Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders has written to the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, accusing maritime police of illegal operation, arrest, and detention of containers in and around Lagos Ports. In a letter on Wednesday, dated August 22nd, signed by the National Coordinator, 100% Compliance Team … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Alagba ramp inwards Lagos Abeokuta Expressway from Thursday, 24th August, 2023. The government announced the development in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Wednesday. He said the move was made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the the Lagos State Police Command on Wednesday arraigned a tractor driver, Isiaka Abdullahi, for allegedly damaging the property of two businessmen worth N320m in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The 72-year-old man was arraigned before Magistrate Adeola Olatunbosun of Yaba Magistrates’ Court on four counts of wilful damage. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday disqualified 17 out of the 39 persons nominated for appointment as commissioners by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. As earlier reported, the nominees were rejected after the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa subjected their confirmation to voice votes following the presentation before the House by Hon. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday disqualified 17 of the commissioner nominees sent to it for screening by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. This news medium gathered that 22 Commissioner Nominees were however confirmed by the lawmakers. Speaking after the decision of the lawmakers, the Speaker of the Lagos State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched a manhunt for a Lekki, Lagos State-based notorious drug dealer, Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, who is now on the run after driving his luxury car to crush an agency officer during a search. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Ganiyat Oloruntoyin Atekoja has advocated proper positioning and marketing of the various tourism assets and sites in Badagry, just as she also made a case for the maintenance of all tourism assets across the State. She made the plea … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad of the Lagos Police Command have arrested three suspected vandals in the Tom Jones area of Lagos Island and recovered a minibus, two carts and bridge railings. The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday. Hundeyin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that over 250 inmates in the Ikoyi and Kirikiri Medium Custodial Centres have so far taken advantage of the Plea Bargain and Restorative Justice programme of the Lagos State Ministry of Justice. The Director of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Dr Babajide Martins, made the disclosure on Monday at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), have commenced the removal of a five-floor structure located at 7, BreadFruit Street, Lagos Island, Lagos. According to the General Manager of the Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the Agency’s effort to reduce the rate of illegal construction in the State and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Princess Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire, a former Deputy Governor of Lagos State and immediate past Senior Special Assistant to the President on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), has celebrated the coronation ceremony of the Onigando of Igando, His Royal Majesty Lasisi Gbadamosi, with the monarch. The monarch recently celebrated 45 years anniversary of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, the member of the Lagos State House of Assembly for Epe Constituency 1, Epe, Lagos State, has promised to facilitate more infrastructural projects to the nooks and crannies of the area. In a statement on Sunday, the lawmaker also assured quick completion of ongoing projects and servicing … Read more
Hon. Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has said governance is about catering to the welfare of the entire populace and not about leaders satisfying their self-interest. The lawmaker was responding to criticisms that he did not fix the road to his home until now after the contractor in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has recovered illicit drugs worth about five billion naira from a warehouse in Lagos. In a statement issued on Sunday, media officer of the NDLEA, Femi Babafemi, said the agency burst the warehouse amid the popular International Trade Fair Complex, Alaba, Ojo area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that sanity has gradually returned to the rail corridor at Agege Railway Station located at Agege area of Lagos State. This occurred after the Lagos State Task Force cleared the rail tracks and brought the occupation of squatters, traders and scavengers who took over a section of Babatunde Raji Fashola Train … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has condemned comments made by Seyi Awolowo on the ongoing Big Brother Naija AllStars show. Awolowo was earlier reacting to his raging disputes with fellow housemates, Ilebaye and Doyin. He had accused both housemates of disrespecting his old age. He is … Read more
The residents commended the lawmaker for remembering the streets. Raji lives on one of the three streets but had prioritised other projects before now. He explained that the decision to now start the construction was not politically motivated. Eko Hot Blog reports that the contractor handling the upcoming construction of Babatunde Bakare, Edatomola Ogundipe, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the member of the House of Representatives from Epe Federal Constituency, has facilitated the building of a block of six classrooms for UPE Primary School, Akodo-Ise, Epe, Lagos State. The foundation-laying ceremony on Saturday officially kickstarted the relocation of the school to a new site, a move … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced a comprehensive training project targeted at Artisans and Craftsmen in the housing sector. The government said the project is a part of strategic moves to bridge the skill gap in the state’s housing sector. The skill acquisition programme which is tagged: “Master Craftsman Training … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has arraigned and secured the conviction of eight persons for endangering their lives by crossing the highway at the Ojota area of the state. The Corps Marshal of the Agency, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd) made this disclosure at the Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi. “While … Read more