Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of five popular markets in the Lagos Island area of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on social media on Sunday afternoon after visiting the affected markets. The markets are Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo and Pelewura markets. The Lagos governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu has expressed the commitment to improving to standards the creative Film making industry. He mentioned this at the 12th AFRIFF Press Briefing, surrounded by industry veterans, movie producers, and Nollywood stars. He said the $100 million African Film City in Epe project which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the City of Lagos is among the 12 Cities selected for the Jimmy Carter Centre Pro-Women Campaign, shortlisted from over 300 Cities that earlier took part in the competition about two months ago. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu broke the news on Thursday while opening the campaign at the Bagaulda Kaltho Press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s continuous collaboration, partnership and business engagement with other countries and global investors for better Lagos and Nigeria. He said the Lagos State Government is ready to partner and collaborate with willing countries and investors, who are ready to bring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of all illegal structures and disorders of traders along the Lagos Red Rail Line corridor in a bid to ensure the smooth operation of the rail system. The exercise was carried out on Saturday in a bid to re-establish the Right of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to support the administration of President Bola and all state governments in their efforts to birth a new, prosperous Nigeria. The governor’s plea was contained in his Independence message issued on Saturday by his Chief … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged those entrusted with the responsibility to implement the social safety net programme of the Federal Government to undertake the assignment in way that must reflect the “sincerity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to protect vulnerable families and households from the impact of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has issued a two-day ultimatum to traders to vacate the rail tracks of the ongoing Red Line rail project which will link Oyingbo to Marina, Lagos. He issued the ultimatum on Wednesday during a tour of the project at the Agege Station. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has given conditions that must be met to have a sit-down with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. It would be recalled that the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had on Monday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) has delivered an intervention that will bolster education in the underserved Ogombo community, Eti Osa area of Lagos State. The Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) led by the wife of the Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, built the first senior secondary school in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday, described the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal judgment as a victory for all. Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing newsmen at the State House in Ikeja, after an 11-hour judgment by a three-man panel led by Justice Arum Ashom at the Roseline Omotosho Court, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reaffirmed the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, affirming his position as the duly elected governor of Lagos State This follows the striking out of the petition lodged by Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EDITORS PICK … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal on Monday dismissed the preliminary objection of the All Progressives Congress which asked it to dismiss the petition of the Peoples Democratic Party. The preliminary objection was dismissed because the petitioner did not comply with provisions of the Electoral Act about payment of security … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, presided over by Justice Arum Ashom, has begun sitting on Monday to deliver judgment on the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate for the March 18 election, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Shortly after the announcement of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal is set to deliver its judgement on Monday, September 25, 2023. The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, made the disclosure in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Olabode Agoro as the new Head of Service of the state. The appointment is to take effect from September 30. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less Than Two Weeks VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned illegal occupants, traders and squatters that have been cleared off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will lose their properties and means of livelihood should they make any attempt to return to the corridor. The governor issued the warning on Friday on the heels of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Ministry of Health to release funds for the overseas treatment of Adebola Akin-Bright, whose intestines got missing in the process of surgery. The House also commisserated with the family, friends and fans of Ilerioluwa … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led Lagos State Government has noted the developments that have followed the death of music star Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba (aka MohBad). In a statement on Tuesday, the State Commissioner for Information, Gbenga Omotosho, said the Government commiserates with his family and fans. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for the support of the Federal Government to enable the state to efficiently put in place necessary infrastructures. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the appeal on behalf of the governor when he received the Federal House of Representatives, … Read more