The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released its latest Air Quality Index, revealing that Agege has the highest and most hazardous air pollution levels in the state. According to data published on Tuesday, Agege recorded an alarming 103 percent, indicating critical air pollution levels dangerous to residents. Surulere followed with a “very unhealthy” … Read more
Lagos State government’s Circular Economy program, Eco-Circulate, rewarded Badagry residents with food items, cash, free transport vouchers, health insurance, and more for their participation in sustainable development practices. The event, led by Mrs. Titilayo Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, aimed to educate and enlighten the community on the value of waste … Read more
LAGOS, UNICEF COLLABORATE TO COMBAT CHOLERA IN BADAGRY LGA … Conduct Two-day Advocacy, Sensitisation Visit to Badagry Communities Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to combat cholera through a comprehensive and meetings with community leaders, aimed to raise awareness and promote preventive measures against the disease. … Read more
The Federal Government recently started demolishing properties to clear the way for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. President Tinubu has officially kicked off the construction. He says the highway will provide major economic benefits to Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday in Lagos State, flagged off the construction … Read more
Elderly Care Homes Constructed in Epe and Badagry Renovation of Youth Centres Across Multiple Locations Facilities Upgraded to Provide Conducive Environment Eko Hot Blog reports that as part of the THEMES+ Developmental Agenda, the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has embarked on various projects aimed at enhancing the well-being … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State President of the National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Comrade Ogunfowora Sewanu, has warned the newly inaugurated branch executives against thuggery and hooliganism. Comrade Ogunfowora made this statement during his welcome speech at the Day 2 of the NULGE induction and retreat programme on Tuesday, 13th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos countdown 2024, also known as Greater Lagos Fiesta, has begun on the night of Friday, December 29, 2023. The event is holding simultaneously in all five divisions of Lagos State; Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos [Eko] and Epe. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has announced that no fewer than 10 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned illegal occupants, traders and squatters that have been cleared off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will lose their properties and means of livelihood should they make any attempt to return to the corridor. The governor issued the warning on Friday on the heels of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to making Lagos a business destination for as many investors as possible to improve the economic prosperity of the state. He said the Lagos State Government will continue to partner with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure turnaround for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 39-year-old petrol attendant, Waliu Olamilekan has been docked at Badagry Magistrates’ Court in Lagos for allegedly stealing of N3,464,000 at BFO filling station in Badagry. The defendant of an unknown address is standing trial on a three-count charge of unlawful entry, malicious damage and stealing, for which he pleaded … Read more
The governor inaugurated several projects on Thursday. This development comes a day after he sent representatives to commission projects across the state. He inaugurated new markets in Ketu, 12 other projects in Lagos East. Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly designed access roadway linking four local councils in Lagos State has opened to vehicular … Read more
The police in Lagos have nabbed a couple who faked their kidnap. The couple allegedly used the fake kidnap scheme to try to extort N5 million from their relatives in the United Kingdom. However, the scheme failed after police officers found the “kidnapped” wife at the couple’s home during an investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The dangerous trend of falling containers in Lagos continued on Saturday as two containers fell along Lagos-Badagry Highway. The incident comes a day after five containers fell in different areas of Lagos. The Lagos government continues to struggle to fix the problem. Eko Hot Blog reports that two loaded 20 feet containers on Saturday fell … Read more
The finalists were picked from the five administrative divisions (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe) in Lagos. The talent hunt was among the activities that made up the Greater Lagos Fiesta event in December 2022. The government urged the winners to grow their creative skills to ensure success in third fields. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Children had fun at the ongoing Greater Lagos Fiesta 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that children were captured having fun and engaging in talent hunt at the Greater Lagos Fiesta at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Orders DSS, EFCC, Others Not To Arrest Emefiele Lagos Govt Announces Preferred Bidder For … Read more
The Greater Lagos Fiesta is set to hold in five venues. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says its annual end-of-the-year entertainment event tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold next week in all the five divisions of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link … Read more
890 youths sponsored by the Lagos State Government have graduated from the African Film Academy after a six-week free intensive training in line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration’s commitment to Entertainment and tourism. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 890 youths were beneficiaries of the ‘Film in a Box’ programme by the African Film Academy in … Read more
Adewale Gomez says the perpetrators of an attack on Jandor’s campaign train must be brought to book. Eko Hot Blog reports that candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for the Lagos Central Senatorial District, Prince Adewale Gomez (Adaba-1), has called for the arrest of those who perpetrated the attack on the party’s governorship candidate … Read more
Thugs attacked Jandor’s campaign team in Badagry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State, Dr Abdulazeez Olajide Adediran (Jandor), on Sunday escaped death as his campaign team was attacked by thugs alleged to be sponsored by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). The campaign train … Read more
Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion, with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them … Read more