Eko Hot Blog reports that a momentous occasion unfolded on Tuesday, September 15, 2023, as the Ijebu Obas from Lagos State embarked on a historic visit to the grand palace of HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, known as Ogbagba II, the revered Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, situated in the heart of Ijebu Ode, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Adebola Akin-Bright, the 12-year-old boy whose small intestine went missing while receiving treatment at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has died. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley Umahi Reveals How Tinubu’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to direct the Ministry of Health to release funds for the overseas treatment of Adebola Akin-Bright, whose intestines got missing in the process of surgery. The House also commisserated with the family, friends and fans of Ilerioluwa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two men have suffered varying degrees of burns after fire razed a building at Victory Bay, Ikota Housing Estate, Ajah, Lagos State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday. A statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, revealed that the service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a delegation from the Lagos State government led by the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Tuesday paid a condolence visit to the family of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, better known as MohBad. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for the support of the Federal Government to enable the state to efficiently put in place necessary infrastructures. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the appeal on behalf of the governor when he received the Federal House of Representatives, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has announced the commencement of full investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, better known as, MohBad. He announced the membership of the team to carry out the investigation on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced that he is embarking on a voluntary retirement from the state’s civil service. He said his retirement is effective from September 30, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As Wife Gets Faderera of Egbaland Title Celebration … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a school-turned-residential building in the Ketu area of Lagos partially collapsed on Sunday. The incident saw at least two injured and they are currently battling for life at a private hospital. The building housing over 800 rooms with hundreds of residents known as Agboye Estate on Oduntan Street, Ketu, first … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has commenced a “full-scale criminal investigation” into the demise of late fast-rising artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. MohBad passed away on Tuesday under mysterious circumstances that have sparked controversy on social media. A statement by the police on Friday said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged newly inaugurated cabinet members and Permanent Secretaries to ensure strict implementation and enforcement of all state laws for Lagos residents to live in a sane, safe and secure society. He urged the new members of the State Executive Council to hit the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Lagos Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, and successor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday in Epe were among those who tutored the newly inaugurated cabinet members of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on delivery of good governance to the people of the state. The two former governors were among the facilitators who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Dr. Yemi Cardoso, a former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos, on his nomination as the new governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). His congratulatory message was contained in a statement he posted on his X account on Friday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has returned to his duty post after being sworn in by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging staff to support him in giving wider publicity to the programmes of the Lagos State Government. He was one of the 37 commissioners and special … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge is set for another round of “palliative work” on September 17 and 24. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Vow … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has bowed to pressure and resolved to reduce the obligatory school fees payable by students of the institution. The school management made the announcement following a series of meetings with the national leadership of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) after … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its determination to harness all the resource opportunities associated with abattoir waste by providing solutions to transform them into valuables. Speaking during a one-day workshop held in Matori, Mushin, the Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, said the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a motorist, Bakare Abdusalam, has accused officials allegedly working with the Itire Ikate Local Council Development Area, Mushin, Lagos State, of extorting the sum of N10,000 from him. In an interview with Punch Newspaper on Thursday, Abdusalam said the incident happened on Tuesday around the Cele area of Mushin while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, dismissed any notion of animosity between the executive arm and the state House of Assembly. Sanwo-Olu, during the swearing-in of 37 new commissioners and special advisers in Ikeja, noted that there were some concerns surrounding the initial rejection of some nominees … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has vowed to carryout a diligent investigation into the demise of late fast-rising artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. MohBad passed away on Tuesday amid mysterious circumstances that have sparked controversy on social media. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Swears In 37 New Commissioners, Special Advisers … Read more