EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government of Lagos State has threatened to demolish a building reportedly belonging to Mikano The threat was issued after the government had sealed the eight-floor building over the alleged refusal by the firm to adhere to the stop work order earlier served on it. Editors Pick … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has released updates on the repair of the ramps inward Adekunle from Oworonshoki and inward Adekunle from Lagos Island, Lagos. The state government also gave an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of some sections of the busy Third Mainland Bridge. Repair works on both major roads … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday commiserated with his Anambra State counterpart, Governor Charles Soludo, on the death of his father, Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo. The patriarch of the Soludo family of Umueze, Isuofia community, in Anambra State, died at the age of 92 in the early hours … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, opened the T-shaped Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to traffic, marking the delivery of another ancillary infrastructure of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on invitation of Sanwo-Olu, commissioned the project undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). … Read more
LASGEMS was introduced by President Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. Applied Services Limited was exclusively contracted as service provider for the project. However, the statutory legacy solution was surprisingly replaced by what has been described as a “failed system” in 2016, disrupting the evolving unique system. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Yomi Erogbogbo, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has shut Ogba City Mall, Ikeja, and Ajah Market, Eti-Osa, for sundry waste disposal offences. EDITOR’S PICKS I Won’t Undermine Akpabio, But I’m More Experienced In Parliament – Ndume Two Primary School Pupils Arrested For Setting School On Fire In Ogun Ondo Assembly Speaks On Division Over Aiyedatiwa’s Impeachment The action … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered no less than 14, 481, 519 pills of Tramadol and bottles of codeine syrup worth over N13 billion in street value in three major busts of drug cartels operating in Amuwo Odofin, Idumota and the SAHCO shed of the Murtala … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on all staff to do their best to prevent fire outbreaks in government offices and at their various home. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, (OPL & CE), Engr. Abiola Kosegbe made the call during a Fire Prevention sensitisation programme … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is ending its palliative measure which cut public transport fares by 50%. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had announced a 50% fare rebate in the state’s regulated transport system on August 2, 2023. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, appointed a new member into the State Executive Council in a bid to expand the scope of administration in the State’s health care system. Mrs. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, a trained nurse and two-term member of Lagos State Health Service Commission, was sworn in on … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the events lined up to Celebrate the coronation of HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State, continued on Friday. The monarch, who received his staff of office from Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in May 2023, is celebrating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic between Costain and Alaka descent due to the need to carry out emergency repairs on some parts of the Eko Bridge, Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement in a statement on Friday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Monitoring Department in the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development has commenced the inspection of all major markets in the State to ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness returns to the markets. This action followed the directives of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday (today), commissioned the Yaba Overpass Bridge for use. On arrival at the commissioning center, the Governor was received by his deputy, Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat and the state All Progressives Congress (APC) chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, who was represented by the deputy chairman. The governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that traders at the Ladipo plank market, Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State, are reeling from huge losses after a big fire destroyed their goods and property. The fire, which started in the early hours of Wednesday, has been put out by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service but not before … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says a stable and reliable power supply for all Lagosians is attainable as the present administration is making efforts to attain a 24/7 electricity supply in the state. The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Mineral Resources, Engr. Olowu Abiola, made the disclosure during a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the the newly constituted Lagos State House of Assembly Committee on Health Services and Primary Health Care has expressed its commitment to work with the Lagos State Ministry of Health towards improving access to affordable healthcare services and attainment of universal health coverage. The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Lawal … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Controversial singer, Abdulazeez Fashola, alias Naira Marley, and Lagos socialite, Samson Eletu, alias Sam Larry, have filed a fundamental rights suit to challenge their continued detention over the death of 27-year-old singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, alias Mohbad. According to PUNCH, joined as defendants in the suit before a Federal High Court … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has secured a partnership with the African Export-Import Bank and Access Bank for an investment of $1.352bn in Lagos infrastructure. The governor signed the partnership deal with the two banks on Tuesday at the second Africaribbean Trade and Investment Forum 2023 in Georgetown, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has partnered Sterling Bank Plc and PAKAM Technology, to launch the WasteBanc initiative. The initiative is aimed at promoting the culture of recycling to tackle the challenge of waste management across the state. According to a statement issued by Mrs. Kadiri Folashade, thr Director, Public … Read more