Ikuforiji has joined other political bigwigs in Lagos State to visit President Tinubu at its residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has paid a Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: Rams Were Also Out Of Reach In 1999. When … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, alongside the Agege Local Government, has ordered traders and beggars on rail tracks along the Agege corridor to vacate before strict enforcement and demolition. The local and state governments gave the directive on Sunday at a stakeholders meeting with illegal occupants, owners of shanties, traders, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged residents of the state pay taxes and adhere to laws to help build a better state. The governor made the charge on Sunday during the 24th annual New Year Thanksgiving of the state at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. “Today, at the 24th Annual … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has urged lawmakers of the state to avoid letting their constituents down. Dr. Obasa gave the advice in Abuja at a three-day budget retreat titled: ‘Sustainability of ongoing reforms in Lagos State: prospects, opportunities and challenges’, organised for lawmakers. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, presented an estimate of N2.2 trillion expenditures to the House of Assembly for next year, proposing increased capital spending across key priority areas in the Economic Affairs sector. There will be renewed focus on Works and Infrastructure next year, Sanwo-Olu said, noting that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has bemoaned the alleged recklessness of some motorists operating in the state just as the lawmakers raised concerns over the activities of some officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The assembly, led by their Speaker, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, expressed their … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that members of the Lagos State House of Assembly took a moment on Thursday to express their admiration for Speaker Mudashiru Obasa and his substantial role in the development and progress of Lagos State. The lawmakers hailed Dr. Obasa, who is set to turn 51 on Saturday, for leaving an indelible … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly deliberated on Tuesday over the prospect of enacting a law to combat street begging throughout the state. This proposed law would also criminalize the act of offering money to street beggars. The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, voiced his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken preliminary steps to sanction estates which lock their street gates. They made the move during a plenary session on Thursday. Hon. Olusegun Ege (Ojo 1) proposed that the House address the issue of some estates in the state that lock their gates … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has imposed strict monitoring mechanisms to checkmate all 57 Local Government Area Chairmen, their deputies, and councilors. The Speaker of the Lagos Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, said council officials in Lagos were the only ones with four-year terms in the country. Yet, it is heartbreaking … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Lagos Assembly ad-hoc committee with the mandate to investigate the circumstances that led to the disappearance of Adebola Akin-Bright’s small intestine, Hon. Noheem Adams, has told his colleagues that the doctor who performed surgery twice on the boy is not a qualified surgeon. This is as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, dismissed any notion of animosity between the executive arm and the state House of Assembly. Sanwo-Olu, during the swearing-in of 37 new commissioners and special advisers in Ikeja, noted that there were some concerns surrounding the initial rejection of some nominees … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines allegedly went missing during a surgery. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent … Read more
The Lagos executive and legislative branches have been at loggerheads for about a week. The row was as a result of the legislature’s failure to confirm some commissioner nominees. The situation has spurred reports of a rift between the governor and lawmakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making … Read more
Sanwo-Olu proclaimed the 10th Lagos assembly on Tuesday as is tradition. Obasa was subsequently reelected as speaker of the new assembly. The speaker’s election brought to an end the 9th assembly which passed 46 bills, 120 resolutions to set new record. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the 10th … Read more
The speaker has been a subject of corruption allegations in recent years. The situation is said to be working against him in his bid to retain his speakership. His struggle comes as Hon. Tobun of Epe constituency is challenging him for the much coveted seat. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has taken the first ride on the Lagos Blue Rail Line as the governor announced a commissioning date. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, made history as he formally stepped into the coach of the newly completed Lagos Blue Line and took the first trip aboard the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, and others have bagged the NUJ award. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has bagged the ‘Outstanding Governor of the Year Award’ at the Y2021 Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, NUJ Gala/Awards. This is just as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Obasa, and other dignitaries have marked 61st Independence Day at Agege Stadium, Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, led the celebration of the 61st independence anniversary at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a motorcade, paraded the Agege Stadium to commemorate the 61st Independence Day … Read more