Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University of Health and Medical Sciences, a brainchild of Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has launched. According to a statement issued by the minister’s office on Wednesday, the launch is part of a comprehensive set of initiatives that he planned. Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the eve of 31st December 2023 led residents in the countdown celebration for the new year at the Sol Beach, Oniru, one of the locations of the just concluded #GreaterLagosFiesta, to create a memorable start for 2024. The celebration featured appearances by top … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a bike passenger was on Friday arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for plying a “restricted area” in the state. Recall that in May 2022, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a ban on commercial motorcycle operations in six LGAs. In August 2022, the Lagos government extended … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian filmmaker, Biodun Stephen, has decried the persistent harassment and extortion of Lagos State residents by hoodlums, better known as ‘area boys’. In a video she recently posted on social media, she called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has told President Bola Tinubu that his vision for the development of the state remains on track. The governor made the claim on Wednesday at a welcome party the state government held for the president. Tinubu is in Lagos, where he was governor from 1999 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored Nigerians, especially Christians to … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Olusegun Jamiu Agbaje, has been appointed to the Board of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, appointed the former Epe LG boss on Friday, December 8, 2023. In an exclusive phone interview with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has urged residents to patronize the state’s water transport network. The government made the plea at a recent stakeholders meeting with community leaders and residents of Shomolu Bariga at the ‘Love Lagos’ Jetty, Bariga/Ilaje Waterfront. It said the meeting was organised in its effort to enlighten … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the Ikeja overpass bridge situated in Ikeja area of the state. The Ikeja Overpass Bridge is the fourth to be commissioned by the Lagos state government within the last two months. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri As Adamawa Governor Labour Minister: … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Supreme Court, on Tuesday, reserved judgments in appeals filed by the Governorship candidates of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour and his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Azeez Adediran, against the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This online media platform recalls that Sanwo-Olu contested on the platform of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, on Monday, committed the 2024 Appropriation Bill presented last Wednesday by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to a joint committee of the House for proper scrutiny. The N2.2tn budget, comprising N1.224tn capital expenditure and N1.023tn recurrent expenditure, scaled second reading at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has impounded 78 more illegally parked containerised trucks on top of High Bridge by Lilly Pond inward Apapa and Sifax axis of Ijora (Olopa), Lagos. The agency revealed the development in a statement issued by its Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Mr. Adebayo … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled a newly constructed mid-level food agro-hub at Idi-Oro in the Mushin area of the state. The governor inaugurated the facility on Sunday, according to his Special Assistant on New Media, Jubril Gawat. Eko Hot Blog had earlier reported that Sanwo-Olu was set to … 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 Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved N35,000 wage award for the state public servants. Sanwo-Olu also approved the payment of 50% of basic salary as an end-of-year bonus for all political appointees and public servants, employees of local governments and local council development areas, Lagos State Universal … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, has solicited for partnership and collaboration towards improved water delivery in the state. The corporation made the disclosure in a statement issued on Friday. According to the statement, Engr. Tijani made the initiative during the just concluded 2023 International … 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 Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday (today) presented the 2024 budget to the Lagos State House of Assembly. The governor arrived at the assembly complex Wednesday afternoon and mounted the podium recognizing dignitaries including royal fathers, captains of industries, religious leaders, heads of government agencies and previous holders of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says his administration’s security approach has been effective as the state recorded no incident of armed robbery assault against any financial institution for the fourth consecutive year. Sanwo-Olu shared this progress report on Tuesday at the 17th Town Hall Meeting on security organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has made the case for the development of a framework that will serve as a guide for effective community policing in the country. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday at a town hall tagged, ‘Community policing: Building a safer Nigeria together,’ organised by the Ministry of Police … Read more