The speaker of Lagos state house of assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, was on Monday exonerated of corruption allegations levelled against him. Saharareporters had accused Obasa of financial impropriety bordering on siphoning of public funds and abusing his office. Saharareporters accusations are outcome of a trenchant and thorough investigations carried out by the online media platform. the … Read more
A woman (name withheld) died after she was struck by lightning in the Idumota area of Lagos state. The woman’s child was also struck by lighting. Tony Ojukwu, the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, confirmed this on Monday. He said the child was rushed to the hospital after he was “left to die” by … Read more
As part of its effort to ensure smooth vehicular activities and enhance productivity among residents, The Lagos State Government has released a traffic advisory that will enhance movement of motorists along Ikorodu Road. The advisory is in light of the government immediate plan to commence the rehabilitation and construction works on the Ketu – Mile … Read more
The Human and Environmental Development Agenda (HEDA) has described as a smokescreen the investigation of the Lagos state house of assembly speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, by members of the assembly. Obasa has been in the thick of things for the past couple of months following multiple corruption allegations levelled against him by Sahara Reporter. The allegations … Read more
Lagos state government says More than 1,000 COVID-19 patients have now recovered in the state. This is as the state announced the discharge of 31 more persons on Sunday. The state governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who announced the development in a statement on Sunday, put the total number of patients successfully managed and discharged in the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has instituted a legal action against the federal government and the national assembly. The litigation followed the obstruction of judgment delivery via virtual means by the two respondents because, according to them, it is Unconstitutional. Subsequently, the state approached the Supreme Court asking it to determine the constitutionality of virtual court … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has presented staff of office to the 15th Oniru of Iru kingdom, Oba Gbolahan Lawal. Sanwo-Olu implored him to sustain the peace and harmonious relationship that had existed in the land. Lawal received the staff of office barely three days after the Kingmakers and elders of Iruland picked him … Read more
By Afolabi Hakim His gait was not steady, the man. He had to hold the headrest of the seat in front of me to gain balance before he traipsed to his seat right beside me. He had pale skin, sunken cheeks, and a long gaunt face. Given his scrawny look, I imagined he might do … Read more
Nigeria has recorded new COVID-19 cases with the NCDC announcing 389 new cases of Coronavirus in Nigeria. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 389 new Coronavirus cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Saturday evening, June 6. NCDC noted that of the 389 COVID-19 cases recorded on Saturday evening, 66 were detected in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial city, … Read more
A yet-to-be-identified Nigerian man has been nabbed in Lagos picking used sanitary pads within a residential estate in the state. The Nigerian man who was confronted and apprehended by security operatives within the estate was made to go down on his knees while he was being interrogated and filmed by residents. READ ALSO: COVID-19 In … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to start local production of affordable smart meters to enhance electricity supply in the state. It said the production will be carried out through its Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. Commissioner for Energy and Mineral Resources, Olalere Odusote, an engineer, disclosed this at an event organised to … Read more
The Lagos state government on Friday said the state would run out of bed spaces at isolation centres if it the number of COVID-19 cases remain on the High side. The state commissioner for health, Akin Abayomi, made this known at a press briefing in Ikeja on Friday. Lagos is the flash point of the … Read more
Former Lagos state commissioner for agriculture, Abdul-Wasiu Gbolahan Lawal, has emerged the new Oniru of Iruland. Lagos state government announced the appointment of Lawal as the new king of Iruland on Friday. Deputy chief press Secretary to governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Gboyega Akosile, made the announcement in a statement. He said Lawal’s appointment “takes immediate effect” … Read more
A woman and her three-month-old baby were allegedly beaten up by a SARS official in Ibadan. According to a report confirmed on Friday by the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Tony Ojukwu, a woman and her three months old child has been molested by officers of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS. READ … Read more
The Lagos State Water Corporation recently said that the state government had evolved measures that would ensure equitable potable water distribution in the state. The corporation’s Managing Director, Mr. Adekunle Badmus, told newsmen that globally there was shortage of potable water supply. The LSWC boss spoke on the sidelines of the 11th Olu Awoyinfa Distinguished … Read more
Popular movie producer, Victor Okpala who was called out by Actress Sharon Jatto for allegedly demanding s3x in exchange for movie roles when she was underaged, has asked for forgiveness. Actress Sharon Jatto who called out movie producer Victor Okpala for allegedly demanding for sex in exchange for movie roles when she was barely 17, … Read more
A married woman has gotten herself into trouble after she visited her married partner in his house. Reports gathered that the married man collapsed after sex romp with her. The lady however denied having anything to do with what happened. She pleaded innocence while regretting the fact that she left her kids at home to … Read more
Gbagada General Hospital doctors have been reportedly abandoned after a ‘critical COVID-19 case‘ was confirmed in the hospital. Ekohotblog learned that a male COVID-19 patient who was admitted at the casualty ward of the renowned Lagos State General Hospital tested positive to COVID-19 after six days on admission. A report filed by Jameela News, quoted … Read more
Lagos state commissioner for agriculture, prince Gbolahan Lawal, has resigned his appointment. According to report, His resignation is in preparation for his imminent enthronement as the as the new oniru of Iru, Barring any last minute changes or any unforeseen circumstances, the former aide-de-camp (ADC) to Bola Tinubu will take over as the first-class monarch … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state on Thursday ordered civil servants from Grade Level 13 to resume work effective Monday, June 8. The governor issued the directive during a briefing at the State House, Marina. He said, “As regards public service, we are asking all of our officers on Grade Level 13 and 14 on … Read more