Towards creating a sustainable, organised and tourism-friendly environment, the Lagos State Government over the weekend charged residents on the need to ensure effective cleanliness and protection of waterfronts in the State. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Mr. Tunji Bello gave the charge when he spoke at the 2nd edition of the Lagos … Read more
The Saudi minister of Hajj and Umrah received the secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) in his office in Makkah on Sunday as part of preparations for the Hajj season. Hajj Minister Mohammed Salih Bentin met NCMF Secretary Saidamen Pangarungan and his delegation. Also present were Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Saudi deputy … Read more
The Lagos State Government has assured Satellite Town residents of a lasting solution to the problems caused by the container terminal in the Ijegun/Egba community area of the State. Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako gave the assurance when representatives of the community visited his office in Alausa. Read Also: Indian … Read more
Qantas Airways plans to have more experienced pilots on board the world’s longest non-stop flights than on its current long-haul flights for the first 18 months as it evaluates fatigue, said sources with knowledge of the matter. The airline said last week it could buy up to 12 Airbus A350 planes for the commercial flights … Read more
The Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement (TRACE) Corps has confirmed that 6 persons were crushed to death on Sunday afternoon in an auto accident. According to TRACE Corps Public Relations Officer, Babatunde Akinbiyi, the accident was caused by wrongful overtaking by a tricycle rider. Six persons, including four adults and two children, were crushed … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has recorded ₦5.20billion trading benefit surplus for the month of August, reflecting an increase of 22 per cent compared with the ₦4.26 billion surpluses posted in July. Ekohotblog learnt that the corporation disclosed this in its Monthly Financial and Operations Report (MFOR) for the month of August released in Abuja on … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, December 16th, 2019 1. Atiku And Tinubu Meets In Abuja The Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party PDP in the last general elections Atiku Abubakar, has reportedly met with the National Leader of the All Progressive Congress APC, Bola Tinubu. READ MORE 2. … Read more
Lagos State Government says it has signed a cheque of N600 million to compensate property owners around the Adiyan Waterworks project axis. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, made this known on Sunday in Ikeja during a media conference on the ”200 Days in Office of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu”. Omotoso said that … Read more
Lagos State Government on Sunday gave an account of the progress recorded in the last 200 days of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, hinting that the bid for the 4th Mainland Bridge will be opened on Wednesday. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, during an interactive session with journalists, said the State Government … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested three suspected cultists in connection with the murder of one Enoch Obaro, whose mutilated corpse was recovered at Agbowa area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. According to Bala Elkana, Police’s spokesman, one Yemisi Obaro of No 5, Surulere Street, Agbowa reported at Agbowa Police Station on 3 December 2019 … Read more
Two suspects who have been posing on social media as models recruiting agents, luring young models to hotels and bars and dispossessing them of money and personal belonging, have been arrested by the operatives of Rapid Response Squad, RRS. The suspects, Stanley Odachi, 27 and Chuks Oragwu, 31 were arrested recently while they were luring … Read more
Lagos State Government has warned operators of event centres, private property owners and other places of attraction in the state that it is henceforth compulsory for any of them owner preparing to host more than 50 guests to notify the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) for adequate arrangement on management of traffic and parking … Read more
A journalist, Akinleye Segun, has emerged the Community Development Association Chairman (CDA) of Alafia-Tayo Orile Iju Community in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. Akinleye defeated the former Environmental Chairman, Pa Musiliu (SKT), with 20 votes to 2 votes to emerge as the chairman. Speaking shortly after he was announced the winner, Akinleye said … Read more
Surprisingly, it was something around 2a.m early in the morning, somewhere around extreme Lagos in the axis of Ipaja. It is not a news that every street in Lagos now, provide security for themselves as the level of confidence in Nigeria police depeciated everyday, they would either go after cute innocent boys and girls suspecting … Read more
A man from President Muhammadu Buhari’s hometown, Katsina has changed his son’s name from Buhari to Suleiman saying that the President has failed Nigerians and he has decided to express his views. The renaming ceremony of the child to Suleiman from Buhari by his father took place in Dutsin-ma, Katsina State to express his dissatisfaction … Read more
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Adewale Akanbi, and his Queen, Ms. Channel Chin, have been separated. Channel, a Jamaican-Canadian, gave birth to a baby boy, named Oduduwa, about two years ago. Read Also: Police Arrest Three Persons For Robbery In Ogun A statement by the monarch’s Press Secretary, Ibrahim Alli, yesterday, said: “This is … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the family, friends and associates of a former governor of Oyo State, Sen. Abiola Ajimobi in celebrating his 70th birthday. The president’s congratulatory message was conveyed in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Sunday. Read Also: APC Youths Commend … Read more
The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has launched its traffic corps marshals last week during its first quarterly symposium. This is in a bid to rid Victoria Island and its environs in Lagos State of crime and gridlock. Read Also: Twenty Four People Dead In DRC Goldmine Landslide At the launch, a university don, Dr. … Read more
The police in Lagos State have arrested 22 traffic offenders and seized seven vehicles for driving against the flow of traffic. Those arrested were arraigned and prosecuted at a mobile court. Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Bala Elkana, said the Lagos State Police Command in collaboration with Lagos State Judiciary, Attorney General and Commissioner of … Read more
The Ijo Orunmila Apapo Odu Traditional House of Worship in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State has decried the alleged harassment and victimisation of Ifa Oracle worshippers by the police men, saying such harassment is a violation of their fundamental rights as enshrined in the Nigerian constitution. Read Also: Former Imo Gov, Ohakim Cautions Politicians … Read more