The ‘Ilera Eko” health insurance scheme commenced in 2020. The plan was aimed at making healthcare affordable for Lagos residents. The health insurance scheme recently facilitated the birth of its first set of quadruplets. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has recorded its first quadruplets on its social health insurance plan popularly … Read more
A diesel truck caught fire near the Lagos Blue Rail Line on Tuesday. The rail was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in January. The Lagos government started test-running the rail in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that a diesel truck went up in flames on Tuesday under the bridge of the Blue Line Rail by … Read more
The recently concluded 2023 House of Representatives elections in Lagos State witnessed winners and losers. The APC won 19 federal constituencies, with Labour Party emerging victorious in 5. Popular singer and musician Banky W was runner-up in Eti-Osa for the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG details the winners and losers of the House of Representatives election … Read more
The All Progressives Congress has emerged quite triumphant in the Lagos State elections contrary to the general believe as they are able to capture the House of Representatives and the National Assembly. According to the emerging results, they have captured all 20 of the House of Representatives seats. APC were also able to nab the … Read more
The Lagos first lady has commissioned a maternal and child care centre at the Orile Agege General Hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a Maternal and Child Care Centre (MCCC) at the Orile Agege General Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Shocker: Peter Obi Wins Lagos … Read more
Nigerian musician, Folarin Falana does not hold back on his criticisms of the All Progressives Congress in the aftermath of the 2023 elections. According to Falz, the resort to using violence and thugs to intimidate the voting process, breaks the party’s promise of having a structure. Falz was one of the victims of election violence … Read more
Nigerian actor and musician, Folarin Falana otherwise known as Falz the Bad Guy got into an encounter with political thugs at Lagos polling unit. The incident occurred in Ikate, Lekki while the local government elections were on-going. According to an eyewitness account, Falz and other voters were attacked with Falz’s phone stolen. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Oba Elegushi Palace in Eti-Osa, Lekki axis where voting takes place reportedly encountered violence and intimidation by political rogues. Eyewitness account reports that political thugs attacked the polling unit, carted away with ballot boxes and chased the presiding officer of the INEC. Military personels ultimately made it to the scene to calm the situation. … Read more
The voting process has been disrupted in various parts of Surulere owing to political hooliganism taking place in the city. Scores of ballot papers were left littered around the streets with voters either intimidated or violently abused by hooligans. An alleged APC agent was seen making threats to voters in a polling unit in Surulere … Read more
In January 2023, a container-laden truck fell off the Ojuelegba bridge and crushed nine people to death. The Lagos government responded in February by banning articulated truck drivers from plying the bridge. However, another container fell off on the bridge on Friday night despite the ban. Eko Hot Blog reports that a container has fallen … Read more
In recent months, the Lagos government has prioritised cleaning up the real estate sector. The latest effort involved a collaboration between the state regulatory authority and law enforcement agencies. The government said its efforts will curb fraudulent practices in the sector. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has … Read more
The EFCC said the suspect is in custody. The commission alleged that the cash found on the suspect was meant for vote-buying. The presidential and national assembly elections are holding tomorrow, February 25, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted … Read more
The government received 577 applications but screened 101 applicants. The eligible applicants explained the impact their proposed projects will create in Lagos’ journey towards sustainability. The competition is designed to fund 51 projects across the 167 targets of SDGs in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and … Read more
The federal government is carrying out emergency repair works on the Marine Bridge. The diversion will start on February 26 and end on May 28. The Lagos government said traffic officials will be available to direct traffic in the area. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan … Read more
The suspected thief allegedly had a Modus Operandi (MO) of pretending to be a cook/chef when targeting his victims. He reportedly sedated his victims before carting away their valuables. The police said some of his victims already identified him. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command is calling on residents of the … Read more
The Police in Lagos arrested both men in two separate operations. One was arrested at his workshop while the other suspect was nabbed after a search. The recovered guns were locally made. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspects, 20-year-old Daniel Ojoh and 27-year-old Kudus … Read more
The rehabilitated waterworks are in Iju and Adiyann. The test-run of the waterworks is a boost for the Lagos government’s effort to improve power supply. The water corporation has launched dedicated numbers for reporting burst pipes, leakages, and vandalism. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC) has begun the test-run of the … Read more
The presidential election is set to hold across Nigeria on February 25, 2023. The APC held its grand finale rally on Tuesday in preparation for the election. The party’s presidential candidate made a range of promises at the event. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has promised … Read more
The APC bigwigs, including Buhari and Tinubu, are in Lagos today. Tinubu was treated to a hero’s welcome as he made his way in an open-roof bus from Ikeja to Surulere. The rally is APC’s final presidential rally for the forthcoming election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress … Read more
A transport worker by the name Ibrahim Yahaya reportedly arrested by Lagos State Police Command for stabbing colleague to death. The incident was said to have happened on February 15, 2023 with both men getting into a fight from an argument. Yahaya is said to have stabbed Kabiru Abdullahi twice within the span of 2 … Read more