Admission Cannot Be Bought, LASU Insists Only 20 percent of the over 70,000 candidates will be admitted Says staff has no power to offer admission in exchange for money Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, has dismissed allegations of admission racketeering in the ongoing 2025/2026 admission exercise. The institution clarified that although it received an unprecedented … Read more
Police, UNILAG Probe Lecturer Over Alleged S3xual Assault The student alleged that the lecturer invited her into his office, where he allegedly forced himself on her Alaga-Ibraheem encouraged students and members of the university community to report any form of harassment A lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, has been accused … Read more
Obasa: Nigerians Have Witnessed Transformation Under Tinubu Says Tinubu’s administration had tackled the challenges of economic stagnation and instability Obasa praised the launch of the NELFUND Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has commended the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saying Nigerians have witnessed inspiring transformation within the last two years. … Read more
Trade Fair to Come to Lagos in 2027 Lagos to Drive Continental Trade in 2027 Lagos as Host of 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has officially announced that Lagos, Nigeria, will host the 2027 Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF). Eko Hot Blog reports that he made the announcement during the opening ceremony … Read more
Adiyan Water Works Phase II to Boost Lagos Steady Progress on Adiyan Water Project Pipe Laying 98% Done The Lagos State Government has announced significant progress on the Adiyan Water Works Phase II project, with pipe laying now 98 percent completed. Eko Hot Blog reports that this critical water treatment plant, once finished, will produce 320,000 cubic meters … Read more
Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Will Power Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal by 2030 Governor, minister, tech experts attend opening ceremony of GITEX Expo Nigeria 2025 Sanwo-Olu commended Dr. Bosun Tijani, for his leadership in advancing artificial intelligence infrastructure Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Lagos as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s digital … Read more
African Cultural Festival 2025: Lagos Leads Delegation to Pennsylvania … Providus Bank, Lagos State Government, Partners Kickstart Countdown Dipo Odebowale described the event as a platform to project Nigeria’s global excellence. With just 17 days to go, preparations are in top gear for the African Cultural Festival (ACF2025), scheduled for September 19–21 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Secures Africa’s Inaugural E1 Series Race Omi Eko Project to Launch 72 Electric Boats Historic E1 Series Championship Lagos State is set to make history by hosting Africa’s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship on October 4 and 5, 2025. This major milestone was confirmed by Rodi Basso, the E1 Series Chief Executive … Read more
Lagos Is a No Man’s Land – Tinubu’s Adviser Daniel Bwala Bwala defended the N3.9 trillion in federal projects reportedly allocated to Lagos over two years Says Lagos pride of Nigeria’s economy Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, described Lagos State as belonging to no single group and called … Read more
Three Casual Workers Killed in Lekki Apartment Attack The victims were said to be living together in a makeshift room Some community sources suggested the incident may be connected to a cult clash or a personal dispute Three unidentified male adults have been found dead in their apartment on Olateju Street in the Lekki Phase … Read more
Jandor’s Comeback to APC a Big Win for Lagos – Obasa Jandor commended President Bola Tinubu’s recent tax reforms, describing them as bold Both leaders concluded the meeting with a pledge to work together to strengthen the APC The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the return of former … Read more
Tinubu’s Appointments Reflect Diversity, Inclusivity – Lagos APC Oladejo highlighted the diverse composition of the President’s cabinet Oladejo pointed out that several appointees under 40 now occupy strategic positions The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised President Bola Tinubu for what it described as his unmatched commitment to inclusive governance, … Read more
Lagos Targets Global Spotlight with 101-Day Tourism, Entertainment Initiative The festival will run from 26 September 2025 to 4 January 2026 The initiative is designed to promote Lagos as Africa’s cultural and tourism hub The Lagos State Government has unveiled a 101-day tourism and entertainment initiative aimed at revitalising the state’s hospitality, creative, and sports … Read more
Lagos Govt to Resume Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Repairs Unveils New Diversion Strategy Osiyemi urged motorists to cooperate with traffic officers The Lagos State Government has announced that repair work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will resume on Wednesday, 3 September, following a review of traffic management strategies. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Stop Giving Cash to Street Boys Commissioner Says Residents Encourage Lawlessness Giving Money to Beggars Fuels Insecurity The Lagos State Government has warned residents, celebrities, and social media influencers to stop giving money to street miscreants. According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, this action fuels insecurity and creates environmental … Read more
Allegation of Figure Manipulation High Registration Aligns with Past CVR Trends INEC Warns Against Speculation on Voter Registration The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos State has rejected the African Democratic Congress’s (ADC) allegation that it is manipulating figures in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR). In a statement on Monday, Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Club International members across chapters are set to converge for the 14th biennial convention. Members from across the cities of North America and Europe prepare for its 25th-anniversary milestone celebration. The 14th convention is set to feature several cultural activities and transformative business sessions. Eko Club International (ECI) announced a landmark gathering to commemorate … Read more
Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Lagos The resulting fire engulfed at least four nearby trucks Oki also confirmed that reinforcements from neighboring zones were mobilized to support the operation A petrol tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) burst into flames on Sunday at Iyana Isolo, heading toward Oshodi, Lagos, causing panic and raising fears of … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Nollywood Stars as Lagos Hosts 2025 BON Awards … Sanwo-Olu pledges creative industry support Seun Oloketuyi noted that although the BON Awards originated in Lagos, they have not been held in the state for the past 17 years On Sunday, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially accepted the hosting rights for … Read more
Tragic Accident Community Calls for Action Tributes and Support The Epe community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic death of Mr. Adeyeye A.A, a beloved teacher at Pobuna Secondary School, Epe. He lost his life in a devastating accident on the Epe-Ijebu Ode Expressway on December 30, 2024. Ekohotblog reports that the crash … Read more