Philip Ibitoye 
Lagos has recently witnessed improved water supply across the state. However, the Lagos Water Corporation has suffered a setback in its efforts to keep improving water supply. An articulated vehicle recently damaged a crucial water pipe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has suffered a major setback in its water supply … Read more
The Lagos government recently published a list of 349 defective buildings that should be assessed for demolition. The move was aimed at reducing the spate of building collapse in the state. However, a seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Banana … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police appointed Idowu Owohunwa as the Lagos CP on February 7, 2023. Owohunwa assumed duty on February 14, 2023. He has just paid his first official visit to the RRS. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has commended the management and members of Lagos … Read more
The aftermath of the February 25 presidential election witnessed speculations about an interim government being put in place on May 29. Two weeks ago, the DSS “confirmed” the speculations. However, the secret police failed to announce that it had made arrests despite claiming that it was aware of “misguided politicians” making illegal plots. Eko Hot … Read more
The buildup to the 2023 presidential election witnessed a group of five PDP governors, including Wike, refusing to back the party’s presidential nominee, a northerner. Instead, they backed opposition candidates from the southern region, claiming that they were fighting for fairness. However, the de facto leader of the group has been accused of having insincere … Read more
The Lagos Assembly is constitutionally empowered to screen and confirm government nominees. However, the legislative house said its role has recently taken a backseat as some appointees continue to work in government without confirmation. The assembly has resolved to act and sanitise the system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly … Read more
In January, February, and first half of March, Nigerians across the country experienced cash scarcity. The scarcity affected several businesses in various sectors, including poultry. The perishable nature of products in the poultry sector means stakeholders are prone to losses. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has moved to bring sustainable solutions … Read more
A Lagos court recently ruled on the ownership of a land in Magodo Isheri. The enforcement of the court order on Tuesday reportedly generated chaos. While some thugs were trying to enforce the ruling, others were fighting against it. Eko Hot Blog reports that opposing factions of hoodlums have been clashing in the Magodo Isheri … Read more
Christians across the world celebrated Good Friday — the representation of Jesus’ death date — last Friday. Several brands, including Peak Milk, wished those celebrating a happy celebration. However, Peak Milk’s unusual message raised a lot of eyebrows in the Christian community. Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of FrieslandCampina WAMCO Nigeria Plc, manufacturers … Read more
A bill in the House of Representatives recently generated controversy. The bill seeks to delay the migration of Nigerian-trained medical and dental personnel by at least five years after qualification. The bill has spurred heated reactions from various quarters, including the national body for resident doctors. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Association of … Read more
Some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked some policemen in Lagos last Friday. The attack left a policeman dead and his colleagues injured. There are claims that the attackers had links to land grabbers in the area. Eko Hot Blog reports that assailants shot a policeman to death on Friday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The … Read more
The shooting happened on Monday morning before the bank opened to customers. The police say the suspect livestreamed the shooting on Instagram. The latest incident is said to be the 145th mass shooting in the US in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that a 23-year-old bank employee, Connor Sturgeon, opened fire at his workplace, the … Read more
In recent months and years, no day passes by in Nigeria without reports of abductions. Despite the best efforts of security agencies, the crime seems to be on the rise. However, a kidnapper recently met his waterloo as he, alongside his gang, prepared to take delivery of ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Adamawa … Read more
Nigeria has been struggling with an exodus of health workers to the UK in recent years. In October 2022, the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA) said the total number of Nigerian-trained doctors in the UK stood at 10,387. The UK government appears to be taking steps to reduce the brain drain in Nigeria and other countries. … Read more
The Ex-ICJ judge passed away in the early hours of Sunday. He held several positions in the judiciary at home and abroad. The late legal luminary was also prominent in his hometown of Owu, holding the title of Olori Omo of Owu Kingdom when he was alive. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu recently approved the appointment of three Permanent Secretaries in the Lagos State Public Service. The governor has approved their deployment to various assignments. He also redeployed three other permanent secretaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the deployment of three new Permanent Secretaries. Recall that the … Read more
The Surinamese man had smuggled the banned hard drug into Nigeria. He claimed that he travelled to Nigeria in search of his long-lost Nigerian father. The NDLEA also intercepted 1,559.3kg Colorado and 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
The Kuje prison was attacked in July 2022 by gunmen. The attack led to the release of some prisoners. The police have by chance nabbed one of the escapees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nasarawa State Police Command has arrested another inmate who escaped the Kuje correctional centre in the federal capital territory (FCT). … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has added three more Permanent Secretaries to the roster of the Lagos State Public Service. The governor approved the appointments after interviewing the appointees. The Lagos Head of Service says the new Permanent Secretaries are well qualified for their new positions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more