A tragedy was averted yesterday morning in the Ikotun-Egbe area of Lagos State as a tricycle conveying a woman and her two kids fell into a drainage. The Keke Napep driver was trying to over-take another tricycle which resulted to the collision as it fell, leaving the driver, the woman and her kids hanging. Residents … Read more
Lassa Fever: LASG Begins Deratisation Of Public Places Lagos State government said it would on Friday, 13th March 2020 begin an eight-week massive deratisation and fumigation of no fewer than 27 model colleges with hostel facilities, abattoirs and slaughterhouses, agricultural produce markets as well as regular markets in the state. The deratisation and fumigation exercise … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday received the management team of Lafarge Africa who came on a “thank you” visit to the Lagos State government for the Governor and his team’s brilliant effort in combating the spread of Coronavirus. Governor Sanwo-Olu while receiving the team led by the Country Chief Executive Officer, CCEO … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday disclosed that parts of Eko bridge closed in the early hours of the day was for safety of the residents and motorists who use the bridge as well as to pave the way for maintenance works to be done on the failed portions. Sanwo-Olu stated this at … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Dr. Rabiu Olowo has expressed the State Government’s intention to ensure the entire Finance and Accounts employees are certified International Public Sector Accounting Standards, IPSAS, individuals, irrespective of their Grade Levels. Olowo stated this on Monday at the opening session of ongoing training of 500 Finance and Accounts officers on … Read more
As part of efforts to ease the movement of commuters to ensure safety and security on major highways , the Federal Controller of Works, Mr. Adedamola Kuti on Wednesday announced alternative routes for motorist as the Eko Bridge is under closure to enable rehabilitation works on worn out bearings noticed between Alaka and Costain portion … Read more
Veteran Journalist and broadcaster, Jimi Disu has urged the Lagos State Government to close down Ladipo Market in Oshodi area of Lagos State. Speaking in an interview, Disu said the gridlock along the Toyota Expressway is becoming unbearable for commuters, saying that Ladipo, Mushin, Computer Village and others are residential areas. He called for the … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Tuesday alerted residents of the state of an impending near normal rainfall of between 240 to 270 days this year. Commissioner for the Environment, Tunji Bello, at a news conference on the 2020 Seasonal Rainfall Predictions and prevention of flooding in the State in Alausa, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria, stated that … Read more
The Lagos State Taxi Drivers and Cab Operators Association, popularly known as Yellow Taxi/Eko Cab, on Tuesday, unveiled EkoCab Mobile App to promote the transit system in the state. The app tagged “EkoApp: A New Approach to Lagos Transport” was launched in Ikeja at an event attended by stakeholders in the transport sector. Mr Taiwo … Read more
The Lagos State government has approved the construction of new blocks of classrooms, hostels and watchtowers in 29 Lagos Public schools spread across the five divisions of the State. Some of the schools earmarked for the projects Phase 1 include Badagry Grammar School; Epe Grammar School, Eva Adelaja Memorial Girls Grammar School, Somolu; Araromi Ilogbo … Read more
Two principal officers sacked and another two suspended on Monday were denied entry into the Lagos Assembly complex on Tuesday. The principal officers who were removed are Chief Whip, Hon. Rotimi Abiru and Deputy Majority Leader, Hon. Muyiwa Jimoh, while those suspended, are: Hon. Moshood Oshun (Lagos Mainland Constituency 2) and Hon. Kazeem Raheem Adewale … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has condemned the unruly behaviour of one of its traffic officers trending online in a video showing an altercation with a commercial bus conductor at Maryland, Lagos. The General Manager, LASTMA, Mr. Olajide Oduyoye, stated that the rules of engagement for all officers with members of the public … Read more
The Legislative arm of Ikorodu West Local Council Development Area (LCDA has impeached the council chairman, Hon. Princess Ganiyat Olajumoke Jimbo Ademehin, in a unanimous resolution passed by the House. According to a statement released by the Council Leader, Hon. Agbaje Wasiu Omotayo, the impeachment was based on allegation of gross misconduct and abuse of … Read more
The six Education Districts in Lagos State joined the rest of the world to celebrate the year 2020 World Commonwealth Day with a cultural display by students at the Education Resource Centre, Ojodu as part of activities to mark the day. In her keynote address at the event organised by the State government themed, “Delivering … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly late Monday named two lawmakers as replacement for the principal officers sacked earlier in the day. The members, after plenary unanimously elected Hon. Noheem Adams from Eti-Osa constituency 1 as the Deputy Majority Leader while Mojisola Miranda representing Apapa constituency 1 was elected as the new Chief Whip. Before … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has suspended four principal officers of the house indefinitely. Ekohotblog understands the officers were suspended over gross misconduct and activities that undermine the sanctity of the House Of Assembly. “I hereby invoke Section 68 and Section 70 4 (a, b) 2 and 3 of the House rules in respect … Read more
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday spoke on the second recorded case of Coronavirus in the country. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Monday, confirmed the second case of coronavirus. Speaking via his Twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu, Sanwo-Olu said that the second case is someone who had direct contact with the Italian … Read more
Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has publicly expressed support for the embattled National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole. According to a statement by the party’s state publicity secretary, Seye Oladejo, the party said it has resolved to throw its weight behind the National Chairman, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, over the needless and avoidable crisis … Read more
Dauda Tijani, 42, Olawale Shodolamu, 70, and Seun Falana, 37 were apprehended by the Area E Division of the Lagos State Police Command yesterday for being in possession of a human skull. Falana, who is an attendant at Trinity Cemetery, Ajegunle reportedly dug out the human skull from graves and sold them to herbalists at … Read more
Reports from the Presidential villa, Abuja revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari is in a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. It’s unclear Sanwo-Olu’s mission, but of late many governors have visited the President to raise issues, including development of infrastructure in their states and security. However, Photographs of the visit released a few … Read more