An online publication recently said the Lagos justice ministry needs “urgent reform.” The publication accused the leadership of the ministry of maladministration and poor treatment of workers. It also claimed that the Special Counsel’s office had complained about unpaid allowances. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Ministry of Ministry of Justice has denied accusations … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s inter-house sports event on February 9, 2023. Her parents alleged that Chrisland Schools, her school, was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government consequently ordered a coroner’s inquest into the 12-year-old’s death and the report has been released. Eko Hot … Read more
The federal government recently phased out the use of N500 and N1000 notes in violation of a Supreme Court order restraining it from enforcing a deadline. The government announced that it will allow the use of the old N200 note till April 10, a move that failed to pacify opponents of the naira redesign policy. … Read more
A Chrisland Schools’ student slumped and died at the venue of the school’s inter-house sports event last Thursday. Her parents suggested that the school was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government has temporarily shut down the Ikeja branch of the school where the deceased attended. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Lagos government has taken a significant step in its efforts to reform the tax system in the state. The government signed a deal with the federal government to enhance the system’s efficiency. The state governor expressed hopes that the agreement will help to check double taxation and widen the tax base. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The #EndSARS protests rocked Lagos State and other states across the country in October 2020. Police made several arrests at the time. An online news platform recently reported that one of the protesters has been in prison since 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked an online story published by … Read more
The trial of ASP Drambi Vandi starts today. He allegedly killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day 2022. The Lagos government is leading the disgraced cop’s prosecution. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
The NBA leadership visited the Lagos attorney-general amid the prosecution of the killer cop involved in the extra-judicial killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has led some members of the National Executive and Senior Members of the Bar, on … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 104 inmates in the spirit of the new year celebration. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on the Prerogative of Mercy, has approved the release of 104 inmates from various correctional facilities across the state. EDITOR’S … Read more
Killer cop was in court over the killing of Bolanle Raheem. Eko Hot Blog reports that Drambi Vandi, the Police officer who allegedly shot a female lawyer called Bolanle Raheem, faced remand proceedings at the Yaba Magistrate’s Court on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Sanwo-Olu Meets IGP, Vows There’ll Be No Cover-up In Murder Prosecution … Read more
Lagos State Government reacts to statements on not having the legal right to collect tolls on Lekki Toll Gate Onigbanjo noted that the misleading statements on the Lekki Toll Gate were based on the false premise that the Lagos State Government has no pending appeal against the judgment of the Federal High Court EDITOR’S PICK: … Read more
During the invasion, the group used red, brown and blue inks to inscribe ‘ID/795/88 Possession Taken Today on several properties… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), declared as illegal, the invasion of Magodo Estate (Phase 2) in the Shangisha area of the state … Read more
According to the attorney-general, states that are recognised by the Constitution to collect VAT… The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has granted a request by the Lagos State Government, seeking to join Rivers State in the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The FIRS had filed an appeal at the appellate … Read more
“The Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a thorough investigation of the death. A Coroner’s Inquest has immediately been requested. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a probe of the death of a 14-year-old girl, Jumoke hit by a bullet during the Yoruba Nation Mega rally at Ojota on Saturday. Moyosore Onigbanjo, Attorney-General and Commissioner … Read more
A Lagos court had the first virtual sitting during the coronavirus pandemic lockdown which was labelled unconstitutional, but was later ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court The Lagos State government has concluded plans to launch the digitisation of courts in the state, in a bid to ensure speedy dispensation of justice in the state. Attorney-General … Read more
#OccupyLekkiTollGate You May Also Like #OccupyLekkiTollGate: Mr Macaroni Narrate Experience With Police Moyosore Onigbanjo, principal legal officer and magistrate for equity in Lagos, says the state government guaranteed that the privileges of the #OccupyLekkiTollGate dissidents were not penetrated. In a video that turned into a web sensation on Saturday, the dissidents, who were exhibiting against … Read more
EKOHOTBLOG, 10TH NOVEMBER, 2020 Lagos State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Moyosore Onigbanjo (SAN), has asked #EndSARS frontliners whose bank accounts were frozen by the Central Bank of Nigeria to challenge the action in a competent court of law. Onigbanjo said this while featuring on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme and further stated that the Lagos state … Read more