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
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
In fulfilment of the promise to bring succour to victims of the Soba Explosion in Abule-Ado, the Lagos State Government on Wednesday presented cheques to families of the 23 deceased victims of the disaster. Speaking at the disbursement ceremony, the State Deputy Governor, who also doubles as Chairman of the Emergency Relief Committee, Dr. Kadri … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Four people have died and others were injured after a driver took a wrong lane in Sangotedo, Ajah, Lagos State. According to reports, three out of the four people who died in the accident are siblings. The siblings were in the area to visit their mother when they were killed this morning, April 21. … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that wearing of face masks would be made compulsory for residents in the state from next week. The governor said this would help to curb the spread of coronavirus in the state. He said this during a televised media briefing on COVID-19 updates in Lagos monitored by … Read more
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