Hajj 2023: Nigeria’s Ambassador To Saudi Arabia Says Lagos One Of Most Disciplined States

Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal has described Lagos State pilgrims as some of the most disciplined states during the ongoing Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Lawal stated this when he led a delegation which included the Consular-General and … Read more

Prayer, Food, Music As Odo-Noforija Indigenes Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude Oba Festival

Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP) Kalejaiye II, the Aladeshoyin and paramount leader of Odo-Noforija Kingdom at the Ojude Oba festival on Thursday, June 29, 2023

By Judith Ukoh The Ojude Oba festival is an annual festival peculiar to people of faith in Southwest Nigeria. It is usually celebrated on the 2nd or 3rd day of the Eid-el-Kabir Festivities. Ojude Oba literally translates to “The frontage of the King”. It gives the indigenes of a community, who come from far and … Read more

PHOTOS: Landmark Moment As First Transshipment Vessel Berths At Lekki Seaport

CMA CGM RIMBAUD, the first transshipment vessel to berth at the Lekki seaport

Eko Hot Blog reports that the first transshipment vessel has berthed at the Lekki seaport, Lagos State. The port announced the development in a statement late Thursday evening. According to the port’s management, the vessel, CMA CGM RIMBAUD, sailed from the Far East and berthed in Lagos around 1pm on Thursday. “The Lady, CMA CGM … Read more

Why I Chose To Unify Exchange Rate, Refused To Partake In Arbitrage – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Thursday in Lagos said he could have chosen to maintain the hitherto multiple foreign exchange systems and benefit from it, but instead opted to unify the official and parallel market rates to save the country from financial hemorrhage. Speaking at a reception organised in his honour … Read more

‘Thank You, Akin’ — Tinubu ‘Glad’ To See Ambode At Lagos Reception

L-R: Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; Incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President Bola Tinubu, and Former Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola at the reception on Thursday, June 29, 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night expressed excitement to see former governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode. Ambode was at the Lagos House, Marina, to honour an invitation to the reception held in honour of the president. Tinubu had on Tuesday returned to Lagos after a seven-day trip abroad. Ambode’s … Read more

Lagos Govt Meets Stakeholders In Amuwo-Odofin, Declares War Against Pipeline Vandals

Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Engr. Sholabomi Shasore, addressing participants at the Stakeholders Forum

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has again reiterated its commitment to ensuring that residents of the state are safe and protected from avoidable loss of lives and properties emanating from ignorance, disobedience, lackadaisical attitudes and unlawful practices regarding pipeline vandalism across the state. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Energy and Mineral … Read more

PHOTOS: Sanwo-Olu, Fashola, Ambode Reunite At Lagos State Reception For Tinubu

L-R: Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; Incumbent governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, President Bola Tinubu, and Former Lagos governor, Babatunde Fashola at the reception on Thursday, June 29, 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that the trio of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Lagos governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Babatunde Fashola were on Thursday seen together for the first time in years. The governor and former governors met at the State Reception held in honour of President Bola Tinubu at Lagos House, Marina, on … Read more

Eid-el-Kabir: Students Of Bethseda School For The Blind Celebrate With A Touch Of Kindness From Wale Raji 

Muslims observe Eid-el-Kabir annually to celebrate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his only son in submission to Allah’s command. The faithful celebrate by participating in prayers, engaging in acts of charity, and sharing the joyous occasion with family and friends. The 2023 Eid-el-Kabir was celebrated on Wednesday, June 28. Eko Hot Blog reports that it … Read more

Lagos Govt Intervenes After ‘Land Grabbers’ Claim Lady’s Late Grandfather Willed Home To Mosque

Land grabbers are said to be laying claim to the property

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Special Taskforce on Land Grabbers has intervened in the case of Ms. Maria Laguda, a lady who has alleged that some alleged land grabbers are trying to take her grandfather’s property away from her. In an interview with Linda Ikeji Blog, she said the alleged land grabbers … Read more

Lagos Man Makes A Mockery Of Robbery With A Fake Gun, May Still Face Two Decades Behind Bars

The unnamed armed robbery suspect with his fake gun

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Isheri Police Station of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested a man over alleged armed robbery. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe Senior Citizens Shower Prayers On Wale Raji As Lawmaker Shares Cash … Read more

ICYMI: LASUTH Performs ‘Nigeria’s First’ Successful Non-surgical Hole-in-Heart Closure

LASUTH has been suffering a power disruption for five weeks

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) says it has successfully carried out a non-surgical repair of a hole-in-heart defect. The hospital made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday, asserting the procedure is a first-of-its-kind in a public tertiary health institution in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe Senior Citizens Shower … Read more

Sanwo-Olu’s Eid-el-Kabir Call: Embrace Sacrifice To Forge Humanity’s Progress

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with Nigerians, especially Muslims, urging them to imbibe the lessons in the sacrifice made by Prophet Ibrahim. In a statement on Wednesday, the governor joined the Muslim faithful all over the world to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir festival. He also encouraged the Muslim faithful … Read more

2024 Budget: Lagos Govt Announces Date To Commence Bilateral Discussion With MDAs

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Establishments and Training is scheduled to commence bilateral discussion with Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) on July 10, 2023, as part of the preparation for the 2024 Personnel Budget estimates. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mr. Olawale Musa, made the disclosure in a statement … Read more

Ilara Community Sparkles With Joy As Oba Ogunsanwo Unveils Donated Classrooms, Library

By Judith Ukoh The Ilara Model Primary School is the recipient of the donation. The project was facilitated by the Rotary Club of Lagos and supported by the Bank of Industry (BoI), Bowen College, and Address Homes Limited. The Ilara traditional ruler said the project aligns with his primary goal to improve the quality of … Read more

Epe Senior Citizens Shower Prayers On Wale Raji As Lawmaker Shares Cash Gifts For Sallah

An elderly woman in Epe collects her cash gift from members of Rep. Wale Raji's team

Eko Hot Blog reports that elders in Epe, Lagos State, are guaranteed to spend their Eid-el-Kabir celebration in joy and happiness, thanks to the benevolent cash gifts from Rep. Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives. The Eid-el-Kabir festival, celebrated by the Muslim faithful across, Epe, Lagos State, Nigeria, … Read more

How Sanwo-Olu, Wife Voted With Invalid Voter Cards In 2023 Elections – Labour Party Witness

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, votes in the 2023 governorship election

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dayo Israel, a witness at the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, on Monday, testified that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his wife, Ibijoke, were allowed to vote despite their invalid voter cards. The tribunal heard the witness in the petition brought against Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the … Read more

Lagos Reads Riot Act To Environment Degraders As Task Force Clears Lekki Shanties

The Lagos Environmental Task Force officers cleared Shanties at Lekki Coastal Road on Monday, June 27, 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offenses Unit (Lagos Task Force), CSP Shola Jejeloye, has said that the agency will do all it takes in ensuring that environmental degraders scattered across various parts of the state are either brought to book or made to leave the state. … Read more

ICYMI: Lagos Upgrades To Premium Care For Domestic Violence Survivors With Shelter At ‘Eko Haven’

Eko Haven

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has opened the “Eko Haven,” a shelter for survivors of domestic violence in the state. The Lagos DSVA opened the facility over the weekend, saying it was part of the state government’s commitment to ensuring holistic support is provided to survivors … Read more

Court Remands Skit Maker Trinity, Victim’s Parents Over Sexual Exploitation Charges

Eko Hot Blog reports that a Family Court under the Ibadan Magisterial District, Oyo State, has remanded skit maker Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, popularly known as Trinity, at the Agodi Correctional Centre, Ibadan. The remand order came on Monday afternoon after the Oyo State Police Command arraigned Trinity on charges of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Exploitation. … Read more