JUST IN: Security Operatives Arrest #RevolutionNow Protesters In Lagos

Security Operatives Arrest #RevolutionNow Protesters In Lagos Ekohotblog, October 1, 2020 Nothing less than 20 #RevolutionNow protesters have been arrested in Lagos, Today, October 1, 2020. Ekohotblog reported that there was a protest in Ojota and Maryland axis to express disappointment over the current economic situation of the country. Our reporter who witnessed the scene … Read more

Lagos Explosion: Properties Worth Millions Destroyed As Casualty Toll Hits 30

BREAKING: Two More Bodies Recovered From Lagos Explosion Site

At least 30 persons suffered severe and life threatening injury when a gas exploded in Iju Ishaga, a densely populated suburb in Lagos EkoHotBlog had reported how a LP Gas tanker exploded in Ifako-Ijaiye Local government area of the state. In an update on the devastating incident, the Lagos state emergency management agency (LASEMA), said … Read more

I Was Once A Plumber – Sanwo-Olu

Governor stressed the need for Youths and women to engage in vocational skills Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says he used to be plumber before his foray into the civil service. Speaking during the graduation of 6,252 students of the 18 skill acquisition centres in the state on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu said he worked as a … Read more

Transform Lagos To Dubai, Sanwo-Olu Tells Cabinet Members

23 September, 2020 Governor Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has tasked his cabinet make Lagos a Dubai in Nigeria. The governor disclosed this at the end of a Two-Day Performance Review Retreat organized for the cabinet members. The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has asked cabinet members and heads of agencies to deploy their physical and … Read more

Covid-19: In Lagos, The Use Of Facemasks Is Gone, And So, Will People Continue To Have Trust In Government?

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Face masks  Lagos COVID-19 One of the earliest and most prominent victims of COVID-19 in Nigeria was Abba Kyari, the long-time friend and Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari. The news of his death in mid-April was met with strong reactions on social media. Many considered it a potent victory against politicians who had … Read more

Car Snatchers Arrested In Lagos After Stabbing Uber Driver, snatched His Car (Video)

Car Snatchers Arrested In Lagos After Stabbing Uber Driver,  snatched His Car (Video) Ekohotblog, September 21, 2020… Lagos State police have apprehended two car snatchers who stabbed an Uber driver, ran away with his car.   Ekohotblog learned that the car owner sustained deep and severe injuries on his face from the knife cut. According to the car owner, … Read more

Social Events Return In Lagos As Sanwo-Olu Approves Resumption Of Cinemas, Spas And Gyms

19 September, 2020 Gov Sanwo-Olu has approved the reopening of social cinemas and other entertainment houses. The Governor who announced this on Saturday maintained that the cinemas must restrict their housing capacity to 33% as given in their reopening guidelines. Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has approved the resumption of cinemas, spas and gyms in Lagos State … Read more

LASG Set To Ensure Safe Reopening Of Schools, Organizes A Two-Day Training Programme

– Lagos State Ministry of Education through the Office of Education Quality Assurance has a two-day training programme that would ensure safe reopening of schools below tertiary level. – The Director-General of the Office in her address at the event urged the schools to have qualitative safety plans that would help protect the students when … Read more

Staff Union Crisis: NANS-JCC Lagos Axis Urges Students To Remain Calm, Pledges School Reopening Soon

The attention of the leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee, Lagos Axis led by Comrade Ogunsanya Rasheed has been called to the set back on the anticipated reopening of Lagos State owned tertiary institution. The statement was issued and signed by Com. Rasheed Ogunsanya, Chairman, NANS, Lagos JCC, to EkoHotblog, … Read more

Association Denounce Lagos Flooding

The National Association of Seadogs has cried out to the Lagos State Government over the recent flooding witnessed in some parts of Lagos. Ekohotblog gathered this in a statement by the Capon, Ikeja Chapter of NAS, Mr. Iheanyi Konkwo, he said contrary to predictions by the Nigeria Meteorological Agency, a seasonal weather phenomenon commonly known … Read more

Lagos State Expresses Readiness To Celebrate World Tourism Day With Other Global Communities

11 September, 2020 The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture has expressed the State Government’s readiness to celebrate 2020 World Tourism Day. The Commissioner stated this when some stakeholders in Tourism sector visited her in her office. In their reaction, the group thanked the Commissioner for the warm welcome and stated that WTD … Read more

Lagos State Govt Frowns At Erection of Illegal Structures On Open Places

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11 September, 2020 The Lagos state government has declared the building of structures on open places in the state as illegal. This was declared by the state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Idris Salako. The Commissioner further revealed that about eight buildings were sealed for violating such laws and maintained more are … Read more

COVID-19: Why Lagos Is Witnessing Decline In Cases – FG

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PTF reveals why Plateau cases are increasing drastically The federal government on Thursday disclosed why Lagos state is witnessing a steady drop in number of COVID-19 cases recorded. Presidential task force on COVID-19, attributed the drastic reduction in cases to the massive large-scale testing conducted in the past. The national coordinator of the PTF, Sani … Read more

JUST IN: Police Arrest Anti-Fuel Hike, Electricity Tariff Protesters In Lagos

Police Arrest Anti-Fuel Hike, Electricity Tariff Protesters In Lagos Ekohotblog, September 10, 2020 Following the hike in the price of fuel and electricity tariff, some protesters who stormed the streets of a Lagos to express displeasure over the increase have been arrested by the Nigeria police force, Ekohotblog reports. The protest happened at Ojuelegba area of Lagos … Read more

We Have Made Education Premium in Lagos State, Discloses Gov Sanwo-Olu

8 September, 2020 – The Lagos State governor has disclosed that they have made education the cardinal pillar of the present administration. – The governor made this known during the hosting of Eko Educators Performance Series 3.3 on Tuesday – The governor maintained that the school curriculum have been effectively upgraded through EkoBest Initiative. The … Read more

Over 60 Shot In Foiled Lagos Monarch Abduction

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Three suspects arrested There was palpable apprehension in Ikorodu on Sunday when land grabbers invaded Isiu palace to abduct the newly enthroned monarch. Oba Okukayode Raji was given staff of office by Lagos State Commissioner for Special Duties, Wale Ahmed, on Aug. 24, 2020 The land grabbers stormed palace premises shooting  sporadically and injuring many … Read more

Lagos Bye-Election: PDP Electoral Committee Declares Primaries Hitch-Free, Fair

PDP Calls For Immediate Probe Of Former Service Chiefs

kosofe constituency II primaries on Saturday were hitch-free says party Okereke advised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to step up its game in the forthcoming by-elections. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) says its Lagos East Senatorial District and House of Assembly Kosofe Constituency II primaries on Saturday were hitch-free. The party’s Chairman, Electoral Committee … Read more