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 Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged manufacturers to harness the power of technology and innovation to boost productivity, optimize production processes, and improve product quality. Speaking at the 57th Annual General Meeting of the Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN), Ikeja Branch, Sanwo-Olu emphasized the importance of embracing new technologies such as automation, artificial intelligence, … Read more
Two-time UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya was seen enjoying Lagos nightlife on Friday night, visiting a popular club inLagos Island. The mixed martial arts star shared snippets of his outing on his Instagram stories, capturing the attention of fans and fellow celebrities. Adesanya’s night out followed a busy week that included a return to his … 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
A Coroner’s Court in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has ordered substituted service on key witnesses in the ongoing inquest into the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The witnesses include Azeez Fashola, known as Naira Marley; Samson Eletu, also known as Sam Larry; Mohbad’s sister-in-law, Karimot Ogunbayo; Boluwatife Adeyemo, also … Read more
The Nigerian Copyright Commission, NCC, has confiscated suspected pirated books worth N50 million in the Yaba area of Lagos state. The Deputy Director of Operations/Head of Operations of the commission in Lagos office, Mr Charles Amudipe, who led the team, said that the NCC carried out an anti-piracy action in Yaba Book Market, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat has urged youths to focus on informative articles and educational videos that offer tangible solutions to real-world problems. He emphasized the importance of reading well-equipped books that can bring positive change and encouraged youths to expand their horizons beyond theoretical foundations. Hamzat highlighted the transformative potential of … Read more
Lagos State Government has vowed to prosecute individuals who engage in an unhygienic practice, particularly along the Berger Expressway. The government’s sanitation operatives recently cleaned up the faeces that littered the median of the expressway, and now it’s time for enforcement. Permanent Secretary Gaji Omobolaji, Office of Environmental Services, led an advocacy exercise to sensitize … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed into law a new national minimum wage of ₦70,000 on Monday, July 29, 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous ₦30,000. This decision follows intense negotiations by the Tripartite Committee, which included representatives from Organized Labour, the private sector, and the federal government. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and Ikorodu Local Government have called on stakeholders to partner with security agencies in protecting critical national assets and infrastructure in the area. They made the call on Thursday at a security town hall meeting themed, “Community and Stakeholders in the Protection of Critical National Assets” in … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has emphasized the importance of integrative medicine in the state’s healthcare system. Speaking at the Association of Integrative Medicine Practitioners of Nigeria’s annual conference, Sanwo-Olu highlighted the significance of this approach in enhancing the nation’s well-being and driving economic development. Represented by Prince Babatunde Adele, Registrar of the Lagos State Traditional Medicine … Read more
A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, announced the incident via a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Adeseye reported that the Lagos State Fire and … Read more
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to his successor and the current Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, EKO HOT BLOG reports. This marked Ambode’s first visit to the Lagos State House since completing his tenure as a one-term governor in 2019. In an Instagram post on Monday, Sanwo-Olu shared details … Read more
A fire on Thursday morning engulfed a Mobil fuel station near the Airport Hotel, Ikeja, on Obafemi Awolowo Way, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK: PM Starmer Supports Police to Keep Streets Safe from Extremist Leave Lebanon on Any Available Ticket, U.S. Urges Citizens Ukraine Destroys Russian Submarine in Crimea The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on Thursday … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu, through Commissioner Gbenga Omotosho, urges #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their demonstration, assuring that the government has heard their demands. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the #EndBadGovernance protesters to end their ongoing demonstration. Speaking through the state Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, at Ojota Park on the … Read more
Lagos State has deployed Rapid Response Squad and Task Force officers to patrol the streets in anticipation of nationwide hunger and hardship protests scheduled for August 1-10. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has deployed officers from the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and Task Force to patrol the streets in anticipation of the … Read more
LSTMB Graduates 90 Herbalists Across Diverse Fields In its continuous effort to sustain quality healthcare service delivery to Lagosians as well as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s THEMES Plus Developmental Agenda under the Health and Environment pillar, the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSEMB) has graduated 90 new practitioners across diverse fields. The graduation ceremony was held … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urges caution and dialogue ahead of planned protests, emphasizing the need for public safety and peaceful resolutions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged citizens planning nationwide protests to exercise caution while expressing their grievances. In a statement released on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media … Read more
The Lagos State Government allocated 23% of its 2024 budget to infrastructural renewal and development to modernize the city and support its growing population. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has disclosed that 23% of the 2024 budget has been allocated to infrastructural renewal and development across the state. Ope George, the Commissioner … Read more
Lagos State students, led by NULASS President Alimi Lekan-Idris, opt out of the nationwide protest scheduled for August 1, urging dialogue instead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Students enrolled in tertiary institutions in Lagos State have expressed their stance on the planned nationwide protest set to begin on August 1. Nigerians, particularly the youths, have pledged … Read more