The Lagos State Government has given two weeks ultimatum to some occupants of the old Jankara market site. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako, gave the ultimatum during an assessment tour of Lagos Island on Monday. Salako said that the Jankara market had been earmarked for modern development, in line … Read more
A 42-year-old man, Confidence Samuel, has been remanded in a custodial centre for allegedly defiling a 13-year-old girl and threatening the life of his victim’s mother. Chief magistrate Doja Ojo sitting at an Igbosere Chief Magistrates Court ruled that the accused person be remanded pending the receipt of legal advice from the Lagos State Director … Read more
Lagos State Government has upgraded and equipped Ajayi Crowther Memorial Senior Grammar School library. The Library is now equipped books and modern ICT infrastructure in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of improving Education and Technology in Lagos State and making Lagos a 21st Century Economy. Read Also: Lagos State Traffic Radio, Lagos State … Read more
As part of efforts to promote the Inter-Modal and Integrated Transport System in the State, Lagos Traffic Radio and Lagos State Bus Service Limited have agreed to foster a relationship in their areas of comparative advantage. The General Manager, Lagos Traffic Radio 96.1 FM. Mr. Tayo Akanle received a delegation led by the Managing Director, … Read more
A 20-year-old woman, Folorunsho Emmanuel, who allegedly beat up her neighbour, over unpaid electricity bills on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court. Emmanuel, who resides at No. 21, Banjoko, St., Oshodi, Lagos, is charged with two counts of conspiracy and assault. The defendant pleaded not guilty to the charges. The prosecutor, Insp. Evenly … Read more
A housekeeper, Joy Ibi, 22, and a driver on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court, for allegedly stealing $8,400 (N3million) belonging to their employer. The police charged Ibi, who resides in the Lekki area of Lagos, alongside Friday Udu, a driver, with four counts of conspiracy, theft, receiving stolen money and possession of forged … Read more
A 26-year-old woman, Amarachi Akomas, and two teenagers appeared on Monday before a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos over the alleged theft of a woman’s underwear. The police charged Akomas, Chidinma Obiefuka, 18, and a 15-year-old girl with conspiracy, theft and breach of peace. The offences contravene the provisions of sections 168(d), 411 and … Read more
Victims of the Ile-Epo pipeline explosion have blamed the government for not responding on time. On Sunday, Ekohotblog reported a pipeline explosion in the Ile-Epo area of Lagos state. Ekohotblog visited the scene of the incident on Monday and spoke with victims of the explosion. Adebayo, a resident of the area said that they had … Read more
Pupils in Primary 4 – 6 on Lagos Island on Monday benefited from a free feeding initiative called ‘Snacks For Thought’, floated by the Lagos State Government led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. Ekohotblog understands that the Snacks For Thought initiative is different from the federal government’s feeding program as this targets mostly children in their … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of five new Permanent Secretaries. A circular released on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, confirmed the appointments as part of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s giant strides to attain the set objectives espoused in the THEMES agenda. Okunola listed former Director of Financial … Read more
The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola has declared zero tolerance for safety infractions across the State. He said this at the weekend during the safety awareness campaign tagged: “Keep Safe, Stay Alive.” The Commission took to the street on Lagos Island to sensitize commuters and residents in pidgin, Yoruba, Hausa, and lgbo … Read more
The Police in Lagos State have arrested a 26-year old woman and her boyfriend after she allegedly faked her own kidnap to extort money from her employer. The woman, Ataghar Namdoo was arrested on Thursday around 10.00pm by operatives from Anti-kidnapping Unit, Lagos State Police Command for faking her own kidnap, PM News reports. Police … Read more
The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) will soon begin a campaign tagged: #HallofFame and #WallofShame, to recognize efforts of individuals whose activities promote environmental cleanliness in the state, while naming and shaming residents who indulge in reckless waste disposal. LAWMA disclosed this following the arrest and sentencing to community service by a mobile court of … Read more
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has described the pipeline explosion that rocked Abule-Egba area aof the state as ‘unfortunate’. On Sunday night, ekohotblog.com broke the news about a pipeline explosion around Abule Egba area. The governor on Monday tweeted: My thoughts and prayers are with the families & businesses affected in the unfortunate incident … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Sunday said full implementation of cashless policy at the Lekki/Ikoyi Bridge Toll Plaza would commence on Monday, Jan. 20. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde, in a statement by the Public Affairs Unit of the Ministry, said that full implementation of the policy had become necessary. The News … Read more
A Lagos State based professional golfer from Ikoyi Golf Club, Francis Epe has emerged the winner of the inaugural invitational open championship organized in honour of the governor of Bayelsa State, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson. Epe, who played 7 under par over 18 holes to emerge the overall winner, urged young Nigerians to make a … Read more
The President of Old Grammarian Society (OGS), of C.M.S Grammar School, Bariga, Lagos State, Mr. Olu Vincent has called on the government to bring together the critical stakeholders who have ideas to proffer solutions to the challenges confronting the education sector. He urged stakeholders in the sector to work harder at motivating teachers. He made … Read more
Lagos State Infrastructure Asset Management Agency (LASIAMA) has commenced renovation work in Secondary Schools across the state. At a project meeting with Principals of the affected Schools on Thursday, the General Manager of the Agency, Nike Adekanbi stated that this phase of work became necessary following a comprehensive assessment of the state of schools in … Read more
In a renewed effort towards creating awareness on the Lagos State Traffic Laws on restricted areas for the operation of motorcycles popularly called Okada and tricycles known as Keke, the Lagos State Government has commenced the installation of prohibition signs across the metropolis. The Commissioner for Transportation, Dr. Frederic Oladeinde disclosed that a good number … Read more
A 35-year-old woman, Stella Olowofoyekun, was, on Friday, remanded in a correctional centre by a Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stabbing her neighbour to death with a broken bottle. The defendant, who is a petty trader, is facing a count charge of murder, but her plea was not taken. Read Also: Agencies … Read more