On May 21, 1965, a quintessential leader was born. Hon. Kayode Opeifa has grown into a strong voice who has made excellent contributions to those around him. Hon. Opeifa, a former Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, turned 58 on Sunday. He has lived an extraordinary life of exploits and service. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians … Read more
Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian added another year to his many years on earth on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that political leaders in Epe, Lagos East, and the entire Lagos State have celebrated Alhaji Shakiru … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has facilitated the arrest of Mr. Okechukwu Samuel Okoli, a developer of a collapsed building at 27, Buraimoh Street, Off Idewu Street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that creative young people within the Lagos East Senatorial District now have the opportunity to enhance their tech skills and knowledge, as lawmaker representing the district in the Senate, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, unveiled a state-of-the-art innovation and technology workroom in Ikorodu. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, formally inaugurated the SAIL Innovation … Read more
The Lagos Central senatorial election returned Eshilokun of the APC as the winner. The APC candidate won the election by a landslide according to results released by the electoral commission. Despite the big margin of victory, his opponent alleged irregularities and challenged the election outcome at the tribunal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Adewale … Read more
Lagos State has been flood-free for some months. The state government says it is hoping to keep it that way. It said it working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a flood-free state. Eko Hot Blog report that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to providing essential weather advisories to stakeholders, planners, decision-makers … Read more
The governor said the appointments were made after the appointees underwent a “rigorous screening procedure.” The head of service described the process as fair and transparent. Sanwo-Olu stated that the Lagos government will continue to reward loyal, dedicated workers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, appointed eight Permanent Secretaries … Read more
A section of the bridge reportedly failed on Wednesday, rendering it unsafe. The federal government attributed the failure to theft by some miscreants who tampered with its major reinforcement elements. The federal and state governments have released alternative routes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deck-on-Pile Bridge at Ijora-Olopa inbound Ijora-Oloye has failed and is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has debunked the claims that there is an ongoing Job Recruitment for Male staff into the Administrative Offices of the commission. Some viral posts on social media platforms had claimed that there was an ongoing recruitment process in the commission. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has presented 1,500 digitised Point of Sale (PoS) Machines to a new set of beneficiaries from different Local Government Areas across the State. In a statement Wednesday evening, the state government said the move is in continuation of the distribution of free PoS machines as … Read more
A woman has followed in the footsteps of Seun Kuti by allegedly assaulting a police officer in Lagos. She committed the offence on Monday, May 15. By Tuesday, May 16, she was arraigned and remanded. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Magistrates Court in Lagos State has remanded a woman, Olufumilayo Brioluwa, to the Kirikiri … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu won reelection as Lagos governor in the March 18 governorship election. He is set to be sworn in for another four years in office. Nearly two weeks before his inauguration, he was in Abuja for an induction ceremony. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, joined his fellow … Read more
Media entrepreneur Otunba TJ Abass has urged the incoming government of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to put together a summit that will bring Nigerian youths from all 36 states together. EDITOR’S PICKS Seventy Springs of Life: McGuinnis-Olu Otubusin’s Tale of Melodies and Milestones Lagos Police Capture Imposter Posing As Inspector How Police Officers Stopped Street … Read more
Police officers averted a suicide attempt in Lagos on Tuesday. The person attempting suicide had planned to jump into a lagoon. But police officers attached to the RRS were able to dissuade him from carrying out the act. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State have prevented … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Lagos State, Engr. Omotayo Bamgbose-Martins has urged Town Planners with the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) to continue to work hand-in-hand with other relevant professionals in the built sector in implementing Physical Planning, Urban Development and Urban renewal policies and … Read more
Hilda Baci is no stranger to public cooking appearances. She has shown her culinary skills on various Television Cook shows and represented Nigeria at the Jollof Faceoff Competition in 2021, emerging as the winner. Earlier on Monday morning, she broke the cook-a-thon record set in 2019. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hilda Baci, an Akwa Ibom-born chef based in Lagos State, has broken and set a new World Record for cooking. The Nigerian foodpreneur broke the Guinness World record of 87 hours, 45 minutes, and 00 seconds set by Chef Lata Tondon in Rewa, India, in 2019. She broke the record … Read more
Hilda Baci is a skilled chef who has built a successful food brand in Lagos. The Lagos-based chef is attempting to break a cook-a-thon record set in 2019. She has received an outpour of love from Nigerians who have been impressed by her incredible resilience. Eko Hot Blog reports that political leaders across Nigeria have … Read more
Hilda Baci is no stranger to public cooking appearances. She has shown her culinary skills on various Television Cook shows and represented Nigeria at the Jollof Faceoff Competition in 2021, emerging as the winner. The Lagos-based chef is attempting to break a cook-a-thon record set in 2019. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hilda Baci, a … Read more
Mr Kunle Masha turned 70 today, May 14, 2023. Mr Masha, a former Vice President of Eko Club International, reached the admirable milestone after a lifetime filled with immeasurable service to humanity. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To Relive Another Saraki-esque Drama? Razor on Fuel Subsidy? A Dilemma for Tinubu’s Administration FG’s … Read more