Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has re-emphasized his administration’s commitment and support to the arts and creative sector. Sanwo-Olu stated that his government’s commitment to the sector was reflected in its investments in various initiatives, including training, manpower development and the promotion of arts. This is contained in a statement signed by the governor’s Special … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated the newly appointed acting Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN) Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun. He said that the appointment was well deserved. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia Reps Member Defends Kalu Over Call For Gov. Otti To Join APC NLC Holds Emergency Meeting as Police … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the people of the south west, especially traditional rulers and traditional religious worshippers, for upholding the cultural heritage of the Yoruba. The governor made the commendation in his statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, to commemorate the “Isese” Day in Lagos … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges caution and dialogue ahead of planned protests, emphasizing the need for public safety and peaceful resolutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with his Kogi State counterpart, Ahmed Ododo, expressed condolences to the Oyo State Government following the demise of the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Lekan Balogun. Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde disclosed the monarch’s passing in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has sealed the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge at Estate Bus stop, Lagos. The Lagos transportation ministry made the disclosure Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List Epe Kayokayo Festival: Children Show Off Spelling, Dancing Skills, Win … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, hosted Miss Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh, Lagos State University’s (LASU) best student of all time. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, the “fast pace” of programmes at the 26th LASU convocation held last month did not permit the governor … Read more
The deputy governor of Lagos State, Obafemi Hamzat MC Oluomo, should be arrested if he broke the law. Hamzat condemned violence and ethnic slurs, and emphasized that anyone found guilty of violence should be made to face the law. Gboyega Akosile, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Sanwo-Olu, applauded Hamzat for his response during an interview. … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that changed the look and feel of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes late 2022. However, the apex bank gave a short deadline to phase out the old naira notes, which triggered a cash scarcity across the country. Following a Supreme Court order that nullified the deadline, the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu met with the Lagos business community on Monday. He reassured the stakeholders of his state’s commitment to their growth. The Lagos governor sought the business community’s support for his reelection. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered a message of reassurance to the Lagos Business Community on Monday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Most Nigerians have been struggling to access naira notes for some weeks due to the CBN’s plan to phase out old naira notes. The naira scarcity has been a source of hardship for millions of Nigerians across the country, including Lagos State. The situation spurred the Lagos governor to announce palliative measures for residents. Eko … 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
Wike has declared his total support for Sanwo-Olu’s re-election in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, has endorsed his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term. The aggrieved governor dumped Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor, the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of his party, … Read more
Lagos has considered education trust fund for LASU, others EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced that his government will be setting up Lagos State Tertiary Education Trust Fund for tertiary institutions in the state. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: A’Court Reinstates Oborevwori As PDP Guber Candidate In Delta BREAKING: Atiku … Read more
‘We’ll Deliver Lagos Red Rail Line As Promised’ – Sanwo-Olu EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured residents of his government’s resolve to finish the Red Rail Line project. He gave the assurance on Sunday during an extensive inspection of construction activities around the Lagos Rail Mass … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) that late Oluwabamishe Ayanwole boarded, was locally supplied and has no inbuilt camera. On February 26, Oluwabamise closed from work and was on her way to visit her brother, Pelumi, when she boarded the bus around Chevron Bus-stop in the Lekki … Read more
Gboyega Akosile, Chief press secretary to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, has called on Lagos not to treat the COVID-19 pandemic with indifference and scant regard. Akosile, made the call while narrating how he survived COVID-19. In a Facebook post on Thursday, Akosile said he got tested for COVID-19 after treating malaria but did … Read more
Nigeria’s foremost luxury and lifestyle company Polo Limited, as part of its multi-level intervention in providing succour for segments of the society affected by the COVID-19 lockdown recently visited the press corps of the Lagos State Government. In charting a different path from the norm of donations so far, the company delegation led by the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced minor cabinet reshuffle, with the appointment of three new members. A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Gboyega Akosile said eight cabinet portfolios affected by the redeployment include ministries of Local Government, ministry of Special Duties, Wealth Creation and Employment, Tourism, Arts and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolence to the Oniru Royal Family and the people of Lagos over the passing of Oniru of Iruland, Oba Abiodun Idowu Oniru. The revered monarch passed on today at the age of 82 after a brief illness. READ ALSO: Ooni Begins Olojo Festival With 7 Day Seclusion, … Read more