The Lagos house of assembly has been thrown into a state of trepidation following the economic and financial crimes commission (EFCC) interrogation of its speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. Obasa is being probed over allegation of malfeasance, misappropriation and embezzlement of public finds levelled against him. SaharaReporters in litany of reports had exposed how Obasa used his … Read more
September 15, 2020. Mr Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu, has announced his readiness to collaborate with National Identity Management Commission (NIMC). He made this announcement on Thursday 24th of September 2020. The Commissioner of Police in Lagos, Mr Hakeem Olusegun Odumosu, has confirmed his readiness to work with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in capturing the … Read more
September 25, 2020. Lagos State Government says its multi-billion Naira 32-metric tonnes per hour rice mill at Imota will be completed in the first quarter of next year. The Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, revealed this on Thursday at the FATE Foundation’s 5th Annual Virtual Alumni Conference That the mill, when operational, would ensure a steady … Read more
24 September, 2020 Gov Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for easier and accessible housing. The Governor made this known during a Policy Roundtable Dialogue on Real Estate Regulations. The Governor of Lagos State has stressed the need for real estate developers to make housing easier and more accessible by building the kind of houses that … Read more
September 24, 2020. Justice Oluwatoyin Taiwo, of the Lagos State Special Offences Court, on Wednesday, sentenced a dismissed policeman, Ologunowa Ojo, to seven years’ imprisonment for killing one Taiye Akande. Mr Ojo, who was according to report guarding Frajend Investments Nigeria Limited, had on February 3, 2016, around 7pm, shot Akande around Shapati, in the … Read more
23 September, 2020 The Lagos State Water Ways has hosted its first fuel station in order to augment water transportation activities. The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) has launched its first-ever fuel station located at the Agency’s Office in Falomo-Ikoyi, with the primary aim of boosting water transportation activities, through the selling of PMS to … Read more
23 September, 2020 The Lagos State Government has closed down substandard and unlicensed pharmacies and patent medicine stores. The Honourable Commissioner for Health made this known while reviewing the report of the exercise carried out by the State Task Force on Counterfeit Drugs and Unwholesome Processed Foods. No fewer than 21 Pharmacies, Patent Medicine shops … Read more
23 September, 2020 Lagos State Government presents official vehicles to State Judicial Officers. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the measure was taken to make the State judiciary more effective and efficient. In his daring attempt to regularly improve the welfare of judicial officers in the State, the governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today, 23 September, … Read more
September 23, 2020. A teenager identified as Balogun, working as a house help has been reportedly raped by her boss in the Epe area of Lagos. Balogun revealed that her boss always tied her hands and legs whenever he wanted to rape her. The girl, who worked with her boss, whose identity is yet to … Read more
September 23, 2020. The Lagos State Government, has cancelled the practical assessment examination, ahead of the conduct of 2020 Basic Education Certificate Examinations, (BECE), for JSS 3 students. According to reports gathered, the BECE is scheduled to hold as from Tuesday, October 6th to Monday October 12th. In a statement issued by the Director, Lagos … Read more
23 September, 2020 Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked his cabinet make Lagos a Dubai in Nigeria. The governor disclosed this at the end of a Two-Day Performance Review Retreat organized for the cabinet members. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked cabinet members and heads of agencies to deploy their physical and … Read more
Face masks Lagos COVID-19 One of the earliest and most prominent victims of COVID-19 in Nigeria was Abba Kyari, the long-time friend and Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. The news of his death in mid-April was met with strong reactions on social media. Many considered it a potent victory against politicians who had … Read more
Another Loaded Truck Collapses In Lagos Ekohotblog, September 22, 2020… A loaded truck has just fallen along salolo area in Abule Egba, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority reports. The crash happened at exactly 8:20 PM on Tuesday, occuping 60% along the oldAbeokuta express road. LASTMA shared the news via its official Twitter account, noting that men are already on ground for effective … Read more
September 22, 2020. The Lagos State Special Offences Court in Ikeja, on Monday, sentenced one Imole Oluwasegun to six months’ imprisonment for being involved in an Internet scam. Report had it that Mr Oluwasegun, was arrested following intelligence received by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission about the activities of some young boys in the … Read more
September 22, 2020. Lagos State Deputy Governor, Mr Obafemi Hamzat has commended XHS Nigeria Ltd for consistently delivering quality equipment and solutions to the Lagos Examination Board for 14 years, Ekohotblog learnt. Dr. Hamzat explained that the state was ready to partner the company, urging them to propose solutions that would be beneficial to the … Read more
September 22, 2020. High Court in Ikeja, Lagos State has ordered the Tilimanjaro Nigeria Limited, to refund a N15million loan the company collected from Nichole Integrated Investment Limited, Ekohotblog learnt. Besides the sum, Justice Raliat Adebiyi further ordered Tilimanjaro Nigeria Limited to pay Nichole Integrated Investment Limited N1mlllon as general damages. The Judge stated: “Post- … Read more
September 22, 2020. The headteacher of Excel College, Ejigbo in Lagos State, Mr Kehinde Oke, has reportedly said the collapsed wing of the school building would not affect the National Examination Council, (NECO), examinations. Mrs Oke described the incident as unfortunate but thanked God no life was lost. The headteacher statement reads in part; “First, … Read more
Nigerian Bottling Company Ltd Youth Youth and Sports Minister, Sunday Dare, Chairman of First Bank, Ibukun Awosika, and Chief Executive of Jimi Tewe Company, Jimi Tewe, are among guest speakers billed for this year’s Youth Summit. Ekuma Eze, Spokesman for Nigerian Bottling Company (NBC), said the 2020 summit holding virtually on Thursday will focus on … Read more
21st September, 2020 The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has disclosed that the people of the State not accept COVID-19 As An Excuse For non-performance. The governor disclosed this during his opening address at 2-day Ministerial Performance Review Retreat. Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has stated that the people of Lagos would not accept COVID-19 … Read more
Unlawful possession of firearm The police on Monday arraigned two persons – Joseph Adole and Samuel Ikoji – both aged 24, before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court over alleged unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition. The defendants, whose addresses were not stated, are facing a two-count charge of conspiracy and unlawful possession of firearm … Read more