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
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
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
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
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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers says it has received about 7,000 petitions against land grabbers in the state, since it was set up. The Lagos State Government created the task force in 2016. EDITOR’S PICKS LASU Loses Prominent Professor, Lai Oso, To Fatal Auto Crash NDLEA Intercepts … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that representatives of Lagos State Government, the British Deputy High Commission, C40 cities and other stakeholders over the weekend met to collaborate on effective ways of getting major stakeholders’ buy-in and ensure the development of a robust policy document that will translate into a cleaner and healthier environment statewide. Addressing the … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that hundreds of motorists and commuters were on Sunday trapped for hours in the gridlock induced by the ongoing road construction at the Kara-Berger road of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The gridlock worsened when the construction workers collapsed both routes of the expressway into two lanes, and blocked roads linking directly to Ogba, Agege … Read more
In Ajegunle, Lagos, a naval officer has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen, causing fear and apprehension among residents. The officer was ambushed while walking in the area, and the identity of the shooters and their motive remains unclear. The Nigerian Navy has cautioned its officers against seeking revenge, while the police have confirmed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The President of Epe Ogunmodede Club, Barrister Omodele Ibrahim, has joined millions of Lagosians and Nigerians to celebrate the 58th birthday of the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu. In a congratulatory statement sighted by this news medium, he described the governor as a visionary leader who has brought … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a gesture of utmost admiration and heartfelt appreciation, the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has extended warm felicitations to the Executive Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, on the joyous occasion of his birthday. The executive chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA, Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, conveyed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, with a combined weight of 5,344.1 kilograms along the Epe-Lekki corridor and Alfa beach, Lekki area of Lagos State. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has explained how it is embracing digital transformation to improve health services for its residents. According to a statement issued by the state government on Saturday, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye gave the explanation recently at the 3rd Africa Digital … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has dismissed the Labour Party’s claim that he renounced his Nigerian citizenship. In a statement on Saturday, the deputy governor’s Media Office described the claim as misleading and false. The LP had argued at the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the construction work on the corridor reach its concluding stage. According to the diversion plan as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the traffic diversion is slated for today, Saturday. 24th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Year 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise. The safe arrival of the 11th and last batch of 171 intending pilgrims which landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, on Wednesday, at exactly 7.45 pm … Read more
On Tuesday, rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu hit the market with the listing of the commodity for trade on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). This was followed by a formal launch of N5 billion Eko Rice Forward Contract Programme by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Five Billion Series 1 of the 30 Billion Eko Rice Contracts Programme has launched on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). The commodity was launched on the exchange at the UAC Building, Marina, on Wednesday, in the presence of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested seven suspected traffic robbers, including an ex-convict released three days ago from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre. The Command’s Spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the arrest on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Retires ALL Service Chiefs, Appoints New Ones Is It Safe To … Read more