MC Oluomo Returns As Sanwo-Olu Lifts Ban On Lagos NURTW

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has lifted the ban slammed on the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). This is coming hours after the Chairman of Lagos Parks and Garages Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, announced his return to the union. It would be recalled … Read more

51 Passengers Onboard As Airline Skids Off Runway At Lagos Airport

Lagos airport

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a United Nigeria Airlines aircraft on Friday evening skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. The aircraft with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off at about 6:48 pm while trying to land under a very high rainfall. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court … Read more

Lagos Releases 2023 BECE, Placement Test By CAS Results. Here’s How To Check Them

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the release of the year 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) results. A statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, on Friday, said both the Public and Approved Private Schools in … Read more

NCWS Awards Recap: Remi Tinubu, Princess Sidikatu Disu, Other Influential Women Honoured

Princess Sidikatu Disu holding her award of excellence

By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), a pro-women non-governmental and non-partisan organization, has hosted an induction and award ceremony to celebrate remarkable achievements of women in society. The primary purpose of this distinguished gathering, which held on Thursday, was to recognise and reward women who have made … Read more

French Montana Donates 500 Canoes To Lagos Community

Eko Hot Blog reports that Moroccan-born US-raised rapper, Karim Kharbouch, professionally known as French Montana has donated 500 canoes to the Makoko community in Lagos. Editor’s Pick Asake To Perform At Trace Awards In Kigali Sean “Diddy” Combs Returns Music Rights To Signees. Full List Of Winners At 2023 Headies Awards Montana’s gesture was born … Read more

LASTMA Rescues Motor Boy Trapped Under Container As Truck Driver Dies In Crash

File photo: A LASTMA officer at the scene of an accident

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Thursday, rescued a motor boy trapped under a fully loaded 40ft container. However, the driver of the truck which was carrying the boy died instantly during a fatal accident around Wharf Road, opposite Area B Police Command outward Apapa area … Read more

Lagos NCWS Presents Award Of Excellence To Princess Sidikatu Disu

Princess Sidikatu Disu holding her award of excellence

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies (NCWS) has presented an award of excellence to a former president of the council in the state, Princess Sidikatu Ayodele Disu. The ceremony held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Remi Tinubu, Ibijoke … Read more

Lagos State Celebrates World Physiotherapy Day

Eko Hot Blog reports that in commemoration of this year’s World Physiotherapy day, the Lagos State Health Service Commission celebrates creates awareness.   Editor’s Pick NDPHC MD Promises To Fix Power Distribution Problems FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After Fire Incident Court Restrains Prince Ghandi From Parading Self As Soun-Elect Medical Director … Read more

FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After Fire Incident

Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has redirected flight operations and processing of passengers to Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — … Read more

Remi Tinubu, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, Others Get Awards Of Excellence As Lagos NCWS Installs New Executives

Lagos State First Lady, Dr Mrs Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, holding her award presented by the NCWS

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies Nigeria (NCWS), on Thursday, presented awards of excellence to influential women in society. The ceremony, which held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, also featured the induction of new executives. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — Sanwo-Olu Congratulates … Read more

BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Rejects Three New Commissioner-nominees Again

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday rejected three of the fresh 18 cabinet nominees presented by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for screening and clearance. Among those rejected were former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget, Sam Egube who was rejected in the first list presented by Sanwo-Olu. Also, former … Read more

UNILAG Lecturer Lands In Police Net Over Alleged Rape Of 20-year-old Female Student

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr Kadiri Akeem, a lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), has been accused of having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 20-year-old female undergraduate. The victim accused Dr. Babalola, an Associate Professor of Botany, of perpetrating the crime when she visited his office to sort out issues pertaining to her … Read more

Ikuforiji Congratulates Tinubu On Victory At Election Tribunal

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. He congratulated the president in a statement issued Wednesday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tension As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos Airport JUST IN: APC … Read more

‘Give Children Proper Care’ — Lagos Govt Tasks Orphanages On Best Practices

Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, and Founders and Operators of Homes and Orphanages in Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, has charged Founders and Operators of Homes and Orphanages in Lagos to adhere to laid down rules and regulations to give the children in their homes proper care in line with international best practices. Oke-Osanyintolu made … Read more

‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — Sanwo-Olu Congratulates Tinubu On Tribunal Verdict

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the verdict affirming his election as Nigeria’s president. He congratulated the president in a statement issued Wednesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS NLC Directs Members To Resume Work After Two-day Warning Strike Lagos Task Force Denies Involvement In Mile 2 Killing … Read more

Lagos Has Enough Blood To Meet Emergency Needs, Says LSBTS

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has the capacity to provide timely and adequate supply of safe blood and blood products in the event of emergencies and disasters. This is according to the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, who said that the state government has … Read more

Lagos Task Force Denies Involvement In Mile 2 Killing Of Driver

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Enforcement and Special Offences Unit (Lagos Task Forceorce) has debunked speculations that its officials were culpable in the killing of an individual along the Mile 2 axis early on Tuesday. A social media post on Tuesday had accused the task force of killing a truck driver in … Read more

Lagos Govt Moves To Collaborate With Denmark To Strengthen Agricultural Sector

Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, sitting down on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to talk trade with Consul General and Head of Trade of the Kingdom of Denmark, Ms. Jette Bjerrum

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that the state government is open to collaboration with the Kingdom of Denmark, especially in the agricultural sector, to ensure food security. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who received the Consul General and Head of Trade of the Kingdom of … Read more

Lagos Unveils Plan To Reduce Newborn Deaths

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has launched a new plan to reduce newborn deaths and stillbirths. The plan, called the Lagos State Every Newborn Action Plan (LaSENAP), was developed in line with the Nigerian Every Newborn Action Plan (NiENAP) and the Lagos State Strategic Health Development Plan II (SSDPII). EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more

Lagos Assembly Sets Up Panel To Probe 12-year-old Boy’s Missing Intestine Case

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Adebola Akin-Bright at the hospital

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines allegedly went missing during a surgery. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent … Read more

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