Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the Lagos State Governor, on Tuesday inuagurated the 13.65km Oshodi-Abule-Egba Bus Rapid Transit corridor, deployed additional 550 high and medium capacity buses on the road and launched the extended E-ticketing system. Mr Sanwo revealed That the 13.65 kilometer journey to Abule-Egba from Oshodi, which used to take over an hour, would now … Read more
The State government has said that the state’s COVID-19 related deaths have increased to 200, with 1,400 cases. Lagos State government also raised an alarm that 1,400 active cases were yet to turn up for admission at care centres. Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health, made the disclosure on Monday 10th of August. He said … Read more
Lagos State Churches, on Sunday, held services after over four months’ ban on religious gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had last week ordered the reopening of worship centres in the state from Friday, 7th of August, 2020. Mosques in the state also held Jumat services on … Read more
The Petroleum Tankers Drivers Association has said its planned strike will begin on Monday (tomorrow), August 10, as planned because the association has not reached any agreement with the Lagos State Government. The National Chairman of PTDA, Mr Salimonu Oladiti, said this in an interview with The PUNCH in Ibadan on Sunday, August 9. Recall that … Read more
– NUPENG suspends activities of petroleum tanker drivers in Lagos State – This was contained in a statement signed by National President, Williams Akporeha, and the General Secretary, Olawale Afolabi on Friday, August 7 – NUPENG said it had made wide consultations with various leadership organs of its union and with other key stakeholders in the … Read more
– A 40-foot container laden with drugs suspected to be Tramadol and codeine was intercepted by Police – The container was intercepted on water and taken to a bonded terminal in Apapa – Recall that the National Security Adviser, Babagana Monguno, had on Tuesday hinted that drug trafficking was one of the factors promoting insecurity … Read more
The members of the #RevolutionNow who was reported to be protesting yesterday Wednesday 5th of August, in the Federal Capital Territory, Lagos, Ondo, Osun and Ogun states is demanding good governance in the country from President Mahammadu Buhari. The members are; Eniola Akinkuotu, Adelani Adepegba, Samson Folarin, Oladimeji Ramon, Deji Lambo, Peter Dada, Bola Bamigbola … Read more
A mobile court sitting in Oshodi, Lagos State, has freed RevolutionNow protesters arrested in Lagos on Wednesday, August 5. Agba Jalingo and eighteen others that were set free after appearing before the court. Ekohotblog had earlier reported that some security operation in Lagos arrested and detained the protesters for allegedly protesting against corruption, insecurity and … Read more
– CAN commends Governor Sanwo-Olu for reopening churches in Lagos – The association was reacting to the announcement made by the state government that worship centres can now reopen beginning from August 7. – The association also warned church leaders to follow all the protocols laid down by the government and avoid taking this privilege … Read more
As students in SS3 prepare to resume in Lagos on Monday, 3rd of August, the Office of Education Quality Assurance has reportedly released guidelines for reopening of schools in the state. The state government urged owners to adhere to the guidelines, as reopening and assessment of schools will be done simultaneously. Mrs Abiola Seriki-Ayeni, the … Read more
Pastor Tunde Bakare, the founder and general Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC), has gave strong warning against the reopening of churches in the state as directed by the Lagos State Government. While preaching on Sunday 2nd of August, the man of God recommend Christians not to let any religious leader or government … Read more
– 117 Nigerians who were stranded in East Africa due to COVID-19 has arrived home – Azman airline who evacuated the returnees announced their arrival in a tweet – All the returnees tested negative and are expected to self-isolate for 14 As the Federal Government of Nigeria continues the evacuation exercise of its citizens who … Read more
A foam market in the Mushin Local Government Area of Lagos State has been gutted by fire on Saturday. The Spokesperson for the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Nosa Okunbor, who confirmed this incident said it happened around 1pm. He added that first responders including LASEMA operatives have been deployed in the scene. Read also: Edo: … Read more
– 10 person have been confirmed dead in a boat mishap that occurred in Lagos – Police spokesman Bala Elkana confirmed this report – This came less than 24 hours after 18 persons died in two boat accidents No fewer than 10 persons have been confirmed dead and three others missing after a boat capsized … Read more
– Sanwo-Olu inaugurates first indigenous face mask manufacturing factory In Lagos – The factory named O-Care Medical Face Mask Factory is expected to produce 240,000 face masks daily – Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who gave a goodwill message virtually, also commended the Managing Director of the company Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, 30 July … Read more
The Lagos state police command has apprehended the police officer who allegedly fired shots at the moving vehicle of a couple with their children in it, at the Central Business District, Dr Nurudeen Olowopopo Way, in front of Japaul House, Ikeja, Lagos State on Sunday, July 26, Ekohotblog reports. The video of the damaged car … Read more
Ruggeman Saves A Lady From Attack In Lagos Nigeria rapper, Michael Ugochukwu Stephens popularly called Ruggedman, recounts how he saved a lady who was being assaulted by three guys in Lagos. He added that the incident happened don Saturday. He revealed that the stranded lady who was beaten by the hoodlums, arrived in Nigeria from … Read more
– One person has been rescued from the rubble of the collapsed building in Ebute meta – The cause of the collapsed building is uncertained – There was no loss of life A three-storey building has collapsed on Cemetery Street in Ebute Metta, Lagos State on Friday 24 July. The emergency responders has rescued a yet-to-be-identified … Read more
– Residents trapped in a collapsed building in Ebute Meta – Spokeman for LASEMA confirmed this incident – There are no report of casualties yet Many residents trapped as a building collapsed in the Ebute Metta, Lagos on Friday, 24 July. The collapsed building is located opposite the Health Centre Ebute Metta along Cemetery Street. … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced that 42 COVID-19 patients had been discharged after testing Negative to the virus. The Governor disclosed this through the Twitter handle of his Chief Press Secretary (CPS), Mr. Gboyega Akosile. Gov. Sanwo-Olu, while disclosing the update on Friday, said the patients were 17 females, 25 males, and ten foreign nationals. READ … Read more