By Babatunde Kaka Matanmi stated that the office is planning additional 10-new Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTPs), through private sector participation. The Lagos State Government says there’s aavalanche of opportunities in the wastewater management sub-sector waiting to be tapped into. The state government noted that the sector is a veritable cornerstone that could put the economy … Read more
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to divert the traffic on Adegbola Street from Sunday 11th April 2021 for 15 months. According to the Commissioner, the diversion is to enable the construction of Ikeja Overpass for the Red Line Project of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit. The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to … Read more
Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), on Tuesday morning stormed the Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos and chased workers out of the court premises. JUSUN had declared an indefinite nationwide strike to demand financial autonomy of the judiciary. Judiciary workers, under the aegis of the Judiciary Staff Union … Read more
Tragedy struck in the Odokekere area of Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as a businessman, Uchenna Njoku, was allegedly killed by his younger brother, Chukwuma, during an argument over N3,000 debt. A relative of the brothers, Alex Ogbu, said before Uchenna’s wife returned, Chukwuma had brought out a knife and allegedly … Read more
The command also shared toll free lines for emergencies. The Lagos police command has released phone numbers of senior officers and divisional police officers (DPO) in the state. In a document seen by Ekohotblog, the phone number (08065558179) of Hakeem Odumosu, commissioner of police in Lagos, was among those shared with the public. Below is … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Segun Ezekiel, m, 24, leader of Aiye Confraternity in Bariga area of the state for firing and killing one Taye Gbalagbala, m, 30, the alleged leader of the Eye Confraternity in Barija. Ezekiel was alleged to have killed the leader of the Eye Confraternity on 28th March, … Read more
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force attached to Bariga Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Segun Ezekiel, m, 24, leader of Aiye Confraternity in Bariga Area, on 31st March, 2021, for firing and killing one Taye Gbalagbala, m, 30, the alleged leader of the Eye Confraternity in Barija, on 28th March, … Read more
Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Lagos State, Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, has urged residents of the state to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ. The commissioner gave the admonition in her Easter message, noting that the virtues of Christ symbolise selflessness, love and humility. Read Also: Hajj: Lagos Vaccinates 1,700 Intending Pilgrims In Two Days She … Read more
The Lagos Health Commissioner, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said the state is aggressive with vaccination because it is the epicentre of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The commissioner said Lagos carries the burden of the virus, saying, “We survived two waves, some countries are not as lucky as they have gone through the 3rd … Read more
The land grabbers have rebuffed our entreaties and overtures – Allottees Individuals under auspices of ‘Ayobo allottees’ have appealed to the Lagos state government to help address the menace of land grabbers who have usurped the land allocated to them. The group alleged that the ‘dangerously violent’ activities of the land grabbers, popularly known as … Read more
An overnight inferno has razed the popular OkoBaba SawMill Market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The effort by the firefighters prevented the fire from extending to the adjoining shanties and residential areas. An overnight inferno has razed the popular OkoBaba SawMill Market in Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The fire incident was made known by the … Read more
Officers to be trained by the Lagos state Law Enforcement Training Institute (LETI). Lagos state government says plans are underway to have uniforms and fatigues worn by law enforcement officers in the state fitted with body cameras The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced this on Tuesday, stating that there are plans to train law enforcement … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday presented brand new cars to 13 teachers adjudged to have made quality impacts in the State’s teaching service. Sanwo-Olu made the presentation at the Year 2020 Teachers’ Merit Award organised by the Ministry of Education. Read Also: Gunmen Abduct Catholic Priest, Others In Kaduna The awardees were part … Read more
Lagos State Government has concluded plans to shut the road between MazMaza and Signal Barracks, Mile 2, along Lagos Badagry Expressway for repairs for a period of eight weeks. According to the state government, the repairs which will commence on Monday, March 29th to May 31, 2021, was part of the ongoing road rehabilitation works … Read more
Doris Okuwobi, chairperson of the panel, issued the verdict on Saturday. Panel awarded the sum of N10 million to Openiyi, N5 million was given to Esanbor; Opara received N750,000 The Lagos state judicial panel has ordered that financial compensation to the tune of N16,250,000 be paid to four victims of police brutality. Doris Okuwobi, chairperson … Read more
State to use domestic tourism and hospitality as a tool to eradicate local poverty. Second and third phase to cover Ikorodu, Ikeja and Badagry divisions. Officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism Arts and Culture have begun a familiarisation tour to the five divisions of the State. The tour is geared towards a deep … Read more
The Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) on Friday, warned residents against road abuse ahead of the rainy season to reduce man-made inflicted road damage and flooding. A statement by Mr Samuel Ayetutu, Spokesman for LSPWC, said the corporation’s General Manger, Mr Olufemi Daramola, made the call on Friday while inspecting ongoing projects in some … Read more
The operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested Ibeh Theophilus Uche, the CEO of 10 Kobo Wine Place, Ikotun, Lagos alongside his mother for their alleged involvement in computer-related fraud. During interrogation by EFCC investigators, Uche, who presents himself variously as Rachael Armstrong, Keanu Reeves, Rebekah Schwarzenberger, Keanu Private, Elizabeth Hortman … Read more
No price increase until talks are concluded with labours The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) says petrol will continue to be sold at current ex-depot price pending conclusion of negotiations with organised labour. Kennie Obateru, group general manager, group public affairs division of NNPC, made this known in a statement on Friday. This development comes … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says the state government will not compromise on the vaccination protocols rolled out by the Federal Government (FG). The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) had earlier accused the state of malpractices in the exercise. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says … Read more