Sanwo-Olu Appoints New Lagos Urban Renewal Authority GM

The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has authorized Ajibike Faidat Shomade as the General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Authority(LASURA). Shomade is a seasoned planning and development expert and had served the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation(LSDPC) where she rose to the level of General … Read more

What I Will Do Before Locking Down Lagos ~Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Is Under-Policed – Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has revealed what he will do before enforcing another lockdown in the state; enlightening residents and creating more awareness since Coronavirus is new to everyone. In a chat with journalists, the Lagos Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bala Elkana, said the state through the Police Command could not enforce … Read more

1 Million Boys: Gang Members Terrorizing Abesan Estate Arrested

The warning by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hakeem Odumosu, earlier to the criminals that they do not have any hiding place in the State for their nefarious activities may not be a fluke following the arrest of three armed robbers in Ipaja area of Lagos days ago. P.M.EXPRESS reports that three daredevil … Read more

Lagos Lockdown: Hungry, Angry Residents Reply Sanwo-Olu

Residents of Lagos have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to find a way of tackling the Coronavirus pandemic rather than imposing another lockdown. This is coming after the Lagos State Government’s poll on Twitter soliciting votes on whether the government should declare another phase of total lockdown in Lagos following the rising cases of COVID-19. … Read more

Report My Staff Who Violates The Rule To Me For Penalty, NURTW Chairman Tells Drivers

The chairman of National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Iru Eti Osa branch, comrade Idris Balogun, was found this morning telling drivers and commuters to report whoever violates the new rules of transportation among his staff. Balogun who is popularly known as ‘Ijoba Oke’ said any member of NURTW that does not wear mask should … Read more

Lagos Lockdown: Sanwo-Olu Ask Residents To Decide By Voting

Lagos State Is Under-Policed – Sanwo-Olu

The Lagos State Government has given residents in the state the opportunity to decide if another lockdown should be imposed or not. Lagos State is already the epicentre of the disease in Nigeria with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases. The lockdown is to curtail the spread of the coronavirus [COVID-19] disease in the state. But since … Read more

LASG Visits Magodo Wetland, Restates Zero-Tolerance On Illegal Physical Development

Lagos State government on Tuesday visited Magodo Wetland to reaffirm zero-tolerance on illegal physical development. Ekohotblog reports that the visit was led by the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako. Dr. Idris Salako observed the state of development within the wetland, where some buildings were either tilting or showing cracks and … Read more

West African Tour Guide Association Partners With NGOs To Train 25 Epe Indigenes On Tour Guide

A Tour Guide is a person who provides assistance, information on cultural, historical and contemporary heritage to people on organized tours and individual clients at educational establishments, religious and historical sites, museums, and at venues of other significant interest, attractions sites. Tour Guides are the people that guide tours of groups of visitors for sightseeing. … Read more

JUST IN: Sanwo-Olu Swears-in Eight New Judges (See Full List)

Lagos State Is Under-Policed – Sanwo-Olu

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Tuesday swore-in eight new judges to strengthen the High Court of Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this via his official Twitter account stating that the eight new judges were swore-in following their confirmation by the National Judicial Council. He said the new judges would work to make the Lagos State Judiciary remain a true … Read more

Restore Power Now, Lagos Prepaid Meter Customers Tell EKEDC

Eko Electricity Distribution Company has been warned to restore the power supply in the districts where power was terminated due to March and April’s outstanding debts. The prepaid meters users were the ones lamenting yesterday 11 May 2020, at the EKEDC office, Barbeach branch, Victoria Island, over the intentional power outrage by the company in … Read more

Prophetess Arrested In Iyana Ipaja After Woman Died During Delivery In Church

Police begin manhunt for 9 escapees – PPRO

Prophetess Evelyn Owoleke of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Bayo Ajao Street Aboru – Lagos state, was arrested after a woman died while giving birth inside her Church. Reports state that, Owoileke was arrested after an individual reported at Oke Odo Police Station that the woman (Seun Olorunto) died after she was delivered of a … Read more

COVID-19: Hoteliers In Epe Urges Gov. Sanwo-Olu To Relax Lockdown In Hospitality Outfits

As part of an attempt to limit the spread of Covid-19 in Lagos State and in Nigeria at large, the Federal and State Governments have instituted lockdown measures by shutting down schools and banned operations of public gatherings. The Lagos State Government on March 25th, 2020, announced its ban on public gatherings that are more … Read more

Two Men Arrested For Stealing 1-Month Old Baby In Lagos

Police begin manhunt for 9 escapees – PPRO

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 41-year-old man, Patrick Mbama, and 30-year-old, woman, Ogechi Chinonso Ekwebele, for stealing a one month old baby and selling him to a buyer in Lagos. The suspects were intercepted by police Officers from Anthony Police Division, on enforcement duty at Anthony Oke pin down point. The officers … Read more

JUST IN: Lagos State Discharges 33 Coronavirus Patients

Lagos State has discharged 33 Coronavirus patients. Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the discharge of thirty-three coronavirus patients from Onikan and Eti-Osa(Landmark) Isolation centre. READ ALSO: https://ekohotblog2.com/2020/05/11/ncc-dismisses-reports-of-5g-network-switch-in-lagos/ This online news platform understands that the Lagos State Ministry of Health made this known in a tweet on the micro-blogging … Read more

Nigerians Mourn As Top Gambler, Otunba ‘Bet2Win’ Fowosere Dies

Top Nigerian Gambler and founder of Bet2Win, Otunba Fowosere is dead. He allegedly died of ulcer on Saturday night. On Thursday, May 7th 2020, Otunba tweeted that upon his return from the hospital, he was advised by the doctor to get enough rest and he begged his followers to pray for him. Fans have flooded … Read more

Motorists Bemoan Deplorable State Of Ladipo, Mushin Road

The Motorists that ply the Ladipo to mushin road have lamented the bad road, noting that the bad road reduces income. The bad road which always causes traffic jams after any rainfall has made the Motorists and the passengers that ply on the road to raise alarm today, 11 May 2020. Read Also: Pay March … Read more

Policeman Killed By Hit-and-run Driver In Lagos

An officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been killed by a hit-and-run driver at Marwa, along Lekki-Epe Expressway, Lagos. It was gathered the hit-and-run driver fled the scene of the accident after hitting the policeman. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency identified the deceased as Paul Omaji, adding that the accident happened on Sunday … Read more

Lekki Bridge Facelift: Motorists Commend Ease Of Vehicular Activities

Residents of Lagos Island, Falomo-Ikoyi, and Eti Osa have expressed delight at the revamp and that took place on the lekki ikoyi link Bridge. The residents said retrofitting of the bridge with efficient streetlights system has aided smooth and seamless flow of traffic started anticipating the results of 2020’s rainfall as today’s rainfall, 10 May, … Read more

Early Morning Downpour: Epe Community is Submerged As Homes, Roads And Drainages Are Flooded

An early morning downpour on Sunday, in Epe brought untold hardships to residents, as some roads, houses, and drainages were submerged in flood. Eko Hot Blog Correspondent reports that the torrential rainfall which started around 6:00 am in parts of the metropolis left many roads, neighbourhoods, and drainage flooded. The floodwater also swept some debris … Read more

Don’t Violate The New Rules, NURTW Iru Eti Osa Chairman Warns Bus Driver

The Chairman of National Union Road Transport Workers (NURTW) Iru/Eti Osa West Chapter, Idris Balogun, has warned that any drivers of commercial vehicles that violate the new transport rule will be severely penalized. Idris said this yesterday 8 May, at the new market bus stop, lekki, while joining the monitoring team to monitor the activities … Read more

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