Eko Hot Blog reports that the Elegushi Royal Family of Eti-Osa, Lagos State, has released a statement stating that music promoter Samson Balogun is not a member of the royal family as reported in some quarters. In a statement released Thursday by the Palace, the Royal Family denounced any involvement with the music promoter. The statement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has said that transparency in the built sector and zero tolerance for building collapse would be his watchwords. He made this known after he assumed office amidst high expectations from stakeholders of the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has certified the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) as a safe infrastructure for commercial/passenger operations. It was gathered that since commencing limited passenger operations on 4th September 2023, the Blue Line has moved about 20,000 passengers. Editors Pick BREAKING: Total Blackout As National Grid Collapses U.S. Deputy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has charged Nigerian youths to imbibe the spirit of leadership as they prepare for the leadership roles ahead in life. He said this recently while interacting with the 30 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Academy at their camp in Lagos, adding … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in 38 new commissioners and special advisers. The swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu Hails Eredo LCDA Chairman For Building New Classrooms At UPE Primary School Eredo LCDA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the dates for the conduct of the 2023 Trade Tests for Artisans in the state. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a car wash attendant named Mohammed was arrested by the Rapid Response Squad after he ran away with a Toyota Camry that was given to him for cleaning in Isheri, Lagos. This information was shared in a statement by the Lagos State Police Command on the micro blogging site X. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance (FBRA) has partnered with the Lagos State Government to deliver the ‘Trash Talk’ Summit to address packaging waste pollution in the State. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After … Read more
Eko Hot Blog presents that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday summoned the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) to appear before it over its refusal to add Yoruba to languages it uses for announcements and instructions in its train service. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major Countries In Drive For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has handed over a new block of six classrooms and donated educational materials to UPE Primary School, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State. Akinloye handed over the building during a commissioning ceremony on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an accident involving an upturned loaded truck has taken a lane on Otedola Bridge, Ojodu Berger, Lagos State. The accident, which happened on Tuesday, has resulted in traffic congestion inward Lagos/Ibadan Expressway and Ojodu Berger as the bridge is flooded. However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has said effort … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Nwagu Emmanuel for allegedly impersonating a commissioner of police to facilitate the release of a suspect from the force headquarters in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure during the parade of Emmanuel along with other suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has trained no fewer than 314 primary health care staff including Doctors, Nurses, Community Health Officers (CHOs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), and Social Workers drawn from Primary Health Centers across the state in a mental health capacity-building training session. The session was organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Tribunal sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has nullified the election of Thaddeus Attah of the Labour Party as Representative of the Eti Osa Federal Constituency of Lagos State. It was gathered that the court ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, to conduct a supplementary election in the 32 polling … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Royal Navy warship, HMS Trent, arrived in Lagos, Nigeria on Sunday, on a mission to support ally countries and partners in curbing illegal activities including piracy and illicit trafficking in the Gulf of Guinea. The warship, which arrived from Gibraltar, has an expert boarding team of UK Royal Marines … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two people died while one was injured on Sunday in an accident involving a Mazda bus and a Mazda car at Ayedere, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the passengers travelling through the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) airport terminal in the last few days have experienced severe delays. According to a report by BusinessDay, the uncontrolled crowd, the confused passengers, the luggage littered around the airport terminal and the unusual flight delays and cancellations due to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of skunk concealed in tins of tomato paste and methamphetamine hidden in used clothes, meant for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers assaulted and killed a bike man. A Twitter user, Rinu Oduala, had tweeted on Saturday that the police in Lagos had killed the bike man at Lanre Bus-stop, Iron Market. However, the police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has emerged as the 2023 Consumer Rights Advocate Governor, alongside the General Manager of LASOCPA, Afolabi Solebo who was also recognised with a Special Recognition Award for protecting the rights of consumers in Lagos State. The Award Ceremony with the theme: “Consumer Satisfaction … Read more