No fewer than four suspected traffic robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, made this known in a statement on Monday. No fewer than four suspected traffic robbers have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration will continue to ensure children have access to quality education in the state. According to him, the state government has commissioned over 1,097 school projects in over 970 schools across Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration will … Read more
Lagos Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated committee for film empowerment project. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has inaugurated the Committee on Film Production Empowerment to fund youth creativity and entertainment activities in the State. Speaking during the event held at State House, Marina, the governor said the initiative would address the disruption caused … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old abandoned baby in the state. This was made known by the state Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, via a statement on Friday. The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old abandoned baby in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The one-month-old baby was said … Read more
The apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has debunked reports circulating that the members of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) were planning to attack Lagos State. The Ohanaeze Ndigbo President said the group would not indulge in any activity that would harm the peace and cordial relationship between Igbo and Yoruba. The apex Igbo … Read more
As part of efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the state, the Lagos State Government has threatened to enforce COVID-19 pandemic law following misleading information about the pandemic. According to section 11 of the Lagos State Coronavirus Pandemic Law 2021, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has the right to order for a quarantine … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the first 500 of the 5,000 last-mile buses proposed to replace motorcycles popularly known as okada will be launched in Lagos Next week. Sanwo-Olu stated that the clamping down on motorcycles in the state was part of measures to protect the life and property of … Read more
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has debunked the allegations that the group is plotting an attack on soft targets in Lagos State. Kanu, while reacting to the allegations via his verified Twitter handle on Monday, said the “lie” was an attempt to fuel division. The leader of the Indigenous … Read more
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at Alapere in Ketu area of Lagos State is on fire, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by @EbituPromise via his Twitter handle on Sunday. Details of the fire incident remain sketchy as of the time of writing this report. RCCG Church on fire pic.twitter.com/4og7i7Nk5F — … Read more
The Lagos State Government has taken delivery of seven new boats equipped with modern gadgets. According to the state government, the new boats were built solely by local manufacturers to international standards. In a demonstration of its commitment to a multimodal transport system aimed at tackling traffic gridlocks across the metropolis, the Lagos State Government … Read more
Two Okada riders believed to be of northern extraction have been killed by the police. At least two persons have been reportedly killed after violence broke out between police at Ogba in Ikeja local government area of Lagos state and marauding commercial bike riders. Two Okada riders believed to be of northern extraction have been … Read more
No fewer than 4,000 unemployed graduates have been placed on N40,000 monthly salary for six months by the Lagos State Government. The government disclosed that the latest programme was implemented through the ministry’s Graduate Internship Placement Programme (GIPP). No fewer than 4,000 unemployed graduates have been placed on N40,000 monthly salary for six months by … Read more
The Lagos State Government has warned foreigners against violating the guidelines put in place to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the state and the country at large. Abayomi warned the foreigners that the state government would not hesitate to forward the passports of the defaulting passengers to appropriate authorities for deactivation. The Lagos State … Read more
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for the award of contract for the Fourth Mainland Bridge. According to the government, the reserved and preferred bidders would be known by December. The Lagos State Government has concluded plans for the award of contract for the Fourth Mainland Bridge. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State … Read more
They are not even talking about contractors who may go away with the state’s money The Lagos state government has said the newly promulgated anti-corruption law in the state is not in anyway meant to shield a former governor of the state, Bola Tinubu, or anyone for that matter from prosecution. Ekohotblog had, on Sunday, … Read more
There was panic around Iyano Iba market, situated a few meters from the Lagos State University (LASU), on Monday as sounds of gunshots rented the air. The clash was said to have occurred between some motorcycle riders and the members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in the area. There was panic … Read more
As part of activities to mark the second-year anniversary as governor, the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will from Tuesday inaugurate some projects in the state. Omotoso stated that many events had been planned to mark the anniversary. As part of activities to mark the second-year anniversary as governor, the Lagos State Governor, Mr … Read more
The law did not bar the house of assembly or any court from probing corruption cases. As part of move to considerably whittle down the power and influence of federal government controlled anti-graft agencies, the Lagos state government is set to establish its anti-corruption agency. According to the bill signed into law by the state … Read more
As part of the ongoing reconstruction on Ikorodu Road, the Lagos State Government has said that there will be a diversion of traffic from the main carriageway inbound Anthony from Monday, May 3, 2021, for four weeks. According to Oladeinde, the diversion was necessary in view of the need to address the worsening state of … Read more
Rotary Donates Medical Cabin to Epe Local Government. By Babatunde Kaka. The Lagos state government has said it is determined and committed to implementing the World Health Organisation (Who) recommendation on the construction of Primary Health Center in each Local Government ward across the State. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Arinola Erinosho … Read more