The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has begun demolishing shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road in the Ikoyi area. A statement released on Sunday by LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, stated that the demolition is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to urban … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has assured that the 2024 edition of the Lagos International Trade Fair would foster economic growth in the state. The Fair, which kicked off on Friday, with over 3,500 exhibitors from more than 15 countries registered to participate, has the theme, “Connecting Businesses, Creating Value”, is organised annually by … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned the remodeled J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. Sanwo-Olu also announced the appointment of Nigerian multimodal international artiste, Qudus Onikeku, as the Centre Director for the J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, LASEMA, has confirmed the death of a driver as two trucks collided near the Cane Village, Maryland area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement on Friday, said the accident was as a result of brake failure. “LASEMA … Read more
The Lagos State Taskforce has launched a total operation targeting recalcitrant motorcycle operators violating the ban on certain routes across the state. The spokesman for the agency, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, revealed this in a statement on Wednesday in Lagos. Akerele disclosed that the exercise, which had been reinforced across various parts of the state had … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Saturday, said it had rescued a truck driver involved in a multiple accident at Cele Bridge, along Oshodi/Apapa Expressway. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu,who made this known in a statement, said that the accident happened late on Friday night. “LASEMA in response to … Read more
The Bus Rapid Transit driver, Andrew Ominikoron, who is on trial for the alleged rape and murder of 22-year-old fashion designer Oluwabamise Ayanwole, opened his defense on Thursday. Ominikoron, testifying before the Lagos State High Court at Tafawa Balewa Square, denied raping or killing Oluwabamise. He stated that he became a bus captain for the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says a man has allegedly stabbed his nephew to death with broken bottle and fled. The command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated this in Lagos on Monday in a statement. Hundeyin said that mother of the fleeing suspect reported the incident to the police on Monday at about … Read more
There was panic as two persons died when the fence of a school collapsed on them at the Ejigbo area of Lagos State. The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed this on Monday in Lagos. He said that the incident happened on Saturday at about 10:30 a. m., at Apano Street, off … Read more
The wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday urged Nigerian youths to leverage technology to enhance their learning process. Sanwo-Olu gave the advice at the grand finale of Ikorodu Division’s Second Edition of Inter-School Debate Competition for public secondary schools in the area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 16 public secondary schools … Read more
The Lagos State Government has pleaded with the indigenous youths to enroll in the military. The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made the appeal on Wednesday during the quarterly meetings with the Chairman and members of the Police Community Relations Committee, PCRC, in Ikeja. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged N27bn Fraud: Court Grants Ex-Taraba … Read more
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
The Lagos State Government says it is committed to ensuring a conducive environment for agriculture ecosystem and food security to thrive in the state. The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms Abiola Olusanya, states this at the Lagos Agrinnovation Hang Out 4.0 with the theme: ”Technology and Funding Support.” Olusanya expressed delight with … Read more
Lagos State Government has rolled out an innovative Remote Healthcare Monitoring System aimed at improving healthcare services across Health District I. This cutting-edge system, designed for use in Primary Health Centres (PHCs), is part of a broader effort to upgrade healthcare delivery at the grassroots level. The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana … Read more
The Lagos State Government has called on property owners to voluntarily comply with payment of the Land Use Charge for development of the state. The Commissioner for Finance, Mr Abayomi Oluyomi, made the appeal on Sunday evening during the Parkview Residents’ Association’s General Meeting in Ikoyi. Oluyomi, while sensitising the property owners in the estate … Read more
The Chairman of Ikorodu Local Government of Lagos State, Mr Wasiu Adesina, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritise education. Adesina made this promise on Saturday, at the annual inter-school debate competition, organised by the council in partnership with Kaodwad and Associates in Ikorodu, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that 16 public secondary schools are … Read more
The Lagos State Taskforce says it has apprehended four men who were allegedly involved in illegal drug trading. The agency confirmed the arrest in a post it shared on its official X handle (formerly Twitter) on Friday. The taskforce identified the suspects as Michael Lawal, 35; Adeniyi Oludare, 18; Alex Loba, 24; and Gaffar Adenekan, … Read more
Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is collaborating with Stagecraft Studios and Film Production Ltd. to present the theatrical production ‘Kurunmi’ this weekend. The announcement of this partnership was made by the State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, during a press briefing held recently at the Bagauda … Read more
Lagos State Government has declared that no estate or association holds the authority to review architectural designs or supervise construction projects within the state. These responsibilities, according to the law, belong solely to government agencies. This was made clear by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, during a briefing in … Read more
Lagos State Wastewater Management Office (LSWMO) has reaffirmed its dedication to building reliable and sustainable wastewater management systems across the state. Speaking on the agency’s ongoing efforts, General Manager, Engr. Adefemi Afolabi, explained that the LSWMO is responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and developing wastewater treatment infrastructure. Its activities align with both the newly approved Lagos … Read more