October 11, 2020. The security escort van of Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrasheed Akanbi, has been stolen in a Lagos hotel. Report had it that the monarch had lodged in the hotel on Saturday night but discovered the security escort van was missing on Sunday morning. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Oluwo, … Read more
October 11, 2020 Not fewer than four persons have been confirmed dead in a building collapse at Obalende area of Lagos State. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), in its situation report, said eight others were injured The collapsed building is located at 62, Odo Street, Obalende, Lagos Island According to … Read more
11 October, 2020 Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to mark his 500 days in office. The administration hit 500 days on October 10. For the Governor, it is an opportunity to review the “Greater Lagos” journey and tender his report card to Lagosians. He will, on October 20, deliver a state of … Read more
October 11, 2020. Not fewer than two persons have died in multiple road accidents that occurred late on Saturday in Lagos State. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA announced this on Sunday morning. It said in a cross over operation while responding to a distress call on a road crash at Okokomaiko inward Iyana … Read more
11 October, 2020 Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, has called for the prosecution of bad eggs within the Police Force, especially those who do not adhere to professional ethics in discharging their duties, as the only way to protect the citizens and improve the image of the security outfit. Dr. Hamzat made … Read more
11 October, 2020 The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Agricultural Inputs Supply Authority (LAISA), has reiterated its commitment to providing all necessary support to farmers as part of efforts to boost food production in the State. The Acting Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya, who disclosed this at the quarterly sensitisation programme organised … Read more
By Idris Tele Olukoya Dr Olufolayimika Ayandele, Tutor General/Permanent Secretary, Education District III, has called on the Lagos State Government to ensure availability of digital infrastructure and connectivity to boost learning in rural and riverine areas. Ayandele disclosed this at the virtual celebration of World Teachers’ Day organised by Education District III, Lagos State recently … Read more
October 10, 2020. The Government of Lagos State says it has noted the protests against the reported highhandedness of the men of the Special Anti- Robbery Squad, (SARS). Ekohotblog reports that according to the ‘Centre of Excellence’, “we know how painful it is to be victims of police brutality”. In a statement on Friday evening … Read more
October 09, 2020. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said his government would take stiffer measures against operators of gas plants and/or any combustible items in the State to avoid future recurrence of disaster like the Baruwa gas explosion which occurred on Thursday. The State Governor revealed this in a press statement signed by … Read more
9 October, 2020 The Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 56 inmates and granted State Pardon to Mrs Funke Akindele-Bello and her husband, Mr Abdulrasheed Bello, who are both non-custodial convicts for offences related to disobedience of COVID-19 lockdown regulations. Read Also: EndSARS: ‘Old Woman, See Your Mates’ – Wizkid Blasts … Read more
Lagos Assembly, FSARS The Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday demanded proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (FSARS) over alleged high-handedness of the outfit. The assembly made the plea, following an emergency plenary called by the Speaker of the House, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, on the ongoing nationwide agitations for FSARS to be disbanded. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has advised the youths protesting against the recent operations of SARS not to be destructive. The Government of Lagos State has advised youths protesting alleged brutality by operatives of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) – an operational outfit in the Police Force – to be civil, as they demonstrated in the State … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has granted state pardon to popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, alias Jenifa, and her husband, Abdulrasheed Bello, aka JJC Skillz, who were convicted and sentenced to community service for holding a crowded house birthday party in April in breach of government’s COVID-19 prevention protocols. A statement on … Read more
October 09, 2020. Lagos House of Assembly on Friday threw its weight behind the #EndSARS protest demanding proscription of the Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad and introduction of a new and well-structured security outfit. The House also called on Lagos Commissioner of Police, Mr Hakeem Odumosu, to provide protection for the protesters while they express their … Read more
October 09, 2020. Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force in Lagos are on the trail of a policeman attached to the Special Protection Unit, Base 16, Ikeja, Lagos State, who shot a lady for turning down his love advances. Ekohotblog learnt that the incident, occurred on Thursday, at Salvation Bus Stop, Opebi, Ikeja area of … Read more
October 09, 2020. Mr Oladapo Apara, a former Managing Director of Alpha-Beta Consulting , says the firm has got over N150 billion as 10 per cent commission for “computing, tracking and reconciling” Lagos State’s Internally Generated Revenue since the year 2000. He also claimed that the consulting firm, which was floated in the year 2000, … Read more
October 09, 2020 Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has broken silence on alleged detention by EFCC, Ekohotblog has learnt. Ekohotblog reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa has returned home from the office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, saying he was never detained. Recall that … Read more
Female police officer Sholla Omilade, has been accused of telling Lagos State protesters that they are “wasting their time” protesting. According to Twitter influencers who were part of the All night protester held in Lagos State, the protest shared their grievance as they accuse the officer of intimidation. One of the protesters wrote; “Hello Sir. … Read more
Lagos officials’ wives, Opportunities The Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) on Thursday charged women to explore and take advantage of the opportunities that the new world, occasioned by COVID-19, has brought. The Chairman of COWLSO, Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, gave the charge in Alausa, Ikeja during the pre-event news briefing of the Committee … Read more
October 08, 2020 Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has reportedly directed the temporary freezing of three accounts belonging to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa. According to reports, the order was pursuant to a motion ex parte filed by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission which is investigating … Read more