The Spokesman for the Lagos State Police Command, DSP Bala Elkana, confirmed the arrest of a Beninese teenage housekeeper (name withheld) who allegedly attempted to kill a 93-year-old woman by adding a substance suspected to be sniper insecticide to her tea. He said that the suspect was employed by the daughter of the nonagenarian, Madam … Read more
In a bid to continue helping disadvantaged groups like women and children, Office of the Public Defender, (OPD) in partnership with the Lagos State Government will kick off International Day of Elimination Of Violence Against Women with a 16- day activitism against Gender Based Violence. Ekohotblog understands that the International Day for the Elimination of … Read more
Fifteen people have been arrested, five vehicles, three motorcycles were impounded as the Lagos State Government began the beautification of the stretch of Outer Marina up till the frontage of the State House, Marina from the foot of Apongbon Bridge in order to improve the aesthetics appearance of the area. Speaking on the flagging off … Read more
Lagos State Police Command have confirmed the rescue of a corps member, Faith Onyiwara, who was kidnapped around Ilamija, in the Epe area of Lagos State According to a statement by the command, the Commissioner of Police Lagos State, Hakeem Odumosu, coordinated the rescue Operation of Faith Onyiwara and no ransom was paid. Read Also: … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday renamed the popular Onikan Stadium after the first Military Administrator of Lagos, Brigadier Mobolaji Olufunso Johnson. Read Also: Bosch, iCreate Festival Hold National Finals in Lagos Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the Day of Tribute for the late Johnson at the newly reconstructed Onikan Stadium said the stadium would … Read more
The national finals of iCreate Festival 2019 in partnership with Bosch Nigeria will hold on Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5, December 2019 in Lagos. The event aims to boost awareness for various vocational training essential for building talents in Africa. According to Bosch, iCreate Festival, Africa’s Olympic of skills, is in line with the organisation’s … Read more
Doctors in Lagos State, under the aegis of Medical Guild, have rejected the new minimum wage of N35,000 implemented by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. Dr Babajide Saheed, Chairman of the Guild, said doctors have rejected the new minimum wage as it is below the expectations of civil servants. Saheed made the doctors’ decision known on … Read more
The Lagos State Government has urged residents of the State to discontinue illegal development of Federal Lands in Lagos State without obtaining Planning Permits for such physical developments and uses of lands within the State. According to a statement by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Sallako on Monday, the Commissioner … Read more
…Vows To Prosecute Perpetrators Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reacted to the recent killing of LASTMA Official, warns that government will not condone any form of disobedience to the laws of the State, vowing that harsh punishment awaits anyone who attacks men of the State’s law enforcement agencies in the line of duty. … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured the business community that the State Government has concluded plans to improve infrastructure around industrial zones communities in the state. The Governor said all necessary amenities that can enhance the growth of businesses in the State will be put in place. Sanwo-Olu made this declaration on Monday … Read more
Some inmates at Ikoyi Prison, now known as Ikoyi Custodial Centre, have been electrocuted. According to The Cable, the incident took place on Monday morning. It is unclear the number of inmates who were affected but there are reports that while five inmates lost their lives,10 sustained injuries in the incident. Read Also: Four In … Read more
Fifteen shops have been razed when a fire broke out at Owode-Onirin Market, Ikorodu area of Lagos. Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Dr Femi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed the incident, said on arrival at the incident scene, it was observed that the fire emanated from one of the several lines of shop within the market. … Read more
Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning to traffic offenders attacking men of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on duty,saying that anyone who tried that would regret the action. The warning is coming on the heels of recent spate of violent incidents against LASTMA officers on duty. At the weekend, a hit-and-run … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday said 50 members of ‘One Million Boys,’ a cult group, have been arrested, even as the Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu launched a Special Strike Force on Social Miscreants in Lagos State. The team is tasked with the responsibility of dislodging social miscreants in the State. Such miscreants … Read more
Lagos State Government has adjusted the 2019/2020 closing and resumption dates for schools in the State, emphasising that the new dates only affect public primary schools. A statement issued by the Lagos State Ministry of Information and Strategy noted that the closing and resumption date earlier given for private schools and government secondary schools remain unchanged. … Read more
Alhaji Ganiyu Egunjobi, the Agege Local Government Chairman in Lagos State, has lauded the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for planning to establish a study centre in Agege. The NOUN management had in November solicited the council’s support to establish a study centre in the area, NAN reports. Read Also: LASG To Demolish Houses … Read more
……. Senate Commiserates With Lagos Government On The Death Of Former Military Administrator Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged contemporary leaders to draw inspiration from the legacies bequeathed by the late first military Governor of the State, Brigadier Mobolaji Johnson (rtd). Sanwo-Olu extolled the leadership qualities of the late Johnson, saying the deceased, … Read more
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said his government will demolish buildings obstructing government’s Right of Way (RoW) at Lekki in Eti-Osa Local Government Area. Sanwo-Olu said this during a road assessment on Saturday in Lekki, saying that people had built structures without planning approval, thereby obstructing government’s RoW. Sanwo-Olu said that houses built on the RoW … Read more
In a bid to ensure the safety of consumers from the purchase of unwholesome products and guarantee their satisfaction, the Lagos State Consumer Protection Agency (LASCOPA) has sealed up Big Boss Supermarket. The Super Market which is located at Ogunlana Drive in Surulere, Lagos was sealed up on Friday for continuous display and sale of … Read more
Lagos State Government is set to commence medical intervention campaign against Schistosomiasis; a neglected tropical disease which is endemic in seven local government areas of the State. Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi who disclosed this to newsmen during a press briefing held at his office during weekend explained that the State would commence mass … Read more