By: Idris Tele-Olukoya A non- governmental association, Epe Club 70’s, on Thursday, embarked on free food distribution drive for old and the needy within the community as part of their community social responsibility during restriction of movement directive by government. Mr Ibrahim Sanuth, the Club President, said that the support was part of measures took … Read more
Naira Marley, a Nigerian musician, has been detained by the police over Funke Akindele’s COVID-19 House Party. Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has detained singer, Azeez Fashola better known as Naira Marley for attending a birthday party organized by Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele for her husband. This is coming after … Read more
As a result of violating the Lagos State’s lockdown order to enable it gain an edge in the fight against covid-19, Actress, Funke Akindele, popularly known as Jenifa, and her musician husband, Abdul Rasheed Bello, JJC have been sentenced to 14 days community service each Mrs. Aje Afunwa of the Lagos State Magistrates’ Court in … Read more
Hours after Funke Akindele and her husband were dragged for throwing a houseparty amid lockdown, she has been arrested by the Lagos State police. Ekohotblog earlier reported that the Lagos state police command says it has arrested actress Funke Akindele-Bello for violating the restriction order placed on the state by President Buhari in a bid … Read more
Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Saturday said the government would henceforth treat certain categories of patients free of charge in its secondary health facilities to cushion the effects of lockdown of the state to contain the spread of coronavirus pandemic. This is coming as the government impounded 400 danfo buses for violating the … Read more
Dr. Nurudeen Olowopopo was a surgeon of class and style. He was the 1st chairman of the Management Board of Lagos State University lasuth, his strides impacted the lives of many positively. That is why 10 years after his demise; his memory remains fresh in the hearts of those who knew him. On 15th of … Read more
There have been several commendations from Lagosians to the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the level of preparedness and other precautionary measures put in place to curb the spread of coronavirus in the State. In a viral video on social media, Lagosians currently receiving treatment in one of the isolation centres have also expressed … Read more
Meet the man who has been sleepless doing a great job with Gov Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. He is Professor Akin Abayomi, Hon. commissioner for Health, Lagos State. 1. He is a Professor Emeritus of Medicine 2. His full name is Prof Akin Emmanuel Abayomi 3. He is 68 … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu demonstrates virtues of outstanding leadership particularly his efforts to mitigate the impact of coronavirus in Lagos, in this trying times, that makes him or qualify him to be a better President than President Muhammad Buhari says Reno Omokri. Ekohotblog understands that the former aide to ex-President Goodluck Jonathan … Read more
The Lagos State Building Investment Company, LBIC plc (Mortgage Bankers) has immediately commenced skeletal operations to ensure the safety of customers and members of the public. Speaking in his office today, Mr. Oluwatobi Lawal states that the new LBIC operational guidelines are to support the efforts and proactive leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the … Read more
It was an unusual scenario on the streets of Lagos as most churches were under lock and key while others reduced the number of worshippers in compliance to the directive of the Lagos state government to churches, mosques and places of social gatherings to ensure that over 50 persons do not gather at once. The … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade Adefisayo has advised parents against allowing their wards to patronize private tutorial centres during the period of schools closure. She stated this in her office at the Alausa Secretariat on Friday, 20th March during a meeting with Private Schools Association. According to the Honourable Commissioner, Parents should ensure … Read more
Lagos State Government has given owners of rickety articulated vehicles six weeks to stay off Lagos roads, as such trucks would be impounded at the expiration of the ultimatum. Director, Vehicle Inspection Service, (VIS) Engr. Akin-George Fashola, stated this during a stakeholder meeting to sensitise articulated vehicles/ trucks owners on the need for safety, by … Read more
Lagos State government has assured stakeholders of the Computer Village Ikeja of a hitch-free movement to Katangowa, Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development Area, where the new computer and ICT hub is being relocated, saying that the movement schedule is going on as planned. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, stated … Read more
Wife of the Lagos State governor, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said the state government would intensify awareness among residents on the devastating effect of kidney disease. The governor’s wife said this at a programme to commemorate the World Kidney Day 2020, with theme ”Chronic Kidney Disease: Stop the Epidemic in Africa (Kidney Health for Everyone … Read more
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday spoke on the second recorded case of Coronavirus in the country. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, on Monday, confirmed the second case of coronavirus. Speaking via his Twitter handle, @jidesanwoolu, Sanwo-Olu said that the second case is someone who had direct contact with the Italian … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Secretary to the State Government, has organised a sensitisation programme on the Coronavirus for the 57 Secretaries to Local Governments and Local Council Development Areas. Speaking at a quarterly meeting with the Secretaries, the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Mrs. Folashade Jaji said the awareness … Read more
Some residents of Agbole/Moshalasi Street at Ejigbo in Lagos State say they still live in fear, in spite of the demolition of the notorious criminal hideout in the area, called Agbole. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Ejigbo Local Government Development Council Area (LGDCA) and operatives from Ejigbo Police Station, led by CSP … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to conduct the Y2020 Book Review Exercise as part of efforts towards ensuring students are exposed to books that are in consonance with the national minimum standard, as benchmarked in the National Curriculum and Lagos State Unified Schemes of Work. In an official statement by the Honourable … Read more
Lagos State First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Thursday emphasized the need for residents of the State to imbibe the habit of regular handwashing with soap and water as well as lots of fruits intake to build immunity against Coronavirus disease also known as Covid-19. Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at a Special Sanitation Visit of the … Read more