EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, has adjourned till today, to commence the trial of one Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Frederick Nwajagu, for alleged terrorism. Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya, adjourned the matter, following the absence of Nwajagu’s counsel. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has described Lagos as the “Bastion of Entertainment” where the best of creativity is exported to the rest of the world. Mr Sanwo-Olu said this at the Lagos premiere of the film on President Bola Tinubu’s biopic, “Last Man Standing”, held at the Glover Memorial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has rescheduled the 2023 promotion exercise for Officers on Grade Level 01 to 06 in the mainstream civil service as well as those on Grade Level 01 to 16 in Parastatal and Agencies. The government made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude Oba Festival … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed four Directors in the Lagos State Civil Service as Permanent Secretaries. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the announcement in a statement on Monday. He listed the appointees as Mr. Lawal Fatai Idowu; Mr. Gbajumo Kehinde Farouk; Mrs. Atekoja … Read more
Prof. Oso passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He died from injuries sustained in a ghastly motor accident. His former students from 2006 have joined thousands of others in mourning the academic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the pioneer set of Lagos State University (LASU) School of Communication, (LASUCOC 2006) has mourned Professor Muraino … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has once again warned young adults, particularly teenagers and youths, against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulge in drug and substance abuse and illicit trafficking activities. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, who gave this warning recently at a School … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid homage to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Aremu Akiolu, at his palace. The homage followed a visit by Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to Tinubu at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, presented official vehicles to six Permanent Secretaries, who were sworn in on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola during … Read more
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
EkoHotBlog reports that Point of Sale (PoS) agents in Lagos State has announced new charges for cash withdrawal. According to Stephen Adeoye, Public Relations Officer, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, the change in the price list is to eradicate price discrepancies in the industry. Adeoye said, “Let me tell … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 27-year-old man, Samuel Adeleke, arrested in military wear, was on Friday arraigned before an Ojo Magistrates’ Court, Lagos, for allegedly impersonating a military officer. Adeleke, whose address was not provided, pleaded not guilty to the two-counts of impersonation leveled against him. She said that the defendant consequently, conducted himself … Read more
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
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
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
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
EkoHotBlog reports that the Ondo State Police Command paraded three suspects arrested in connection with the alleged killing of a naval officer, Sub. Lt. Samuel Akingbohun. The suspects also disclosed how the naval officer was killed. Akingbohun was allegedly killed by the suspects during an argument between the deceased and an okada rider in the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Lagos State after a short trip to Ogun State to meet with traditional rulers. EDITOR’S PICKS Shehu Sani Slams Wike’s Appointment Obsession, Questions APC’s Focus Arewa Women, APC Governors Back Tajudeen Abbas As House Speaker Apple Unveils Revolutionary Mixed Reality Headset, Challenges Meta’s … Read more
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
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