Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented an estimate of N2.2 trillion expenditures to the House of Assembly for next year, proposing increased capital spending across key priority areas in the Economic Affairs sector. There will be renewed focus on Works and Infrastructure next year, Sanwo-Olu said, noting that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration’s security approach has been effective as the state recorded no incident of armed robbery assault against any financial institution for the fourth consecutive year. Sanwo-Olu shared this progress report on Tuesday at the 17th Town Hall Meeting on security organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Abdul Waliu Oladimeji Sulaiman, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and long-term supporter of President Bola Tinubu, has been selected by the Onikoyi Family as the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba Land, Lagos State. Sulaiman was selected on Sunday at an open meeting of the Muti Onikoyi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aare Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Iba Gani Adams has tied the knot with an ex-beauty queen from Delta State, Joy Onojaife. It was gathered that the founder of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) tied the knot with the ex-beauty queen in a private ceremony in Lagos on Saturday. According … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made the case for the development of a framework that will serve as a guide for effective community policing in the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at a town hall tagged, ‘Community policing: Building a safer Nigeria together,’ organised by the Ministry of Police … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Dr Akin Abayomi, has advocated for the Ilera Eko insurance policy. He made a case for the policy on Sunday at the 10th coronation ceremony of HRM Oba Owolabi Adeshina Adeniyi, Maforunyomi 1, Oba of Igbobi Sabe, Lagos State. Speaking with … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has taken stringent action against erring officers, confirming the dismissal of five officials and reprimand of two others for engaging in corruption and misconduct during their duties in the state. In a statement by the LASTMA Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, it was revealed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has set up a temporary incident station at the scene of the Alapere pedestrian bridge. The agency disclosed the development in a statement signed by the LASEMA Director-general, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Sunday. Recall that the bridge was destroyed by a truck on Friday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government (LASG) has issued a stern warning to property owners within Shoreline Estate, Onikoyi Estate, Park View, and Banana Island in Ikoyi, mandating the removal of fences encroaching on vital drainage channels. The ultimatum, set at seven days, urges compliance, failing which the government will take direct action … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the construction of 22 classrooms at Wright Memorial Primary School in Shomolu LGA, which was facilitated by Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, is nearing completion. The update was contained in a statement the lawmaker issued on Saturday. He noted … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has assured the business community in Lagos State of its commitment to continuously provide a friendly environment for businesses in the State. The governor gave the assurance at the 8th Edition of the Lagos Corporate Assembly, also tagged BOS Meets With Business Community held … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has promised the immediate commencement of construction works on the damaged pedestrian bridge at Alapere/Estate Bus Stop on the Third Axial Road, Lagos. The Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the commitment on Friday during a visit to inspect the extent of damage to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Network Lagos, a United States (US) Government leadership initiative for young Africans, is set to hold its Ignite Conference. The event is divided into two parts; a leadership conference and a gala night. An advertorial obtained by Eko Hot Blog on Friday revealed that … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has called for societal reorientation and re-engineering in Nigeria. He made the appeal on Thursday on the sidelines of the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) organised by Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI). The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah O. Animashaun, has committed to engendering human capital development in the area. She made the commitment on Thursday at the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) organized by the Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI). Epe LG, led by Animashaun, won the award … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Owolabi Adeshina Adeniyi (Maforunyomi 1), the Oba of Igbobi Sabe, Lagos State, is set to celebrate the tenth anniversary of his coronation. The grand event is slated for Sunday, December 10, 2023, at the Federal Science and Technical College ground in Yaba, Lagos. Distinguished guests, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to partner with the British High Commission in Nigeria to generate energy from solid waste and recycling. The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made the disclosure in a statement on Thursday night. Wahab said the move was aimed at … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the 4th edition of the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA), organised by the Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), unfolded on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the Lagos Theatre Epe, Epe, Lagos State. The event aimed to honour individuals who have made tremendous contributions to the development of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that royal fathers and other top personalities, on Thursday, attended the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) 2023. The event, which was hosted by the Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), held at the Lagos Theater, Epe, Lagos State. Recall that winners of various award categories emerged on November 22, 2023. Many of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA), has sealed various religious centres, hotels, a nightclub, and a supermarket. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. The sealing of the centres and establishments came amid the … Read more