The Lagos State Police Command has arraigned 14 persons before a mobile court for violating traffic laws in the state. The spokesperson for the command, Bala Elkana, also said 16 vehicles had been impounded, adding that the clampdown on traffic law violators in the state was to restore sanity to Lagos roads. He identified the … Read more
Men of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a 42-year-old man, Taofeek Oyeyemi, for allegedly impregnating his 16-year-old daughter. It was gathered that Oyeyemi took the victim to a quack doctor to procure abortion after discovering that she was pregnant for him. The suspect is said to be a father of 17 children from … Read more
The Assistant Director, N-Power Job Creation Unit, Mr Nsikak Okon, has said it is unfortunate that some of the beneficiaries of the scheme are conniving with their school principals to be absent from their duty posts. Okon, said this in a statement on Thursday, while reacting to a story published in the December 17, 2019 … Read more
The Director General, Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, has stressed the need for public servants in the state to imbibe safety culture so that they can live long. Lanre Mojola spoke at the 2019 Safety and Health Sensitization for the state’s public servants at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Mojola … Read more
Mother luck ran out against a Danfo driver today at the popular Ebute-Ero bridge, in Lagos as governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu sighted the vehicle from afar stopped his convoy to personally arrest the driver. But the driver upon seeing the governor abandoned his bus and ran for safety. Sanwo-Olu had several occasions has stated that his … Read more
In line with the T.H.E.M.E.S agenda of the Lagos State Government administration, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu through a social welfare intervention programme, is set to empower over 2000 Lagosians with grants to trade and grow their businesses gradually. Disclosing this is the Special Adviser to the Governor on Civic Engagement, Princess Aderemi Adebowale while unveiling the … Read more
Poverty has led some many people to become a fake pastor, Nigerian rapper, Onome Onokohwomo, popularly known as Yung6ix, opined. Yung6ix gave the opinion in a tweet on Wednesday, where he berated the situation of the country. According to the young rapper, the government has failed its citizens who will go to any length to … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Thursday, December 19th, 2019 1. BREAKING: Donald Trump Impeached The President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, has been impeached from the oval office by majority of the lawmakers for abuse of power. READ MORE 2. LASG Remains Committed To Providing Clean, … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Journalism, NIJ, Ogba, has urged its students to shun anti-social behavior likely to affect their sojourn in the school. The Provost of the institution, Mr Gbemiga Ogunleye gave the advice at the 17th matriculation ceremony which took place in the institution’s hall December 18, 2019. He reminded the matriculating students of … Read more
General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, LASEPA, Dr Dolapo Fasawe has warned residents of the State to remain cautious and selfless while celebrating the yuletide to avoid disturbing neighbours. The Agency also announced the reopening of 26 facilities due to their compliance with the environmental laws guiding their operations. Read Also: Lagos … Read more
The Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Dr. Biodun Onayele have disclosed that beneficiaries of the 2017/2018 State bursary have started receiving payment of their bursary. Onayele made this disclosure on Wednesday, 18th December 2019 while addressing newsmen in his office. He also appealed to other categories of beneficiaries yet to get their bank alert … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Wednesday unveiled 39 construction companies who have expressed interest in the construction of the proposed Fourth Mainland Bridge in the state. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the state government had advertised for expression of interest on the Fourth Mainland Bridge some weeks ago. The Special Adviser to … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babjide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday expressed joy at the Supreme Court verdict, which affirmed him as the duly elected Governor of the State, saying that the victory is for the people of Lagos. He said the judicial affirmation of his election victory will further reinforce his desire to vigorously pursue his vision of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, Lagos Zonal office, on Wednesday, December 18, 2019, arraigned one Gbenga Kolade before Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos on a five-count charge. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu His charged border on forgery, use of false document and … Read more
In order to sustain the dislodgement of squatters and illegal structures, the State Government has deployed not less than 60 operatives of the three enforcement agencies of the State to various points along Onikan and Outer Marina. The latest move was possible through the synergy between the operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI), Lagos … Read more
The Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo Ayinde has craved for the support of all heads of government-owned agencies and parastatals in the State towards the realization of the vision of the current administration. Ayinde made the plea at the commencement of a two-day workshop organized for the Chief Executives of … Read more
A collision has grown between two major power producers in Malawi, Egenco and Escom are on a collision course after the latter announced prolonged power blackouts just hours after Egenco said loadshedding was now over. For a week, people have been experienced prolonged power black-outs in some instances of more than eight hours a day. … Read more
United States President, Donald Trump, has said that he nothing wrong to deserve the impeachment proceedings against him. In a tweet on Wednesday, he said, “Can you believe that I will be impeached today by the radical left, do nothing Democrats, and I did nothing wrong! A terrible thing. “This should never happen to another … Read more
Zambia has legalised the production and export of cannabis for economic and medicinal purposes. The approval for the export of cannabis was granted at a special cabinet meeting, spokesperson for the government, Dora Siliya, said in a statement, SABC reports. Read Also: Lawmaker, Shina Peller Steps Down As Manager Of Quilox Night Club It was … Read more
Shina Peller, owner of Quilox night club has revealed that he has resigned from the management of the club since he became a member of the House of Representatives. The lawmaker revealed this while speaking on a motion to prevent sales of alcohol to underage. Read Also: Supreme Court Upholds Election Of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Chinedu … Read more