Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of five popular markets in the Lagos Island area of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on social media on Sunday afternoon after visiting the affected markets. The markets are Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo and Pelewura markets. The Lagos governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly Election Petition Tribunal has sacked Foluke Osafile of the Labour Party. Osafile was sacked as lawmaker representing Amuwo-Odofin Constituency 1. The court further declared Folorunso Olaitan Segun of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the state assembly election held on March 18. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on youths in the State to go into agricultural production, urging them to capitalise and maximise the opportunities in Agriculture production, processing and marketing. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers IPOB: Troops Arrest 2 ESN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has conducted a nighttime enforcement operation, leading to the closure and sealing off Silk Club at 190 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. LASEPA said the move followed the directive of the Lagos Commissioner for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisances. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions, according to a statement issued by the Lagos State Government on Saturday. The market has been sealed since September 25, 2023, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) is set to demolish all illegal structures/shanties at Ogombo, in Eti-Osa LGA of the State in a bid to sanitise and propel compliance in the built industry. The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, disclosed the demolition alert at the weekend … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has trained its staff on improved medical waste operations and management, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, Lagos. The authority said the action is a part of efforts to improve staff capacity. In a statement on Friday, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Taskforce officers from the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources have begun to crack down on illegal Markets spread across the state. Evacuation of and demolition of shanties and makeshift structures along Orchid Junction, Eleganza Busstop, Lekki-Epe Expressway, have commenced and the illegal structures were destroyed to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu has expressed the commitment to improving to standards the creative Film making industry. He mentioned this at the 12th AFRIFF Press Briefing, surrounded by industry veterans, movie producers, and Nollywood stars. He said the $100 million African Film City in Epe project which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekiti State Ministry of the Environment have sent delegates to Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to understudy Lagos on best practices in environmental sustainability. Editor’s Pick Sanwoolu Urges Orphanages to Register For Lagos Health Scheme Lagos Among 12 Cities Selected For Jimmy Carter Foundation Campaign The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged all orphanages in the state to register every child in their custody with the Lagos State Health Management Agency for proper health care coverage. Editor’s Pick Lagos Among 12 Cities Selected For Jimmy Carter Foundation Campaign Sanwo-Olu Meets Netherlands, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the City of Lagos is among the 12 Cities selected for the Jimmy Carter Centre Pro-Women Campaign, shortlisted from over 300 Cities that earlier took part in the competition about two months ago. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu broke the news on Thursday while opening the campaign at the Bagaulda Kaltho Press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a terse statement on Thursday. Primeboy had been declared wanted on Wednesday after he failed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s continuous collaboration, partnership and business engagement with other countries and global investors for better Lagos and Nigeria. He said the Lagos State Government is ready to partner and collaborate with willing countries and investors, who are ready to bring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that it will deploy an electronic ticketing system for the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe train services by the end of October 2023. The corporation made the announcement in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood, on Wednesday. The NRC was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on job seekers to disregard the fake online application scheme requesting applicants with qualifications in specific subjects, such as (CRS, History, Yoruba and Agriculture) to submit application forms to the State Teaching Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. According to a statement issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-Oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The agency took the action on Tuesday. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the measure was part of LAWMA’s ongoing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that five days after, the popular Ile Epo Food Market in Lagos State remained sealed by the state government over contravention of environmental laws, with the traders counting losses. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In Abuja BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms Agbu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that policemen residing in the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) barracks in the Sunrise, Apapa area of Lagos State, are battling anxiety as NPA authorities have asked them to exit the premises. According to Punch, some policemen said on Monday that the barracks had been sold and that residents were paid N200,000 … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that Rotarian Olubunmi Oguntade has been formally invested as the 40th President of the Rotary Club of Gbagada in Lagos State. Oguntade assumed the position on Sunday at an investiture ceremony held at the Yoruba Tennis Club, Lagos. Before diving into the investiture ceremony, attendees were reminded of … Read more