Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi of the Lagos State Police Command is facing disciplinary proceedings after celebrating the reopening of the popular Ladipo market in Mushin, Lagos, with gunshots. The market, which was sealed by the Lagos State Government due to environmental violations, was reopened on Monday. The reopening sparked wild jubilations … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, joined HRM Oba Rafiu Babatunde Ishola Balogun, the Elejinrin of Ejinrin Kingdom, to spearhead the groundbreaking ceremony of the $100 million Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Epe, Lagos State. This sprawling 100-hectare waterfront film city is envisioned to embody a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that that contractors handling the construction of Ise-Igbogun road in Epe Federal Constituency, Lagos State, have returned to site. The Office of Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, made the disclosure on Wednesday. The contractors had vacated construction site, leaving the road unfinished until Raji’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has moved a motion before the lower chamber of the National Assembly, seeking a resolution to restrain the Nigerian Army, Epe Barracks, from acquiring Iraye-Oke communal lands in Epe, Lagos State. The lawmaker moved the motion during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a blacksmith factory notorious for fabricating illegal firearms for criminals has been raided by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development on Tuesday while parading suspected criminals at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Hundeyin revealed that the criminal factory was busted on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, has warned members of the public to desist from assaulting officers of the agency while carrying out their lawful duties. The warning was also addressed to security operatives who were among those who allegedly assaulted LASPA officers on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reiterated President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to fix the healthcare system in Nigeria. The minister made the assurance after a recent meeting with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene. The meeting was aimed at collaborating … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has met with the United States (US) Ambassador to Nigeria, David Greene, with the aim of collaborating with the US government to provide better healthcare to Nigerians. The recent meeting between the two leaders held at the minister’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has accused a private Hospital located at Ago-Okota in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of the state of engaging in unhealthy and unwholesome practice of collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. The Executive Secretary of the LSBTS. Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Babatunde Ajayi as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). The Lagos Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. Agoro said the appointment is in recognition … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday picked up an underage girl found loitering around Jibowu under the bridge. The LASTMA spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, made the disclosure in a statement. He said the operatives were on duty when they found the wandering child. According to Taofiq, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Monday, issued a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ to motorists/commercial bus drivers operating on top of bridges across the State. The order was announced in statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to Taofiq, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Government to begin the construction of the Lagos Film City. The groundbreaking of the $100m project has been scheduled for Wednesday in Ikosi Ejinrin, Lagos East Senatorial District, Epe Division, Lagos State. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka broke the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday vowed to prosecute all the 11 employees of 10 POTS Nightclub, 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki who allegedly assaulted state officials and also broke the seal of LASEPA and the property owners. The commissioner spoke in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the resumption of passenger operations on the blue rail line. In a post on its official X account on Sunday, LAMATA released an updated timetable for the train services showing that the trips will resume on Monday. The timetable indicated that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waste Management Authority has intensified its clampdown on cart pushers across the Lagos metropolis. In a social media post on Saturday, LAWMA said it carried out enforcement action against cart pushing across different locations in the state. The aggressive action followed a marching order by the Commissioner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that students and schools in Epe Local Government, Epe, Lagos State, have been thrown into excitement following the receipt of academic materials and furniture. Recall that the students resume school for a new section only a few weeks ago. Following the resumption, the Chairman of Epe LG, Hon. (Princess) Surah O. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has denied reports that train coaches belonging to the agency were subjects of a theft attempt at the Maiduguri Railway Terminus in Borno State. In a post on X on Saturday, the NRC said the reports were untrue. NTA had reported that the police foiled … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that table tennis enthusiasts on Friday gathered at the prestigious Ibadan Recreation Club, Sabo, Ibadan, Oyo State, for the official opening of its remodeled table tennis section. Established in 1902, the Ibadan Recreation Club was once a former all-British club formerly known as Ibadan European Club. Today, it … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Friday embarked on a monitoring and enforcement exercise to dredging sites in Ibeshe-Ikorodu and Ilaje areas of the State to enforce compliance with the rules and regulations guiding dredging in the State. Speaking on the exercise, the Special Adviser to … Read more