‘We’ll Surpass Our First Term Successes’ — Sanwo-Olu Says After Swearing In SSG, CoS

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that his administration will focus on surpassing the “successes” of the first tenure. He made the promise on Friday after swearing in the first set of key members of his cabinet. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Appoints Dele Alake, Wale Edun, Ribadu, Others As Special … Read more

Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Others Grace 10th Year Remembrance Of Tinubu’s Mother In Lagos

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his wife, Ibijoke; Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, his wife, Oluremi; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, his wife, Falilat; Iyaloja-General, Chief (Mrs) Folasade Tinubu-Ojo

President Tinubu’s mother died on June 15, 2013. Ten years later, the president’s family, friends, and associates joined him in remembering his mother. The Lagos governor, clerics, market leaders, and others paid tributes to the late Iyaloja, Abibatu Mogaji. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday organised 10th year remembrance Fidau … Read more

Aminat Yusuf Sets New LASU Record With Perfect 5.00 CGPA

LASU best graduating student of all time, Aminat Yusuf

Eko Hot Blog reports that Aminat Imoitesemeh Yusuf, a graduate of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has set a new record for Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in the institution by graduating with a perfect 5.00 CGPA. The Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, made the disclosure at a pre-convocation briefing on Wednesday. EDITOR’S … Read more

WATCH: ‘You’ll Be Called To Serve’ — Sanwo-Olu Showers Encomiums On Ambode At 60th Birthday Party

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode

Ambode clocked 60 on Wednesday.  Sanwo-Olu was one of the friends, family, and acquaintances who joined the former Lagos governor in celebrating the milestone.  The former rivals had kind words for each other. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, sang praises of his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, at his 60th … Read more

PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Graces Ambode’s 60th Birthday Party

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode

Ambode clocked 60 on Wednesday.  He celebrated the milestone with a birthday party at his residence.  His former rival and incumbent governor was around to celebrate with him. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, graced the birthday party of his predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode to celebrate his Diamond Jubilee with … Read more

Lagos Govt Flags Off ‘Use The Toilet Campaign’ To Curb Open Defecation

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Tuesday flagged off the “Clean Nigeria: Use The Toilet” Campaign in Apapa Local Government as part of efforts to end open defecation nationwide by 2025. Speaking during the flag-off held at the Legislative Hall of Apapa Local Government, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, … Read more

Sanwo-Olu At June 12 Forum: ‘Time To De-emphasise Religion, Enthrone Competence In Politics’

The nation celebrated Democracy Day on Monday. It was a day to commemorate the presumed election of the late MKO Abiola as Nigeria’s president on June 12, 1993. The Lagos governor led pro-democracy campaigners in tributes, wreath laying in honour of the late Abiola. Eko Hot Blog reports that struggles led by pro-democracy activists three … Read more

Lagos Govt Intensifies Community Electrification Programme, Engages Stakeholders In Alimosho

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has organised a stakeholders’ engagement in Alimosho Local Government Area in continuation of the state government’s efforts to ensure adequate power supply to Lagos residents through various interventions. The state government made the disclosure in a statement Sunday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS   … Read more

Sanwo-Olu To Lead Procession To MKO Abiola’s Residence For June 12 Anniversary

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, delivers the inaugural address for his second term in office on Monday, May 29, 2023

June 12 of every year is set aside to commemorate the anniversary of the presumed election of the late MKO Abiola as president in 1993. In 2018, former President Buhari declared June 12 as Democracy Day in honour of the late Abiola whose election was annulled. Governor Sanwo-Olu is expected to deliver a keynote address … Read more

Lagos Moves To Enhance Supply Of Wholesome Beef As Sanwo-Olu Approves 750Ha Cattle Feedlot In Epe

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has said strategic plans are being developed and implemented to bridge the annual 1.380 million deficit in red meat consumption as part of measures to boost food security across the state and also enhance the supply of wholesome beef in Lagos. According to a statement issued … Read more

FACT CHECK: Did Sanwo-Olu Direct LASTMA Officers To Stop Arresting Motorists?

LASTMA officers near a commercial vehicle

Recently, there were speculations that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to stop arresting motorists in the state. LASTMA, the state’s top traffic law enforcement agency, is widely known for its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. EDITOR’S PICKS   ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass … Read more

PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu Presents Staff Of Office To Oba Sulaiman Of Odomola, Three Other Epe Division Monarchs

His Royal Majesty, Oba Adebowale Adeshina Sulaiman, the Omola of Odomola with his staff of office

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented instruments of appointment and staff of office to four monarchs in the Epe Division. The state government made the disclosure in a social media post on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS   Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special Advisers NLC Suspends Planned Strike Over Fuel … Read more

Focus On People’s Welfare, Sanwo-Olu Charges Lagos 10th Assembly

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu proclaimed the 10th Lagos assembly on Tuesday as is tradition. Obasa was subsequently reelected as speaker of the new assembly. The speaker’s election brought to an end the 9th assembly which passed 46 bills, 120 resolutions to set new record. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the 10th … Read more

2023 World Environment Day: Sanwo-Olu Seeks Collaboration For Sustainable Solution To Plastic Pollution

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, called on all residents to take up the responsibility and collaborate with the Government to ensure a sustainable solution to the menace of plastics pollution to make the State safe, cleaner and healthy. The governor made the call at the 2023 World … Read more

Tribal Bigotry: Iyabo Ojo In Loggerheads With Lagos Governor

Tribal Bigotry: Iyabo Ojo In Loggerheads With Lagos Governor

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has found herself embroiled in a heated dispute with the Lagos State government. The actress had initially confronted the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over an arrest threat stemming from a tax-related issue. This comes in response to the Lagos State government having ordered Iyabo Ojo to pay a sum of N18,640,092.00 … Read more

Fuel Subsidy Removal: ‘Strike Will Solve Nothing’ — Sanwo-Olu Urges NLC To Dialogue

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking to reporters after the post-inauguration thanksgiving service

President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more

PHOTOS: Arsenal Star Bukayo Saka Visits Sanwo-Olu In Lagos

Arsenal Star, By kayo Saka and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Arsenal Football Club’s star, Bukayo Saka, on Saturday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at his Alausa office in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Saka, born to Nigerian parents, Adenike and Yomi, has been in Lagos for some days after the conclusion of the 2022/2023 premier league campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS   Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking … Read more

Rich Display Of Lagos Culture At Post-Inauguration Cultural Extravaganza

Scenes at the Lagos Cultural Extravaganza organised to celebrate Governor Sanwo-Olu's second term inauguration

Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy were inaugurated last Monday, May 29, 2023. However, the 11-day inauguration programme continued with some post-inauguration events. Saturday was the day devoted to cultural display. Eko Hot Blog reports that it was a celebration of the rich culture, heritage, and tradition of Lagos State on Saturday as residents of the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu ‘Not Supporting’ Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa To Retain Seat Amid Tobun’s Challenge

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and Speaker of the state's House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, exchange pleasantries during one of the lawmaker's visits to the governor

The speaker has been a subject of corruption allegations in recent years. The situation is said to be working against him in his bid to retain his speakership. His struggle comes as Hon. Tobun of Epe constituency is challenging him for the much coveted seat. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the … Read more

How We Are Positioning LASUTH To Curb Medical Tourism In Nigeria – CMD

LASUTH has been suffering a power disruption for five weeks

Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo. O. Fabamwo has stated that the hospital is now better equipped to accommodate more patients towards reducing medical tourism. Prof. Fabamwo made the disclosure at the Second Quarter Media Briefing organised by LASUTH during the week. EDITOR’S … Read more