Eko Hot Blog reports that Olu Ajetunmobi, a staff member of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has hailed the immediate past Deputy Vice Chancellor of the institution, Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon. Ass. Prof. Onibon recently bowed out as LASUED DVC after more than a year of service. He had been the Provost of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has identified the need for all relevant stakeholders in the environment to complement its tree-planting initiative to achieve the goal of a greener city. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources, Dr. Omobolaji Gaji stated this at the weekend … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that Eko Bridge inwards the newly re-opened Apongbon Bridge will close for 24 hours on Sunday, July 16, 2023, for “immediate remedial palliative works” by the Lagos State Public Works in conjunction with Federal Ministry of Works and Housing. A statement issued by the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was commotion on Saturday in the Berger area of Lagos after a moving tanker crushed a hawker to death on the Otedola bridge. This online media platform learnt that the diesel-laden tanker with number plate GME 483XD also rammed into three moving vehicles during the tragic accident. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
By Judith Ukoh We live in the digital era; an era where educational institutions want their pupils to be Digi-literate. This trend is only set to increase in the coming years. To keep up with this trend, Eko Club of Pennsylvania inaugurated a new computer lab for the Lagos Island School Authority on Friday, July … Read more
By Mariah Kyrian Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has sworn in 2,548 2023 batch B Stream 1 corps members to undergo the one-year mandatory national service in Lagos State. The Lagos State coordinator of the NYSC, Mrs. Yetunde A. Baderinwa, made the disclosure on Friday, July 14, 2023, at … Read more
By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that negotiations between Liverpool FC midfielder Fabinho and Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad are reportedly underway, but no official bid has been submitted to Liverpool as of yet. The Brazilian player has emerged as a top priority for Al Ittihad’s manager, Nuno, prompting discussions between the player and … Read more
By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that Renowned Nigerian music executive and talent developer Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, has opened up about his deep-seated belief that he is destined to be a star maker and impact people’s lives. The Mavin Records CEO shared his thoughts during a podcast interview with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Mainland Local Government (LG) has educated students of the Ijero Girls High School, Ebute-Metta West, Lagos, on the significance of regular tree-planting in an effort to conserve their environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change. The LG carried out the exercise on Friday as part of … Read more
By John Udeh Eko Hot Blog reports that controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, widely known as Portable, has miraculously survived a severe car accident that occurred at the Osapa London axis of Lagos State on Wednesday. The singer confirmed the incident in a video message shared on his Instagram page. Portable revealed that the accident … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has deployed and sworn in seven new Permanent Secretaries in the State Public Service. Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the move was in line with the Health … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Wednesday, awarded Engr. Bright-Oridami Victoria Titilola with the “Outstanding Officer Award.” Engr. Titilola is reputed as one of the Lagos Water Corporation’s (LWC) most intelligent and creative engineers. She is the corporation’s LWC Chief Water Resources Engineer. The state government presented the award as part … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has renewed the tenure of Lagos State Council of Obas and Chiefs for another term, raising the membership of the council from 48 to 84. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eko Club of Pennsylvania is set to unveil a new computer laboratory for the Lagos Island School Authority on Friday, July, 14. The St John School, Aroloya, in Lagos State is the beneficiary of the computer lab. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, to be named principal private secretary (PPS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development was contained in a report by TheCable on Wednesday morning, EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Federal High Court, sitting in Abuja, has on Tuesday adjourned, indefinitely, the lawsuit filed by the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, against the Nigerian government and the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice. This online media platform gathered that the IPOB … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is as perplexed as the public after reports emerged that runway lights were stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State. Suspected thieves reportedly carted away the recently installed airfield ground lighting systems at the domestic runway (18L/36R) of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Geregu Power Plc’s Chairman, Mr. Femi Otedola, has unveiled an ambitious plan to collaborate with the Lagos state government in developing a pioneering power transmission project. Otedola, a prominent billionaire investor with diverse business interests, announced the development following a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikeja Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced one Folarin Rauf to life imprisonment for defiling five-year-old girl in Lagos. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Justice Abiola Soladoye handed down the sentence after finding the convict … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 380 Lagos State pilgrims participating in the just concluded 2023 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived in Lagos State on Monday. The pilgrims departed King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Jeddah, aboard a Flynas Airline XY 7656 at 11.30 am Saudi Arabian time and landed safely … Read more