EKO NEWS

Lagos Task Force Clears Shanties Along Fagba Rail Track

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Lagos State Task Force members clearing the Fagba rail tracks of Shanties

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Taskforce has matched words with action through the clearing of shanties and make shift structures built hapzardly along the rail tracks and environs at Fagba, Lagos. The exercise which kicked off in the wee hours of Saturday was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye … Read more

IYD 2023: How Nigerian Youths Are Driving Our New Economic Frontiers – Sanwo-Olu

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Lagos State Government commemorating International Youth Day

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has saluted Nigerian youths, describing them as drivers of the new economic frontiers in the country. He made the salutation to commemorate the world’s International Youth Day (IYD 2023) on Saturday. Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega … Read more

Lagos To Residents: Why You Should Support Dualising Mushin-NNPC-Apapa-Oshodi Expressway

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File photo of road dualisation

Eko Hot Blog reports Lagos State Government has urged residents to support the dualisation of the Mushin-NNPC- Apapa-Oshodi Expressway project. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Oluwole Sotire, made the call over the weekend during a stakeholders’ meeting with residents along the Right of Way (RoW) of the … Read more

Police Dismantle Illegal Checkpoints, Arrest FRSC, LASTMA Officers In Lagos

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Lagos police

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has disbanded several illegal checkpoints by some security operatives in the state, saying it has arrested one policeman, three officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), three Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) officers and 23 civilians. It was gathered that the law enforcement … Read more

‘The Place’ Restaurant Increases Staff’s Transport Allowance Over Rising Cost Of Living

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The Place restaurant

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Place, a hospitality and restaurant outfit, has rolled out a palliative measure for its workers. The Place is a popular indigenous restaurant in Lagos State with branches in Abuja and Ilorin, Kwara State capital. A statement issued by the company’s spokesperson, Kayode Jackson, on Friday, said the palliative measure … Read more

Lagos Announces Night Traffic Diversion For Installation Of Truck Barriers On National Stadium Bridge

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Traffic diversion at Island-Iyana Oworo carriageway

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic at the National Stadium Bridge along Funsho William Avenue for the installation of Truck Barriers for three nights. The state government said the exercise will commence from today, Friday 11th to Monday 14th August, 2023, by 10.00 pm to 6.00 … Read more

Man Who Jumped Into Lagos Lagoon Found Dead

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Lagos lagoon

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the remains of a yet-to-be-identified man who jumped into the lagoon in the Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge area of Lagos State has been recovered. This was confirmed on Thursday by the Head, Public Education of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services, Amodu Shakiru. “Body from Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge recovered dead. … Read more

Lagos Reveals Plans For ‘Making Youths Self-reliant’

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that it has put in place policies and programmes aimed at making the youths in the State self-reliant. According to a statement posted on the state government’s website on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, reaffirmed … Read more

How Nigeria Can Benefit From AfCFTA Using Innovative Finance Options – Lagos Govt

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has described innovative finance options as crucial to the State and the nation’s goal to achieve sustainable industrial growth and position manufacturers to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Mrs. Adetutu Ososanya, FCA, made the … Read more

Two Killed, Five Injured In Vehicle Collision On Lagos Bridge

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Scene of the accident

Eko Hot Blog reports that a crash on Eko Bridge in Lagos State has killed two yet-to-be-identified persons and injured no fewer than five persons. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. He stated that the crash involved six … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Veteran Broadcaster Sola Kosoko To Steer The Ship Of LTV As Substantive General Manager

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LTV General Manager, Mrs Sola Kosoko

Sola Kosoko joined LTV as a presenter/newscaster in 1999. She rose through the ranks to become the TV station’s acting General Manager in June. The state governor has now approved her as the substantive General Manager. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mrs Sola Kosoko, the … Read more

Man Jumps Into Lagoon On Lekki-Ikoyi Link Bridge

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Eko Hot Blog reports that an unidentified man on Tuesday reportedly jumped into Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge water. Eyewitnesses on the route confirmed the incident, saying onlookers have besieged the spot to see how they can put up rescue efforts. Although the official rescue team has been alerted, the police have cordoned off the area, The … Read more

Elevator Tragedy: Tears As Lagos Doctor, Vwaere Diaso Is Laid To Rest

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Elevator Tragedy

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the medical house officer, Vwaere Diaso, who died in a crashed Elevator at the General Hospital, Odaon, last week Wednesday, has been laid to rest. Recall that Dr Vwaere died as a result of injuries sustained when she was trapped in an elevator at the Lagos General Hospital for more … Read more

WATCH: All Key Moments From Grand Finale Of 2023 Epe Kayokayo Festival

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Epe Kayokayo festival

The 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in a Grand Finale that was grand in all sense of the word. The event concluded a weeklong festival that witnessed several programmes, including a Quranic recitation contest, novelty match, youth rally, children’s party, amongst others. EDITOR’S PICKS Ministerial Screening: Tunji Alausa Explains … Read more

Cable Thieves Continue To Target Lagos Airport As FAAN Hands Over ‘Scavengers’ To Police

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FAAN/Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has handed over 21 suspected touts and scavengers arrested at the premises of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State, to the police. In a statement on Sunday, FAAN’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said the arrest was made as part of the efforts … Read more

Elevator Accident: Lagos Govt Blacklists Hospital Facility Manager, Grounds LASIAMA Boss

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has taken action on some of the stakeholders found to have been guilty in the circumstances surrounding the death of Dr. Vwaere Diaso who died last week in a tragic elevator accident at Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan. Also, the general manager of the Lagos State … Read more

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