Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu urged the Federal Government to give Lagos a unique economic status on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor, who referred to the state as a “national asset,” claimed that all Nigerians, regardless of geography, benefit in some way from the development of Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday presented N1.692 trillion 2023 appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu who christened the 2022 Budget Estimate as ‘The Budget of Continuity’ stood before the Assembly and defended the proposed budget for 2023 fiscal year. EDITOR’S PICK Panic As Masked Gunmen … Read more
Three freshly constructed fire stations have been opened by Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who also promised that three more will be completed by the end of the year. Eko Hot Blog reports that in addition to virtually opening the Oba Gbolahan Lawal Oniru Station in Lekki and the Ajegunle Fire Station in Ajegunle, Sanwo-Olu also … Read more
Lagos State Government is set to make history in its emergency plans as the State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will be commissioning 62 newly procured fire trucks and unveiling three newly built fire stations across the State as well as renovated fire rescue stations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to Mr. Governor … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima have been supported by the business community in Lagos State’s Ojodu Local Council Development Area (LCDA). Eko Hot Blog reports that they abandoned early morning sales for a five-kilometre walk to support the re-election of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned against crossing from, and to either side of the Blue Line Rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that the governor warns that the new Blue Line rail is an electrified rail and that it is necessary for Lagosians to keep off the tracks. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ekiti State … Read more
CAN Chairman has revealed that the association begged Tinubu for Sanwo-Olu’s second term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Bishop Stephen Adegbite, has revealed how they pleaded with the Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu to allow Babajide Sanwo-Olu run for a … Read more
PDP has revealed its plans for wike, Makinde, and others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said it would carry on with moves to reconcile with Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State and his camp despite his endorsement of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State for the 2023 elections. It … Read more
Lagos was bankrupt when Tinubu took over in 1999, according to Sanwo-Olu Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on women in the state to mobilise support for the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, ahead of the 2023 general election, saying he (Tinubu) revived … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday reiterated the demand for State Police in Nigeria, saying it will help governors to protect the life and property of their citizens, which they have sworn to, as well as ensure peace and tranquillity within their states. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated the call … Read more
Education in Lagos State witnessed another remarkable moment of infrastructure expansion, with the addition of newly built 150 blocks of classrooms and 1,386-bed hostels to 15 existing schools across the six education districts in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, unveiled the iconic school projects and virtually commissioned them … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday said his administration will continue to ensure a mutually beneficial relationship with financial institutions in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement when the new management of Heritage Bank led by its Managing Director, Mr. Akinola George-Taylor, paid him a courtesy visit … Read more
Peter Obi has asked his fellow presidential candidates to suspend their campaigns and support victims of flooding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has urged other candidates to temporarily stop their campaigns and assist victims of flooding across the country. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter Obi Meets Gov. … Read more
Osita Chidoka has tackled Wike for endorsing Sanwo-Olu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former Minister of Aviation, Osita Chidoka, has slammed Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for endorsing his Lagos State counterpart, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, for a second term. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Tuesday, he said the moral burden is more … Read more
Lagos PDP has told Wike that his endorsement won’t save Sanwo-Olu from losing in the 2023 governorship election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chapter in Lagos State has criticised Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State for backing the reelection campaign of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS Zamfara Govt Rescinds Order … Read more
Wike and Fayose have landed in Lagos to Join Sanwo-Olu for a women’s conference. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, and the former Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose on Tuesday joined Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the 2022 Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO2022) conference. … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has restated the government’s commitment to creating a structured environment that will advance opportunities for youths to connect and act towards sustainable solutions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu disclosed this in his address at the Nigeria SDGs Fintech Hackathon Finals held at the Microsoft Garage, Ikoyi, affirming that … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved an increment by 100 per cent of the annual bursary allowance payable to indigenes of the state who are studying in any tertiary institutions nationwide. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Scholarship Board, Mr AbdulRahaman Lekki, made this known in a statement made … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Saturday, unveiled the ”Peace Park”, located at Ketu-Ojota, aimed at fostering unity among residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that, speaking at the inauguration of the Peace Park at Ojota area of the state, Mr Sanwo-Olu said the park would serve as a source of convergence, unity and tourist … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu was on Thursday applauded by the Nigerian Institution of Civil Engineers (N.I.C.E) for his giant strides and unparalleled investment in upscaling infrastructural development in Lagos State, just as he bagged the Fellowship Award of the Association. Eko Hot Blog reports that, while receiving the award at the 20th … Read more