Lagos State Government paid about N44.5billion into workers’ retirement savings accounts as part of its commitment to resolve pension issues in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Director-General (DG) of Lagos State Pension Commission, Mr Babalola Obilana, during the 23rd Retirement Benefit Documentation Seminar. EDITOR’S PICKS Why We … Read more
Six suspected were arrested by men of the Nigerian Police Force for kidnapping an eight-year-old daughter of their colleague in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects are Bureau De Change operators in Lagos who conspired to abduct the daughter of their fellow operator. EDITOR’S PICKS Why We Will Mobilize Support For Tinubu, … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled 37 Cultural Wonders in Nigeria which is to showcase the strength of the cultural diversity and ethnicity of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the closing ceremony of the 35th Edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has revealed why Lagos is ranked as the most friendly State for the scheme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the NYSC National Governing Board, Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar, said Lagos remained the only State across the federation supporting the scheme with quarterly subventions to keep activities … Read more
The Lagos State Police have arrested two members of a cult group in the Sangotedo area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police responded to a distress call from Sangotedo that the cult groups were on a rampage. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Police Speak On Death Of Davido’s Son, Reveal Next Step Lagos … Read more
Lagos State now has an Automobile Hub set up at the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as part of efforts to improve employment opportunities and support practical training in auto engineering. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and NORD Automobile for setting up an … Read more
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the suspension of the BRT Monitoring Enforcement Team on the Eko Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspension of the monitoring team activities is due to the partial closure of the Eko Bridge due to the ongoing rehabilitation work. EDITOR’S PICKS LASTMA Set To Enforce Traffic … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commiserated with his Chief of Staff, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, on the death of his wife, Princess Adedoyin Raliat Ayinde. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was contained in a statement issued on Monday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile. EDITOR’S PICKS “She Lived A Fulfilling … Read more
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has hosted and rewarded children participants at the National Festival for Arts and Culture (NAFEST), being hosted by the State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dr. Sanwo-Olu, who also is also referred to as ‘Mama Nafest’, hosted the children at a reception held … Read more
The young lady who was reported to have jumped into the Lagos Lagoon on Thursday has been identified as Adetutu Adedokun, a staff member of the Department of State Services. Eko Hot Blog reports that sources in the office revealed that Adedokun was an unarmed combat instructor and had recently gotten engaged. EDITOR’S PICKS Peter … Read more
The World Wrestling Entertainment(WWE) in partnership with its broadcast partner, SuperSport, has announced a continent-wide talent search to find Africa’s next WWE Superstar. Eko Hot Blog reports that the campaign was announced in an interactive media briefing in Lagos, to honour Lagos as the host city for a multi-day tryout in February 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army this morning beat up a policeman and an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority along Eko Bridge in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the soldiers were on one-way when the policeman and the LASTMA official stopped their vehicle and ordered them to turn back and take … Read more
The LASUSTECH International Staff School has cleared the air on a student’s death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Staff School of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH) has reacted to the death of one of its students, Abdurahman Dauda. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigeria Must Encourage Local Refineries To Get Rid Of … Read more
Abandoned Properties should not be turned into refuse dumps Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Ibrahim Odumboni, has warned residents against turning abandoned properties to dumpsites or using waste to reclaim lands for future uses. EDITOR’S PICKS Davido: Result Of Autopsy Following Ifeanyi Adeleke’s Death Emerges … Read more
The Lagos State Government said it had paid N70 million in compensation to security officers who died or got injured in the line of duty in the state since the inception of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in May 2019. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Staff to the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Tayo … Read more
Lagos State Government on Saturday announced plans to impound unpainted intra-state commercial vehicles across the state beginning from Monday, November 7, 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba who disclosed this in his office in Oshodi, said, this is to ensure commercial driver’s … Read more
Okafor Emmanuel Junior, a former professional footballer, who was arrested for trafficking in 1.4 kilograms of Cocaine, has been convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment, by a Lagos Federal High Court. Eko Hot Blog reports that Junior was given the jail term by Justice Nicholas Oweibo, on Thursday, after he pleaded guilty to the … Read more
The Lagos State Government has written to the Federal Government to shun any attempt to sell the Tafawa Balawa Square situated in the state until the conclusion of the ongoing case at the Supreme Court. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government was considering selling the Tafawa Balewa Square and some other assets in … Read more
FG has announced the closure of another part of the Lagos Ekp bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government has announced the emergency closure of another section of Eko Bridge in Lagos State. The portion of the bridge was gutted by fire in the early hours of Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Warns … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, on Friday, docked a former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, Olasupo Shasore, SAN, before the Federal High Court in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Lagos AG was arraigned alongside his company, Middlesex Investment Limited, on a 14-count charge that bordered on his … Read more