said no fewer than 18 ships … Read more
The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to restoring Government Residential Schemes to their original plans. It stated that Government Schemes ought to remain residential with provision for services but the schemes had been bastardised by indiscriminate conversion of buildings from residential to commercial. The Lagos State Government has restated its commitment to restoring … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka It was a tragic scene in Odomola community, Epe Division, Tuesday evening after an over-speeding Toyota Camry belonging to suspected internet fraudsters (Yahoo Boys) driving under the influence knocked down a 12-year old girl. The victim of the tragic accident, a 12-year old girl whose name was unknown as at the time … Read more
A part of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos was on Wednesday morning gutted by fire. EKO HOT BLOG learnt that the incident occurred at the departure hall of the Kenyan airways. The cause of the inferno has yet to be ascertained as of the time of filing this report. However, a souce disclosed, “Part … Read more
Lagosians have been advised not to panic following reports that trucks conveying food from the North are stuck on the way. The Lagos State Commissioner for Information, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, assured Lagosians, saying food security is guaranteed, despite the crisis. Lagosians have been advised not to panic following reports that trucks conveying food from the … Read more