The New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Rabiu Kwankwaso, has alleged that Lagos State is planning to colonise the north with the controversial tax reform bill. Kwankwaso urged the National Assembly to reject any attempts to cheat the north with the proposed bill. The former Kano State Governor made … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a male passenger who sustained severed injury in a head-on collision between a commercial bus and a dispatch rider. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the accident took place near Alalade Memorial Hospital, … Read more
Lagos State Government has rolled out traffic diversion plan to enable motorists commute easily during the annual Lagos Women Run slated for Saturday, November 9. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr Oluwaseun Osiyemi, who said this in a statement on Thursday in Lagos, explained that the race route will be partially closed during the event. The … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the low participation of Lagos indigenes in recent recruitment exercises. The state, therefore, called on the youth to consider enrolling in the Nigerian military, EKO HOT BLOG reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime … Read more
Lagos Inaugurates Oxygen Plant at Epe General Hospital The Lagos State Government has commissioned a new Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA) Oxygen Plant donated to the General Hospital, Epe, by Global Fund and Iplus Solutions to further enhance healthcare delivery in Lagos State. The Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, in his address at the event, … Read more
Lagos State government reiterates ban on street trading and hawking. Traders warned against displaying wares on walkways, lay-bys, setbacks, road medians, verges, and curbs. Move aimed at ensuring an orderly and serene environment in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has reiterated its stance against street trading and hawking, urging … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has launched a campaign targeting motorcycles, popularly known as okada, operating on restricted routes within the state. This initiative, according to a statement on Monday, is part of the ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and mitigate traffic congestion. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has shut down Katangua and Oke Afa markets due to environmental sanitation violations. The General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, Dr Babatunde Ajayi confirmed the closure of the two markets on Sunday, January 21. According to him, the two markets were shut over filth … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has distanced itself from the planned demolition of a section at the Computer Village, Ikeja. In a statement on Sunday by Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotoso, it noted that the structure was owned by the Police Officers Wives Association which ordered its demolition. The statement was … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former governor of Anambra State, Chukwuemeka Ezeife, is dead. This online media platform learned that Ezeife had his last breath at the age of 85. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC Chairman Musa Aliyu Assumes Office Two-year-old Boy Killed By NDLEA Laid To Rest In Delta Lagos Govt Meets Religious Leaders Over … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, on Wednesday, met with leaders of religious institutions in a bid to discuss ways of curtailing noise pollution from worship centres. The meeting, which was held at Alausa, came on the heels of an earlier engagement with nightclub and bar owners as part … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has returned a 25 per cent subsidy on government-controlled transport systems in the state. Making this disclosure in a tweet on Monday evening, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Unit (LAMATA) revealed that the state government decided to partially return the subsidy on transportation after calls from state … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development has ordered the sealing and removal of illegal structures in Lagos Island as part of measures to enforce the state physical planning laws and regulations. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, gave … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government of Lagos State has successfully airlifted and returned to the country, three hundred and ten (310) Nigerians who went on pilgrimage to Jerusalem, Israel. Governor Sanwo-Olu confirmed the development via his verified X handle on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amnesty International and some activists have challenged the Lagos State government to disclose the identities of the 103 #ENDSARS victims billed for mass burial. This online media platform, on Sunday reported that in a letter dated July 19 by the Lagos State Government Public Procurement Agency titled: Letter of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government in collaboration with Lagos State Government, has reopened the Eko Bridge, after 15 months of closure due to rehabilitation work. It would be recalled that the bridge was severely damaged at Apogbon section during a fire caused by illegal trading under it which led to it’s closure … Read more
The Govt of Lagos State has expressed its plan to contest a recent court ruling that prohibits the operation of the Park Management System (PMS) led by MC Oluomo. The NICN had on Tuesday nullified the appointment of the committee headed by MC Oluomo. The Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to appeal the … Read more
The Lagos government has debunked reports that fire gutted the Blue Line rail in Marina. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has denied reports that the Blue Line Rail went up in flames on Tuesday. The Viral reports have caused anxiety among residents who fear the fire might have been sabotaged. EDITOR’S … Read more
Oluomo has confirmed that all Female Lagos Bus drivers will be placed under a monthly allowance. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Parks and Garages (LASPG), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya (MC Oluomo), has said that all female commercial bus drivers in the state will be placed on a monthly allowance. Oluomo … Read more
The Lagos Government has warned Law Enforcement Officers to avoid extortion and harassing citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has advised law enforcement officers to be professional and civil in their discharge of duties. Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat gave the charge on Thursday at the passing out parade of 8,316 officers … Read more