By Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto Prominent stakeholders in Epe Division have sent a laconic message to the Lagos State House Of Assembly over the recently proposed Lagos State re-delineation bill. As earlier reported by EKO HOT BLOG, the Lagos Assembly Delineation Bill whose sponsor remains shrouded in anonymity, is a proposal to rejig the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed readiness to revamp the tourism sites in Badagry and develop them to international standard. The government said it has approved the reconstruction of the very popular ‘Agia Tree’, the site where the first Christmas was celebrated in the country. The Special Adviser to Lagos Governor on Tourism, Arts and … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The Provost, Michael Otedola College of Primary Education, Noforija-Epe Division, Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon says his mother, late Alhaja Mulikat Onibon, was a paragon of virtue. He disclosed this in an interview with Ekohotblog after the interment of the Iyaloja-General of Epe division. Nosiru, alongside his siblings, also relieved the fond and … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka At least over 1,200 less privileged and vulnerable residents of Lagos East Senatorial District on Friday benefited from Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru’s COVID-19 economic stimulus package. The initiative which is second of its kind within the space of one month is geared towards ameliorating the gnawing impact of the pandemic on the … Read more
13 professors applied from within and outside LASU for the Vice-Chancellor position The Governing Council, according to reports, adopted an unconventional interview method as the nine professors will write a Computer test No fewer than nine professors have been shortlisted by the Governing Council of Lagos State University (LASU) for the vacant Vice-Chancellor of the … Read more
The Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has announce the full reopening of the Third Mainland Bridge. Fashola made the announcement on Saturday via Twitter. According to him, the bridge will be fully reopened today after rehabilitation works. “Third mainland bridge rehab completed. Fully opens to traffic at 12noon today. Thank you all for … Read more
The Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has urged its marketing agencies, sales managers and enrolment officers to discharge their duties effectively to enhance service delivery. LASHMA enjoined the officers to be alive to their responsibilities and ensure that the residents of the state enrol in ‘ILERA EKO’ Health insurance plan. As part of efforts … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured local and foreign investors safety of their investments in the state. Sanwo-Olu said his administration is working daily to improve infrastructure, encourage innovation, agriculture Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured local and foreign investors safety of their investments in the state. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance … Read more
The Lagos State Government has on Friday has arraigned a reckless driver for injuring a policeman in Oshodi. The government stressed that the culprit has been remanded in prison with no option of bail and would also be charged separately for attempted murder. The Lagos State Government has on Friday has arraigned a reckless driver, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Speaker of the State Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, have initiated the move on rebuilding Lagos projects in the aftermath of EndSARS’ destruction. The #EndSARS protest which was subsequently hijacked by hoodlums witnessed colossal destruction of public and private properties in the state, … Read more
A video that went viral on Thursday showed a sports utility vehicle tipping a police officer off a bridge into a ditch while trying to evade arrest General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olajide Oduyoye, on Friday, disclosed that the motorist who knocked a police officer over a bridge in Lagos will … Read more
LASTMA has said that officials of the agency will begin to monitor traffic violation with the use of smart body cameras. The agency stated that the body cameras on officers would help capture various incidences across major roads in the state. The General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Olajide Oduyoye, on … Read more
Babatunde Kaka. The Lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji, has described the late Iyaloja of Epe Division, Alhaja Mulikat Onibon, as an exceptional and exemplary character who worked beyond the call of duty. The lawmaker spoke yesterday 25th February 2021 when paid his last respect to the illustrious … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka It was a moment of tributes and adulations on Thursday, February 25th, 2021 as those who felt the richly impactful life of Alhaja Mulikat Onibon, the Iyaloja-General of Epe Division, poured out their hearts in praise of a mother whose devotion to helping others was without compare. As gathered by Eko Hot … Read more
The Lagos State Government and Truck Transit Park have reached a resolution on the new e-call up system for truck operations in Apapa. The government said the resolution was reached on Thursday, after thorough consideration to eliminate the traffic congestion in the state. The Lagos State Government, Nigerian Ports Authority, Nigeria Police Force, and Truck Transit … Read more
Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has called for collaboration between the agency and the Lagos State Police Command. LASBCA said it had become necessary to synergise with the police to adequately carry out its assignment and responsibilities. The General Manager of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki, has called for … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism has commenced a monthly series tagged ‘EKO CULTURE SERIES’. The Commissioner for Tourism said the programme has been planned to run for the next 12 months. The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with Ebony Life Place, has commenced a monthly series on Tourism, Arts, … Read more
LASPEMA has on Thursday served contravention notices to some informal business owners in the state. LASPEMA said the move reiterated the present administration’s zero tolerance for all environmental infractions. The Lagos State Planning and Environmental Monitoring Authority (LASPEMA) has on Thursday served contravention notices to some informal business owners in the state. LASPEMA, in a … Read more
The Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency has on Thursday sealed a supermarket in the Ogba area of the state. LASCOPA stated that the supermarket was sealed for displaying expired products, such as Kelloggs Krave and Frozen foods, on their shelves. As part of efforts to rid the state of all forms of unwholesome products and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged all Permanent Secretaries in the state’s civil service to collaborate with cabinet members. Sanwo-Olu said there must be efficient collaboration between the Permanent Secretaries and political heads assigned to their ministries. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged all Permanent Secretaries in the state’s civil service to bring … Read more