A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The state government said the building was unapproved. It subsequently launched an investigation into the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed a stop to all building developments on Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The governor issued the directive after a seven-storey … Read more
The park project is a partnership between the Lagos government and the IASO Consortium. It is expected to be a 120-bed tertiary facility. The park will have residential facilities, hotels and other ancillary services. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public-Private Partnership, on Saturday, executed the Concession Agreement to … Read more
The government received 577 applications but screened 101 applicants. The eligible applicants explained the impact their proposed projects will create in Lagos’ journey towards sustainability. The competition is designed to fund 51 projects across the 167 targets of SDGs in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Office of Sustainable Development Goals and … Read more
The suspected thief allegedly had a Modus Operandi (MO) of pretending to be a cook/chef when targeting his victims. He reportedly sedated his victims before carting away their valuables. The police said some of his victims already identified him. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command is calling on residents of the … Read more
EKEDC said there will be a power outage on Lagos Island due to impending maintenance work. The distribution company also apologised to its customers in Lagos and Ogun States over irregular power supply. The company blamed the poor supply on the reduced load capacity from the National Grid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eko … Read more
By Aminu Wada A YouTuber recently filmed the poor state of the Ikoyi Post Office facility in Lagos. The video shows that the post office was commissioned by Eteng Okoi-Obuli, the former Minister of State, Ministry of Communications, on June 5, 1981. The post office’s manager reportedly said the company had reported the infrastructural deficit … Read more
Skiing went wrong for a jet ski rider as he drowned in the Lekki-Ikoyi Inland Waterways. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Wednesday evening when a yet-to-be-identified adult male, drowned while riding on a jet ski on Lekki-Ikoyi inland waterways, Lagos Island, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Seeks Mutual Respect Between Nigerian … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has commissioned the LASWA Data Centre to enhance safety and security on Lagos waterways. Eko Hot Blog reports that the commuters using Lagos State’s water transport services are in for a fresh safety experience, with the activation of modern monitoring gadgets and infrastructure to enhance security across the state’s waterways transportation network. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A court has ordered the arrest of NAMA MD for contempt. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, has ordered the arrest of the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Authority (NAMA), Mathew Pwajok, for disobeying a court order. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Fire Service Takes Over As Fire … Read more
The Lagos State Government on Monday issued a fresh update to all waterfront residents of highbrow Ikoyi, Lekki, and Victoria Island and coastal areas of Epe and Badagry to be wary of backflow due to the high tide in the Lagos Lagoon. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was contained in a statement signed by … Read more
Lagos State Government says it has developed an action plan for restoration, protection, and management of identified environmental degradation that may have negative impacts on the environment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tunji Bello, made this known during the commemoration of the year 2022 Walk for Nature in … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, recently held a roundtable discussion with some Consuls General at the Wheatbaker Hotel, Ikoyi, towards establishing good working relationships and initiating modalities for seamless visits to Lagos by tourists and visitors from their various countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for the Ministry, Mrs. … Read more
The Lagos State Government has said over 3,000 residents have been trained in the creative industry in the last three years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs Uzamat Akinbile-Yussuf, disclosed this, according to a statement on Thursday, during a media parley held in Ikoyi. EDITORS PICK JUST … Read more
Three Mercedes Benz Sports Utility Vans (SUVs) brought in for repairs at a mechanic shop were vandalized, while their brain boxes and oil pumps were stolen, according to a report. On Wednesday, September 7, police officers with the Surulere Division arrested the suspects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Benjamin Hundeyin, a spokesman for the Command, claimed … Read more
Five vandals have stolen telecommunication cable in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of five suspected telecommunication cable vandals in the Ikoyi area of the state. EDITOR’S PICK: You’re A National Figure, Passionate About Nigeria’s Unity – Buni To Lawan JUST IN: NEMA Recovers Two Dead … Read more
An high court has stopped the state government from taking over and demolishing the remaining two Ikoyi high-rise buildings. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Justice Adewunmi Oshin of the Lagos High Court has restrained the Lagos State government from taking over and demolishing the remaining two Ikoyi high-rise buildings constructed by Fourscore Heights Limited EDITOR’S … Read more
Jumia has launched a quick commerce platform in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the E-commerce platform, Jumia has announced the launch of a quick commerce platform in Nigeria titled ‘Jumia Food Mart’ to meet increased consumer demand for rapid delivery. EDITOR’S PICK Tinubu Reveals Meeting Details With Obasanjo In Abeokuta JUST IN: … Read more
LASBCA has gotten special operations team to boost enforcement activities EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government Special Operations Team in charge of landed property has been deployed to the Lagos State Building Control Agency in an attempt to complement and boost enforcement action. Receiving the leader of the team at … Read more
LASBCA begins removal of defective buildings in IKOYI …the agency’s resolve to ensure the demolition of distressed buildings in any part of the State. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate Buhari Writes Sanwo-Olu On Brithday Ceremony JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
LASEMA said the response team is taking measures to quell the fire which appears to be spreading rapidly to adjoining buildings It was neither confirmed if any life was lost to the inferno nor if anyone was injured in the incident… EDITOR’S PICK Lagos TESCOM Set To Conduct Promotion Exercise For Education Officers Nationwide Blackout … Read more