Eko Hot Blog reports that a fake couple, Kingsley and Roseline Ilonzeh have been nabbed by the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, (NDLEA) for ingesting 184 wraps of cocaine. The Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA, Mr Femi Babafemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja where he disclosed that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested three of its men and two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority respectively for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in the state. The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Justice has extended its Joint free legal Clinic to residents of Ibeju-Lekki and its environs with the event held at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Lagos. In a statement on Saturday, the state government said the move was in a bid to further … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an associate of the lawmaker representing Ogun West senatorial district, Senator Solomon Adeola, Adeniyi Sanni has been murdered. Sanni, on Saturday, was stopped at a Lagos checkpoint and had his vehicle documents examined. After updating his wife about the situation, he became unreachable. Hours later, Sanni was found deceased, exhibiting … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the investigation panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe the elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has made a crucial decision. This online media platform reported that a female doctor, Vwaere Diaso, died in a faulty elevator two weeks before the completion of her … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has sealed the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge at Estate Bus stop, Lagos. The Lagos transportation ministry made the disclosure Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List Epe Kayokayo Festival: Children Show Off Spelling, Dancing Skills, Win … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with organisations and individuals that promote initiatives aimed at empowering youths to be more productive and self-employed. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday at the maiden edition of the Chartered Institute of Bankers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Police Command, has arraigned one Mr. Ife Adekoya for allegedly defiling a 12-year-od daughter of his neighbour at Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a colleague of Dr Vwaere Diaso, a medical doctor killed in the elevator accident at Lagos Island General Hospital, Odan has narrated the last moments before the death of the young medical practitioner. Diaso had died, on Tuesday, after an elevator she was in at the general hospital, fell from … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education has commenced Special Science, Technical, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics classes for junior and senior secondary school students in Lagos State. The programme, according to the Permanent Secretary of the newly renamed Ministry of Basic Education, Mr. Abayomi Abolaji, was organised to take advantage … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has donated food packs to vulnerable constituents. The senator said the move was aimed at alleviating the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe Club In Thrilling Novelty Match Epe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening visited the site of the aircraft crash in the state and commended the efforts of all the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission. A Single engine fixed wing — Jabiru aircraft — with registration number … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Wife of Lagos State Governor, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has emphasised the need for mothers to embrace exclusive breastfeeding of their babies, highlighting its positive effect on Maternal, Newborn and Child Health Nutrition. She therefore called on relevant stakeholders to support working mothers in achieving this aim. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a aircraft has crashed near the the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Tunji Oketunbi, the spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), confirmed the development on Tuesday afternoon. Editors Pick BREAKING: Organised Labour To Take Fresh Decision On Nationwide Protest 25% In Abuja: INEC Speaks On FCT Special Status … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered tight security across the country ahead of planned protests by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) during the week. The IGP, in a statement by the spokesperson for the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), ACP Olumuyiwa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) has decried the increasing use of drugs and firearms in nightclubs in Lagos and has vowed to shut down any club involved with in such lawlessness henceforth. According to a statement Issued by the Lagos government Monday evening, the Director-General of the Commission, Mr. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has concluded plans to celebrate the Year 2023 International Youth Day with a week-long set of activities. According to a statement issued by the state government Monday evening, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of of Lagos State has announced Palliatives measures to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. The governor rolled out the palliatives at a media briefing on Monday. He ordered a 50 percent reduction on buses owned by the state government, with effect from Wednesday, and a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Toyota Avalon CAL-466GA car has plunged into a canal along the Constain Roundabout inward Eko Bridge axis in Lagos State. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon but the vehicle was recovered by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) later in the evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has detected six animals infected with Anthrax disease. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture, Mrs. Olatokunbo Emokpae, announced the development in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of Epe Epe Kayokayo Coordinator Otunba TJ Abass … Read more