Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has been ranked Number 1 in the prevention and response to Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in the country. The state’s ranking was announced at the official launch of the “WOMANITY INDEX” by Invictus Africa, in partnership with BudgIT Foundation and support from the Ford Foundation. Speaking … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Tuesday, assured commuters that the ongoing construction of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other major highways that connect it will be available for use by the second quarter of 2024. Governor Sanwo-Olu said that the project, which was conceptualized more than a year ago, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Police operatives have busted an armed robbery syndicate led by a 43-year old lady, Adeshina Ayisat Ajoke and two others, Adejumo Fatai, 40 and Akintunde Akanni, who specialized in snatching vehicles in Lagos State. The suspects were arrested by the Commissioner of Police Special Squad of the State Command following … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two waste conversion initiatives of the Lagos State Government have attracted “significant interest” from investors. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the disclosure in a social media post on Monday. He said Lagos pitched the initiatives at the ongoing 28th session of Conference of Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at the Iyana-Isolo overhead bridge between 7:00 am and 9:00 am on Sunday, 10th December 2023. The state government announced the development in a statement on Monday. It said the traffic diversion will enable the Federal Ministry of Works to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a tanker exploded on Monday morning in the Ojota area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the explosion occurred at inward Ketu, and videos of the incident which emerged online, captured some commuters running for safety. At the time of this report, the cause of the explosion is still … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Medical Guild has raised concerns over the disturbing deaths of their colleagues in Lagos State recently. Speaking during a press conference in Lagos on Sunday, the Chairman of the Guild, Dr Sa’eid Ahmad, observed that at least fifteen doctors have died in the state in the last six months. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Orile Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist, Ahmed Ololade aka Small Mercy, 27. The command made the disclosure in a terse statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. It said police officers recovered various arms and ammunition and other … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and the Nigerian-Arabian Gulf Chamber of Commerce (NAGCC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, signed the MoU on behalf of Lagos on Sunday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he attended the COP28 climate summit. The NAGCC Chairman, Sheikh … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has set an ambitious target for the state, committing Lagos to a target of 45% reduction in methane emissions by 2035. The governor made the commitment on Saturday on a panel with the theme “Lowering Organic Waste Methane”, presided over by U.S. Special Presidential Envoy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Health and the Society of Gynecology and Obstetrics Nigeria (SOGON), Lagos sector, have committed to working together to combat maternal and child mortality in Lagos State. The parties made the commitment at a recent meeting in the ministry. Led by former National President Prof. Rotimi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a warning against engaging in building projects that lack supervision from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The governor conveyed this message during a stakeholder’s engagement event themed “Achieving Building Compliance: A Task for All Stakeholders,” organized by LASBCA in Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rallied international support for long-term funding to tackle the water shortage in his state. He made the appeal on Friday at the ongoing COP28 summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sanwo-Olu, who joined the entourage of President Bola Tinubu to the climate summit, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has unveiled its plan for residents to savor Eko Rice this festive season, with no less than 40,000 bags set to hit the market before Christmas Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Oluwarotimi Fashola disclosed this while speaking with newsmen during a tour of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has terminated the appointment of 11 of its officials due to accusations of extortion and bribery. The details regarding their identities and ranks were not disclosed. Editor’s Pick 2024 Budget: Federal Government To Spend 29.18% On Salaries, Pensions Appeal Court Verdict: NNPP Is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has urged the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) to ensure adequate provision of security to schools and other assets in the state. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the appeal on Thursday on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu while receiving the Management of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, said the ongoing demolition in the state is not targeted at any group. Olumide stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick CBN Issues New Directive To Banks, Nigerians On Old, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Commissioner for Education in Lagos State, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has scaled the screening of the Nigerian Senate for confirmation as Federal Commissioner representing Lagos State in the National Population Commission (NPC). The successful screening exercise comes more than a month after President Bola Tinubu nominated Oladunjoye and asked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reacted to a viral video of a boy boasting to his friends about raping a girl. In the video which went viral on Tuesday, the boy was heard narrating how the girl refused to have sex with him and told … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) is uniting stakeholders across the state and beyond in commemoration of 16 Days of Activism against domestic and sexual violence. The world’s 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence runs every year from 25 November (the International Day for the Elimination … Read more