Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, dismissed any notion of animosity between the executive arm and the state House of Assembly. Sanwo-Olu, during the swearing-in of 37 new commissioners and special advisers in Ikeja, noted that there were some concerns surrounding the initial rejection of some nominees … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday held its first plenary since its inauguration with a call on the National Assembly to commence actions that would lead to the establishment of state police. In a statement by the Media aide to the Speaker, Eromosele Ebhomele, the House called on … Read more
A Lagos Lawmaker slumped and died after attending an APC campaign flag-off in Jos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the member representing Mushin constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Sobur Olayiwola Olawale, popularly known as Omititi, has died. EDITOR’S PICKS Two Killed As Russian Missiles Cross Into Poland During Attack On Ukraine … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented N1.692 trillion 2023 appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu who christened the 2022 Budget Estimate as ‘The Budget of Continuity’ stood before the Assembly and defended the proposed budget for 2023 fiscal year. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday has highlighted the three main problems that need to be resolved as poverty, insecurity, and devolution of authority. Eko Hot Blog reports that the House tasked the Federal Government with finding an expedient solution to Nigeria’s poverty problem. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent Nigerian Singer, Reekado Banks Loses Mother … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has unanimously passed a bill to protect prosecution witnesses and accident victims. Eko Hot Blog reports that the bill to provide for the rights and entitlements of victims and protection of witnesses and for connected purposes was endorsed on Thursday. EDITORS PICK JUST IN: Drama As Masquerades Invade Church, Flog … Read more
Lagos assembly has summoned Commissioner for not honouring invitations EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Assembly has summoned the State’s Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Kabiru Abdullahi for disrespecting the House. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes Fresh 10 Appointments 10 Months … Read more
Lagos assembly has passed bill on DNA, forensic centre EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has passed the bill for a law establishing the Lagos State Deoxyribo-Nucleic Acid (DNA) and Forensic Centre to support criminal investigations, law enforcement, preservation of evidence for the judicial system, and for other … Read more
Probing to justify accountability of public funds in Lagos state has started EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has begun probing the 20 Local Governments and 37 Local Government Development Areas (LCDAs) to justify accountability of public funds in the state. The Chairman House Committee on Public Accounts (Local), … Read more
Lagos State House of Assembly has denied a claim on social media that it secretly passed a Sharia ….the lawmaker said he is optimistic that Tinubu would emerge the winner of the 2023 Presidential election to the shame of the purveyors of fake news EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Unveils GAC Showroom, All-New GS4 Sanwo-Olu Reveals Why … Read more
Seyi Lawal Clinches APC Ticket After Defeating Lai Mohammed’s Son, Seven Others Vows Not To Disappoint Delegates, APC Faithful And Ikeja Constituency 1 EDITOR’S PICK: Jandor Wins Lagos PDP Governorship Ticket Jonathan Gets Clearance To Contest 2023 Presidency Court Orders Mc Oluomo, NURTW, Others To Stop Collection Of Levies From Non-Members EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Tinubu Urged Lagos Assembly to remember Nigeria In Prayers. Pray to Almighty Allah to touch the hearts of bandits and criminal groups in our country,” the APC leader added. EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: Sanwo-Olu Directs Appointeues Seeking Elective Offices To Resign Lagos Blue Rail Tracks Can’t Be Vandalise – Sanwo-Olu Explains Why Chrisland Schools: 10-Years-Old S3x … Read more
Lagos Assembly Passes N1.7tn Budget For 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday evening passed the year 2022 budget estimate with a slight increase of the grand total from the initial N1.38 trillion to N1.758 trillion. The budget was passed at a sitting presided over by the Speaker … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has presented N1.388tr 2022 consolidation budget to Lagos Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented a budget estimate of N1.388 trillion for the 2022 fiscal year. The ‘Budget of Consolidation’ was presented at the House of Assembly Chambers. Read Also: BREAKING: Kidnapped Ex-Imo Deputy Gov’s Father Regain … Read more
Lagos Assembly has approved N1.25tn as amended 2021 Budget. EKOHOTBLOG The Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday approved N1.25 trillion as an amendment to the 2021 budget. This followed a request brought to the House by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, recently. The approval was made through a voice vote of … Read more
Late Risikat Adegeye was a two-time member of the Lagos Assembly Service Commission. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the veteran Juju singer, King Sunday ‘Sunny Ade’ Adegeye, has lost one of his wives, Hon. Risikat Adegeye. It was gathered that the wife of the veteran musician died in the early hours of Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding the … Read more
Obasa has revealed the amount of VAT generated annually in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Wednesday, disclosed that Lagos State generates an excess of N500 billion in Value Added Tax (VAT) form annually. Meanwhile, the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosere … Read more
The Open-Grazing ban and VAT bills have passed second second reading at the Lagos Assembly. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the bill on Open-Grazing ban and the Lagos Value Added Tax (VAT) bill have on Monday passed second reading at the Lagos State House of Assembly. The Assembly, EKOHOTBLOG reports, committed the bill on Open-Grazing ban to the … Read more
Lagos Assembly has visited Tinubu in London. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the members of Lagos State House of Assembly have visited the National Leader of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, in London, United Kingdom. The lawmakers, EKOHOTBLOG gathered, were led by the Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa. Speaking on behalf … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Sanwo-Olu for the full ownership of LCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the conversion of the African Development Bank (AfDB) loan Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) as a … Read more