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
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
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
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
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) 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
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
– 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
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
– The inhabitants Igbo Ilogbo of Ayobo in Lagos State have cried to the state governor and the Inspector General of police to rescue them from the notorious land grabbers led by Femi Adebayo. – The call came after the incessant attack on property owners in the area by the hoodlums alleged to be hired … Read more
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
12 September, 2020 Lagos State House of Assembly is to make it necessary for lane and traffic markings on highways in the State. The House made this known during its oversight visit to Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA The Lagos State House of Assembly is set to make provisions for compulsory lane markings, traffic … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
– Lagos State has expressed its readiness to close down Oba Ogunji Road. – The decision is meant to carry out rehabilitation on the road. – The road will be closed down between 9 to 30 September 2020. The Lagos State Government through the Commissioner for Transportation, Dr Frederic Oladeinde on Monday 7 September, 2020 … Read more
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
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