A truck has fallen on a car with occupants in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a containerized truck has fallen on a car at Ojuelegba, inward the Stadium area on Funsho Williams Avenue, Lagos State. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), while providing an update on the crash, disclosed that the 40ft containerized truck fell on … Read more
New LASU Vice-Chancellor, Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has assumed duty. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has on Monday, September 20,2021, assumed duty. Prof. Olatunji-Bello, who was appointed as the new VC of the institution last Thursday, was received by the acting Vice-Chancellor, Oyedamola Oke, members of … Read more
Hon Sulaiman died on Sunday, September 12, 2021, and was buried on Monday, September 13 in accordance with Islamic rites. There was no shortage of eulogies as the top brass of Lagos State converged to pay final respects to former Chairman of Agege Local Government Area, Hon Sulaiman Olanrewaju Odueso. This was on the occasion … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has bagged a new award. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators of Nigeria (ICSAN) Award of Excellence in Corporate Governance (Individual Category) after defeating four other contenders to emerge the winner. Speaking after receiving the award on behalf of … Read more
Lagos Government is set to implement new model colleges revised boarding school fees. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Education will commence the implementation of the experimental fee regime as agreed during a meeting of officials of the Ministry of Education, parents, and lawmakers recently. The Lagos State Commissioner for Education, Mrs. Folasade … Read more
A power company technician has been electrocuted in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a technician with the Ikeja Electric, Adebowale Ogunbanwo, has been electrocuted in the Dopemu area of Agege, Lagos State. It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred when the technician was working on a high-tension transformer on Oke Street while power was … Read more
A female commercial driver in Lagos State, Modinat Adunni, recently shared details of her journey during an interview with Punch News. Modinat, a commercial driver plying the Agege-Ikeja route in Lagos State, shared what motivated her to state the transport business, her experience on the job, and challenges she has faced. It is often said … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has felicitated Hamzat at 57. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on his 57th birthday, describing him as a reliable, trustworthy and committed friend, brother and partner in the Greater Lagos agenda. Dr. Hamzat, born on September 19, 1964, clocks 57 on Sunday. … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a government employee attempting to commit suicide in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a middle-aged man identified as Akinlolu Ajayi who attempted to commit suicide in the state. The arrest of Ajayi was made known via a statement by the Lagos … Read more
K1 De Ultimate and Isolo Local Government Chairman have visited Tinubu in London. EKOHOTBLOG reports that popular Fuji musician, Wasiu Ayinde Marshal, fondly known as K1 De-Ultimate, and the Chairman of Isolo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Adebayo Olasoju, have visited the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in London, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has set a deadline for the commissioning of the Sangotedo Housing Project in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the contractors engaged by the Lagos State Government to handle the construction of 1,188-unit LagosHOMS in the Sangotedo area of Eti Osa now have a final completion date to deliver the project. After defaulting previous deadlines, … Read more
Lagos government has given a fresh warning over health workers recruitment exercise. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has warned quacks and unqualified applicants to steer clear of the ongoing health workers recruitment exercise being conducted by the Health Service Commission or risk arrest and possible jail term. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health … Read more
A new Vice-Chancellor of LASU has been appointed. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Prof Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU). The new LASU VC, EKOHOTBLOG reports, is the wife of the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello. Ibiyemi, a Professor of Physiology, had … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated Lagos Road Safety Advisory Council. EKOHOTBLOG reports that in line with his administration’s commitment to Traffic Management and Transportation, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has on Wednesday inaugurated a 12-member State Road Safety Advisory Council (SaRSAC), to further work on solving the challenges of road safety in the state. Speaking … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed new Permanent Secretaries in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of seven new Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service with immediate effect. The appointment of the new Permanent Secretaries was made known via a statement by the Lagos State … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed a new LASTMA General Manager. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Bolaji Oreagba as new General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The appointment of the new LASTMA GM was made known via a statement signed by … Read more
Lagos Government and Ikeja Electric have signed MoA on power supply. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Ikeja Electric Plc, on Tuesday, signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to boost power supply in the state. Under the agreement, EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government would be … Read more
A sex worker has killed a trader with blade in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck at FESTAC Town in the Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State as a trader, Sunday Emmanuel, was reported dead after a suspected sex worker, identified as Precious, allegedly slit his stomach with a blade. It was gathered … Read more
Lagos government has commenced the removal of street beggars and destitute persons from the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that as part of efforts to ensure that Lagos is rid of all forms of environmental nuisance, the State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has begun ridding the street of beggars and destitute persons. In an exercise … Read more
Lagos Police Command has revealed the killer of Monsurat Ojuade. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said that the officer, who allegedly shot an 18-year-old girl, Monsurat Ojuade, has been identified. Recall that Monsurat was last Saturday hit by a bullet when detectives from the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, went to arrest a robbery suspect … Read more