Sanwo-Olu has announced a reward of N10 million for Aminat Yusuf, the overall best-graduating student at a university in Lagos. Yusuf achieved a perfect Cumulative Grade Point Average of 5.0 in the Faculty of Law. The governor praised the university’s achievements and pledged to give Yusuf a personal donation of N5 million, in addition to … Read more
Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party candidate in Lagos State, has presented over 20,000 documents to the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, challenging Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s victory. The tribunal has instructed the respondents to examine the documents, and the petitioner’s counsel requested time to present the documents as per the tribunal’s report. The documents include electoral forms, result … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu rejoiced with his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, on his 60th birthday. In a congratulatory message sighted by our correspondent, Sanwo-Olu described Ambode as a’ seasoned administrator who contributed his knowledge and expertise to the growth of the public service in Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu’s congratulatory message reads … Read more
…Congrats Abass, Kalu emergence as Speaker, DS Eko Hot Blog reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State has congratulated Senator Godswill Akpabio on his election of the Senate President of the 10th National Assembly. Governor Sanwo-Olu also extends his congratulatory message to the newly elected Deputy Senate President, Senator Barau Jibrin, who currently represents … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has announced the appointment of Tayo Ayinde as Chief of Staff and Barr. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin as SSG. Salu-Hundeyin replaces the former SSG, Folashade Jaji, while Ayinde retains his position. The governor is expected to announce more appointments soon, with several current officials likely to be reappointed. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
Iyabo Ojo raises serious allegations against the Lagos State Government, claiming that the recent increase in her tax revenue is an act of targeted persecution. According to Ojo, the move is alleged to be for her public support for Labour Party Presidential candidate. Speaking during a live session on Instagram with her fans, Iyabo Ojo … Read more
Nigerian welcomes newly elected leaders in its May 29 inauguration ceremony. Photos from the event across the Nigerian states where governors were sworn-in are gathered in this post. The May 29 ceremony also sees Nigeria welcome a new president in Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on May 29, President Bola Tinubu and Vice … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commenced his second term in office with an elaborate inauguration ceremony held at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square. The inauguration procession kicked off as Governor Sanwo-Olu embarked on a tour of the square in an open-air motorcade, eliciting chants of “Sellable” from the enthusiastic crowd. The inauguration ceremony at Tafawa Balewa Square … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to work harder for the people of Lagos State during his second term. He has commissioned several projects in various sectors, including a new block of classrooms at Oke-Odo Junior High School. These projects are expected to enhance safety and security, create new jobs, improve connectivity, reduce travel time, and … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered the dissolution of the state executive cabinet and all aides. The directive takes effect from May 26, 2023, as announced in a circular by the Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola. This decision marks a significant change in governance and represents a fresh start for Lagos State. EKO HOT … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has blamed the FG for the unapproved Banana Island extension. The governor made the statement on Saturday when he led a delegation of government officials on an on-the-spot assessment of the site. A seven-storey building under construction had collapsed in the high-brow area, killing one person and leaving 25 injured. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Govt of Lagos State has expressed its plan to contest a recent court ruling that prohibits the operation of the Park Management System (PMS) led by MC Oluomo. The NICN had on Tuesday nullified the appointment of the committee headed by MC Oluomo. The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to appeal the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has ordered the immediate demolition of a 2-storey building and the sealing of others in Banana Island. Sanwo-Olu gave the order on Saturday when he led a team of government officials to the location for a firsthand evaluation. The governor vowed to visit and evaluate other buildings located in the area. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Prince Bola Ajibola has passed away at the age of 89 after a prolonged illness. Sanwo-Olu has expressed his condolences to the family, friends, and associates of Prince Bola Ajibola. The governor has urged the people of Owu Kingdom, Ogun State to immortalize Prince Bola Ajibola’s legacies and contributions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos … Read more
The Lagos House of Assembly elections held on March 18. We look at those who got re-elected, and those who won their constituency seat for the first term. We also look at how the opposition of the APC fared against the ruling party in the polls. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recently concluded Lagos … Read more
The incumbent governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu takes to social media to thank the Lagos public for voting him in his re-election bid for the seat of Governor. The governor promises to live up to his campaign promises as he dedicates the victory to the electorates. Now to the business end of bringing development … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Lagos. The electoral commission has declared various winners in several races. The winners include Governor Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Hamzat, and state lawmakers from Epe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos East Vice-Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, … Read more
The All Progressive Congress recorded a landslide victory in the polls conducted in Epe community, however the LGA wants to face the business side of things not weigh into the victory. According to Epe indigenes, the aim was to vote a progressive mind and live up to the ideology, and the APC is urged to … Read more
Former Lagos State governor, and Nigeria’s president-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu comes through for Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu in his re-election bid. Sanwo-Olu is able to win Ikoyi with more votes than the Labour Party who emerged runner-up in the collation. Babajide Sanwo-Olu seems to be gaining grounds with the results collated so far from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Kadri Hamzat has delivered his polling unit for the All Progressives Congress. Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s polling unit of Oke Balogun ward 004 pulled out a massive victory for the incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu amidst major oppositions that are the … Read more