Christians all over the world are celebrating Good Friday today, April 7, 2023, to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. The believers will celebrate Easter Sunday on Sunday, April 9, 2023, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu has sent an Easter message to everyone celebrating. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more
The LWC is not leaving any stone unturned in its mission to improve water supply across Lagos State. The water corporation recently joined its partner, USAID, to seek the support of traditional rulers for a water project. Both parties visited Otto and Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more
A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more
Lagos State has announced plans for 2023 Umrah pilgrims from the state. At least 200 intending pilgrims are set to depart from Lagos. The state has divided the pilgrims into three batches and they have different departure dates. Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 200 intending pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria … Read more
The bus somersaulted in a lone accident after the driver lost control. Although the accident severely injured ten passengers, none lost their life. LASTMA pulled all of them out alive and blamed the mishap on over speeding. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday rescued ten … Read more
The Lagos government’s efforts to improve access to potable water supply got a boost after USAID offered a partnership. The American agency reiterated the commitment during a visit on Tuesday. USAID signed an MOU with the Lagos government in December 2021. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Water Corporation … Read more
Lagos government will soon start implementing a parking technology system. The government has partnered with a payment company to develop a payment app. Officials said the move aims to improve the overall parking system in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has partnered with ARCA Payment Ltd. to develop a parking … Read more
Last Tuesday, the Lagos consumer protection agency sealed Chiffy Supermarket for selling expired toothpaste and other household products. The agency stepped up its efforts on Monday by sealing two more stores for selling expired products to consumers. The Lagos government said the moves were aimed at ridding the state of expired, unwholesome and substandard products. … Read more
The Lagos government said it had observed a culture of impunity that involves security agencies flouting traffic rules in the state. The government said security agents are not above the rules and regulations. It, therefore, warned them against flouting traffic rules in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned the … Read more
The elder statesmen of the Peoples Democratic Party show off their power as they issue warning to its governorship candidate in Lagos State, Abdul-Aziz Olajide Adediran to desist from provocative slurs. This is in response to recent attacks on former Deputy National Chairman, Bode George. Jandor is alleged to have taken a swipe at Bode … Read more
The driver of the tanker blamed the collision on the SUV driver. The SUV driver said a tyre bust made them lose control. The FRSC confirmed that a tyre bust triggered the accident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a petrol-laden tanker has exploded after it collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the Long … Read more
Senator Abiru Innovation Lab is a Community Innovation Space set up to train youths on relevant digital and innovation skills. The latest process started with 1,500 applications but 950 eventually enrolled. The lab said 120 outstanding participants got admitted into physical class, but 105 ended up graduating. Eko Hot Blog reports that more than 100 … Read more
A video showing a train deployed on the Lagos Blue Line Rail being pushed by people recently went viral. The state’s transport authority has quickly reacted to the video, calling it misleading. It described the circulation of the video as the work of mischief makers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport … Read more
The crisis started in 1968 when two families were in court over a land dispute. In 2022, a judge ratified a 1975 order that conferred the ownership of the land on one of the families. The family subsequently moved to execute the court order on Thursday, throwing homeowners into panic. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The Lagos waste management agency said its move is to ensure proper environmental hygiene in the state. The agency also disclosed that it will start enforcing the use of waste bins by tenements on June 1. It said it has set up a task force responsible for ensuring compliance in all homes. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Lagos government said it is diverting traffic on the busy bridge for repairs of identified failed/peeled asphaltic sections. The diversion will happen on Sunday, April 2, 2023. It is expected to last between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the rehabilitation/repair … Read more
The park project is a partnership between the Lagos government and the IASO Consortium. It is expected to be a 120-bed tertiary facility. The park will have residential facilities, hotels and other ancillary services. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public-Private Partnership, on Saturday, executed the Concession Agreement to … Read more
The EPPPS is an electronic system that automates physical planning processes. The Lagos physical planning ministry wants to utilise the system to transform land administration in the state. The plan led to the Lagos government and ENL-NOVA Ltd signing an agreement to actualise the plan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Ministry of Physical … Read more
Lagos Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa wrestles with the problem of cultism and illegal firearms in the State. In response, he has ordered a clampdown on cultists and the use of illicit firearms in Lagos while speaking at a conference. Noting how unregistered firearms are major threats to the security and peace in the state, he … Read more
Ohanaeze Ndigbo has sent a warning to Gani Adams concerning the attacks on markets belonging to Igbo indigenes in Lagos State. According to the socio-cultural group, it is becoming a daunting task preventing Igbos from retaliating as businesses continue to be ruined for them. In a statement by Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, the … Read more