The burial rites for the Human Rights Activist and Spokesman of the Pan-Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, Yinka Odumakin, is underway at the Police College, Ikeja, Lagos State. Yinka Odumakin died on April 2 after battling respiratory problems occasioned by COVID-19 complications. The burial rites for the Human Rights Activist and Spokesman of the Pan-Yoruba Socio-Cultural group, … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner For Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has explained the reason behind the closure of COVID-19 vaccination centres across the state. According to a statement by Prof. Abayomi on Wednesday, the closure of the centres was due to the conclusion of the first phase of vaccination in line with the directive of the … Read more
The target to achieve effective herd immunity is vaccination of at least 60 per cent of the Lagos State population The Lagos State Government on Wednesday said it had concluded the first phase of COVID-19 vaccination, Ekohotblog reports The state Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, who disclosed this in a statement, said the vaccination … Read more
A society that eschew accountability creates fertile ground for manifestation of corruption – Keshinro The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria ( ICAN ) on Monday 17th of April established its district in Epe, consolidating and sustaining the developmental drive that the ancient town has become synonymous with in recent years. The occasion also witnessed … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka We have our prominent sons and daughters both in the public and private sectors who are making us proud – Hamzat Lagos State deputy governor, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, says professionals in the accounting fields have contributed significantly to the development and growth of the state in numerous ways. Hamzat gave the … Read more
“It will be unfair for us. These are important stakeholders. They served our citizens” – Sanwo-olu on Danfo buses Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos state, says his administration will not take the popular and ubiquitous yellow buses popularly known as ‘danfo’, off the road. Recall that, Frederick Oladeinde, commissioner for transportation, had, in February, said … Read more
LNSC also engaged in border patrol – Sanwo-olu Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the peculiarities of the state and its prevailing realities do not call for adoption of the Western Nigeria Security Network (Operation Amotekun). Amotekun was established on January 9, 2020, by the six South-West states to address the nagging security challenges that … Read more
The project is expected to traverse from Agbado to Marina, while the rail corridor will be constructed in three phases. Lagos government has begun work on construction of a 37-kilometre rail mass transit red line across the state. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Lagos, flagged off the construction of the rail project, with a target of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has warned the residents of the state against the consumption of expired products. The government, however, assured that the state consumer protection agency would not allow the ‘killer drink’ to be sold in Lagos State. The Lagos State Government has warned the residents of the state against the consumption of expired … Read more
Lagos is one complex city where even indigenes can get missing in its numerous streets. However, there are some streets that are so popular in the metropolitan former capital of Nigeria that people who haven’t visited Lagos have probably heard about. These places in Lagos are not the most beautiful but have one or two … Read more
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, ordered the immediate disbandment of the Monitoring Satellite Offices in Lagos and Port Harcourt over complaints of harassment and operating beyond their briefs by Nigerians. He stated that the IGP Monitoring Units will be re-organised. The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Alkali Baba, on Thursday, … Read more
There is no doubt that Lagos is full of employment opportunities for both educated and uneducated people. The population in Lagos keep on increasing everyday and the city becomes congested. Due to the over population in Lagos, there is always traffic on the road which makes the city stressful to live. When going to work or coming … Read more
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board says intending participants of the 2021 Umrah (lesser hajj) in Saudi Arabia will have to pay at least N1.37 million. The Board further explained that the increase in fare was due to the strict implementation of the COVID-19 protocols by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health, noting that the … Read more
No casualty has been confirmed There was palpable apprehension in Amuwo-Odofin LGA of Lagos state after a gas explosion rocked the community. The explosion was said to have happened around 7pm on Tuesday at Iyasoko street, Agboju, Amuwo-Odofin. Nosa Okunbor, spokesperson of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), confirmed the incident. He said officials … Read more
It will establish a revival of the country’s cultural heritage – commissioner The Director of Creative Arts Department, Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Idowu Johnson with the Convener of Go Culture Festival 2021, Idris Coker, at the ‘Go Culture Festival’ event held recently in Lagos. Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture … Read more
We will set up a One-Stop shop for any would-be investor to come in and be able to partner with the Lagos state government – commissioner for agriculture As part of its efforts to resuscitate the moribond agriculture sector in the state and boost the state’s revenue, the Lagos state government has unveiled an all … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka The State Government was also determined to rebuild tourism infrastructure in the two communities In furtherance of its drive to develop domestic tourism and discover potential sites across the State, top officials of Lagos state Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture recently embarked on a two-day tour across the Badagry and Epe … Read more
The General Overseer of Resurrection Praise Ministry, Archbishop Samson Benjamin popularly known as Jehovah Sharp Sharp, has protested against the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari with a coffin in Lagos. Benjamin claimed God asked him to do so because He wasn’t happy with the government and the state of the nation. The General Overseer of … Read more
The Chairman of Surulere Local Government, Tajudeen Ajide, has been impeached. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the legislative arm of the Local Government carried out the impeachment late Friday evening over alleged misconduct and high handedness by the council boss. It was further learnt that the councillors subsequently sealed up the Chairman’s office and forcefully … Read more
The Lagos State Government, on Friday, eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the state. The government stated that event centres must register before reopening and event duration should not exceed a maximum period of six hours. The Lagos State Government, on Friday, eased restrictions on social gatherings and event centres across the … Read more