Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Maroof Musa has assumed duty as the new Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation. The development was announced in a statement issued by Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos, on Monday. Musa, a former general manager of the Lagos State Traffic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rescue Team of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has rescued and rehabilitated a female American citizen found wandering in Ijegun area of the State. The Lagos government made the development known in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the Lagos team rescued the … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Pastor (Mrs.) Mayowa Ikuforiji marked her 60th birthday and celebrated 38 years of marriage with her husband, Rt. Hon. Dr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, in a special church thanksgiving ceremony held at Gospel Ministry International in Aswani Mechanic Village, off Osolo Way, Lagos State, on Sunday. The day was filled with joy and gratitude … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has clamped down on illegal and substandard jetty construction in Ijegun-Egba in Amuwo Odofin LGA by the community for the safety of residents commuting along the waterfront corridor from the jetty. Directing that a ‘Stop-Work-Order’ should be served on the builders of the jetty during the weekend, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has clarified criticisms that it introduced school fee payment in public schools for the 2023/2024 academic session. In a statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, maintained that the state’s Free Education policy from kindergarten to SS3 remains intact. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that more than 600 people have been killed in Israel since Hamas militants launched their surprise attack on Saturday. Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer told CNN on Sunday that the death toll is expected to rise further. “We are well north of 600 people who have been killed. There … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of five popular markets in the Lagos Island area of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on social media on Sunday afternoon after visiting the affected markets. The markets are Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo and Pelewura markets. The Lagos governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has conducted a nighttime enforcement operation, leading to the closure and sealing off Silk Club at 190 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. LASEPA said the move followed the directive of the Lagos Commissioner for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisances. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions, according to a statement issued by the Lagos State Government on Saturday. The market has been sealed since September 25, 2023, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) is set to demolish all illegal structures/shanties at Ogombo, in Eti-Osa LGA of the State in a bid to sanitise and propel compliance in the built industry. The General Manager of LASBCA, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, disclosed the demolition alert at the weekend … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 22 people have been killed in Israel in the surprise attack launched by militant group Hamas on Saturday morning. Israel’s Magen David Adom (MDA) rescue service made the disclosure in a statement. MDA said more than 250 casualties have been reported, including the 22 people who died. MDA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 5, 2023, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley. Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has trained its staff on improved medical waste operations and management, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, Lagos. The authority said the action is a part of efforts to improve staff capacity. In a statement on Friday, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Norwegian Nobel Committee has decided to award the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize to Narges Mohammadi for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her fight to promote human rights and freedom for all. Mohammadi is incarcerated inside the notorious Evin Prison, in the Iranian capital Tehran, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former President of the United States (US) President Donald Trump has been accused of discussing potentially sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with a member of his Mar-a-Lago Club, an Australian billionaire Anthony Pratt. Trump, who left the White House on January 20, 2021, after losing the 2020 presidential election … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Local Government has written to the Coordinator of the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe Branch, over incessant clashes between rival cult groups and kidnappings ravaging the community. In a letter titled ‘Urgent Security Alert’ and dated October 4, 2023, the Epe LG Chairman, Hon. (Princess) Surah … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the City of Lagos is among the 12 Cities selected for the Jimmy Carter Centre Pro-Women Campaign, shortlisted from over 300 Cities that earlier took part in the competition about two months ago. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu broke the news on Thursday while opening the campaign at the Bagaulda Kaltho Press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Owodunni Ibrahim Oluwatosin aka Primeboy has surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command in connection with the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba aka MohBad. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a terse statement on Thursday. Primeboy had been declared wanted on Wednesday after he failed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s continuous collaboration, partnership and business engagement with other countries and global investors for better Lagos and Nigeria. He said the Lagos State Government is ready to partner and collaborate with willing countries and investors, who are ready to bring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that it will deploy an electronic ticketing system for the Lagos-Ibadan and Warri-Itakpe train services by the end of October 2023. The corporation made the announcement in a statement issued by the Deputy Director, Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood, on Wednesday. The NRC was … Read more