Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with organisations and individuals that promote initiatives aimed at empowering youths to be more productive and self-employed. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday at the maiden edition of the Chartered Institute of Bankers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening visited the site of the aircraft crash in the state and commended the efforts of all the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission. A Single engine fixed wing — Jabiru aircraft — with registration number … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the need for mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding of their babies, highlighting its positive effect on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Nutrition. She therefore called on relevant stakeholders to support working mothers in achieving this aim. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of of Lagos State has announced Palliatives measures to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. The governor rolled out the palliatives at a media briefing on Monday. He ordered a 50 percent reduction on buses owned by the state government, with effect from Wednesday, and a … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has finally transmitted the list of his proposed Commissioner nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly for confirmation. This online media platform gathered that the nominees list which was sent to the Assembly on Friday was made up of 39 names. More to … Read more
By Tunde Odesola It is the saddest night of October 2020. Nobody spoke except the shovels in their hands, heaping sand on slain bodies, bones and blood in a shallow mass grave. Secretly, they buried a great number of unnamed, unfortunate citizens in the still of the night. One, two, three…20, 30, 40, 50, 60, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged critical stakeholders in the State health insurance value chain, including Health Management Organizations (HMOs), Health Care Providers, Corporate Organizations, Health Insurance Coverage Providers, policymakers and employers of labour and employees to support, partner and corporate with the Lagos State Health Management Agency … Read more
Lagos State government has divided the Ministry of Education into two ministries, renames Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs to Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development. Lagos State government has divided the Ministry of Education into two ministries, renames Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs to Ministry of Local Government, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, launched the Circular Economy Hotspot, which is aimed at transforming the current production order towards regeneration and sustainability. Sanwo-Olu formally unveiled the initiative at a conference organised by the State Government in collaboration with Circular Economy Innovation Partnership (CEIP) and African Circular Economy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to making Lagos a business destination for as many investors as possible to improve the economic prosperity of the state. He said the Lagos State Government will continue to partner with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure turnaround for … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that Gbenga Omotosho, the former Commissioner of Information, Lagos State, has stated that the investigation of the Amnesty International on the alleged killing of 103 persons linked to the ENDSARS protest was not objective. Omotoso stated this while speaking in an interview with Arise Television on Tuesday. EDITOR’S … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Amnesty International and some activists have challenged the Lagos State government to disclose the identities of the 103 #ENDSARS victims billed for mass burial. This online media platform, on Sunday reported that in a letter dated July 19 by the Lagos State Government Public Procurement Agency titled: Letter of … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Happily ever after begins with the union of two people bonded in love. Eko Hot Blog witnessed the fairytale traditional wedding ceremony of Fikeyinmi Disu and Opeyemi Ogundeyi as they began their journey into holy matrimony on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at the All Season Event Centre, Ikeja, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the African Action Congress (AAC) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowere, has reacted to the denial by the Lagos State Government of the mass burial of a103 protesters who were ‘massacred’ during the October 20, 2020 #EndSARS protest. This online media platform earlier reported that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite denying any killing on multiple occasions, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has allegedly approved the mass burial of at least 103 protesters who were ‘massacred’ by joint forces of the Nigerian Army and the police during the October 20, 2020 protest against police brutality tagged #EndSARS at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated his Ondo State counterpart, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) on the occasion of his 67th birthday. Sanwo-Olu in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Saturday, praised Akeredolu’s commitment and dedication to the service of the Ondo State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Justice on Thursday provided free legal consultation to residents of Epe community and its environs. In her opening remarks, the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Titilayo Shitta-Bey-Jeje ably represented by the Director of Citizens’ Mediation Centre, Mrs. Abiola Oseni, stated that the … Read more
By Mariah Kyrian Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 2,548 2023 batch B Stream 1 corps members to undergo the one-year mandatory national service in Lagos State. The Lagos State coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Yetunde A. Baderinwa, made the disclosure on Friday, July 14, 2023, at … Read more
Onibon was previously the acting provost of the former Michael Otedola College of Primary Education. He became the substantive provost after one year of acting as the institution’s chief executive. Three years later, he was appointed as the acting vice chancellor of the newly created Lagos University of Education. Eko Hot Blog reports that Associate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has deployed and sworn in seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move was in line with the Health … Read more