The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has sealed several businesses for violating noise pollution regulations. In a statement shared on its X handle Thursday, the agency revealed that churches, hotels, bars, and other businesses were targeted for breaching the state’s environmental laws. Among the establishments shut down were Daily Bakery, a Redeemed Christian Church … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released its latest Air Quality Index, revealing that Agege has the highest and most hazardous air pollution levels in the state. According to data published on Tuesday, Agege recorded an alarming 103 percent, indicating critical air pollution levels dangerous to residents. Surulere followed with a “very unhealthy” … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Sports Commission, is set to host its first-ever Individual Boxing Club Championship from October 21 to 27 at Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School in Mushin, Lagos. This seven-day event aims to discover new talents, encourage wide participation from boxing clubs, and promote inclusivity. It will also serve … Read more
Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to squatters and owners of illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to squatters and owners of illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. The government noted that the channel has been … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) supported by their counterparts from LAMATA Enforcement Team, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to commission the newly constructed middle-level food Agro-hub, located at Idi-Oro in Mushin area of the state. The food hub, which was established by the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration as one of the direct answers to the question of food insecurity and sustainability … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed the Awolowo, Ojuwoye and Daleko markets in Mushin, as well as Odo Asimohu Market in the Itire area of the state. The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) made the disclosure in a terse statement on Sunday. The action is the latest in a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-Oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The agency took the action on Tuesday. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the measure was part of LAWMA’s ongoing … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab, has ordered immediate closure of Ladipo Market, Mushin, for several environmental offences including, reckless waste disposal, unhygienic premises, and non payment of waste bills, among others He said the market would remain closed until the mandatory conditions of redress … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its determination to sustain the campaign against Eradication of Open Defecation by 2025 through the National transformational agenda tagged Clean Nigeria: “Use the Toilet Campaign”. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr Omobolaji Tajudeen Gaji, who stated this at the “Use the … Read more
Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion, with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them … Read more
The Lagos State Government is investigating the partial collapse of of an old building on 2/4 Oye Sonuga Street, Plamgrove, Mushin. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins on Friday visited the site of the four-floor building, which is said to be about 40 years old. … Read more
Two Rescued, Many Trapped As Another Building Collapses In Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building has collapsed on Sonuga Street, Palm Avenue, in the Mushin area of Lagos State. A yet-to-be-identified person and a child have been rescued from the rubble of the three-storey building that collapsed on Sonuga Street, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has stated that the Lagos state industrial hub is 65% completed EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the Industrial Leather Hub being constructed by the Lagos State Government in Matori Industrial Area, Mushin, had reached 65 per cent completion stage EDITOR’S PICK Petrol … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has cautioned Lagosians seeking accommodation to be wary of distressed buildings, especially those already marked by the Agency for demolition. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Oki, said the warning became necessary to avoid situations whereby tenants of distressed buildings lament … Read more
Oluseyi Olatunbosun has appeared before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court for allegedly obtaining $42,500 Australian dollars clandestinely EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 39-year-old man named Oluseyi Olatunbosun has been charged by the police for defrauding $42,500 Australian dollars, before a Tinubu Magistrate’s Court. Olatunbosun is charged with three counts that touch on … Read more
LAWMA commences clearing of waste backlog ….Solous landfill’s rehabilitation ongoing EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija –Peter Obi’s Running Mate, Datti Tells Supporters EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Waste Management … Read more
Three-storey building under construction collapses in Lagos …the rubbles will be cleared overnight. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: NollyWood Actress Jenifa, Husband JJC Skillz Marriage Crashes JUST IN: Trouble As Gateman Impregnates Boss Daughter In Lagos JUST IN: Again, Another 3 Year Old Boy Declared Missing In Lagos Community EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three-storey building … Read more
The tanker was offloading fuel at the filling station around 1pm when it suddenly caught fire Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service said the agency had moblised its officials to the scene to attend to the incident EKO HOT BLOG reports that firefighters are currently battling to salvage a three-storey building in the Mushin area … Read more
Tragedy struck again as a midnight fire on Saturday razed Ladipo Market a popular shopping plaza in Mushin area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the fire incident occurred early Saturday morning and affected a one-storey building, the Aguiyi Ironsi Plaza, in the market before dawn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to an … Read more