The Lagos State government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced plans to demolish 280 illegal structures in an effort to protect the state’s master plan and prevent the formation of slums. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Ekundayo Alebiosu, confirmed the decision in a statement on Tuesday, highlighting the government’s concern over the … Read more
Governor’s Initiatives Transform Healthcare Infrastructure Management Comedian Seyilaw Commends Pristine Condition of Eti-Osa Maternal and Child Centre LASIAMA Reaffirms Commitment to Continuous Improvement and Innovation Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a resounding testament to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s vision for healthcare infrastructure, his administration’s initiatives have garnered accolades from various stakeholders and the public. The … 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
In recent months, Lagos State has suffered multiple building collapses in parts of the state. Some of the buildings were said to have violated building codes despite warnings from the building control agency. Subsequently, the agency embarked on an aggressive campaign against illegal buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has facilitated the arrest of Mr. Okechukwu Samuel Okoli, a developer of a collapsed building at 27, Buraimoh Street, Off Idewu Street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On … Read more
Sanwo-Olu held a town hall meeting in Eti-Osa on Sunday. It was a chance for the Lagos governor to share his infrastructure renewal efforts with residents. The residents reportedly applauded the governor’s intervention and asked for more. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had a heart-to-heart conversation with residents of Eti-Osa … Read more
The BVAS was introduced by INEC for the accreditation of voters through biometric capturing, uploading of polling results and other functions. The electoral commission is performing a mock accreditation exercise to ensure that all is set for the forthcoming elections. INEC has fixed February 25 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as well as … Read more
The Lagos government says it is ready to commence work on the Fourth Mainland Bridge. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government, on Friday, engaged relevant stakeholders at the Secretariat of Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Area as part of efforts towards effective take-off of construction works on the Fourth Mainland Bridge project. … Read more
Lagos Government has commenced the implementation of community-based tourism in LGAs EKOHOTBLOG reports that an initiative that would further unravel tourism potentials in different Local Government Areas across the state, tagged Community-Based Tourism (CBT), has been unveiled by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, … Read more
He was seeking a re-election for second term in office under the All Progressives Congress (APC) Party. The council chairman of Eti-Osa East LCDA, Hon. Rafiu Olufunmi Olatunji has passed on. Friends and close associates of the late council chairman confirmed this to EkoHotBlog. Details of his death is not yet known to EkoHotBlog at … Read more
The Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo Olu has commissioned a permanent Triage and Oxygen Therapy Centre in Eti-Osa Local Government Area to deliver swift emergency oxygen therapy to crucial COVID-19 cases in the area. The facility which would double as a COVID19 sample collection center is located within the area of the Eti-Osa Maternal … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Eko Hot Blog The current Administration of the Eti-osa Local Government are people oriented, knowing fully well that they are accountable to the people and gave rise to the need to hold a stakeholders consultative forum on year 2021 budget and public hearing on local government by-laws. The stakeholders forum was held … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Eko Hot Blog Beneficiaries of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme, have on Tuesday, applauded the initiative of the distinguished senator and prayed for her successful tenure in office. The beneficiaries told newsmen during a press conference in Lagos, on Tuesday. They said that the initiative was a life saving because … Read more
Residents of New Era Estate in Ajah, Lagos State, have called on the Lagos State Government to rescue them from invasion by hoodlums and armed robbers Some of the residents told Eko Hot Blog in Lagos on Sunday that the security challenges were becoming more severe and frightening. Mr. Bukola Onifade, a hotelier, and resident … Read more
Residents of New Era Estate in Ajah in Lagos State have called on Eti-Osa East Local Council Development Authority to stop the demolition of property in the estate. Some of the residents, who spoke to Eko Hot Blog in Lagos on Wednesday, said that the continuous destruction of their property was deterring their efforts and … Read more
Treats 310 patients in 3 months By Olasunkanmi Akoni Despite the increasing numbers in confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Lagos, the epi-centre, the management board of Young President Organisation, YPO, has concluded plans to close. Eti-Osa Isolation Centre in Landmark Village area of the state on July 31, 2020, in line with agreed terms with … Read more
By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The people of Eti-osa have organised a memorial prayer for the late Oba Yekini Adeniyi Elegushi (Ikushelan ll) of Ikate Land; sending moral information to the present Obas to emulate his philanthropic legacy. At the prayer organised by the present and ex-students of Zumuratu-l-Mumin Arabic School, Eti-osa through their WhatsApp group … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says Eti-Osa Local Government Area has the highest numbers of confirmed cases of coronavirus in the state. Abayomi, during an update of coronavirus situation in the state on Friday, said that Eti-Osa has 47 out of the 98 confirmed cases. The commissioner said that Ikeja has … Read more
– LASEMA Seeks Residents’ Cooperation To Control Flood – Govt Working To Reduce Flood Risk in Lagos – LASEMA’s DG The Director General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has urged residents to cooperate as government takes proactive measures to control flood predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET). Oke-Osanyintolu made … Read more
Business activities at Sangotedo Market, Eti Osa, Lagos State have been put on hold by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), due to indiscriminate dumping of refuse and poor hygiene practices by traders, resulting in a serious environmental problem in the area. A release issued by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, cited … Read more