Bulldozers Storm Oworonshoki as Residents Cry Out Over Displacement Men, women, and children were forced into the darkness without a chance to gather their belongings Community associations have repeatedly appealed to the Lagos State Government to halt the demolitions Oworonshoki in Lagos State has once again descended into chaos and despair as fresh demolitions pushed … Read more
Adiyan Water Works Phase II to Boost Lagos Steady Progress on Adiyan Water Project Pipe Laying 98% Done The Lagos State Government has announced significant progress on the Adiyan Water Works Phase II project, with pipe laying now 98 percent completed. Eko Hot Blog reports that this critical water treatment plant, once finished, will produce 320,000 cubic meters … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Nollywood Stars as Lagos Hosts 2025 BON Awards … Sanwo-Olu pledges creative industry support Seun Oloketuyi noted that although the BON Awards originated in Lagos, they have not been held in the state for the past 17 years On Sunday, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially accepted the hosting rights for … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced its commitment to adopting a new Building Code in the coming year, aimed at achieving high-performance standards necessary for Lagos to become a sustainable and Smart City. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative was revealed at the Lagos State Executive Council Retreat on the Domestication of the Lagos … Read more
Healthcare workers in Lagos State, represented by unions including the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), the Nigeria Union of Allied Health Professionals (NUAHP), the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU), and the Medical and Health Workers Union of Nigeria (MHWUN), have announced a three-day warning strike. The industrial action, set to begin on … Read more
A group of protesters stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday to express their opposition to the appointment of a new traditional ruler in the Ajah region of the state. The protesters, hailing from the Ajah community, raised concerns that the matter of the Obaship of Ajah is still under judicial review. They … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on October 31 following a motion by Gbenga Femi Akande, Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, to discontinue the proceedings. Hadiza … Read more
Lagos State Government officials have arrested a birthday celebrant, musician, and vendor for obstructing traffic and causing an environmental nuisance EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made this known on Monday via a post on his X handle. Wahab revealed that the arrests occurred on Saturday, after … Read more
The Lagos and Ogun state governments have issued warnings to residents in flood-prone areas, particularly those near riverbanks, to relocate or prepare for potential flooding as the Oyan Dam prepares to release excess water. The Ogun-Oshun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA), which manages the dam, will release water as part of its annual effort to … Read more
Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology (MIST) is collaborating with the Ministry of Information and Strategy for enhanced design and functionality. During a visit to the Ministry of Information on Wednesday, Engr. (Mrs.) Ibilola Kasunmu, Permanent Secretary of MIST, emphasized the importance of the Lagos State Government website as a primary source of information for … Read more
The Lagos State Government announced on Monday that it had impounded over 448 vehicles for violating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane regulations between January and August 2024. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, revealed that the vehicles were apprehended in various locations, including Ikorodu, Maryland, … Read more
Lagos State Government has vowed to prosecute individuals who engage in an unhygienic practice, particularly along the Berger Expressway. The government’s sanitation operatives recently cleaned up the faeces that littered the median of the expressway, and now it’s time for enforcement. Permanent Secretary Gaji Omobolaji, Office of Environmental Services, led an advocacy exercise to sensitize … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasized the importance of integrative medicine in the state’s healthcare system. Speaking at the Association of Integrative Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria’s annual conference, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of this approach in enhancing the nation’s well-being and driving economic development. Represented by Prince Babatunde Adele, Registrar of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Director-General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Lekan Fatodu, has called for mass participation in sports, particularly archery, a discipline that demands determination and dedication. Fatodu made this call recently during an Archery Demonstration held at Zen Archery, Ilupeju, as part of the preparations for the upcoming two-day … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has refuted a claim that it has signed an agreement to start the construction of the proposed green rail line. Recall that in 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state government would construct a green rail line at the Lekki Free Trade Zone to complement the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s led government of Lagos State has reopened Alaba International Market and some markets at the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo. This online media understands that the Lagos State Government had earlier shut down the markets over poor waste disposal, failure to pay waste bills, and other environmental violations. … Read more
Lagos government gets committee to review Lekki master plan …the project was awarded to Messrs Mepas and Prodel Nigeria Limited, a firm of physical planning and development experts. EDITOR’S PICK: Sanwo-Olu’s Wife Launches Integrated Measles Vaccination Campaign LASG Engages Stakeholders On Building Collapse Prevention Lagos Postpones 2022 Screening Test For Model Colleges, Upgraded J.S.S EKO … Read more
Lagos Govt has acquired three trains for blue line rail project. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has acquired three more trains for the Blue line rail project. The State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu stated this when he flagged off the construction of the Opebi-Ojota link bridge and approach roads. Read Also: *Gov Buni … Read more
Lagos reacts to outrage over report on EndSARS, Lekki toll gate massacre Omotoso noted that apart from setting up the panel, the Sanwo-Olu administration provided full support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has responded to the outpouring of emotion and outrage in the aftermath of the Panel of Inquiry on Restitution … Read more
Lagos Government has shut the Vedic Hospital in the Lekki area of the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Vedic Lifecare Hospital located at Plot 6, Olabanji Olajide Street, Lekki, has been shut down by the Lagos State Government. The hospital was shut by the Health Facility Monitoring and Accreditation Agency (HEFAMAA) for employing uncertified expatriates. According to the … Read more