Tajudeen Abbasis seeking support from Governor Sanwo-Olu for his position as the House of Representatives Speaker. The APC’s nomination of Abbas and Kalu has caused controversy within the party, but Abbas expressed his commitment to unity during a visit with the governor. Additionally, Benjamin Kalu pledged to prioritize equality in their leadership role EKO HOT … Read more
Seun Kuti reportedly goes rogue on police officer during an altercation. According to the Grammy nominee, he acted in self defense as the police officer wanted to harm him and his family. The Inspector General of Police has reportedly ordered his arrest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Grammy-nominated afrobeat artist, Seun Kuti, has provided insight … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five teenagers for alleged cultism. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a post on Twitter on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To Relive Another Saraki-esque Drama? Razor on Fuel Subsidy? … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, said Lagos State Government was not unaware of the emerging issues surrounding operations of public transportation, disclosing that plans were underway towards strengthening safety and improving transport infrastructure to give commuters new experience. The governor said sustenance of an efficiently run intermodal public … Read more
LASUTH has been without power supply for five weeks. The situation has affected the hospital’s service delivery. The hospital has been forced to run its equipment on generators. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) has appealed to the general public over the inconvenience caused by the lack of power … Read more
Lagos anti-domestic, sexual violence agency is leading the campaign. It partnered with the Lagos Bus Service Limited to sensitise Lagos residents on the dangers of sexual and domestic violence. Thursday was the first day of a three-day campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has partnered with … Read more
There will be a traffic diversion at Ogolonto Junction, Lagos, from May 12-19. The Lagos government made the announcement on Wednesday. It said traffic personnel will be available to guide motorists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Ogolonto Junction, Ikorodu, Lagos, from Friday, 12th … Read more
Recently, a blog claimed that a Lagos queen was in critical condition after a bad BBL. The claim led to speculations that the queen in question was Olori Sekinat, Oba Elegushi’s first wife. The monarch has reacted to the speculations. Eko Hot Blog reports that His Royal Majesty, Oba Saheed Ademola Elegushi, has condemned speculations … Read more
The manufacturers’ association held its annual business luncheon on Monday. Lagos government’s representatives were present at the event and promised to raise their support for the association. Participants at the luncheon also called for more government support. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has pledged to give more support to the Manufacturers Association … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO), Dr. Abiodun Muritala, has affirmed that the state government is making steady progress in its quest to attain full automation of its financial processes since the automation process started some years ago. He stated this on Tuesday when … Read more
The ‘Ilera Eko’ health insurance scheme kicked off in 2020. Since commencement, enrollees have visited hospitals under the scheme 457,770 times. Malaria cases triggered the highest number of visits with 156,458 visits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, organised the first ILERA EKO Providers’ Forum, just as it solicited more … Read more
The Lagos environmental taskforce has ramped up its crackdown on illegal structures and shanties in the state. Last week, the force destroyed shanties around the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos. The latest operation took the taskforce to the Lekki Coastal Road. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, … Read more
The Lagos government is partnering the SOS Children’s Villages to reduce the number of children on the streets of Lagos. The SOS Children’s Villages is a non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children without parental care and families at risk. The partnership is expected to provide much needed help to vulnerable children in the state. Eko … Read more
The Lagos-Ibadan expressway is notorious for traffic gridlock. The FRSC said it got worse on Sunday after a loaded tanker crashed in the morning. The, corps, therefore provided alternative routes to motorists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to use alternative routes as the gridlock on the … Read more
A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
In recent months, the NDLEA often seized illegal drugs from suspects without rancour. However, that was not the case during the last week as members of a drug cartel engaged the agency’s operatives in a gunfight. The gunfight, which went on for about 30 minutes, ended with NDLEA operatives seizing nearly 9,000 kilograms of Canadian … Read more
Lagos-Ibadan road once more became a headache for motorists following a tanker accident along the Ibafo bridge of Ogun State. Motorists who were stuck in the traffic congestion lamented waiting hours. According to reports, the tanker incident happened as a result of the vehicle falling under the pedestrian bridge and blocking road access for road … Read more
A former Lagos State House of Assembly Speaker has denied charges of money laundering by the EFCC. Ikuforiji claimed that his trial was politically motivated. Ikuforiji’s defense’s team argued that the initial allegations by the EFCC were related to fraud and misappropriation of funds, which were later changed to money laundering. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
There was a fire in the Lagos Surveyor-General Office early Saturday. The fire destroyed documents and other valuables. However, the office said its data is secure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Lagos State Surveyor-General has disclosed that its data is secure following a fire. Earlier on Saturday, fire gutted the office … Read more
An African delegation from the World Economic Forum was in Lagos on Friday. During the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his usual stance that Lagos is the best place to do business in the country. He, therefore, invited investors to take advantage of the Lagos market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) … Read more