Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has renewed the tenure of Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs for another term, raising the membership of the council from 48 to 84. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has on Tuesday adjourned, indefinitely, the lawsuit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Nigerian government and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. This online media platform gathered that the IPOB … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Geregu Power Plc’s Chairman, Mr. Femi Otedola, has unveiled an ambitious plan to collaborate with the Lagos state government in developing a pioneering power transmission project. Otedola, a prominent billionaire investor with diverse business interests, announced the development following a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed seven Permanent Secretaries to the health sector of the Lagos State Public Service. Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement Monday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central Bank Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the Member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has congratulated Professor Basirat Oladipupo on her appointment as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, appointed Prof. Oladipupo to the position during the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has dismissed insinuations that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is running a one-man show due to the lack of a cabinet more than 30 days after his inauguration. The governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, reacted to the criticism in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need … Read more
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, the Lagos State Government announced that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had appointed Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH). The government said the appointment was communicated by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a letter dated … Read more
Badmus has been the Managing Director of the water corporation for the last eight years. He was appointed to the position in 2015. Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed his replacement after he completed the two terms allowed by law. Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Managing Director/CEO, Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Engr. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, hosted Miss Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh, Lagos State University’s (LASU) best student of all time. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, the “fast pace” of programmes at the 26th LASU convocation held last month did not permit the governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the Substantive and Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude Oba Festival … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed four Directors in the Lagos State Civil Service as Permanent Secretaries. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the announcement in a statement on Monday. He listed the appointees as Mr. Lawal Fatai Idowu; Mr. Gbajumo Kehinde Farouk; Mrs. Atekoja … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that to end the frosty relationship between Igbo and Yoruba in Lagos, Governors Hope Uzodimma (Imo) and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos) have set up a committee to broker peace. In a communique issued at the end of a meeting between Lagos State government and South-East governments, it was agreed that a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, presented official vehicles to six Permanent Secretaries, who were sworn in on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola during … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos State after a short trip to Ogun State to meet with traditional rulers. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back Tajudeen Abbas As House Speaker Apple Unveils Revolutionary Mixed Reality Headset, Challenges Meta’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Muslims, urging them to imbibe the lessons in the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor joined the Muslim faithful all over the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. He also encouraged the Muslim faithful … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dayo Israel, a witness at the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, testified that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, were allowed to vote despite their invalid voter cards. The tribunal heard the witness in the petition brought against Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees to eminent personalities in and outside the state. The conferment took place at LASU’s 26th convocation ceremony held at the university’s Ojo campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them … Read more
On Tuesday, rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu hit the market with the listing of the commodity for trade on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). This was followed by a formal launch of N5 billion Eko Rice Forward Contract Programme by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Five Billion Series 1 of the 30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme has launched on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). The commodity was launched on the exchange at the UAC Building, Marina, on Wednesday, in the presence of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, … Read more