The Lagos State Government has handed over certificates to owners of its housing scheme, who had completed their mortgage payments. While handing over the certificates, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu said that the state would continue to make home ownership a priority by collaborating with the private sector to provide affordable housing. Sanwo-Olu spoke at the ceremony … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi has led a team of key officials on a trial ride aboard the Redline Rail. The non-fee paying journey from Ikeja to Agbado marked a crucial step in the testing process, which has been ongoing for six weeks. With a 90 percent success rate in test runs without … Read more
Lagos State Government is launching a comprehensive sensitization campaign, Eco-Circulate, to promote the Circular Economy and transform waste into valuable assets. This innovative program aims to diversify the state’s resources, reduce climate impacts, and create a more sustainable future. Led by Mrs. Titi Oshodi, Special Adviser on Climate Change and Circular Economy, the campaign will … Read more
Lagos State Government has launched a series of strategic public health measures in a bid to address the growing global concern over the Mpox virus, especially the new Clade 1B variant. At a press briefing at Protea Hotel, Alausa Ikeja, the State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, laid out the state’s comprehensive plan to protect … Read more
In a bid to elevate Lagos State’s healthcare and medical education, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration is spearheading the creation of a stand-alone medical university. This initiative, driven by the Ministries of Tertiary Education, Health, and the Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), aims to establish a top-tier medical institution in the state. During a … Read more
Lagos State Government has presented cheques to 150 additional beneficiaries of the Sanwo-Olu Cares Social Intervention program in a bid to alleviate the financial burdens of vulnerable residents. This initiative, spearheaded by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, aims to provide economic empowerment and support to those in need. Dr. Tajudeen Afolabi, Special … Read more
Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has taken its campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) to the Iba LCDA Community Development Council, emphasizing the importance of collaborative efforts in eradicating all forms of abuses and violence. According to Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, Executive Secretary of Lagos DSVA, “Reaching out to communities is crucial in … Read more
Lagos State Government, through the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), has embarked on an innovative initiative in a bid to harness the potential of youths and redirect their energy towards productive ventures. Fifty youths from Epe rural division were trained and empowered in Honeybee production and management, also known as Apiculture. At the one-day training … Read more
The Traffic Monitoring and Investigation Unit, TMI of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation, has impounded 57 commercial vehicles and tricycles for traffic violations. The Deputy Director, Public Affairs of the ministry, Mrs Bolanle Ogunlola, made this known in a statement on Friday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In October Abia … Read more
The Lagos State government says it has completed the first phase of routine maintenance of the Odo lya Alaro Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area of the state. The Special Adviser to the Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, Mr Olufemi Daramola, announced this in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another Protests In … Read more
A road accident at the dedicated Bus Rapid Transit, BRT, lane at Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, left no fewer than 10 people injured. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, while giving an update about the incident via X, said it occurred shortly after the fully loaded high-capacity had departed from the BRT park at Iyana … Read more
The Lagos State Materials Testing Laboratory Agency, LSMTL, has inaugurated a delineation process of serving notices as part of stringent measures in ensuring holistic safety of buildings to guard against collapse across the state. The General Manager of LSMTL, Mrs Olayinka Abdul, made this disclosure at an interactive forum with Non- Technical Consultants, NTC, of … Read more
The Lagos State Taskforce on Environment and Special Offences, Enforcement Unit, has arrested four petroleum products hawkers at Mile-2 area and recovered over 2000 litres of the products. The agency’s spokesperson, Mr Gbadeyan Abdulraheem, disclosed this in a statement Lagos on Tuesday. Abdulraheem said the raid of illegal petroleum products hawkers became necessary, in view … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has applauded the people of the south west, especially traditional rulers and traditional religious worshippers, for upholding the cultural heritage of the Yoruba. The governor made the commendation in his statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Gboyega Akosile, to commemorate the “Isese” Day in Lagos … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has warned motorists to desist from causing traffic congestion while queuing for fuel at various filling stations in the state. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, … Read more
The Lagos State Ferry Services, LAGFERRY, has said that the water transportation contribution revenue to the state’s entire transportation revenue matrix rose from 0.8 percent to 11 percent. The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, LAGFERRY, Mr Abdoulbaq Balogun, made this disclosure at the agency’s three-day management retreat on Saturday in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspected members of a syndicate specializing in vehicle brainbox vandalism and theft. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed their detention for questioning on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr Adegoke Fayoade, has assured that the command would reduce the multiple checkpoints along Lagos Badagry Expressway. Fayoade gave this assurance during a familiarization visit to Area K Command of Nigeria Police along Oko-Afo, Badagry, Lagos, on Saturday. He said that the multiple checkpoints were creating negative impact and bad … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu commissioned the newly built Mushin Red Line flyover. While inaugurating the bridge on Saturday, Sanwo-Olu said the economic value of the Mushin and Onipanu area will experience a major turnaround with the inauguration of the rail infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Mushin flyover is the last of the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned 170 Units of apartments, delivered by Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, LCDA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the apartments ,in Raymond Estate and Sterling Heights, were delivered by the council in collaboration with the private sector (Ostia Homes and Sterling Bank). Speaking at the inauguration, Sanwo-Olu, who commended … Read more