Coronavirus: Lagos Suspends Demolition Of Illegal Structures At Obawole, Yaya Abatan

The Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, announced suspension of the on-going demolition of illegal structures on drainage alignments from Yaya Abatan to Obawole in Ogba area of Lagos State. In a statement issued by the Office of the Honourable Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources in the State, Mr. Tunji Bello, the temporary suspension … Read more

‘Makeshift Neighbourhood Markets Have Achieved Its Objectives’

Prince-Gbolahan-Lawal

Lagos State Government has said the Makeshift Neighbourhood Food Markets have achieved the objective of enabling residents to access farm produce without much trouble as the State continues to observe the lockdown directives to curtail the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection … Read more

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Commissions Eti-Osa Isolation Centre (Photos)

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday commissioned a 70-bed COVID19 isolation and treatment centre located within the premises of Landmark Exhibition Center in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. The 70-bed Isolation Centre which was constructed by the Young President Organization (YPO), Lagos State Chapter has a dedicated ten-bed intensive care isolation unit, four ventilators, … Read more

Ifako-Ijaiye LG Chairman Takes Relief Package To Ogba

In response to the hardship created by the COVID- 19 global pandemic and its effects on most households, particularly the vulnerable ones within Ifako-Ijaiye Local Council Area, the Executive Chairman of the Local Government, Apostle Oloruntoba Oke has moved further in taking the emergency food package to Ogba area where he personally distributed relief items … Read more

Sellers Lament Poor Sales Ahead Of Ramadan

Some sellers in Lagos State have complained about poor sales as Ramadan, the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, approaches. Lagos State has been on lockdown since March 29, following the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari, as a measure to curtail the spread of COVID-19 in the state. Since the lockdown order, the Governor Babajide … Read more

Over 200 Female Journalists, Widows Get Relief Materials From NAWOJ

The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists, NAWOJ, Lagos Chapter, has distributed relief materials to over 200 female journalists and widows across Lagos State. Speaking during the distribution exercise at Radio Lagos Complex, Alausa, the NAWOJ Chairperson – Comrade Adeola Ekine – said the edible items were received from the Lagos State Government as part of … Read more

Lagos Residents Express Hunger Fear As Ramadan Approaches

Some residents in Lagos state have expressed their hunger fear as the holiest month of the Muslim calendar, Ramadan, approaches, colliding with the lockdown directive from the federal government. President Muhammadu Buhari had on April 13, extended the initial 14-day lockdown by another 14-days as a measure to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the … Read more

COVID 19: NGO Sensitizes Epe Residents On Compliance To Stay At Home Order, Security Awareness

The front line community-development centred NGO in Epe, Concerned Nation-Builders Initiative (CNI), embarked on a public enlightenment campaign tagged ” Say No To Crime And Yes To Stay At Home Order”. Eko Hot Blog reports that the sensitization exercise was carried out in partnership with Epe Traditional Institutions, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigerian Police … Read more

Lagos State Gives Kudos To Naija FM; Students On Radio Lesson Delivery System

The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo has given kudos to Naija FM for its consistent delivery of the radio lesson programme targeted at the Junior Secondary School Students in the State. She added that the response has been a welcoming one. The commissioner who reacted to the good response of the students to … Read more

COVID-19: Eti Osa Council Chairman Is Fuming, See Why

Eti-Osa Council Chairman, Alhaji Saheed Bankole, has advised the people of Eti-Osa to comply with the stay-at-home order by the Federal Government, adding that the spread of the coronavirus pandemic could only be curbed if the restriction of movement is adhered to. Bankole said this as he and the police on duty for lockdown order … Read more

LG Boss Surrender Himself For COVID-19 Test At Epe Centre

Hon. Adedoyin Adesanya, The Executive Chairman of Epe Local Government, today got his sample collected for testing at the newly setup COVID-19 testing centre in Epe. Adesanya, while speaking with EkoHotBlog at the testing centre situated at the Epe Primary Healthcare Centre, Itaopo in Epe. He said that he decided to surrender himself for testing … Read more

Lagos Launches ‘EKO TELEMED’ for Remote, Non-COVID-19 Consultation

The Lagos State Government has launched ‘EKO TELEMED’ for residents, as part of concerted efforts aimed at protecting the citizens and reducing their risk of contracting the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The General Manager, Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), Dr. Emmanuella Zamba, speaking on Tuesday at the launch in Lagos, said that with effect from … Read more

COVID-19: Lagos Health Workers Allowance Rises From N5000 To N25000

COVID-19: Health Workers Allowance Rises From N5000 To N25000

The Lagos State Government has increased the hazard allowance of health workers in public service. Ekohotblog reports that the new increment signed by the Lagos State Head Of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola will only be for the month of April 2020. This online news platform understands that the increment is to further appreciate the efforts … Read more

COVID-19: Full List Of Hospital Shut Down After Abba Kyari’s Death

Six private hospitals in Lagos State have shut down operations after some workers got exposed to COVID-19. The State government on Monday decontaminated the hospitals and placed them under lock for two weeks.   The hospitals include: St Nicholson’s, Lagos Island branch; First Cardiology Consultants Hospital, Ikoyi (where Abba Kyari died. St Edwards Hospital, Ajah, … Read more

Lagos Secretariat Mosque, LTV, Radio Lagos Donate Relief Packages To Residents Of Alausa

The Lagos Secretariat Community Central Mosque, in collaboration with LTV and Radio Lagos, has commenced the distribution of food items and relief packages to some vulnerable members of the society, especially households within and around Alausa. According to the Chairman of the mosque, Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi, the gesture was to lessen the burden of those … Read more

COVID-19: Sanwo-Olu Set To Increase Health Workers Salaries

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the earnings of health workers in the state would be increased. He said this during a televised media briefing on COVID-19 updates in Lagos monitored by our correspondent on Monday. He also praised the health workers for their sacrifices and professionalism in fighting coronavirus in the state. “We … Read more

Confusion As Police Denies Killing By Hoodlums In Lagos

Police Confirms The Arrest Of A Kano Man Who Locked 30-Year-Old Son In Car Garage For 7 Years

The father of one Junaid Adewale, identified simply as Mr Owenco, has been killed when suspected members of the One Million Boys terrorised residents of Ijesha, Surulere area of Lagos State on Saturday. However, the alleged killing is shrouded in confusion as the State Police Command denied knowledge of the incident. According to information gathered, … Read more

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