EKO HOT BLOG reports the Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor, Dr Tajudeen Afolabi, revealed on Tuesday that 545 indigent Lagosians have received financial aid through the Office’s Financial Assistance Programme, ‘Sanwo-Olu Cares, Sanwo-Olu Listens.’ EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: FG Gives Fresh Update On ‘Soon-To-Take-Off’ Student Loan Scheme FG: New Minimum Wage Committee To … Read more
Dr. Dania says the periodic review of LASRO initiatives is now a standard tradition. She reiterated the need to continue to strengthen the state’s resilience. Dania urged the State Government to further strengthen and equip the Lagos State Resilience Office to enable the agency to do more. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more
Akinwumi Ambode, the ex-Lagos Governor, has quietly reentered the political scene, stirring up curiosity and interest. Since his exit in 2019, he has laid low, keeping his reputation intact. During his time as Governor, the soft-spoken political technocrat never got tangled in unnecessary political drama. He simply focused on governance, smoothly stepping into the big … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian billionaire businessman, Femi Otedola has donated the sum of N1bn to the Lagos State State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF). The donation was personally received on Wednesday by the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The cheque for the one billion naira donation was presented by Otedola’s daughter, Tolani Otedola. Confirming … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government has directed trailers and tankers packed in Cele bus stop, inward Tincan Port axis, to vacate the area immediately. The special adviser on transportation to the Lagos State Governor, Sola Giwa, announced the directive in a statement on Wednesday This news medium gathered that articulated vehicles … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved N35,000 wage award for the state public servants. Sanwo-Olu also approved the payment of 50% of basic salary as an end-of-year bonus for all political appointees and public servants, employees of local governments and local council development areas, Lagos State Universal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has urged lawmakers of the state to avoid letting their constituents down. Dr. Obasa gave the advice in Abuja at a three-day budget retreat titled: ‘Sustainability of ongoing reforms in Lagos State: prospects, opportunities and challenges’, organised for lawmakers. … Read more
In its bid to propel indigent students to academic success, the sholape Animashawun Foundation is set to award scholarship opportunity to scores of varsity students. Organized in partnership with the Care People Foundation, the scholarship award ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Technical University, Ibadan. In a telephone interview with Eko … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Tuesday, assured commuters that the ongoing construction of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other major highways that connect it will be available for use by the second quarter of 2024. Governor Sanwo-Olu said that the project, which was conceptualized more than a year ago, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, has been re-elected for a second term as the Lagos State Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). This news medium gathered that Akinsanya, Sulyman Ojora – Deputy Chairman; Mustapha Adekunle (Sego) – Treasurer, and 20 other executive members … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, said the ongoing demolition in the state is not targeted at any group. Olumide stated this in an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Wednesday. Editor’s Pick CBN Issues New Directive To Banks, Nigerians On Old, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the temporary closure of at least twenty significant roads on Lagos Island and Victoria Island. According to a statement released on Friday, the government announced that the roads will be inaccessible from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed illegal buildings at the International Trade Fair in Ojo. This development was announced in a statement released via its official website, the state government disclosed that the exercise was carried out by a special enforcement team led by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led government of Lagos State has threatened to demolish a building reportedly belonging to Mikano The threat was issued after the government had sealed the eight-floor building over the alleged refusal by the firm to adhere to the stop work order earlier served on it. Editors Pick … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Government under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced the reopening of Mile 12 International Market. It would be recalled that the government had closed Mile 12 and Owode Onirin Market along Ikorodu Road last Friday in a joint operation by the personnel of the Lagos Waste … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe has promised to initiate specific wealth creation policies that will increase opportunities for young people in the State to connect to job vacancies, such that the desperation of seeking greener pastures in other climes at all cost, would … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Benjamin Oluwatosin, has accused the government of paying more attention to the death of late singer, Mohbad than doctors who lost their lives in the line of duty in the state. It would be recalled that a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has said it is working to tackle overpopulation in public schools across the state. The Director General, Office of Education Quality Assurance, Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, in an exclusive chat with The PUNCH, said the state government had quality education for pupils in schools in the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State House of Assembly has insisted on its decision not to confirm some of the cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening and approval. The Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the resumption of sitting on Monday, announced the lawmakers have concluded there is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has taken action on some of the stakeholders found to have been guilty in the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso who died last week in a tragic elevator accident at Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan. Also, the general manager of the Lagos State … Read more