The finalists were picked from the five administrative divisions (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe) in Lagos. The talent hunt was among the activities that made up the Greater Lagos Fiesta event in December 2022. The government urged the winners to grow their creative skills to ensure success in third fields. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Children had fun at the ongoing Greater Lagos Fiesta 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that children were captured having fun and engaging in talent hunt at the Greater Lagos Fiesta at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Orders DSS, EFCC, Others Not To Arrest Emefiele Lagos Govt Announces Preferred Bidder For … Read more
The Greater Lagos Fiesta is set to hold in five venues. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says its annual end-of-the-year entertainment event tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold next week in all the five divisions of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link … Read more
A Brazilian returnee has been arrested with 3kg of cocaine, drugs in milk, and baby food. EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, have intercepted parcels of cocaine concealed in different parts of a travel bag brought into Nigeria by … Read more
Lagos State Government paid insurance benefits to families of state civil service workers who died in the course of their duty to fulfill parts of its commitment to staff welfare. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has paid N538, 964, 241: 59 Million as insurance benefits to 250 beneficiaries of 102 deceased staff … Read more
Lagos drivers have announced that they will halt operation in the state on the 31st of October, 2022. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Joint Drivers Association of Nigeria (JDWAN), Lagos State Chapter, on Friday, announced that their proposed seven days warning strike is meant to kick off on Monday, October 31, 2022. This announcement … Read more
Lagos State Government has re-constituted and inaugurated Apapa Special Traffic Management Team to effectively tackle gridlock in the Mile 2/Tincan axis. Eko Hot Blog reports that addressing the newly inaugurated Committee Members at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, who is also the Chairman of the Team, Hon. Sola … Read more
Lagos State Government has acknowledged the contributions of the theatre arts industry in advancing the creative sector, assuring the practitioners of continuous support and meaningful partnership. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the celebration of the year 2022 Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), tagged: “Eko Theatre Festival” and … Read more
A court has jailed a 22 year old for defrauding residents Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos State, has sentenced a 22-year-old man, Abiola Emmanuel, to two years’ imprisonment for fraud. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign Council APC Clarifies … Read more
The Head of Service, Lagos State, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has called on individuals and institutions saddled with the responsibility of managing and regulating financial resources to proffer sustainable solutions to assist Governments at all levels in the country to overcome the current economic and financial challenges. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of … Read more
The Lagos State Residents Registration Agency (LASRRA) says it is ready to work with the Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria (AMMBAN) in a bid to protect Lagos Residents from fraudulent activities faced by Point of Sale (POS) operators in the course of doing business. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Lagos State Taskforce has said that driving against traffic (one-way) on major roads endangers the lives and property of other road users in the State, adding that its adverse effect goes beyond disrupting the free flow of traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye made this known during … Read more
Lagos has auctioned 134 abandoned vehicles EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Taskforce in collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Justice has auctioned 134 forfeited and abandoned vehicles at the Taskforce compound in Alausa, Ikeja. EDITOR’S PICK Lagos Court Remands Six Men For Allegedly Inflicting Injury On Woman, Others Gbajabiamila Makes … Read more
Nine ladies have been reportedly rescued as rainfall plunged Lagos building. EKO HOT BLOG reports that mine persons were rescued from a sinking building in the Maryland area of Lagos on Monday, the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said. The Lagos Territorial Coordinator of the agency Ibrahim Farinloye confirmed the development in a … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday said the State Government will continue to deepen its relationship with the Nigerian Air Force and other security agencies for peace and security in the State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu made the statement when the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) Logistics Command, Lagos of … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced the regulation of access to underground water in the state as part of efforts to manage groundwater and prevent pollution. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Executive Secretary, Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission, Mrs Funke Adepoju, stated this on Tuesday during the presentation of the hydro geological data … Read more
The Lagos State Government has sensitised facility managers to the importance of risk management in high-rise buildings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that to protect the safety of its residents and to raise awareness of the need of risk management in high-rise structures, the Lagos State Government has trained facility managers. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals … Read more
Lagos has made case for blockchain technology EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has stated that Blockchain technology should be institutionalised to enhance financial transactions and economic development. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: NLC Petitions Buhari, Demands Immediate Investigation Of State Govs BREAKING: Prominent APC Senatorial Candidate Dies … Read more
Lagos has Launched Ilera Eko Business Apps, USSD Code EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government, in furtherance of its resolve to create access for residents to enjoy quality healthcare, has launched its ILERA EKO Mobile Customer App, EkoTeleMed App, USSD code and voucher gateway. EDITOR’S PICK Petrol Subsidy Is Criminal, Must End … Read more
Mr. Sola Giwa, has tasked officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to bring back the glory days EKO HOT BLOG reports that the newly appointed Special Adviser to the Governor on Transportation, Mr. Sola Giwa, has tasked officers of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to bring back the glory days … Read more