Lagos Government has cautioned drivers on traffic rules and safety compliance during the ember months. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has tasked drivers and other road users to obey traffic rules and regulations to avoid road crashes during the ember months and beyond. The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, … Read more
NAF officials have killed an artist on BRT lane in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck in Lagos State as officials of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), accused of driving on the Bus Rapid Transit lane in the state, crushed an artist, Ifeanyi Kanu. It was gathered that the artist was on his … Read more
Two men have lured a girl from Lagos to Ibadan and killed her. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Oyo State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected ritualists, Ismaila Wasiu, Mutairu Shittu and recovered fresh human head from them. The arrest of the suspected ritualists was made known via a statement by the Oyo … Read more
The accelerated vaccine rollout is being undertaken by the state government in collaboration with the NPHCDA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has raised an alarm over the possibility of a fourth wave of COVID-19 as the Yuletide approaches. In a bid to tackle the re-emergence of the viral infection, the government … Read more
South-West Governors have met in Lagos and discussed issues of interest. EKOHOTBLOG reports that members of South-West Governors Forum on Tuesday met in Lagos State to discuss issues of interest to the region. The South-West Governors were hosted by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the State House, Marina, Lagos. But for Oyo … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed a new Radio Lagos General Manager. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mr. Olajide Isiaka Lawal as the General Manager of Radio Lagos/Eko FM with immediate effect. The appointment of the new General Manager was made known via a statement signed by the … Read more
On Thursday, October 28, 2021, all roads will lead to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA, when Diaspora Lagosians from all walks of life will converge for the 12th Biennial convention of Eko Club International. This will be the first significant gathering of the organisation members since the coronavirus pandemic put the kibosh on human interaction across … Read more
A logical and strategic dialogue on the social engineering of Lagos State to factor in the concerns of aboriginal Lagosians in the rapid and aggressive urbanisation of the State will constitute the focal point of the IBILE Eko Summit slated to hold later this week, according to Prince Adelani Adeniji, the national coordinator of the … Read more
Lagos schools are set to embark on a one-week break. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA) has said that public and private primary and secondary schools in Lagos State will embark on a week-long mid-term break commencing from November 1 through November 5, 2021. The latest development was made known via a … Read more
Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of a partially collapsed building in Surulere. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has commenced the demolition of a partially collapsed two-storey building in Aguda area, Surulere. The commencement of the demolition was made known via a statement by the Agency on Monday. LASEMA … Read more
Controller has cried out over the scores of uncollected passports at Lagos offices. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Passport Controller, Lagos Passport Command, Mrs Milka Musa, has said that about 13,800 passports remained uncollected at the Lagos Passport offices. The Passport Controller made this known in Lagos on Monday. Musa disclosed that about 12,300 were uncollected … Read more
Lagos Government has bagged five awards at INAC 2021. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has been honoured with no fewer than five awards at the 2021 International Arts and Crafts Expo (INAC). The award ceremony was held at Sheraton Hotels and Towers in Abuja. While receiving the awards on behalf of the state … Read more
Lagos APC State Congress Appeal Committee has announced the date for the special stakeholders’ meeting. EKOHOTBLOG reports that in a bid to resolve grievances in the Lagos State chapter of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), the State Congress Appeal Committee for Lagos State has announced a special meeting with stakeholders. The latest development was … Read more
……. Canvasses To Vote For Tinubu As President In 2023 By: Adémólá Òrúnbon No fewer than 3,500 constituents including 50 physically challenged persons trained in various vocational skills of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) have benefited from Senator Solomon Adeola “Oko-wo Yayi” and start-up kits initiative across the Lagos West Senatorial District. The constituents, who … Read more
FAAN has installed 15 scanners at Lagos Airport as it declared move against insider threat. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has installed no fewer than 15 new scanners at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Hamisu Yadudu, who briefed newsmen at the MMIA at the weekend … Read more
Alhaji Muhideen Bello Preaches Pathway to Paradise in Epe. I Learned The Holy Quran at Age 50 – Lagos Commissioner By Babatunde Kaka On Saturday, 22nd October 2021, the Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Dr Shefiu Adewale, Bamgbopa Ehinlokun and his wife, Alhaja Mrs Aribike Adewale received an honorary award from the prestigious Ansar-Ud-Deen Society … Read more
The Lagos State Government has suspended staff of the government-appointed firm charged with the responsibility of collecting COVID Polymerase Chain Reaction PCR test payments and connecting passengers to approved designated private COVID PCR test centers over alleged misconduct. Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi, disclosed this on Saturday, in reaction to media reports on Friday, … Read more
The assaulted Uber driver during the #EndSARSMemorial protest has demanded N500m compensation from Lagos Government. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Uber driver assaulted during the #EndSARSMemorial protest at Lekki tollgate, Adedotun Clement, has demanded N500 million as compensation for being assaulted by officers of Lagos State Neighbourhood Safety Agency. The Uber driver, in a … Read more
Hon Raji Wale has congratulated Mr Rotimi Seriki over his new rank as Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) Ekohotblog reports that a member of the House of Representatives, representing Epe Federal Constituency, Wale Raji, has congratulated Mr Rotimi Seriki, over his elevation to the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN). This online media recalls … Read more
Eko Club International (ECI), the apex socio-cultural community of Lagosians in the diaspora has announced plans for its 12th Biennial Convention. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, the event is slated to kick off on Thursday, October 28th, 2021, with a party bus ride to New Orleans, United States of America. The club will also … Read more