The Lagos state government has said it is considering activation of full commercial activites and reopening of worship centres. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu gave the hint at a briefing after the State’s Security Council meeting held at the State House in Marina on Sunday. He however said such move “will not be pushed in a hurry,” … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has authorized Ajibike Faidat Shomade as the General Manager of the Lagos State Urban Renewal Authority(LASURA). Shomade is a seasoned planning and development expert and had served the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation(LSDPC) where she rose to the level of General … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu Tuesday swore-in eight new judges to strengthen the High Court of Lagos State. Sanwo-Olu disclosed this via his official Twitter account stating that the eight new judges were swore-in following their confirmation by the National Judicial Council. He said the new judges would work to make the Lagos State Judiciary remain a true … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state may be forced to review the lockdown easing if flouting of public health directives by residents persist. President Muhammadu Buhari had eased the five-week lockdown he imposed on Lagos, Ogun and Abuja to check the spread of COVID-19. But there have been complaints of non-adherence to … Read more
Lagos state House of Assembly has called on the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to make recourse to the House over expenses incurred from the donations made towards combating the coronavirus pandemic in the state. At the plenary presided over by the Speaker, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, the House implored Sanwo-Olu to introduce a co-chairman from the … Read more
The Lagos state government on Thursday announced that 48 COVID-19 patients who were receiving treatment in different isolation centres and medical facilities across the state had been discharged. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement in a statement issued on Thursday evening. With the 48 persons discharged on Thursday, 406 recoveries have now been … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday announced the discharge of 60 COVID-19 patients from its isolation centres. He disclosed this on his verified Twitter account. He said: “Today, we discharged 60 #COVID19 Lagos patients; 40 males and 20 females, from our Yaba, Eti-Osa and Ibeju-Lekki isolation facilities to reunite with their families and society … Read more
The Lagos state government on Monday disclosed that it had begun the conversion of some private buildings in the state to isolation centres The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed this during a press briefing. the governor said some of the buildings are private hotels unknown to the public Sanwo-Olu said the government had resolved not … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari on 27 of April ordered the gradual easing of lockdown occassioned by the COVID-19 pandemic in two states, Lagos and Ogun and the federal capital territory, Abuja. The decision to relax the lockdown, on the one hand is due to the economic crunch and financial strait that the lockdown has thrown many … Read more
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has issued a new directive on when civil servants in Lagos should resume back to work. It would be recalled that the governor had, in circular issued by the state Head of service, Muri Okunola, approved Monday, 4th of May, as resumption date for all civil servants in the … Read more
Governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday lent credence to the “rumour” that the state was facing dearth of personal protective equipment (PPEs) for health workers Sanwo-Olu who spoke at a press briefing on the effects of shortage of medical supplies needed to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, said there was nothing untrue about rumour … Read more
Lagos state government has rolled out a broad list of guidelines for transport operations, which would kick- off on Monday, May 4th 2020 as the state enters the phased lifting of lockdown and imposition of curfew. Under the guideline, no danfo operator can carry more than eight passengers, including conductor/bus assistant while all Bus Rapid … Read more
Lagos state government has discharged 26 more coronavirus patients undergoing treatment at state isolation centres. This was made known by Lagos COVID-19 Incident Commander and the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday. He said, “Today, 26 more COVID19Lagos patients; 14 males and 12 females including two foreign nationals – a Polish and a Filipino have … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu today commissioned a 118-bed Isolation and Treatment Center located within the premises of Gbagada General Hospital for management of #COVID19 cases. Within the three floor Isolation and Treatment facility are dedicated intensive care isolation unit, ventilators, monitors, respirators, mobile x-ray, ultrasound, oxygen amongst other ultra-odern medical equipment. Speaking at … Read more
The Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed all civil servants from level 13 and above in the state to resume back to duty from Monday, May 4th. The governor said the directive was consequent upon the partial lifting of lockdown by president Muhammadu Buhari on Monday. In a circular with Reference Number CIR/HOS/’20/Vol.1/046, issued … Read more
Lagos state government has made yet another startling revelation concerning the fight against COVID-19 in the state. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the state will be overwhelmed with large number of COVID-19 cases soon. The governor said this Impending occurrence is as a result of the number of samples that have been tested in … Read more
Lagos state government on Wednesday announced the discharge of 48 more COVID-19 patients from its various isolation centres and medical facilities across the state. The state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, made the announcement at press conference in state House, Marina. According to him, Of the 48 newly discharged persons, 47 are Nigerians and one is a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has admonished the working population in the state to continue working from home if they can afford to The admonition is coming on the heels of the partial lockdown of the state which begins Monday, May 4, 2020. EkoHotBlog had reported that the President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday ordered … Read more
Lagos state has always assumed the position of big brother to other states of the federation, a position bestowed on its by its sheer economic robustness, and array of forward-thinking, forthright and visionary men managing its affairs. This exemplary leadership and trailblazing disposition came to the fore in the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more
The Lagos State Government has discharged 10 more COVID-19 patients from the isolation centre, bringing to 117 the total number of successfully treated persons in the state. Sanwo-Olu disclosed that of the 10, three are females and the other seven males including foreigners. In a short message of solidarity and encouragement to Lagosians, the … Read more