The Lagos governorship election held on March 18, 2023. The electoral commission declared the incumbent governor as the winner of the election. He has promised Lagos residents to expect more rewards in the next four years. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday pledged that the wheel of governance in … Read more
The Lagos governorship election held on March 18, 2023. The electoral commission declared the incumbent governor as the winner of the election. However, his closest rival, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has refused to concede, accusing the ruling party of voter suppression and intimidation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s sports event on February 9, 2023. The 12-year-old’s autopsy showed that she died from asphyxia and electrocution. The Lagos government subsequently found some officials of the school culpable and decided to charge them with crimes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government on Thursday … Read more
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Lagos, recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. The association used the occasion to discuss the importance of oil and gas to Lagos government’s plan to build a profitable and resilient energy future. The energy commissioner attended the event, saying the state is close to the actualisation of the plan. Eko … Read more
The Lagos sexual violence agency recently held an interactive programme on child protection. At least 30 parents attended the event. The agency’s boss said the programme was aimed at tackling the trend of “rape culture” in primary and secondary schools. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has … Read more
The 2023 World Water Day held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. NIMechE used the opportunity to organise an essay competition on water sanitation and hygiene. The institute’s president also urged Nigerians to be the change they want by practicing good hygiene. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Chairman of the Nigerian Institute of Mechanical … Read more
The 2023 World Water Day held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. The Lagos water corporation used the opportunity to partner with an engineering institute in organising an essay competition on water sanitation and hygiene. The corporation’s boss disclosed the state of water distribution in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) … Read more
Chiffy Supermarket has been shut down by LASCOPA for selling expired goods. Prompt action was taken by the agency after receiving a notification from a customer who had visited the supermarket. It has been discovered that some of the products being sold at the supermarket have expired several months ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
A bus conveying Lagos 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 set to be charged with … Read more
An engineering institute recently collaborated with the Lagos Water Corporation to organise an essay competition for secondary students. 80 schools across Lagos State participated in the competition. The students were asked to provide creative solutions to issues surrounding water sanitation and hygiene. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government, through Lagos State Water Corporation, … Read more
Omotutu Bamidele has been sentenced to a 2-year jail term for impersonating a LASTMA officer and extorting money from unsuspecting road users in Lagos. The verdict was declared at a court sitting at Bolade, Oshodi on Monday. Bamidele was arrested by a LASTMA monitoring and surveillance team led by the Zonal Head, Ashafa Moyosore, on … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force historically has a fraught relationship with civilians. However, Disu became the Lagos RRS commander with the mindset that police officers can be the “good guys” as he christened his men. The policemen under his wing truly showed themselves to be the good guys through their constant display of professionalism and humanity. … Read more
Oladipo Diya died on Sunday at 78. The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997 for treason, but he luckily escaped execution. Sanwo-Olu has joined several Nigerians mourning his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. … Read more
The NDLEA has released the list of arrests it made in the past week. The agency caught a businessman with more than 30 parcels of cocaine at the Lagos airport on his way to Southeast Asia. The NDLEA also nabbed another suspect with 2.10 kilograms of methamphetamine at the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
There have been cases of building collapse in Lagos State in recent times. The state government has consequently embarked on proactive steps to avoid reoccurrence. It recently released photos of distressed buildings in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified and published the list of 349 … Read more
The Lagos government recently trained fish farmers in the rural areas of Epe and Badagry in modern practices. The government also presented empowerment materials to some of the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries were tasked on optimising the use of the materials. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Center for Rural Development (CERUD), under the Lagos State … Read more
On October 20, 2021, officers of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency and policemen, assaulted an Uber driver at the Lekki Toll-Gate. The driver, who was carrying a passenger along the route, was apparently mistaken for one of the protesters. He consequently sought damages from the Lagos government and won in court. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Senator Abiru was born on March 25, 1964. He clocked 59 on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Consequently, the senator has been receiving greetings from family, friends, and other well-wishers. Eko Hot Blog reports that influential persons, including politicians, in the Epe Division of Lagos State have congratulated Senator Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru on his 59th birthday. … 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 still in police custody. Eko Hot … Read more
Nollywood actress, Angela Okorie calls on Nigerians to fall back together in harmony post election violence in parts of the country. The 2023 elections was an event that was overshadowed by inciting statements and ethnic controversies that promoted violence. However Okorie has called the rifts created to be closed as she made an Instagram Live … Read more