Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to the safety and health of workers in the State as it joins the International Labour Organisation to commemorate the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2020, themed: “Stop the Pandemic, Safety And Health Can Save Lives”. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Director-General, … Read more
The People of Jakande Housing Estate, Eti-Osa, have pleaded the Lagos State Government for urgent intervention over the needs of proper drainages and good roads within the Estate. The residents of the Estate are the evictees of the demolished town called ‘Maroko’ in 1990 during the regime of General Ibrahim Badamosi Babaginda as the Head … Read more
COVID-19 is indeed not a child’s play and should not be treated with kid’s gloves but with necessary kits and above all, obeying all safety precautions. Eko Hot Blog Correspondent reports that, recently, the Lagos state government reported that, Epe and 2 other local government in Lagos State are yet to record any case of … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Ogunwusi Tuesday presented 3 locally made motorized modular fumigator to Lagos State Government as his contribution in the fight against the novel coronavirus global pandemic. The monarch also handed over a large size drone sprinkler to the state Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The drone sprinkler-fumigator is meant for the … Read more
The Lagos State Chief Judge, Kazeem Alogba, has authorized hearing of court cases through video conferencing applications like Zoom and Skype. The new practice direction for the judiciary in the state, signed by the chief judge on April 27, also allows lawyers and litigants to file cases electronically, while fees to be paid may be … Read more
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwolu, said the use of face masks is compulsory in the state from Monday henceforth. Sanwo-Olu said this immediately after the president of the country, Muhammad Buhari, completed his speech on lockdown, where the president said Lagos, Ogun, and Abuja should maintain one more week lockdown while Kano … Read more
The Onibeju of Ibejuland, Oba Olusegun Bamidele Salami, warned the youths in his jurisdiction to desist from violence, wreckage and all manners of rumours that can steer community unrest. Eko Hot Blog Correspondent reports that early hour today, Monday, around 8:30 am, some youths in Eleko community in Ibeju lekki area, took to the street … Read more
King Saheed Ademola Elegushi has marked his ten years on the throne of his forefather in a low key, saying that major celebration will take place after the holy month of Ramadan as he is optimistic that covid-19 pandemic will be eradicated before then. The conversation between our reporter and one of the party leaders … Read more
The management of St. Raphael Divine Mercy Hospital in Ikorodu area of Lagos State is yet to respond to an accusation over a stolen baby in the hospital. A middle-aged woman identified as Mrs Faith Obinna said her baby who was a twin was allegedly stolen immediately after birth. The victim, Faith Obinna who did … Read more
The social media has been described as a transformative tool for the socio-economic development of the society and a powerful platform for dissemination of information. Making the statement in an interview with Eko Hot Blog, Ms. Olivia Afun, added that it could also be used as a developmental tool in addressing the social maladies in … Read more
The residents of Ilasan Jakande Housing Estate, Lekki have cried out to the headquarters of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC), Marina to instruct the lekki branch to bring back transformer 7, lamenting that they have been in a power outage in their area for past three months. The residents of the area where transformer 7 … Read more
The Lagos police command has announced the arrest of 620 persons, including 39 at a strip club, who violated the lockdown in the state. In a statement on Sunday, Bala Elkana, Lagos police public relations officer, said those who violated the lockdown order were arrested between April 21 and April 24, 2020. “On 21/4/2020 at … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 288 violators of the lockdown directive by the Federal Government in the last three days. The Command’s Spokesman, DSP Bala Elkana, who made the disclosure to newsmen on Sunday, said that majority of the violators were held for disobeying the social distancing directive. Elkana said that a cleric … Read more
ORIGINALLY WRITTEN BY DORIS ISRAEL IJEOMA INSPIRED BY THE HOLYSPIRIT A 23-year-old Lagos-based lady identified as Jadesola Taiwo has come out to reveal when the lockdown in Nigeria will end. In a chat with Ekohotblog Reporter, Jadesola said she got her answers from the Biblical book of Daniel Chapter 7. Jade who expressed her … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mrs. Yetunde Arobieke on Friday disclosed that over 8,000 beneficiaries of the Conditional Cash Transfer of the Federal Government would soon emerge from the State. Arobieke explained that the Conditional Cash Transfer Programme, also known as Household Uplifting Programme (HUP), was aimed at bridging the poverty line … Read more
Worried by non-compliance with the lockdown order by motorists, Lagos State Government on Saturday scaled up its enforcement of the lockdown directive by impounding 20 vehicles and several motorbikes for violation. The enforcement team, comprising operatives of the State Task Force, LASTMA, officers of the Nigeria Police Force and personnel of the Ministry of Transportation, … Read more
As the lockdown lingers, Nigerians continue to wake up to different stories. A man identified as Rufus (not real name) has killed a huge cobra measured 6 feets and 2 inches which he plans to use in breaking Ramadan fast. Sharing the photos of the dead Cobra on social media, Rufus said he spotted the long … Read more
The Council Leader and councillor of ward E, Hon. Muftau Ogunderu has taken his Palliative Care to the grassroots, stating that the old women and men were his target. He moved further to say that the council chairman, Alhaji Saheed Bankole, had engaged the whole council members when sharing the Palliative responsibility to every citizen … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has declared compulsory use of face mask by residents from Monday, April 27, as part of measures to stem the spread of COVID-19 pandemic which has continued to be on the rise in the state. Sanwo-Olu, who also disclosed other important measures taken by the state, however, announced on Saturday … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagosians to go bury their dead ones while maintaining social distancing directive. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this Saturday on his official Twitter handle. Read Also: Shocking: Herbalist Husband Allegedly Colludes With Wife To Use 7-Year-Old Son For Rituals According to the governor, he is giving … Read more