Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagos residents to ensure they are counted during the 2023 census. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all Lagos residents to participate fully in the 2023 Population and Housing Census by cooperating with the National Population Commission (NPC) officials and committees set up by … Read more
Lagos has refunded N744m to 564 intending pilgrims. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has commenced the payment of refunds to 564 intending pilgrims that had applied for the reimbursements of their Hajj fare paid between 2019 and 2022 after their inability to perform the … Read more
The Greater Lagos Fiesta is set to hold in five venues. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says its annual end-of-the-year entertainment event tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold next week in all the five divisions of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link … Read more
Commuters in Lagos State can breathe a sigh of relief after the state government’s completion of the rail mass transit blue line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has announced that the infrastructure for the first phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) Blue Line is ready. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The NDLEA has found 1.7 million opioid pills in noodles and other items at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted at least 1,760,460 pills of tramadol and other opioids hidden in noodles packs and other items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos … Read more
The Lagos government has issued safety tips to residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has asked residents to devise plans for crowd control and emergency evacuation during the yuletide celebrations. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Finds 1.7m Opioid Pills In Noodles, Others At Lagos Airport 2023: INEC Has No Reason Not To Be … Read more
The Lagos State government is set to begin a survey of out-of-school children. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that education is accessible to every child irrespective of socioeconomic class or circumstances as part of efforts to ensure a better and secure future for the children. EDITOR’S PICKS FG … Read more
The Lagos State government has sensitised ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs) on its data protection programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Data Protection team from the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Public Service Standards and Performance (PSSP) team have taken their sensitisation and awareness campaign exercise to 22 MDAs in the 1st … Read more
The LSTMB Registrar has explained how traditional medicine practice in Lagos is evolving. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Registrar of Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB), Mr. Olorunkemi Kadiku, has said that the practice of traditional medicine is evolving from what it used to be to a more regulated and better-coordinated practice. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the LASWA Data Centre to enhance safety and security on Lagos waterways. Eko Hot Blog reports that the commuters using Lagos State’s water transport services are in for a fresh safety experience, with the activation of modern monitoring gadgets and infrastructure to enhance security across the state’s waterways transportation network. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Demola Seriki’s family has announced his burial arrangements. Eko Hot Blog reports that the family of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Spain, Demola Seriki, has announced burial arrangements for the late envoy. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Demola Seriki Is Dead “Terrible Loss To Us All” – Obanikoro Mourns Demola Seriki Persistent Attacks On Our Offices … Read more
Obanikoro has mourned Demola Seriki. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, former Ambassador to Ghana, has described the demise of Demola Seriki, the Nigerian Ambassador to Spain, as a monumental loss to the nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria’s Ambassador To Spain, Demola Seriki Is Dead Vacate Roads Or Face Sanctions, Lagos Govt Tells Illegal … Read more
Lagos government is set to hold a stakeholders summit on the 2023 population census. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has expressed its readiness to ensure the smooth and seamless conduct of the 2023 population and housing census in the state in 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Vacate Roads Or Face Sanctions, Lagos Govt … Read more
Lagos has threatened illegal street traders in the state with sanctions if their actions persist. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Special Adviser on Central Business Districts has again called on street traders to vacate the roads or face sanctions, especially within the Lagos Island Business District. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Set … Read more
A Fidelity staff member has died in the office. Eko Hot Blog reports that a staff member of the Fidelity Bank, Emmanuel Ebere, slumped and died at the company’s Awolowo, Ikoyi branch in Lagos State on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Save The Date: Don’t Miss Polio Vaccination In Lagos State This December Lagos Fixes Date To … Read more
Lagos has announced the dates for the state’s oral polio immunisation exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government will commence a statewide novel Oral Polio Immunisation exercise from Saturday, 17th to Tuesday, 20th December, 2022. EDITOR’S PICKS Energy Plan: Buhari Seeks US Financial, Technical Assistance At US-Africa Summit Lagos Fixes Date To … Read more
Lagos State has fixed a date to launch its diaspora health plan. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) is set to launch a new product into the international market, tagged: “The Ilera Eko Diaspora Health Plan.” EDITOR’S PICKS Energy Plan: Buhari Seeks US Financial, Technical Assistance At US-Africa Summit … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has charged security agents to ensure crime-free celebrations during the yuletide season. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the Nigerian Police and other security personnel in the state to work towards a crime-free yuletide season for residents by keeping the state safe during the festive season and … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has promised the development of the creative arts industry in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured Creative Art Practitioners in Lagos State of his government’s commitment to the growth of the sector, describing it as one of the major drivers of tourism development in the state. … Read more
A modern complex is set to shoot out of the rubble of ruins at the Lagos State High Court in Igbosere. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, performed the sod turning for the redevelopment of the oldest courthouse in the country, two years after the iconic colonial vestige was razed by … Read more