Lagos Government has commenced the implementation of community-based tourism in LGAs EKOHOTBLOG reports that an initiative that would further unravel tourism potentials in different Local Government Areas across the state, tagged Community-Based Tourism (CBT), has been unveiled by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, … Read more
The reason Lagos residents shun pedestrian bridges has been revealed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that some Lagos residents have said that they continued risking their lives crossing highways on foot because many of the pedestrian bridges had become safe haven for thieves, beggars and traders. In separate interviews, the pedestrians said they also avoided using footbridges as most either didn’t … Read more
Fire has gutted a popular Lagos warehouse. EKOHOTBLOG reports that fire has gutted a warehouse on Moshood Abiola Way in the Ijora 7-Up area of Apapa-Iganmu, Lagos State. The fire outbreak was disclosed by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday. Adeseye noted that the cause of … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has spoken about the completion of Red and Blue Line train projects in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the 2022 deadline set for the completion of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) projects being undertaken by the Lagos State Government remains sacrosanct. … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man tying a debtor to a stake in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest a creditor, identified as Oluchi, popularly known as PACA for tying his alleged debtor, Alozie Reuben, to a stake over a N4.6 million debt. The Lagos State Police … Read more
Customs operatives have intercept drugs, rice, others worth N1.2bn in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the operatives of the Nigeria Customs Service, Western Marine Command in Lagos, have seized contraband consisting of hard drugs, foreign rice and petrol worth N1.2bn. The Acting Customs Area Controller, Western Marine Command, Deputy Controller, Enonche Ochiba, … Read more
A dismissed Lagos policeman has been jailed over the alleged killing of Monsurat Ojuade. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Yaba has remanded a dismissed Police Sergeant, Samuel Philips, in prison custody for allegedly killing Monsurat Ojuade in Lagos State. It was gathered that the ruling by the court was … Read more
A top Police officer has been hacked to death during following a clash between commercial motorcyclists, popularly called okada in Lagos. EkoHotBlog reports that the top police officer identifid as, Kazeem S. Abonde Chief Superintendent of Police was killed on Thursday in the Ajao area of Lagos State. Recall this online news platform earlier reported … Read more
The Lagos State Government, however, assured that the site will be cordoned off for the safety of the residents of the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic from the Yaba axis over the ongoing construction of the Red Line Rail Mass Transit project, from midnight of Friday, … Read more
The war between Federal government and States rages on as FG sets plan in motion to drag rights with states. The administration of the President Muhammadu Buhari is considering suing the governments of Rivers and Lagos at the Supreme Court to end the VAT war “once and for all,”. EkoHotBlog gathered that the Minister of … Read more
Scores of Lagos residents on Wednesday evening scooped fuel from a fully-loaded that fell in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a fully-loaded tanker carrying diesel overturned on Wednesday evening along Ijora 7-Up Road inward Alaka Bridge as residents of the area trooped out with kegs and jerrycans to scoop fuel. READ ALSO: Lagos Govt Announces Diversion Of … Read more
The Lagos State Government gave assurance that the Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) would be available to direct traffic. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the commencement of the rehabilitation of the failed section of Iyana-Era Road and the construction of a 20-metre bridge, just as it informed that traffic would … Read more
Fire has again gutted NPA Headquarters in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that properties worth millions of naira were on Wednesday destroyed in a fire outbreak at the Headquarters of the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA), on Broad Street, Lagos State. It was gathered that the fire outbreak was triggered off by an electrical surge. It was further … Read more
Adebowale is said to have been electrocuted after power was restored in the area. EDITOR’S PICKS: Sanwo-Olu Tasks Nigerian Navy, Others On Internal, External Security INEC Announces Suspension Of Voters’ Online Pre-Registration In Lagos Many Injured As Ambulance Collides With Minivan In Lagos A 40-year-old staff of Ikeja Electric Distribution Company, Adebowale Ogunbawo has died … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu said the state government is currently increasing the number of jetties and ferry terminals. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged the security agencies and Nigerians to brace up and work collaboratively to keep Nigeria safe and secure internally and externally. Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Lagos State Government will … Read more
INEC has announced the suspension of voters’ online pre-registration in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced that it will suspend the pre-registration of voters in Lagos from Tuesday (today). The latest development was made known via a statement by the Head of Department, Voter Education/Publicity, INEC, Lagos State, Mr. … Read more
Many have been injured as an ambulance collided with a minivan in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four people have been injured following an accident involving an ambulance and a minivan in Lagos State. It was gathered that the ambulance was in a convoy when it rammed into a minivan with number plate … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has received the Chief of Army Staff and top military personnel in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on service personnel in Lagos military commands to be fully committed to their constitutional responsibilities of keeping the peace and strengthening security in the state. The governor … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has assented the anti-open grazing bill into law. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, assented to the bill prohibiting Open Cattle Grazing and Trespass of Cattle on Land, signing the legislation into law 11 days after it was unanimously passed by the State House of Assembly and transmitted to … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has received Governor Matawalle in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcome his counterpart from Zamfara State, Governor Bello Matawalle, into the state. This was made known via a Facebook post by Governor Sanwo-Olu on Monday. The post read, “I received my colleague and friend, the Governor … Read more