Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that DCP Ayilara Waheed, the deputy commissioner of police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Lagos State, has been appointed as the acting Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command. A statement by the command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Friday, revealed Waheed’s new position. His appointment comes … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Banking, Insurance, and other Financial Institutions, has been inducted into the Ikorodu Division Hall of Fame. His induction took place on Thursday at the Ikorodu Town Hall, Ikorodu, Lagos. The senator’s induction into this esteemed Hall of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have impounded 15 tankers parked indiscriminately along 2nd Rainbow down to the Mile 2 Bridge on the Oshodi -Apapa Expressway, Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA, Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, disclosed the development in a statement on Thursday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bolaji Oreagba has quit as the General Manager of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation Mr. Olawale Musa, disclosed the development in a statement late Thursday night. Eko Hot Blog gathered that Oreagba’s exit was as a result of his mandatory retirement from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with Dr. Pamela Ajayi, Head of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) and her team. The meeting held at the minister’s office in the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has urged Nigerians travelling abroad to go legitimately, and with proper documentation to avoid unpleasant consequences. According to a statement issued by NiDCOM spokesperson, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, on Thursday, Dabiri-Erewa gave the warning when she visited some Nigerians in one of the … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has earned commendation from the Minister of Communications, Dr. Bosun Tijani, Lagos State Commissioner for Science, Innovation, and Technology, Hon. Tunbosun Alake, and other tech leaders in the country. The commendations … Read more
On Wednesday, the Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) announced a former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, as Epe Division’s Man of the Year at the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) 2023. The former lawmaker received overwhelming support from voters for the award, polling 44.1% of the vote. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) 2023 has produced at least 15 winners. The winners were announced at an event on Wednesday night. The event, which was hosted by the Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI), witnessed some big margin and small margin victories. The awards, which were voted for by … Read more
The Publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba TJ Abass, has been named the Philanthropist of the Year at the Epe Division Community Annual Award (EDCAA) 2023. He bagged the award at a ceremony held on Wednesday night. Otunba Abass, who is the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, was rewarded and appreciated for his generous contributions to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog has won the Media Company of the Year at the Epe Division Community Annual Award (EDCAA) 2023. The fast-rising media company bagged the award at an event on Wednesday night. Eko Hot Blog captured 29.6% of the vote, fending off fierce competition from fellow nominees. The closest challenger, Kakalistiq Media, received 26.6% of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed speculations that there are incidents of daylight robbery in some parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the rumours in a statement on Tuesday. A graphic from an unknown source titled Incident Alert System had claimed that there was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has addressed the controversy surrounding an open letter written by the former Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Funsho Doherty, which raised concerns about the procurement process in the state. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday, while commissioning the newly built operational headquarters of the … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Molusi college is a secondary school in Ijebu North Local government area of Ogun state. The MOCOSA ’69/’73 is a group of old students that graduated from the school in 1973. The group is getting set for a golden jubilee celebration of their secondary school graduation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the new headquarters of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The governor commissioned the building at an event on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The agency had been without a permanent office since it commenced operations … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that indigenes and residents of Ikoyi and Moba Land have been thrown into mourning following the passing of their monarch, the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba Land, HRM Oba Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi. The revered royal figure peacefully joined his ancestors on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was 92. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has reiterated that Ikeja GRA is strictly for residential purposes as the law forbids the development of event centres in the area. The agency’s General Manager, Mr. Kehinde Osinaike, made the disclosure in a statement on Monday. The statement came after a developer … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has vowed that the state government will continue to ramp up enforcement operations across the state to restore setbacks and drainage alignments towards preventing flooding. The commissioner made the assertion at Magodo, when he led the Environment team on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday, reiterated his administration’s commitment to investments from local and international companies, saying Lagos is ready for business and open to new investments. The governor spoke during a courtesy visit by the management of the Daewoo Engineering and Construction Nigeria Limited, led by … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is poised to inaugurate the new office building of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The building will commissioned at an event scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023. In a phone interview with Eko Hot Blog, Mr. Segun Olaoye, the Director … Read more