The Lagos State government has empowered People Living with HIV/AIDS in the State with tools, training, and startup donations for self-establishment and financial liberation. The Lagos State Government has supported and granted donations for people with HIV. Eko Hot Blog learned that the CEO, LSSCA, Dr. Monsurat Adeleke stated that the State will continue to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babjide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents of Badagry and Epe to take ownership of the ultra-modern theatres built by the State Government in the two ancient towns, saying that the edifices were constructed to boost tourism recreations. Lagos State Governor has permitted constructed theatres to boost tourism activities. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Lagos State Christian Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSCPWB) has commenced the administrative/medical screening for intending pilgrims. LSCPCWB has provided the platform to educate and prepare Pilgrims for the holy journey Eko Hot Blog notes that the screening is a statutory prerequisite program, for those who intend to participate in the yearly general pilgrimage to Israel. … Read more
By Idris Olukoya Eko Hot Blog Beneficiaries of Sen. Oluremi Tinubu Elderly Citizens Assistance Scheme, have on Tuesday, applauded the initiative of the distinguished senator and prayed for her successful tenure in office. The beneficiaries told newsmen during a press conference in Lagos, on Tuesday. They said that the initiative was a life saving because … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency(LABSCA) has listed about 300 buildings for possible demolition. The agency’s General Manager, Abiola Kosegbe spoke on Monday at an event titled, ‘Prevention of building collapse: A collective responsibility’ in Ikeja, Lagos. Mrs Kosegbe said, “Right now, we have a list of almost 300 suspected buildings. This is based on … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the government will establish a processing center for the fisheries and aquaculture sector to offtake the produce from registered farm clusters and fish farm Estates in a bid to set profit margins for farmers. Lagos State government says the initiative is in collaboration with a … Read more
Two businessmen have been reportedly shot dead by hoodlums who invaded Igbe-Lara community, in the Igbogbo-Bayeku Local Council Development Area of Lagos State on Sunday. According to PUNCH Metro, it was gathered that everyone was going about their daily activities when suddenly no fewer than 15 hoodlums, armed with sophisticated weapons, stormed the Igbe-Lara bus … Read more
Lagos Election, INEC Mr Rotimi Abiru, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has told INEC to improve on the voter registration exercise conducted in the nation. Abiru, representing Shomolu Constituency 2, made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) after he had voted at Gbagada Ward, G … Read more
COVID-19 Test The Lagos State government on Friday threatened to sanction international passengers who violated the Federal Government’s directive on COVID-19 test. The government gave the warning in a statement signed by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi and his Information and counterpart, Gbenga Omotoso, Ekohotblog gathered. The statement read: “We have on … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday reiterated his administration’s commitment to prioritising programmes that give youths more opportunities to thrive. According to a statement by Sanwo-Olu’s spokesman, Gboyega Akosile, the governor affirmed this while receiving the management team of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) who paid him a courtesy visit … Read more
Lagos Bye-Elections The Independent National Electoral Commission in Lagos State said it had delivered non-sensitive materials for Saturday’s Lagos East Senatorial and Kosofe Constituency II House of Assembly bye-elections to all the five affected councils in the area. INEC spokesman, Femi Akinbiyi, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Tuesday in Lagos that the commission … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka As part of its efforts to ensure food security in the state, Lagos State government has trained 100 women and youths in its Agripreneurship Programme. The Commissioner for Agriculture in the state, Ms. Abisola Olusanya implored the 100 graduands of the Programme to be committed to the attainment of the Government’s food … Read more
Lagos State Government on Thursday held a sensitisation workshop for children with special needs through the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA). Ekohotblog understands that the workshop was hosted to ensure maximum attention is given to matters relating to children with special needs. The event with the theme: “Caring for Special Needs Children; Our … Read more
Lagos State says it will continue to enforce its traffic laws to maintain sanity on roads and save lives. Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made this known through a press statement on Wednesday, November 19. He further stated that the development is to halt the resurgence of impunity and violation of traffic regulations. … Read more
The Lagos State Government will continue to enforce its traffic laws to maintain sanity on roads and save lives. The State Environment and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) will keep enhancing the enforcement of the Lagos Traffic Law 2018 with which it has been checking the excesses of commercial motorcyclists and others who drive against … Read more
The NigerianCentre for disease control on Sunday disclosed that the country has recorded 152 new COVID-19 cases. The agency made the disclosure in its daily updates and situation reports of the virulent infection for 15th November. The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 152 new positive samples in seven states and the federal capital … Read more
Lagos State Government on Sunday announced an adjustment in the earlier days slated for the closure of the level crossing at Ilupeju, Ogunmokun, Jibowu, and Yaba for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge railway project. Recall that the closure which was supposed to begin on Sunday through Wednesday, has been slightly adjusted. A statement … Read more
A former deputy governor of Lagos between 1992 and 1993, Sinatu Ojikutu, says only ex-governors and their deputies who served from 1999 benefit from the 2007 pension law of the state. Sinatu disclosure is coming in the wake of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu move to abrogate the pension and entitlements of former governors and their deputies. … Read more
One of the survivors of the shooting that marred the #ENDSARS protest at Lekki Toll Gate in Lagos, Meshack Esanibi, says the bullets he took into his left leg are yet to be extracted over three weeks after the incident that nearly claimed his life. Esanibi was rushed to the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, … Read more
The Lagos State Office of the Public Defender (OPD), acting on the legal advice issued by the Office of the Lagos State Attorney-General exonerating 253 #EndSARS protest suspects, has secured the release of some youths from Police facilities and Correctional Centres in the State. In a statement issued on Saturday by the Agency, the release … Read more