The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, says that the state’s confirmed COVID-19 cases have increased drastically and something must be done to curtail the further spread of the virus. The Commissioner said that 570 new COVID-19 infections were confirmed in the state on Dec. 30, increasing the state’s total COVID-19 infections to … Read more
First Lady of Lagos State Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on Friday welcomed the first babies of the year in four state-owned health facilities of Mushin General Hospital, Alimosho General Hospital, Orile Agege General Hospital, and Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, LASUTH respectively. The first baby, a male, baby Amoo was who was delivered at 12:01. He … Read more
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Thursday, says he did not authorize the closure of churches in the state. Odumosu had in a statement informed men of the Force to enforce all protocols by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 including the restriction of movement between 12 am and 4 am. In an … Read more
Hours into the new year, large amounts of occupants, were rendered homeless following the demolition of Monkey Village in the Opebi area of Ikeja, Lagos State. READ ALSO: Lagos Commissioner, Others Recieve Award Before the demolition, the village occupies an extent of land which harbored different categories of people who carried out various activities on … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharmacist Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, and the Special Adviser in the Ministry, Mr. Solomon Bonu, have been awarded and recognized for a good rendering of self-services to the people of Lagos State and Nigeria as a nation. While the commissioner was recognized for extraordinary service delivery under the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has canvassed complicity from Lagos citizens to enable him to deliver the essential proceeds of democracy. The governor also said the only way Nigeria could thrive and achieve greatness is when the factors that make it up live in ethnic and ecclesiastical harmony. Speaking during the end-of-year Christmas outreach orchestrated by the … Read more
2021 budget Gov. Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known at Lagos House, Marina, on Wednesday during an Interactive Session with People Living With Disabilities (PLWDs). Sanwo-Olu said that the fund would help to cater for the necessities to make life more meaningful for the PLWDs, Eko hot blog gathered. “You have spoken your mind, you … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has said several constructions and dredging have been mounted upon towards bringing about a lasting solution to the challenge of flooding. According to a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, the ministry had already initiated the … Read more
Lagos State House of Assembly has sworn in a new member, Mr. Saheed Wasiu Obafemi, from Kosofe Constituency 2, who emerged victorious recently in a by-election. Oaths of allegiance and membership were conducted by the Head of the Legal Department of the Assembly. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Obafemi was elected on the platform of … Read more
Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources says several constructions and dredging have commenced to aid the challenge of flooding. According to a statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Kunle Adeshina, made this known through a statement. He said the ministry started the construction and concrete … Read more
Blue Picture Cinema, new films, and the distribution company have opened two film theatres on the second floor of City Mall, of Onikan Victoria Island. The grand opening day saw the screening of a first feature film by Blue Pictures titled, “Gone” starring Sam Dede, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Stella Damasus, and more. Eko Hot … Read more
The Lagos State Government has made it necessary for future couples to procure clearance from the state government to hold weddings with not more than 300 people in attendance. This was contained in a notice by the state government. “Weddings and Social gatherings must not exceed 300 people with prior clearance from the Lagos State … Read more
Deputy National President, Rice Farmers Association of Nigeria (RIFAN), Mr. Segun Atho, says rice farmers in Lagos can grow the crop all year round to meet demand. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Atho said that the state could feed itself in the area of rice production, if fully harnessed, including cultivating the crop all-year-round. ” … Read more
Churches in Lagos State have been instructed to close their cross-over services by 11 pm on December 31, 2020. The Lagos State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria gave this directive in a statement signed by the Lagos State CAN chairman, Bishop Steven Adegbite. Eko Hot Blog recalled that the Lagos State Government had … Read more
The Lagos state government has announced that it will deactivate the passports of travellers who do not adhere to the COVID-19 testing protocols. Ekohotblog reports that the announcement is contained in a document on the state’s COVID-19 situation reports and updates made available by Akin Abayomi, commissioner for health, and Gbenga Omotosho, his information and … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Monday said 48 per cent of people infected with COVID-19 in the state are not aware that they are carriers of the virus. The Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi made this known at a briefing on Monday in Alausa Ikeja, Lagos. According to him, the state is … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sealed Queens Park Event Centre, Oniru for contravening Coronavirus (COVID-19) protocols. Furthermore, the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture rescinded the license of the event center. The Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Pharm Uzamat Akinbile Yusuf said the step to withdraw the license was … Read more
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry says losses of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Lagos is approximately N2.7 billion, due to the unprecedented Coronavirus lockdown. LCCI’s Director-General, Dr. Muda Yusuf, made this known on Sunday through the LCCI’s Economic and Business Review for 2020 and Outlook for 2021. Eko Hot Blog gathered … Read more
Tuface Idibia club also affected by the government crackdown The Lagos State Government has sealed Lekki Waterside and 11 other event centers, recreational outlets and clubs for allegedly running foul of COVID-19 guidelines. Director-General of Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, announced the closure of the centres in a statement on Sunday. Ekohotblog gathered that … Read more
The governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reminded citizens that wearing masks is mandatory to fight against the coronavirus even as residents and citizens celebrate during Yuletide. The governor of Lagos has threatened penalties and sanctions for anyone who violates the requirement to wear a mask while the virus is spreading among the … Read more