Ekohotblog reports that the LiRA Foundation’s 5th Annual Welcome Back to School Initiative brought relief and joy to over 2,500 pupils and students in Bariga and Somolu as the new academic year kicked off. Held at the CMS Primary School Compound in Ilaje, Bariga, the event provided essential school supplies, easing the financial burden for … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Rotary Club of Gbagada president says the newly renovated toilets at the Arch Deacon Adelaja High School can help prevent cholera. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rotarian Olubunmi Oguntade, President of the Rotary Club of Gbagada, has harped on the need for high-quality sanitary facilities amid the cholera outbreak in Lagos … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) supported by their counterparts from LAMATA Enforcement Team, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has taken a significant step to alleviate the economic burdens faced by its residents by inaugurating the ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets, offering essential food items at reduced prices. This initiative, directed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aims to provide financial relief by selling staple foods at a 25% discount … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has urged residents to patronize the state’s water transport network. The government made the plea at a recent stakeholders meeting with community leaders and residents of Shomolu Bariga at the ‘Love Lagos’ Jetty, Bariga/Ilaje Waterfront. It said the meeting was organised in its effort to enlighten … Read more
The Police have arraigned a man for stealing a tricycle in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a 29-year-old man, David Ochasi, before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a tricycle worth N1 million in the Bariga area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To … 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
In the early hours of Sunday, a fire calamity at Bariga in Lagos claimed the life of a 50-year-old man. Eko Hot Blog reports that the middle-aged man was killed after fighting two fire catastrophes in the state’s Bariga and Somolu neighborhoods, according to the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC … Read more
The reality of Lagos State government determination to rid the state of the operation of commercial motorcyclists popularly known as Okada is gradually dawning on operators and residents of the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state government had on August 18, extended the ban on the activities of Okada riders to four more … Read more
Lagos State Building Control Agency has urged Lagosians to report location of distressed buildings EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki has appealed to the general public to report any distressed and non-conforming buildings noticed around them in order to curb the menace of … Read more
A building in Bariga at Lagos has collapsed EKO HOT BLOG reports that a building has reportedly collapsed in Lagos State. This building, located at Adeleye Street, Lady Lark in Bariga area of Lagos, went down a few minutes ago. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: … Read more
PDP’s reactions to hike in BRT fair …Sanwo-Olu lead APC administration has completely abdicated its responsibility to the people of the state, and turn a blind eye to their predicament. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another … Read more
LASBCA commences demolition of distressed school building in Bariga …Olaopa said that the building already had visible and physical signs of distress and must undergo a controlled demolition process to save lives and prevent avoidable calamity for children and the workers. EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign LASG Engages Stakeholders On Building … Read more
…the law prohibits patent medicine vendors and licensed pharmaceutical premises from operating beyond their scope. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has shut 34 medicine outlets at Shomolu, Bariga, Gbagada, and Ifako areas of Shomolu and Kosofe Local Government areas as well as Bale and Savage streets in Orile Iganmu Local Council … Read more
By Kaka Babatunde Senator awards N30 million bursary to 600 indigent students of tertiary institutions in Lagos East. Ekohotblog reports that a Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Tokunbo Mukhail Abiru has awarded N30 million bursary to brilliant indigent students of tertiary institutions in Lagos State. Read Also: Elation As Hon Wale … Read more
Records 76% AA , 14% AS, 7% AC and 3% SC with 24% of the population having sickling gene traits. The Sickle Cell Awareness Flag Off in Ilaje, Bariga witnessed a massive turnout of local residents who have little or no knowledge of gene education and the implication of genotype education in healthcare indices as … Read more
Bothered by the incessant and environmental degeneration problems caused by the activities of Lagos cart pushers, the Lagos Waste Management Authority, LAWMA, has placed restrictions and stopped all forms of cart pushing in shomolu and Bariga areas of Lagos. Mr Ibrahim Odumboni, the Acting Manager of LAWMA on Saturday said the activities of cart pushers … Read more
A 34-year-old furniture maker, Seye Yinka, has said as a cult leader, he needed a gun and that was why he bought a gun for N30,000. According to him, “I use the gun to protect myself any time there is cult violence in Oworoshoki and Bariga communities. “I am a cult leader, … Read more