Lagos GAC Intervenes In Row Over Confirmation Of Commissioners, Meets Sanwo-Olu, Obasa

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and GAC members

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 Reveals Details Of His Meeting With Remi Tinubu In Aso Rock

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said he encouraged the first lady Remi Tinubu on the Renewed Hope Initiative during his recent visit to the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Sanwo-Olu also noted that he praised the First Lady for empowering women and other vulnerable groups in society. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST … Read more

Lagos Govt Announces Commencement Date For Blue Line Rail Operations

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Blue Line Rail will start commercial operations on Monday, September 4th 2023. Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed the development in a statement on social media on Wednesday. According to Gawat, the Blue Line Rail … Read more

Lagos: Sanwo-Olu Appoints New LJLA Executive Secretary

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade as the executive secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA). Agbaje-Okunade was the immediate past senior special assistant for development partnerships and economic planning to Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs … Read more

Political Showdown In Lagos As Legislators Insist On Rejection Of 17 Commissioner Nominees

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State House of Assembly has insisted on its decision not to confirm some of the cabinet nominees sent by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening and approval. The Speaker of the House, Mudashiru Obasa, who presided over the resumption of sitting on Monday, announced the lawmakers have concluded there is … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Visits Rwanda’s Genocide Memorial, Preaches Against ‘Hatred, Discrimination, & Division’

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Rwanda

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has preached against “hatred, discrimination, and division,” saying these vices could cause severe damage to society. He made the call after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu had been in Rwanda for the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) leadership retreat … Read more

PHOTOS: NGF-UNDP Retreat Concludes In Rwanda As Sanwo-Olu Meets Kagame

Rwanda President Paul Kagame and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at a dinner to close NGF-UNDP Leadership Retreat in Rwanda

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Leadership Retreat of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has concluded on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The retreat was organised for first and second term Nigerian Governors in Kigali, Rwanda, from 24 to 26 August 2023, under the invitation of Paul Kagame, … Read more

LASUBEB, AMA Medical Foundation Launche Free Eye Medical Outreach. Here’s How To Benefit

A medical practitioner examining a teacher's eyes at the medical outreach organised by LASUBEB and AMA Foundation

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in collaboration with the AMA foundation, has flagged off a 14-day free medical eye screening at St. Agnes Primary School, Maryland Ikeja. According to the Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, who was recently appointed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the initiative is … Read more

List Of Commissioner Nominees Rejected By Lagos State House Of Assembly

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday disqualified 17 out of the 39 persons nominated for appointment as commissioners by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. As earlier reported, the nominees were rejected after the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa subjected their confirmation to voice votes following the presentation before the House by Hon. … Read more

Monday Is Work-Free Day For Lagos State Workers. Here’s Why

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that workers of the Lagos State Government will not work on Monday, August 21, 2023. This follows a declaration by th State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, that the day will be workforce for all Public Servants in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm Grips Of … Read more

‘Outstanding’ Lagos Civil Servants Get N5m Cash Reward, New Vehicles

An office cleaner and clerks were among the recipients. The state governor promised that his administration will continue to reward loyalty, and dedication to excellence. The award ceremony was part of activities marking the 2023 Lagos State Public Service Week. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, rewarded 10 “outstanding … Read more

Lagos Unveils ‘Strategic Plan’ For Mitigating Climate Change

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has restated his administration’s commitment to working closely with experts, organisations, and the global community to ensure that the state remains at the forefront of climate action in the country. Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday at the 10th Summit of the Association of … Read more

Epe LG Chairman Animashaun Congratulates New LASUBEB Chairman Hakeem Shittu On Appointment

LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman, Epe Local Government, Hon (Princess) Surah O. Animashaun, has congratulated Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu on his appointment as the Chairman of Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB). Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced the appointment on Tuesday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Hakeem Shittu As LASUBEB Chairman

LASUBEB Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Dr. Hakeem Babatunde Shittu as Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB). The governor announced the appointment in a statement issued on Tuesday by his spokesperson, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm … Read more

Lagos Hospitals Offer Free Antenatal, Child Delivery Services. Here’s Why

Some of the beneficiaries of free services at Lagos general hospitals and primary health care centres

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State General Hospitals and Primary Health Centres are currently providing free antenatal care and child delivery services to pregnant women resident in Lagos State. The Lagos Ministry of Health made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. The health ministry said the free services are part of the relief … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Veteran Broadcaster Sola Kosoko To Steer The Ship Of LTV As Substantive General Manager

LTV General Manager, Mrs Sola Kosoko

Sola Kosoko joined LTV as a presenter/newscaster in 1999. She rose through the ranks to become the TV station’s acting General Manager in June. The state governor has now approved her as the substantive General Manager. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mrs Sola Kosoko, the … Read more

Sustain Progress And Unity, Rasheed Shabi Urges Epe Leaders At Kayokayo Festival Grand Finale

Lagos State House of Assembly member, Engineer Rasheed Adebola Shabi, delivering the chairman's speech at the Grand Finale of the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival

Epe Kayokayo Festival is the biggest religious, cultural, and social event in Epe, Lagos. The 2023 edition wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with a grand finale. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s religious and cultural excellence.  Eko Hot Blog reports that Engineer Rasheed Adebola Shabi, the member of the Lagos … Read more

Lagos Govt Closes Major Pedestrian Bridge (Here’s Why)

Alapere Pedestrian Bridge

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has sealed the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge at Estate Bus stop, Lagos. The Lagos transportation ministry made the disclosure Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List Epe Kayokayo Festival: Children Show Off Spelling, Dancing Skills, Win … Read more