Marcus, a student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos East, won the 2020 edition of the Spelling Bee Competition… EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 17-year-old student Jemimah Marcus has emerged one-day Governor of Lagos State. Marcus, a student of Angus Memorial Secondary School in Somolu, Lagos East, won the 2020 edition of … Read more
Lagos State Governor Sanwo-Olu calls off Lagos Peace Walk EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday cancelled the much-anticipated Walk for Peace planned for December 2021 as a result of Omicron. This online media platform recalls that the governor, in an address on November 30, 2021, had invited some … Read more
The Justice Doris Okuwobi-led panel had submitted its report to Sanwo-Olu on November 15, 2021 EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed regret that the report of the Lagos State judicial panel of inquiry into police brutality and the Lekki tollgate shooting of October 20, 2020, has generated so much … Read more
Fashola said the onus was on States to look into the rental system, noting that rent control is the exclusive preserve of sub-national Governments. Mr Sanwo-Olu urged policymakers to consider the suggestion and initiate a regulatory framework that would aid the transition to the new rental system. Ekohotblog reports that the Minister for Works and … Read more
“If Lagos is to sustain its Centre of Excellence status in the country, vital infrastructural development is critical to achieving human capital development…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged his administration’s commitment to greatly invest in technology, which according to him is critical to the development of the state … Read more
Lagos Assembly has approved N1.25tn as amended 2021 Budget. EKOHOTBLOG The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved N1.25 trillion as an amendment to the 2021 budget. This followed a request brought to the House by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently. The approval was made through a voice vote of … Read more
Says Nigeria’s Progress Depends on Every Citizen’s Support VAT Collection Will Help Lagos to Do More for Citizens – Governor Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday charged Nigerians to work toward the prosperity of the country, saying Nigeria could be on the path of progress if the citizens continue to display fairness, equity and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has compensated families of two operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) who died in the cause of duties with N10 million each. Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo, the Governor emphatized with the affected families, describing the monetary support as a token and the government’s … Read more
Lagos nurses, in a letter to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state, made 14 new demands. Nurses in Lagos State under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) have written to the state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to meet their demands. The nurses in a letter dated September 10, 2021, want … Read more
Lawmaker representing Badagry II Constituency in Lagos House of Assembly, expressed optimism that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the state, would implement the bill that will empower him to collect Value Added Tax (VAT) instead of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). As Value Added Tax (VAT) in Nigeria controversy continue nationwide, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of … Read more
According to Nichola Tofowomo, an Ondo lawmaker, Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has done well with the signing of Value Added Tax (VAT) into law. Senator representing the Ondo South Senatorial District, Nicholas Tofowomo, has commended the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and Nyesom Wike of Rivers State. Commending Sanwo-Olu, Tofowomo praised him for passing … Read more
Lagos governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assented to the controversial VAT bill. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos, on Friday, September 10, 2021, signed into law Value Added Tax (VAT) bill. In a statement in which this development was communicated, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso disclosed that Sanwo-Olu signed the VAT bill after … Read more
He stated that Lagos State would consequently split into five states in the near future. EDITOR’S PICKS: At 84, Obasanjo Reveals Two Secrets That Keeps Him Alive Nigerian Man Mounts Telecoms Mast, Threatens To Commit Suicide Sowore’s Killing Depicts A Worsening Security Situation, Ortom Reacts Controversial clergy and Leader Of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate … Read more
As of Saturday, Lagos had recorded 70,563 cases, out of which 60,716 have recovered in-community and 4,387 are being managed actively… Over 1,000 returning travellers from red-listed countries – India, South Africa, Brazil, and Turkey – have absconded from isolation in Lagos State, the government alarmed on Monday. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, raised the … Read more
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The Commissioner, who also prayed against further re-occurence of any sudden or premature death in the family, read out the condolence letter from the Governor and his Deputy. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, sent delegates to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late veteran actress, Rachel … Read more
…Ajọṣe died on June 13 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina, after a hard-fought battle with an undisclosed ailment. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has delegated high-ranking government officials to attend the funeral ceremony of former Lagos APC Treasurer, Rebecca Ajose. Also expected at the event which will take place in the United States are … Read more
Thursday’s empowerment scheme is not unconnected to Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES agenda, which has aptly identified Agriculture as a veritable enterprise that is capable of driving the State’s goal of becoming a 21st century economy. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday, July 29, 2021, empowered 3,000 agripreneurs at the 2021 annual Agricultural Value Chains … Read more
Sanwo-Olu added that the VP assured that NEC would convene an emergency meeting on the COVID-19 resurgence, whenever the need arose. The Federal Government and state governors have disclosed their position on a fresh lockdown due to the resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made it known to State … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka The beneficiaries appealed to that the program should be a continuous exercise to reach a wider spectrum of people. The Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, and other dignitaries present at the free medical outreach organised by BOSKOH HMI LAGOS/JIGI BOLA RELAUNCH have lauded … Read more