The integrated mass transportation initiative of the Lagos State Government has recorded huge progress with the successful completion of an elevated sea-crossing track of the Lagos Blue Line Rail Mass Transit project. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, led members of the State Executive Council to inspect the five-kilometer long Continuous Beam Bridge constructed from Iganmu … Read more
The Lagos State Government today commenced the sale of its popular brand of rice, Lake Rice, in preparation for the coming yuletide celebrations with the formal flag-off exercise by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Prince Gbolahan Lawal. Lawal noted that Lake Rice is available for sale in centres across the State including the Agricultural Development Authority … Read more
Prince Adewale Oyekan was on Monday sentenced to death by an Ikeja High Court over the murder of a 62-year-old businesswoman and a member of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaja Sikirat Ekun. The son of late Oba of Lagos, Oba Adeyinka Oyekan, was convicted along with a domestic staff Lateef Balogun. Read Also: Buhari … Read more
Over 200 hundred teachers from various State Schools converged at the Education Resource Centre, Ojodu, to review the Lagos State Senior Secondary Schools Unified Schemes of Work. This was in order to actualize conformity with the present reality and the envisaged turn-around of the Education Sector. The ceremony, which was flagged-off by the Commissioner for … Read more
Lagos State Government has promised to provide the enabling environment and infrastructure needed to improve internet access and connectivity in making Lagos a 21st-century economy. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu disclosed this at the opening ceremony of the year 2019 Science Camp held at the Civil Service Model College, Igbogbo, Ikorodu. Read Also: Lagos State College Of … Read more
The Lagos State College of Health Technology, Yaba has enrolled over 400 students into the institution during the 20th edition of its matriculation exercise held at the College premises. The State Commissioner for Health, Akin Abayomi, in his address to the students during the matriculation ceremony, urged them to support the State government in its quest … Read more
The General Manager of Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority, Tpl. Funmi Osifuye has charged District Officers of the Authority in the State to update their knowledge with the new rules and regulations for effective service delivery. Osifuye stressed that they should spend their free time to familiarise themselves with the new law, compare and … Read more
A memorial service in honour of the late Lisa of Lagos, Chief Joseph Kosoniola Randle, is scheduled to hold at the Cathedral Church of Christ in Marina, Lagos on Tuesday, December 17 with reception at X KPMG House, One King Ologunkutere street, Park View Ikoyi, Lagos, (Opposite Astoria Hotel). Ekohotblog understands the event is adequately … Read more
The Executive Secretary of Lagos State Film and Video Censors Board, Mr. Bamidele Balogun, has urged Cinemas in Lagos to ensure and maintain a safe, conducive and standard viewing halls for film lovers and viewers across the State. He stated this during a working visit to some of the Cinemas, emphasizing that it has become … Read more
Towards creating a sustainable, organised and tourism-friendly environment, the Lagos State Government over the weekend charged residents on the need to ensure effective cleanliness and protection of waterfronts in the State. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello gave the charge when he spoke at the 2nd edition of the Lagos … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured Satellite Town residents of a lasting solution to the problems caused by the container terminal in the Ijegun/Egba community area of the State. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako gave the assurance when representatives of the community visited his office in Alausa. Read Also: Indian … Read more
Lagos State Government says it has signed a cheque of N600 million to compensate property owners around the Adiyan Waterworks project axis. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, made this known on Sunday in Ikeja during a media conference on the ”200 Days in Office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu”. Omotoso said that … Read more
Lagos State Government on Sunday gave an account of the progress recorded in the last 200 days of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, hinting that the bid for the 4th Mainland Bridge will be opened on Wednesday. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, during an interactive session with journalists, said the State Government … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists in connection with the murder of one Enoch Obaro, whose mutilated corpse was recovered at Agbowa area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. According to Bala Elkana, Police’s spokesman, one Yemisi Obaro of No 5, Surulere Street, Agbowa reported at Agbowa Police Station on 3 December 2019 … Read more
Two suspects who have been posing on social media as models recruiting agents, luring young models to hotels and bars and dispossessing them of money and personal belonging, have been arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS. The suspects, Stanley Odachi, 27 and Chuks Oragwu, 31 were arrested recently while they were luring … Read more
Lagos State Government has warned operators of event centres, private property owners and other places of attraction in the state that it is henceforth compulsory for any of them owner preparing to host more than 50 guests to notify the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for adequate arrangement on management of traffic and parking … Read more
A journalist, Akinleye Segun, has emerged the Community Development Association Chairman (CDA) of Alafia-Tayo Orile Iju Community in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. Akinleye defeated the former Environmental Chairman, Pa Musiliu (SKT), with 20 votes to 2 votes to emerge as the chairman. Speaking shortly after he was announced the winner, Akinleye said … Read more
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has launched its traffic corps marshals last week during its first quarterly symposium. This is in a bid to rid Victoria Island and its environs in Lagos State of crime and gridlock. Read Also: Twenty Four People Dead In DRC Goldmine Landslide At the launch, a university don, Dr. … Read more
The Ijo Orunmila Apapo Odu Traditional House of Worship in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has decried the alleged harassment and victimisation of Ifa Oracle worshippers by the police men, saying such harassment is a violation of their fundamental rights as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. Read Also: Former Imo Gov, Ohakim Cautions Politicians … Read more
In preparation for the N100 billion Bond Issuance Programme recently approved by the Lagos State House of Assembly (LAHA), the Lagos State Debt Management Office has embarked on an inspection exercise of all ongoing projects across the State with officials of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and relevant agencies of Government. Read Also: LASBCA, Others, … Read more