Police Arrest Wanted Fake Soldier In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos state police command says it has arrested a fake soldier who was declared wanted by the military. Speaking with NAN on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 pm in Ijegun area of Lagos during a routine visibility … Read more

Lagos Govt Announces Reopening Date For Third Mainland Bridge

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Third Mainland Bridge, a crucial artery in Lagos’ traffic network, is slated to fully reopen to traffic on April 4, 2024, following a seven-week partial closure for maintenance. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed the reopening date in a recent announcement, providing relief to commuters and residents … Read more

Hard Work Is Key To Success, HOS Tells Students At Ramadan Lecture

Hard Work Is Key To Success, HOS Tells Students At Ramadan Lecture

• Lagos Head of Service urges students to excel through diligence • Education Commissioner emphasizes using Ramadan to help the less privileged • Event features quiz, Quranic competitions for students Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Olabode Agoro, has charged students to embrace hard work and diligence in their … Read more

Lagos Partners Global Firm For Socio-Economic Boost

Lagos Partners Global Firm For Socio-Economic Boost

• Sanwo-Olu parleys with Bruit Costaud Advisory team • Collaboration to unlock regulatory complexities, tap frontier opportunities • Focus areas span advocacy, stakeholder engagement, energy security Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State is leaving no stone unturned in its quest for accelerated growth and development, as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu engaged the management team and … Read more

JUST IN: Massive Turnout As Lagos Discounted Food Markets Open For Sales

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has taken a significant step to alleviate the economic burdens faced by its residents by inaugurating the ‘Ounje Eko’ food markets, offering essential food items at reduced prices. This initiative, directed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, aims to provide financial relief by selling staple foods at a 25% discount … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Commissions New Pediatric Hospital In Lekki

Sanwo-Olu Commissions New Pediatric Hospital In Lekki

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu today commissioned the Atlantis Pediatric and Multi-Specialist Hospital, a new private healthcare facility located at Fola Osibo in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos State. During the commissioning, the governor highlighted the importance of having specialized healthcare services for children and families in the rapidly growing Lekki area. Editor’s … Read more

Gas Explosion Razes Acres Of Makeshift Structures In Lekki

Eko Hot Blog reports that a devastating gas explosion rocked the Lekki area of Lagos State late Sunday night, leading into the early hours of Monday, destroying makeshift residential structures on over two acres of land at Star Road, by Horizon Heights, Ikate-Elegushi. The fire, which resulted from the explosion, was attributed to negligence by … Read more

AFCON: Lagos Govt Issues Health Advisory Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast Match

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Health, under the Lagos State Government, has issued a set of health guidelines to the citizens of Nigeria and football enthusiasts in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the host country, Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria and … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Announces Closure Of Major Roads Ahead Of 2024 Lagos City Marathon

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has announced the closure of several major roads in the city ahead of the Lagos City Marathon, scheduled for Saturday. In a statement released on Friday by the State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, the government stated that certain routes would be temporarily inaccessible to motorists … Read more

62-Year-Old Woman Gives Birth In Lagos After 31 Years Of Marriage

Eko Hot Blog reports that one Fummi Akinade, 62, has delivered a baby boy in a private hospital in Lagos after 31 years of marriage without a child. Despite facing infertility challenges throughout those years, Akinade said she maintained an unwavering faith in God. Sharing her experience after delivery, Akinade told reporters that she got … Read more

Dangote Refinery Turns To US For ‘Budget-Friendly’ Crude Oil Supply

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dangote refinery is set to import crude from the United States of America in the coming months. According to Bloomberg, Trafigura Group is expected to sell 2 million barrels of WTI Midland to the Dangote refinery for end-February delivery, quoting traders with knowledge of the matter. With the development, sources … Read more

Lagos Govt Set To Commence Construction Of Fourth Mainland Bridge

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on  Thursday announced that the construction of the much-anticipated Fourth Mainland Bridge is set to commence in the first quarter of this year, specifically “by the end of March or April.” Sanwo-Olu revealed this information in his keynote address at the Lagos … Read more

Lagos Govt Demolishes Illegal Shops, Shanties Constructed In Lagos Island

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LSBCA) has begun the removal of stores and shanties erected on roadways and setbacks in the Lagos Island Business District. The move is part of the state government’s effort to decongest traffic in the area by constructing link roads that facilitate vehicle movement and … Read more

Army Arrests Soldier Who Lambasted Gov Sanwo-Olu In Viral Video

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army has announced the arrest of a soldier who criticized Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state in a viral video. This was made known by the Chief of Army Staff, Taoreed Lagbaja. Recall that on January 2nd, Sanwo-Olu had ordered the arrest of a soldier and some commercial … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Celebrates First Babies Of 2024 Across Four Lagos Hospitals

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Wife of the Lagos State Governor, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu on New Year Day welcomed and presented gifts items to the first babies of the year in four public hospitals. According to the Nation, the hospitals are: Badagry General Hospital; Maternal Child Centre (MCC) Amuwo-Odofin; Ajeromi General Hospital and Apapa … Read more

MC Oluomo Hands Over Reins As Sego Becomes New NURTW Chairman In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, has agreed to step down as Chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW). Oluomo announced this decision on Sunday after a meeting with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and other key stakeholders at Government House, Alausa, Ikeja. … Read more

JUST IN: Gridlock As Alapere Bridge Collapses In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alapere overhead bridge in Lagos State has collapsed, affecting the outbound lane of the 3rd Mainland Bridge and causing traffic gridlock. It was gathered that the overhead bridge was destroyed by a trailer carrying a container. According to TVC, some residents and responders who have been there all night … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Reveals Completion Date For Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge Construction

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has on Tuesday, assured commuters that the ongoing construction of Opebi-Mende-Ojota Link Bridge and other major highways that connect it will be available for use by the second quarter of 2024. Governor Sanwo-Olu said that the project, which was conceptualized more than a year ago, … Read more

Lagos Govt Cautions Artisans Against Unsupervised Construction Projects

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has issued a warning against engaging in building projects that lack supervision from the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The governor conveyed this message during a stakeholder’s engagement event themed “Achieving Building Compliance: A Task for All Stakeholders,” organized by LASBCA in Lagos … Read more

Lagos Govt Reopens Mushin Markets

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has reopened some markets in Mushin area, recently shut for widespread environmental infractions, including indiscriminate waste dumping. The markets are Mushin main market, Ojuwoye, Awolowo, Irepodun and Daleko markets. In a press statement issued on Friday by Kadiri Folashade, Director, Public Affairs, Ministry of Environment, the … Read more