President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
Arsenal Football Club’s star, Bukayo Saka, on Saturday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at his Alausa office in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Saka, born to Nigerian parents, Adenike and Yomi, has been in Lagos for some days after the conclusion of the 2022/2023 premier league campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking … Read more
The speaker has been a subject of corruption allegations in recent years. The situation is said to be working against him in his bid to retain his speakership. His struggle comes as Hon. Tobun of Epe constituency is challenging him for the much coveted seat. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has urged men who are victims of domestic and sexual violence to break the culture of silence and speak up. The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi gave the advice at the Launch of “The Hidden Crime, Violence Against Men” project, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo. O. Fabamwo has stated that the hospital is now better equipped to accommodate more patients towards reducing medical tourism. Prof. Fabamwo made the disclosure at the Second Quarter Media Briefing organised by LASUTH during the week. EDITOR’S … Read more
In recent months, Lagos State has suffered multiple building collapses in parts of the state. Some of the buildings were said to have violated building codes despite warnings from the building control agency. Subsequently, the agency embarked on an aggressive campaign against illegal buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency … Read more
Sanwo-Olu won reelection in the March 18 governorship election. He was sworn in for a second term in office last Monday, May 29, 2023. The governor has decided to free prisoners to commemorate his return to office. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on … Read more
Ugochukwu died after a brief illness State Chairman says he was one of the union’s pillars. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Lagos State Council has mourned one of its members, Mr Ray Ugochukwu, who passed on Thursday after a brief illness. The Chairman of the union, Mr Adeleye Ajayi, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arraigned a 42-year-old Qur’anic teacher, Suleiman Araromi, before an Ogudu Magistrate’s Court on Thursday for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a lady and defrauding her of N536,000. EDITOR’S PICKS SHOCKING: Lady Stabs 4-Year-Old To Death, Says Holy Spirit Sent Her (VIDEO) Watch Moment Police … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Eruwon, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, was filled with solemnity and heartfelt emotions as the Christian Wake service for Prof. Princess Esther Adeyinka Okubena-Dipeolu took centre stage on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Prof. Okubena-Dipeolu, a professor of Soil Science in the Faculty of Agriculture at the Lagos State University (LASU), passed away … Read more
The partnership will help youth employment The governor contended the AFDI for its support in capacity building and waterways transportation Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is collaborating with the French Community to promote the French language in schools across the state. The collaboration will help in fostering the employment of … Read more
A tragedy was averted at the Lagos airport on Wednesday. A plane carrying passengers skidded off the runway. However, passengers were evacuated unhurt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Wednesday veered off of the 18 Left runway of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. However, there was no … Read more
The removal of the fuel subsidy has triggered a fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of the country. The situation has caused long queues of vehicles at some filling stations in Lagos. The queues have often spilled on the road, hindering traffic flow within the metropolis. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is in Morocco for the GITEX One Africa Digital Summit. While at the summit, he expressed optimism that Africa is on an accelerated path to becoming the next Silicon Valley. He also detailed steps his administration has taken to help the tech industry’s progress in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged oil marketers to stop hoarding fuel. Recall that this medium reported on Tuesday how queues returned to filling stations in Lagos shortly after President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural address on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Education District II, Maryland, Lagos, has celebrated Dejo Osejoro Segbenu, a science student of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, for his performance in the just concluded 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a statement issued by the state government Tuesday evening, Segbenu, an Assistant Headboy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Police Force, NPF has found three lifeless bodies, identified to be a mother and her two daughters in a shop around PPL, Ijagun Okokomaiko area of Lagos state. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises Nigerians Read Full Text … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was elected to serve as Lagos governor for a second term on March 18, 2023. He took his oath of office on Monday for a second term. The governor delivered an optimistic speech that promises a focus on gender equality, social inclusion, and youth development. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s pronouncement of the cancellation of petrol subsidy has been met with panic in various quarters. Tinubu made the pronouncement in his inaugural speech as Nigeria’s president on Monday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises Nigerians … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday arrested two Yoruba Nation Agitators with charms, cutlasses, and other weapons. The command made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more