By Fikayo Babalola The Rotary Club of Gbagada president says the newly renovated toilets at the Arch Deacon Adelaja High School can help prevent cholera. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rotarian Olubunmi Oguntade, President of the Rotary Club of Gbagada, has harped on the need for high-quality sanitary facilities amid the cholera outbreak in Lagos … Read more
Ayelaje Joseph, the Managing Director of Holyfill Hospital in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, has been accused of the serious allegation of removing a woman’s womb without her consent. Eko Hot Blog gathered that the shocking incident reportedly occurred at his hospital. The victim, Mrs. Okeafor Suzan, claimed she visited the hospital for fibroid removal … Read more
LAWMA has issued an advisory to Lagos residents over the cholera outbreak in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has called on residents to observe the best personal and domestic hygiene, as well as proper waste management practices, to curb the spread of rampaging cholera. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola The Rotary Club of Gbagada has commissioned new toilets and water supply facility at the Arch Deacon Adelaja Senior High School. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Arch Deacon Adelaja Senior High School, Bariga, Lagos State, has been the beneficiary of 12 renovated toilets and a rehabilitated water supply facility. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Ikuforiji has joined other political bigwigs in Lagos State to visit President Tinubu at its residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has paid a Sallah homage to President Bola Tinubu. EDITOR’S PICKS FLASHBACK: Rams Were Also Out Of Reach In 1999. When … Read more
Lagos State and Interswitch have signed a deal for the Smart Health Information Platform. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State’s health sector is set for a revolution with the introduction of the Smart Health Information Platform (SHIP) to transform data transmission and management across all state-owned healthcare facilities. The Lagos State Office of Public … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation is taking safety measures in response to the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has initiated comprehensive measures to safeguard public health and ensure access to safe drinking water across the state following the recent cholera outbreak in some parts of the state. In a … Read more
The Lagos health commissioner has provided an update on the number of Cholera cases and deaths. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Prof. Akin Abayomi, the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, says the state has confirmed at least 17 cases of cholera from 350 suspected cases. He provided the update in a post on X, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that friends and family of Reverend Dr. Henry Abiodun Asedeko, a revered figure known for his contributions to society, have paid tributes to him on his 85th birthday. They delivered their adorable tributes on Saturday at the celebrant’s birthday ceremony in Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Tomato Crisis: Nigerians Cry Out As … Read more
Reverend Dr. Henry Abiodun Asedeko, a revered figure known for his contributions to society, marked his 85th birthday in a heartwarming celebration held in Lagos. The festivities commenced with a solemn thanksgiving service at his local church, where congregants gathered to honor his life of service and dedication. Following the service, the jubilant atmosphere continued … Read more
Excitement was in the air on Saturday as residents of Odo-Noforija received Governor Sanwo-Olu’s ‘Ounje Eko’ palliative. Eko Hot Blog reports that residents trooped to the palace of Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo Noforija, Epe Division, Lagos State, to collect food palliative for the Eid-el-Kabir festival. EDITOR’S PICKS Tomato Crisis: Nigerians Cry Out … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola Lagos has taken action against obstructions causing flood. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a bid to tackle flooding, the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has begun clearing obstructions in Okezie Ugbaja Street and surrounding areas in Okota, Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area, ensuring the free flow of rainwater and … Read more
The Lagos cholera outbreak has reportedly intensified and you can protect yourself with some precautionary measures. Eko Hot Blog reports that the cholera outbreak in Lagos State has taken a turn for the worse, according to multiple accounts on social media. Many Lagos residents have taken to X, formerly known as Twitter, to report the … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu listed initiatives driving economic growth in Lagos at the AfriCaribbean Business Forum. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has illustrated how “a set of locally envisioned economic ideas” transformed Lagos to be the most viable state in Nigeria. The governor spoke on Thursday when he delivered the closing speech … Read more
Waste managers have asked LAWMA to enforce payment for waste disposal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAMN) has called on the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) to enforce the payment for the disposal of waste in Lagos State. The association’s National President, Mr. Olugbenga Adebola, made the call after … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a protest against the escalating hunger crisis in Nigeria has officially begun in Ikeja, the capital of Lagos State. A significant number of activists assembled at the Ikeja underbridge on Wednesday, marking the commencement of the #EndHunger protest. This demonstration aims to draw attention to the growing food insecurity affecting … Read more
The police in Lagos have rolled out phone numbers of strategic commands. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has introduced permanent phone numbers for police divisions, area commands and strategic officers. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? Fallout After Nigeria’s New Anthem ‘Nigeria We Hail Thee’: Sparks And Spews Of Re-adoption Of … Read more
Eko Club of Pennsylvania has appointed Kolapo and Caroline Agunloye as Patron And Patroness. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eko Club of Pennsylvania has appointed Dr. Caroline Agunloye, the President of Eko Club of San Antonio, and her husband, Hon. Kolapo Sijuade Agunloye as its patroness and patron, respectively. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation Divided? … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has pushed for the approval of NIMR’s HBV qPCR test kit. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, is pushing for the approval of HBV qPCR, a locally manufactured test kit by the National Institute of Medical Research (NIMR). EDITOR’S PICKS A … Read more
By Lydia Ajayi Tunji Alausa has commended Babatunde Salako for establishing a Health Research Committee Office at NIMR. Eko Hot Blog reports Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has expressed his profound appreciation for the efforts of Prof. Babatunde Salako, Director General of the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research … Read more