Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has released updates on the repair of the ramps inward Adekunle from Oworonshoki and inward Adekunle from Lagos Island, Lagos. The state government also gave an update on the ongoing rehabilitation of some sections of the busy Third Mainland Bridge. Repair works on both major roads … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Monday commiserated with his Anambra State counterpart, Governor Charles Soludo, on the death of his father, Pa Simeon Nwankwo Soludo. The patriarch of the Soludo family of Umueze, Isuofia community, in Anambra State, died at the age of 92 in the early hours … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Noforija Kingdom, has called for unity and cooperation in Odo-Egiri Kingdom, Eredo LCDA, Epe Division, Lagos State. He made the call during the weekend at the coronation ceremony of HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, as the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, opened the T-shaped Oyingbo Overpass Bridge to traffic, marking the delivery of another ancillary infrastructure of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) Red Line. Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, on invitation of Sanwo-Olu, commissioned the project undertaken by Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA). … Read more
LASGEMS was introduced by President Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. Applied Services Limited was exclusively contracted as service provider for the project. However, the statutory legacy solution was surprisingly replaced by what has been described as a “failed system” in 2016, disrupting the evolving unique system. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Yomi Erogbogbo, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) says over 2000 participants have registered to take part in the sixth Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit (NDIS). The summit is geared towards driving diaspora direct investments to Nigeria. Addressing a news conference in Abuja on Friday ahead of the three-day summit … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have recovered no less than 14, 481, 519 pills of Tramadol and bottles of codeine syrup worth over N13 billion in street value in three major busts of drug cartels operating in Amuwo Odofin, Idumota and the SAHCO shed of the Murtala … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on all staff to do their best to prevent fire outbreaks in government offices and at their various home. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement, (OPL & CE), Engr. Abiola Kosegbe made the call during a Fire Prevention sensitisation programme … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri, has become the first king of the Odo-Egiri kingdom at the grand finale of his coronation ceremony. The grand finale unfolded at the A.U.D Primary School, Odo-Egiri, Eredo LCDA, Epe, Lagos State, on Saturday. The monarch, who received … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is ending its palliative measure which cut public transport fares by 50%. The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) announced the development in a statement on Saturday. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had announced a 50% fare rebate in the state’s regulated transport system on August 2, 2023. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army says troops of Operation SAFE HAVEN (OPSH) have successfully uncovered and dismantled an illegal weapon manufacturing factory in Vom, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State. The Nigerian Army announced the development in a statement on Saturday, describing it as a major breakthrough. “The operation which was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, appointed a new member into the State Executive Council in a bid to expand the scope of administration in the State’s health care system. Mrs. Oluwakemi Ogunyemi, a trained nurse and two-term member of Lagos State Health Service Commission, was sworn in on … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the events lined up to Celebrate the coronation of HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State, continued on Friday. The monarch, who received his staff of office from Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in May 2023, is celebrating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic between Costain and Alaka descent due to the need to carry out emergency repairs on some parts of the Eko Bridge, Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement in a statement on Friday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the first container freight train of the Lagos-Ibadan railway, on Thursday, set off from Apapa Port in Lagos State. The China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) announced the development on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Alex Alaka Speaks On Son’s New Marriage, Shares Secrets To A Successful Marriage (Full Speech) ‘I’m Pleading … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Monitoring Department in the Lagos State Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development has commenced the inspection of all major markets in the State to ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness returns to the markets. This action followed the directives of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide … Read more
Elder Alex Alaka has always been a proud father to United States (US) Navy Chaplain, Rev. Adewale Alaka, who has grown into a responsible and dutiful man. But Elder Alaka’s pride in his son reached even new and greater heights recently as he witnessed his son tie the knots with the love of his life. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, has explained why the National Assembly “speedily” passed the 2023 supplementary budget into law. Abbas spoke on Thursday after the supplementary appropriation bill passed the third reading at both the upper and lower legislative chambers. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) approved … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday in Abuja appealed to all candidates participating in the November 11 gubernatorial elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi States, as well as the electorate to ensure free and fair elections. According to a statement by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, he made the appeal at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that traders at the Ladipo plank market, Orile-Iganmu area of Lagos State, are reeling from huge losses after a big fire destroyed their goods and property. The fire, which started in the early hours of Wednesday, has been put out by the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service but not before … Read more