The Lagos State House Assembly on Tuesday read for the second time a Bill to establish the state’s Market Authority Board. At a plenary in Ikeja, the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, said the bill, if passed, aimed to provide effective registration, formation, organisation and management of market activities in the state. EDITOR’S PICK: School Proprietress … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Rep. Wale Raji, the Federal Representative representing Epe constituency in the House of Assembly, on Sunday September 8, 2024 visited the Aiyetoro Market to supervise the ongoing project of new lock-up shops. This initiative is part of his endless effort to enhance community infrastructure and support local traders. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government celebrated a major educational achievement with the awarding of scholarships to two students from Ibeju Senior Secondary School. These scholarships, covering studies in Mechatronics Engineering and Business Administration, were provided by Pan Atlantic University (PAU) as part of a successful partnership. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
The Oloja-Elect of Lagos, Prince Abiola Kosoko, has countered the notion that Lagos State is a “No Man’s Land”. He made this declaration recently during the King Kosoko Memorial Lecture held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Glover Memorial Hall, Marina, Lagos Island. Addressing a gathering of notable dignitaries, including the Olu Epe of Epe, … Read more
Lagos State Government, alongside security and traffic management agencies, has vowed to take decisive action against offenders in the Tincan-Apapa Corridor. Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Hon. Sola Giwa, announced that raids will commence to rid the area of miscreants and unauthorized personnel posing as traffic and security agents. Giwa condemned the acts … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s support for women’s development. Sanwo-Olu gave the assurance on Tuesday at the 24th edition of the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) Women Conference. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in … Read more
Lagos State Government has launched a comprehensive monitoring exercise to ensure that all public and private basic and secondary schools in the state comply with the new academic calendar for the 2024/2025 session. The exercise, led by Mr. Remi Abdul, Director of Planning, Research and Statistics in the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), aims … Read more
Lagos State Government has kicked off the Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP), a paid internship initiative aimed at equipping post-NYSC graduates with essential skills to kickstart their careers. The programme, organized by the Ministry of Wealth Creation and Employment, commenced with a three-week Pre-Internship Training at the LCCI Training Centre, Ikeja, and other centers across … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised former Military Administrator of Lagos State and current NDLEA Chairman, Brigadier General Buba Marwa (Rtd.), on his 71st birthday. Sanwo-Olu commended Marwa’s exceptional leadership, loyalty, and dedication to Nigeria’s growth, describing him as a shining example of selflessness and discipline in public service. The Governor fondly recalled Marwa’s … Read more
Nollywood veteran actress, Joke Silva, was all smiles at the 2024 edition of King Kosoko Memorial Lecture, held at Glover Memorial Hall, Custom Street, Lagos, on Sunday, September 8, 2024. She expressed her belief that a movie depicting the fascinating history of King Kosoko would be outstanding and highly profitable. The King Kosoko Memorial Lecture, … Read more
Lagos State Government, in conjunction with security and traffic management agencies, will on Tuesday, begin to clamp down on miscreants on the TinCan-Apapa corridor. The Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Transportation, Mr Sola Giwa, gave the assurance in a statement on Monday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA, has called on menfolk to support the effort at curbing sexual and domestic violence in the state. The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Mrs Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, made the call on Monday at Ajeromi Ifelodun Local Government Area, during the ‘Eko Men Walk Against Sexual And Gender-Based Violence’, … Read more
The 7-month-old baby abducted from the Edu family compound in Bado Isale, Epe, Lagos, has been found in Iseyin, Oyo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the baby, whose disappearance on September 3 shocked the local community, was located by police in Iseyin after the arrest of the primary suspect, Barakat, the wife of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that as schools across Epe Federal Constituency resume for the new academic session, Rep. Wale Raji, the Member Representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has warmly welcomed students back to the classroom. In his message, Rep. … Read more
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK) has joined forces to launch the “Eco Explorers Bootcamp” – a one-day summer program aimed at inspiring the next generation of environmental leaders. Held at the Dr. Oluyomi Abayomi Finnih Park in Ikeja, the boot camp brought together young minds … Read more
The Houston Chapter of Eko Club USA Inc. marked the 2024 Labor Day with a vibrant celebration, featuring sports activities and social gatherings at their clubhouse. The event, held on the first Monday in September, paid tribute to the contributions of the labor movement to the advancement of the socioeconomic development of the United States … Read more
Lagos State Police Command says it has begun an investigation into the death of a 20-year old man allegedly killed by gunmen. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. Hundeyin said that Okokomaiko Police Division received information from concerned members of the public about the case on Friday … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has implored road users to be vigilant, more careful and comply with traffic regulations to avert accidents. Mr General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, made the appeal in a statement in Lagos on Sunday. The statement was signed by Mr Taofiq Adebayo, the Director of Public Affairs … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that in a bid to empower the youth and support academic excellence, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, Executive Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, has launched a series of free General Certificate of Education (GCE) classes for residents and indigenes of the area. The initiative is designed to provide beneficiaries of the Free … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Comrade Giwa Moore, the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor of Lagos State on Technical and Vocational Education, attended the Lira Foundation’s annual Back to School event, organized by Hon. Lijirin Ruth, the Senior Special Assistant on Civic Engagement, to support underprivileged students with essential school materials. At the event, Comrade … Read more