Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday picked up an underage girl found loitering around Jibowu under the bridge. The LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, made the disclosure in a statement. He said the operatives were on duty when they found the wandering child. According to Taofiq, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reopening of Mile 12 International Market. It would be recalled that the government had closed Mile 12 and Owode Onirin Market along Ikorodu Road last Friday in a joint operation by the personnel of the Lagos Waste … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Monday, issued a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ to motorists/commercial bus drivers operating on top of bridges across the State. The order was announced in statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to Taofiq, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Government has sealed popular Lekki hangout spot, Farmcity and other businesses in the area. In a statement released on his X handle the State commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, said the businesses were sealed for noise pollution and other environmental violations. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A private hospital at Ago-Okota in Oshodi-Isolo local government area has been sealed by Lagos government for collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. This was disclosed by Dr Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the Executive Secretary of Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), in a statement signed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Government to begin the construction of the Lagos Film City. The groundbreaking of the $100m project has been scheduled for Wednesday in Ikosi Ejinrin, Lagos East Senatorial District, Epe Division, Lagos State. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka broke the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday vowed to prosecute all the 11 employees of 10 POTS Nightclub, 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki who allegedly assaulted state officials and also broke the seal of LASEPA and the property owners. The commissioner spoke in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the resumption of passenger operations on the blue rail line. In a post on its official X account on Sunday, LAMATA released an updated timetable for the train services showing that the trips will resume on Monday. The timetable indicated that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in line with the ongoing construction of the Opebi Link Bridge, the Lagos State Government has adjusted the traffic diversion plan for the re-construction of Thomas Ajufo inwards Sheraton Link Bridge axis from Monday, 16th October, 2023 for a duration of 4 weeks. Commissoner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule, representing Lagos West Senatorial District in the Upper Legislative Chamber, has commiserated with All Progressives Congress (APC) leader and Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabode Olusi . Senator Adebule … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has ordered the sealing and removal of illegal structures in Lagos Island as part of measures to enforce the state physical planning laws and regulations. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, gave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waste Management Authority has intensified its clampdown on cart pushers across the Lagos metropolis. In a social media post on Saturday, LAWMA said it carried out enforcement action against cart pushing across different locations in the state. The aggressive action followed a marching order by the Commissioner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog Reports that The Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Counsil (GAC) of Lagos, Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi has lost his wife. The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State has commiserated with the party elder Prince Oluyole Olusi, over the demise of his wife, Alhaja Mariam Iyabo Olusi. The late Matriach, mother … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Friday embarked on a monitoring and enforcement exercise to dredging sites in Ibeshe-Ikorodu and Ilaje areas of the State to enforce compliance with the rules and regulations guiding dredging in the State. Speaking on the exercise, the Special Adviser to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Friday announced the immediate closure of Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, for filth and various environmental infractions. The markets were closed in a joint operation carried out by enforcement officers from Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a tanker caught fire at the Lagos Quadrapont Bridge, near the National Arts Theater, Iganmu, on Thursday evening. In a statement, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret, disclosed that the Sari Iganmu and Ilupeju Fire crews combined efforts to tame the raging fire. Margaret … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Thursday, embarked on physical planning enforcement on Lagos Island. According to a statement issued by the state government, the exercise, which was led by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, sent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A Notice of Appeal has been filed by Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo-Rhodes Vivour before the Court of Appeal. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: NECO Releases 2023 SSCE Results Lagos Govt Returns 310 Nigerian Pilgrims From Israel Police Arrest Secondary School Teacher For Flogging Female Student In Abuja … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Wednesday commenced the removal of structures and shanties on setbacks of drainage channels at Lekki II Ikota Drainage Channel, reiterating that it would not condone any illegality. The demolition exercise in highbrow Lekki II areas of Mobil Road and Gedegede Community followed the expiration of … Read more
By Solomon Babawale In a heartwarming celebration of six remarkable decades on this earth and 38 years of enduring love, tributes poured in from family, friends, colleagues, and esteemed personalities for Pastor (Mrs.) Mayowa Ikuforiji last Sunday in Lagos State. Her husband, Rt. Hon. Dr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House … Read more