Sanwo-Olu has added three more Permanent Secretaries to the roster of the Lagos State Public Service. The governor approved the appointments after interviewing the appointees. The Lagos Head of Service says the new Permanent Secretaries are well qualified for their new positions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more
Christians all over the world are celebrating Good Friday today, April 7, 2023, to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. The believers will celebrate Easter Sunday on Sunday, April 9, 2023, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu has sent an Easter message to everyone celebrating. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more
A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more
Lagos State has announced plans for 2023 Umrah pilgrims from the state. At least 200 intending pilgrims are set to depart from Lagos. The state has divided the pilgrims into three batches and they have different departure dates. Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 200 intending pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria … Read more
Epe LGA, Eredo LCDA, and Yaba LCDA have reaped the reward of their concerted efforts for a clean environment. The LGAs won the awards for the cleanest local council areas in Lagos. They received the awards at the 2022 environmental sanitation assessment programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and … Read more
The park project is a partnership between the Lagos government and the IASO Consortium. It is expected to be a 120-bed tertiary facility. The park will have residential facilities, hotels and other ancillary services. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public-Private Partnership, on Saturday, executed the Concession Agreement to … Read more
Before the upgrade, the Lagos government said the Oba Sekumade Road was in deplorable conditions. The upgrade included turning the road from a single-lane to rigid concrete dual carriageway. The road was the first major infrastructure project to be inaugurated by the governor after he won his reelection two weeks ago. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The EPPPS is an electronic system that automates physical planning processes. The Lagos physical planning ministry wants to utilise the system to transform land administration in the state. The plan led to the Lagos government and ENL-NOVA Ltd signing an agreement to actualise the plan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Ministry of Physical … Read more
The Lagos governorship election held on March 18, 2023. The electoral commission declared the incumbent governor as the winner of the election. He has promised Lagos residents to expect more rewards in the next four years. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday pledged that the wheel of governance in … Read more
The 2023 World Water Day held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Lagos water corporation used the opportunity to partner with an engineering institute in organising an essay competition on water sanitation and hygiene. The corporation’s boss disclosed the state of water distribution in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) … Read more
Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his 71st birthday and The Lagos Governor described him as an “enigmatic master strategist whose democratic credentials are scholarly materials for study in political economy.” Sanwo-Olu believes Tinubu’s emergence as president-elect is a reward for his hard work and contributions to Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Oladipo Diya died on Sunday at 78. The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997 for treason, but he luckily escaped execution. Sanwo-Olu has joined several Nigerians mourning his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. … Read more
The Lagos government recently trained fish farmers in the rural areas of Epe and Badagry in modern practices. The government also presented empowerment materials to some of the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries were tasked on optimising the use of the materials. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Center for Rural Development (CERUD), under the Lagos State … Read more
On October 20, 2021, officers of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency and policemen, assaulted an Uber driver at the Lekki Toll-Gate. The driver, who was carrying a passenger along the route, was apparently mistaken for one of the protesters. He consequently sought damages from the Lagos government and won in court. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is still in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more
Governorship elections held in 28 states of the federation last Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, only 26 states have returned winners as of Thursday evening. The remaining two elections were declared inconclusive. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winners of governorship elections in 26 of the 28 … Read more
In January, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lagos Blue Line rail. The Lagos government started test-running the rail for passenger trips in February. The Blue Line rail’s twin—Red Line—is very close to completion according to the state governor. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, visited the Yaba station of … Read more
The Lagos governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Governor Sanwo-Olu won a hard-fought contest by a landslide. His victory means he will remain Lagos governor till May 29, 2027. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the official results confirming his reelection. Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, the Head of … Read more
The just concluded governorship election campaign in Lagos was dominated by ethnic rhetoric. There were allegations on social media that some people were not allowed to vote due to their tribe. The bitter campaign ended with the reelection of Governor Sanwo-Olu. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has … Read more
Sanwo-Olu contested in the Lagos governorship election of Saturday, March 18, 2023. The governor was declared winner of the election on Monday. He is already back to work after a tiring campaign season as he approves the increase of workers’ salaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has increased the salaries … Read more