Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge is set for another round of “palliative work” on September 17 and 24. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Vow … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its determination to harness all the resource opportunities associated with abattoir waste by providing solutions to transform them into valuables. Speaking during a one-day workshop held in Matori, Mushin, the Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, said the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a motorist, Bakare Abdusalam, has accused officials allegedly working with the Itire Ikate Local Council Development Area, Mushin, Lagos State, of extorting the sum of N10,000 from him. In an interview with Punch Newspaper on Thursday, Abdusalam said the incident happened on Tuesday around the Cele area of Mushin while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has vowed to carryout a diligent investigation into the demise of late fast-rising artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. MohBad passed away on Tuesday amid mysterious circumstances that have sparked controversy on social media. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Swears In 37 New Commissioners, Special Advisers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has said that transparency in the built sector and zero tolerance for building collapse would be his watchwords. He made this known after he assumed office amidst high expectations from stakeholders of the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has explained reasons for the total system collapse of the national grid. In a series of posts on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Thursday, Adelabu said the grid’s collapse was caused by a fire outbreak on the Kainji/Jebba 330 kilovolt (kV) line. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has charged Nigerian youths to imbibe the spirit of leadership as they prepare for the leadership roles ahead in life. He said this recently while interacting with the 30 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Academy at their camp in Lagos, adding … Read more
In November 2022, the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 66 new academic programmes for the new Lagos State University of Education (LASUED). The approval came only 10 months after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a bill establishing the university into law. However, the bill establishing LASUED was not the only bill the governor signed on Wednesday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disowned plans to introduce a new naira policy that will crash the dollar exchange rate to N1.25 kobo. A report circulating online on Wednesday had claimed that the apex bank was mulling a new FX policy. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in 38 new commissioners and special advisers. The swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu Hails Eredo LCDA Chairman For Building New Classrooms At UPE Primary School Eredo LCDA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the dates for the conduct of the 2023 Trade Tests for Artisans in the state. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of Epe Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Hon. Shittu Aliu Idowu (SAICO), says the new block of six classrooms at UPE Primary School, Odo Egiri, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State, will positively shape the future of the community. He made the statement on Monday at the commissioning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian artiste Promise Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad (Imole), is dead. He was 27. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu Hails Eredo LCDA Chairman For Building New Classrooms At UPE Primary School Eredo LCDA Chairman Ismail Akinloye Hands Over New Six-Classroom Block To UPE Primary School Lagos Announces … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), Dr. Hakeem Shittu, has commended the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, for constructing a new block of six classrooms and donated materials to UPE Primary School, Odo Egiri, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State. Shittu made the commendation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has handed over a new block of six classrooms and donated educational materials to UPE Primary School, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State. Akinloye handed over the building during a commissioning ceremony on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Nwagu Emmanuel for allegedly impersonating a commissioner of police to facilitate the release of a suspect from the force headquarters in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure during the parade of Emmanuel along with other suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has trained no fewer than 314 primary health care staff including Doctors, Nurses, Community Health Officers (CHOs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), and Social Workers drawn from Primary Health Centers across the state in a mental health capacity-building training session. The session was organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Ali Pate, and the Minister of State Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Monday, met with the coordinators of three of the world’s largest health financing ogranisations. They are Ambassador Dr. John Nkengasong, the United States (U.S.) Global AIDS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinator of the Ogun Guangdong Free Trade Zone, Dr. Abbey Onas, has met with the Polish Ambassador to Nigeria, Joanna Tarnawska, promising to strengthen ties with the European nation. In a recent engagement, Onas appreciated the Polish diplomat for believing in Nigeria’s potential for growth and making effort to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government is set to roll out a national electronic medical record to ensure primary health care centres and hospitals have access to vital patient data on the same platform. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, made the disclosure at the weekend during … Read more