Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of Badagry and Epe to take ownership of the ultra-modern theatres built by the State Government in the two ancient towns, saying that the edifices were constructed to boost tourism recreations. Lagos State Governor has permitted constructed theatres to boost tourism activities. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
FESTAC Town Market Some Festac Town residents and traders in Lagos State on Tuesday expressed shock and anger over the demolition of the Oyinlola Market popularly called ”23 Road Market” by government. They said the demolition showed the state government’s “insensitivity” to the plights of the people, especially as the Coronavirus (COVID-19) had brought untold … Read more
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has commenced the administrative/medical screening for intending pilgrims. LSCPCWB has provided the platform to educate and prepare Pilgrims for the holy journey Eko Hot Blog notes that the screening is a statutory prerequisite program, for those who intend to participate in the yearly general pilgrimage to Israel. … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) water guards’ permanent absorption who were hitherto on temporary employment into the Lagos State Civil Service. The Governor also approved the employment of additional officers into the LASWA water guard corps to ensure effective monitoring of the state inland waterways … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Eko Hot Blog The current Administration of the Eti-osa Local Government are people oriented, knowing fully well that they are accountable to the people and gave rise to the need to hold a stakeholders consultative forum on year 2021 budget and public hearing on local government by-laws. The stakeholders forum was held … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Eko Hot Blog Beneficiaries of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme, have on Tuesday, applauded the initiative of the distinguished senator and prayed for her successful tenure in office. The beneficiaries told newsmen during a press conference in Lagos, on Tuesday. They said that the initiative was a life saving because … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency(LABSCA) has listed about 300 buildings for possible demolition. The agency’s General Manager, Abiola Kosegbe spoke on Monday at an event titled, ‘Prevention of building collapse: A collective responsibility’ in Ikeja, Lagos. Mrs Kosegbe said, “Right now, we have a list of almost 300 suspected buildings. This is based on … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has announced plans to temporarily close the Nigerian Breweries level crossing for construction works on the tracks in continuation of the Nigerian Railway Modernisation Project. Eko Hot Blog learned that a statement issued today said the Breweries level crossing will be closed from 10:00 pm on Friday, 18th to … Read more
In a program that held on Thursday, December 10, Hon. Akiolu invested in aquaculture and fish farming for residents in Lagos Island Federal Constituency II. Hon. Kayode Moshood Akiolu- a member of the Federal House of Representatives, empowered members of his constituency with Knowledge, Resource, and Financial support. The program tagged “Promotion and Development of … Read more
The Lagos State Coconut Development Authority (LASCODA) in fulfillment of its promise to support both private and public institutions through the Coconut Renewal Initiative as presented improved and urban-friendly coconut seedlings for the beautification of Dairy Farm Secondary School, Agege and Anwar_ – UI-Islam Model College, Agege. LASCODA has engaged in an exercise to promote … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is responding well to COVID-19 treatment. Eothotblog had reported that the commissioner had on Saturday announced that the governor tested positive for the disease. In an update Sunday evening, Abayomi said the governor is in high spirit. Read Also: BREAKING: Sanwo-Olu … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the government will establish a processing center for the fisheries and aquaculture sector to offtake the produce from registered farm clusters and fish farm Estates in a bid to set profit margins for farmers. Lagos State government says the initiative is in collaboration with a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Bababije has said that the contributions of the late Publisher of Leadership Newspaper, Sam Nda -Isaiah as a public opinion shaper and principled politician are profound and have put his imprints on Nigerian history despite his early home call. Lagos State Governor has described President of the publisher of leadership newspaper … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Retired Tutor-General Olaniyi Yinka Gbemi has called on the government to tackle the menace of overpopulation in schools. Permanent Secretary of Education District II at the second edition get-together organized by Association of Retired Principals of Secondary Schools of Nigeria (ARPSSON), added he concluded upon his observation in the education system of … Read more
The General Manager of the Lagos State Drivers Institute LASDRI, Mrs. Afusat Tiamiyu, has urged all professional drivers in Lagos Stae to stop the habit of taking alcoholic boozes before beginning their journeys during and after Christmastide season. Tiamiyu appealed to drivers while speaking on Traffic Radio 96.1FM. “The dangers of drinking before embarking on … Read more
Lagos Ferry Service (LAGFERRY) has urged Lagosians to embrace water transportation to escape the daily gridlocks on roads. Eko Hot Blog understands that the Managing Director of the LAGFERRY, Abdoulbaq Ladi-Balogun, said this at a stakeholders’ forum in Ojo. He said that water transportation was part of the state’s integrated transport system to unclog the … Read more
The wife of the Lagos State Government, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has extended Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) awareness to residents and stakeholders in the Alimosho area of the state. Sexual and gender-based violence advocates for the involvement of members of the community-fighting threat. The global 16 days of activism against sexual and gender-based … Read more
In furtherance of his outlined agenda for Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to commission to major housing and health projects in the long neglected Badagry area of the state. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, this was contained in a statement by the Lagos State Government via its verified Twitter page on Thursday, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has finalized proposals to commission its Affordable Public Housing Scheme in Idale, Badagry, as part of efforts towards reducing the Housing depletion across the State. The Commissioner for Housing, Mr Moruf Akinderu-Fatai, who disclosed this today during a media conversation in Alausa, stated that the housing scheme constructed by the State … Read more
The Lagos State Government has restated that the use of residential premises as morgues, embalmment centres or burial sites is an offence in the State. It explained that this ban was put in place to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases. Executive Secretary of Lagos State Law Reform Commission, Ade Adeyemo disclosed this on Wednesday … Read more