Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered police officers to comply with an existing law allowing the compulsory treatment of gunshot victims without a police report. The order is contained in a police internal memo signed by the Force Principal Staff Officer, Olatunji Disu, during the week. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least two people have died in an accident involving a boat crossing from Olorunsogo to Isawo in Lagos State. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service made the disclosure in a statement on Friday night. EDITOR’S PICKS FG’s Student Loan: A Broken Promise? Is The Nigeria Police Force A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government was recently at the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) Expo to make a case for investment opportunities in health and other sectors. FITCC serves as a platform for collaborations and partnerships amongst global businesses in the non-oil export sector, with the aim of building … Read more
In recent weeks, there have been multiple incidents of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) arresting citizens on behalf of seemingly powerful entities due to non-criminal complaints. This phenomenon is not new, which is why it’s worrying that it has continued to exist unabated for several years. One of the NPF’s core missions, according to its … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, continued his three-day tour of health facilities in Lagos State, visiting the College of Medicine, University of Lagos (CMUL), Idi-Araba, Lagos. The visit to UNILAG’s college of medicine, his alma mater, marked the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikoyi magistrate’s court, on Thursday, imposed ₦30,000 fines on 25 persons, with an option of community service, for acts of indiscriminate waste disposal, at different locations in the state. The Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) revealed the development in a statement. The agency said the community service took place … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has taken preliminary steps to sanction estates which lock their street gates. They made the move during a plenary session on Thursday. Hon. Olusegun Ege (Ojo 1) proposed that the House address the issue of some estates in the state that lock their gates … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, paid a work visit to the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos. The visit was part of the minister’s three-day tour of medical facilities in Lagos State. During the visit, he engaged the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Oyetubo Jokotade family, in the Sangotedo area of Ajah, and allottees, on Wednesday, stormed the streets to protest the presence of armed policemen in their community. According to Vanguard, the protesters lamented that all their labour on their property went down the drain. Their protest followed a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Health for State and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Wednesday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the governor’s office, Lagos House, Marina, Lagos. The purpose of the meeting was not immediately clear but it may be connected to the federal health ministry’s drive to reform … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that United States House of Representatives has finally elected a new Speaker, Rep. Mike Johnson, 22 days after former Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted in a Motion-to-Vacate vote. The new speaker, who represents a district in the state of Louisiana, was elected by all 220 Republicans in attendance on Wednesday evening. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of two new Chief Executive Officers for the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA) and the Nigerian Shippers’ Council (NSC). These parastatals and agencies are under the Federal Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy. The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the appointments in a … Read more
Have you been wondering what documents you would need to produce to get a building permit in Lagos State? Recently, the Lagos Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Oluyinka Olumide, advised property owners and developers to get planning licenses before beginning work and adhere to the terms of their permissions. He spoke to tackle … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has assured manufacturers and other business leaders of his administration’s resolve to improve the country’s business environment. He made the commitment on Tuesday at the completion ceremony of the first 2000 vehicles assembled by GAC Motors in Lagos. The governor said his administration is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a magistrate’s court, Environmental Special Offences Court of Lagos State District, sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has imposed ₦30,000 fine per person or option of community service, on 26 persons, for engaging in reckless waste disposal across various locations in the state. The court passed the sentence on Tuesday shortly after … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Tuesday, attended the rollout of the HPV Vaccination. The event held at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the rollout marked the first … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund (LSETF), the United States African Development Foundation (USADF), and Oriki Global & Synergy Limited have signed an agreement that is set to transform the wellness entrepreneurship landscape in Nigeria. The trio recently signed the deal at a landmark event held at the LSETF office … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at improving the operational standard of the organisation. The plan which focuses on sustainability, efficiency, and enhanced service delivery was unveiled recently during a staff-management forum held at the Corporation’s Headquarters at Ijora, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that five Lagos ambulance points located at the Tollgate of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway; Mile 12, 3rd Mainland Bridge; Anthony and Lekki in Eti-Osa, now wear a new look courtesy of the Saving One Million Lives Programme for Results (SOML-PforR). The ambulance points, which were vandalised in the aftermath of civil unrest … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment toward making the state a tourism station in the world in line with the Entertainment and Tourism pillar of the THEMES+ developmental agenda. Sanwo-Olu said his government is intentional about making Lagos State, particularly Badagry, a preferred tourism destination. … Read more