By Kehinde Adeleye The Lagos gubernatorial candidate of the Labor party in the 2023 election has recounted his experience in the last general election and announced that he will be vying for the apex seat in Lagos come 2027. Gbadebo spelt out the importance of opposition parties in politics and the current state of Lagos … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has inaugurated the IBILE Oil Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) initiative, emphasizing his administration’s dedication to cleaner energy, environmental sustainability, and economic empowerment. Speaking at the Pilot CNG Vehicle Conversion Training in Yaba, organized by IBILE Oil & Gas Corporation (IOGC), the Governor, represented by Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, described … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has refuted allegations that Lagos will gain disproportionately from the proposed tax reforms, urging Nigerians to thoroughly study the provisions before making conclusions. Speaking during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) at the Africa Investment Forum Market Days 2024 in Morocco, Sanwo-Olu responded to concerns raised by … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday signed the Lagos Electricity Bill into law at a ceremony held at Lagos House in Alausa, Ikeja. The event was attended by the Deputy Governor, Kadri Hamzat, members of the State House of Assembly, and the state executive council. Governor Sanwo-Olu commended the state lawmakers for their … Read more
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, has firmly rejected any plans to engage Alpha-Beta Consulting or other external consultants for tax collection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking at a town hall meeting hosted by Channels Television on Monday, Oyedele addressed concerns regarding the use of external consultants … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that northern governors require more time to consult on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. He explained that this was the reason they advised the President to withdraw the bills for further discussions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, Governor Zulum clarified that the northern governors … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his commitment to completing the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) permanent orientation camp at Agbowa, Ikorodu, before the end of 2024. Speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of the 2024 Batch C Stream 1 corps members on Friday, the governor, represented by the Commissioner for Youth and Social … Read more
Nigerian skit maker and Nollywood actor, Debo Adebayo, popularly known as Mr. Macaroni, has revealed that a police officer threatened to kill him and others arrested during the #EndSARS protests in February 2021. Macaroni made this disclosure while reacting to the suspension of Wale Ajetunmobi, Senior Special Assistant on Print Media to Lagos State Governor … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed a suit seeking to prevent the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) from arresting Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu after his tenure ends. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik struck out the case on October 31 following a motion by Gbenga Femi Akande, Sanwo-Olu’s counsel, to discontinue the proceedings. Hadiza … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly on Monday deliberated on the 2025 appropriation bill of N3.005 trillion presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The proposal, unveiled last Thursday, was forwarded to a joint committee on appropriation and finance for a comprehensive review, with a directive to report back within a month. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed strong support for the recent Supreme Court ruling that nullified the National Lottery Act, reinforcing the authority of state governments to regulate lotteries and gaming activities within their territories. In a statement released on Sunday by the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotosho, the government hailed the … Read more
The Lagos State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly opposed the idea of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, becoming the next governor of Lagos State. This comes in response to recent endorsements of Seyi as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the 2027 elections by various groups. In … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday inaugurated eight newly appointed Permanent Secretaries and Tutors-General, urging them to uphold integrity and foster collaboration to maintain Lagos as a hub of innovation, development, and inclusivity. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Lagos House, Ikeja, with the governor emphasizing the importance of their leadership roles in … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that Lagos has long upheld local government autonomy, emphasizing its importance in fostering grassroots development. He made this statement on Friday while receiving representatives of the Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, led by its President, Albert Ashipa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. EDITOR’S … Read more
By Ayoade Ilori Eko Club International and the Shola Agboola Goodwill Ambassador Foundation (SAGA) have donated two 40-foot truckloads of medical equipment to hospitals across Lagos State on Saturday, November 9, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ … Read more
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic loss of lives in a fatal truck accident in the Aiyetoro area of Epe, Lagos, on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement posted on Facebook on Tuesday, Governor Sanwo-Olu extended his condolences to the families affected by the accident. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at Mile 2, affecting Loop 1 on the Apapa-bound lane and Loop 4 on the Badagry-bound lane, which will last for 15 months. This diversion is necessary to facilitate the construction of a new Transport Interchange Terminal designed to integrate rail, bus, water, and non-motorised transportation … Read more
The Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) has expressed deep sorrow at the passing of Mr. Abdulrahman Lekki, who succumbed to the cold hand of death. In a statement signed by the Board of Trustees and the Executive Committee, EPWA conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the Lekki family during this challenging time. Mr. Lekki was … Read more
Lagos State First Lady Ibijoke Claudiana Sanwo-Olu has commended the Ellen Olusola Caulcrick Foundation (EOCF) for organizing a unified outdoor sports activity that brought together children with special needs and their regular peers at Igbobi College, Yaba, Lagos. Mrs Joke Sanwo-Olu graced the event on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Igbobi College’s football pitch. She … Read more
The Lagos State Scholarship Board is mourning the loss of its Executive Secretary, Abdulrahman Lekki, who passed away in the early hours of October 30, 2024. The office of the Lagos State Head of Service released a statement confirming his death, which occurred after a brief illness. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After … Read more