Six men arrested for destroying a barricade at Obalende Roundabout. Lagos Commissioner vows they will be prosecuted under state law. The arrest is part of broader efforts to curb vandalism in the city. Lagos State authorities have arrested six individuals accused of vandalising a government barricade at Obalende Roundabout a major traffic junction in the … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has been the subject of criticisms after recent enforcement activities at retail stores in parts of the state over the ban of single-use plastics. In recent days, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has posted footage of state officials conducting … Read more
Adiyan Water Works Phase II to Boost Lagos Steady Progress on Adiyan Water Project Pipe Laying 98% Done The Lagos State Government has announced significant progress on the Adiyan Water Works Phase II project, with pipe laying now 98 percent completed. Eko Hot Blog reports that this critical water treatment plant, once finished, will produce 320,000 cubic meters … Read more
Stop Giving Money To Street Tout – Lagos Govt Warns Celebrities, Influencers. Wahab urges celebrities, influencers, residents to stop encouraging street miscreants. Government promises enforcement to curb harassment on Lekki-Epe Expressway. The Lagos State Government has cautioned celebrities, influencers, and residents against giving money to street touts, warning that the practice fuels insecurity and lawlessness. … Read more
Stop Giving Cash to Street Boys Commissioner Says Residents Encourage Lawlessness Giving Money to Beggars Fuels Insecurity The Lagos State Government has warned residents, celebrities, and social media influencers to stop giving money to street miscreants. According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, this action fuels insecurity and creates environmental … Read more
The Lagos State Environment Taskforce has issued a strong warning against street begging, saying it disrupts traffic flow. The agency is determined to stop such activities in the state. During a recent operation on Tuesday, the task force arrested 27 people, including 15 children. The raid targeted specific areas where street begging was common. Editors … Read more
The Lagos State Government has arrested 94 persons during a midnight operation on rail track squatters. In a post on X, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab announced the operation on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including PET bottles and sachet water, starting January 2025 to tackle the growing plastic waste problem in the state. This follows a prior ban on styrofoam in January 2024 across government establishments and the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on … Read more
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency has shut down Donald’s Fast Food, a restaurant owned by Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu, also known as Cubana Chiefpriest, located on Adebayo Doherty Street, Lekki Phase 1. The closure was due to ongoing noise pollution and other environmental violations. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta … Read more
The Lagos State Government has issued an order to remove all illegal structures on the Gbagada Wetland, located opposite TREM in Kosofe Local Government Area. The wetland, currently under development into Maverick Estate by an unnamed property developer, has been flagged for violation of environmental laws. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s … Read more
Officials from the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have apprehended nine individuals caught engaging in open defecation in the Berger area of the state. This action is part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to enforce its zero-tolerance policy on open defecation and maintain a cleaner and healthier environment for residents. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps have arrested 12 miscreants following surveillance operations in several areas of Lagos state. A statement via X by the state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Friday, said the move was to restore sanity and cleanliness to the streets of Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Police … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has explained Why Lagos may reinstate monthly environmental sanitation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has dropped a hint at the possibility of the return of monthly environmental sanitation to Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS No Place For Danfo Buses On Lekki-Epe Corridor Anymore. Here’s What Will Replace Them Gunman Shoots … Read more
Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to squatters and owners of illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a 48-hour eviction notice to squatters and owners of illegal structures along the Gbagada-Bariga drainage channel. The government noted that the channel has been … Read more
Ekohotblog:Lagos Govt Apologises Aftermath Flooding Lagos State Government has Apologised to residents over the flooding that claimed the life of a child on Wednesday. The state Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab tendered the apology while reacting to the situation on a national television on Thursday. He said that the apology was borne out of … Read more
Ekohotblog:Lagos Environment Commissioner Suggests Solutions To Flooding Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment, Tokunbo Wahab has suggested the building of secondary water collector as one of the ways to solve the perennial flooding in the state. Wahab was reacting to the flash flood in some parts of Lagos after heavy downpour on Wednesday. Some of … Read more
Oyingbo market is facing a 48-hour notice over poor waste disposal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has issued a 48-hour abatement notice to Oyingbo market executives. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of Lagos Hotel Staff Continues Disturbing Trend ‘I Was Subjected To 12 Years Of … Read more
Akosile says the governor recorded remarkable achievements in five years. The governor’s spokesperson claims Lagos now competes with African countries. He insisted that Governor Sanwo-Olu was not making people homeless. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the governor’s administration has … Read more
The Ibeshe area of Ikorodu, Lagos, was recently a victim of a heavy storm. The storm led to the destruction of properties, leaving many homeless. The residents are seeking the help of the Lagos government. Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ibeshe area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, are still reeling from the loss of … Read more
The Epe landfill is set to be a source of energy for nearly 50,000 homes, according to the Lagos governor. The expectation follows a deal the Lagos government made with a Dutch company. The state says the collaboration marks “a new era of international cooperation to solve local challenges”. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more