Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has inaugurated the first senior secondary school in the underserved Ogombo community, Eti Osa area of the state. The fully equipped three-floor structure completed with 15 ultra-modern classrooms and 30 water system toilets was built by Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has expressed confidence that the labour unions will shift their proposed industrial action, scheduled to begin on Wednesday. The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, disclosed this to newsmen after a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the unions on Tuesday in Abuja. He said … Read more
The Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) said it is committed to having qualified teachers who will be dedicated to their jobs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that TESCOM has noted the need to put in place a functional and effective educational system that will leverage technology to make Lagos State a 21st Century Economy. EDITOR’S … Read more
An ex-convict has been arrested again by the police, few hours after being released from prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that men of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Yakub Yusuf for stealing, few hours after being released from prison. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest 11 Cult Members Over Violent … Read more
All is now set for the residents of Abesan community of Lagos State to enjoy potable water supply, says Lagos State Water Corporation (LSWC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Water Corporation has rehabilitated the Two Million Gallons per Day (MGD) Mosan-Okunola Waterworks, in the Abesan area of the State. EDITOR’S PICKS Alake: How US … Read more
Pensioners in the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission whose details were deleted during the last verification exercise will now be paid. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has commenced the Year 2022 Online Pensioners’ Verification Exercise. EDITOR’S PICKS Alake: How US Embassy Exonerated Tinubu From Criminal Allegations LAMATA Suspends … Read more
Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Mudashiru Obasa, has noted that despite the challenges being faced by the state, lawmakers must check for valuable projects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Dr Obasa made this charge to the committees of the House at a 3-day budget retreat, urging them to … Read more
Lagos State Government paid about N44.5billion into workers’ retirement savings accounts as part of its commitment to resolve pension issues in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Director-General (DG) of Lagos State Pension Commission, Mr Babalola Obilana, during the 23rd Retirement Benefit Documentation Seminar. EDITOR’S PICKS Why We … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu has unveiled 37 Cultural Wonders in Nigeria which is to showcase the strength of the cultural diversity and ethnicity of the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke at the closing ceremony of the 35th Edition of the National Festival of Arts and Culture (NAFEST) … Read more
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has revealed why Lagos is ranked as the most friendly State for the scheme. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the NYSC National Governing Board, Ambassador Fatima Balla Abubakar, said Lagos remained the only State across the federation supporting the scheme with quarterly subventions to keep activities … Read more
The Lagos State Police have arrested two members of a cult group in the Sangotedo area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police responded to a distress call from Sangotedo that the cult groups were on a rampage. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Police Speak On Death Of Davido’s Son, Reveal Next Step Lagos … Read more
Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the suspension of the BRT Monitoring Enforcement Team on the Eko Bridge. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspension of the monitoring team activities is due to the partial closure of the Eko Bridge due to the ongoing rehabilitation work. EDITOR’S PICKS LASTMA Set To Enforce Traffic … Read more
Lagos Drivers’ Institute To Recertify Motorists EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Drivers’ Institute (LASDRI) says it will expand the institute’s training centres to ensure safe motoring in Lagos. Afusat Tiamiyu, general manager of LASDRI, said the institute is making plans to expand by establishing more annexes to train and recertify more professional drivers. … Read more
Lagos Task Force Impounds 1,654 Commercial Motorcycles In Two weeks In 2022 EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a swift reaction to public outcry on okada riders’ aggressiveness on the Lagos highways, arson, mob attack of innocent citizens that may cause total breach of peace, unrestrained speed, total disregard to traffic rules and regulations, the … Read more
Lagos Govt Pledges Quality Jetties For Multimodal Transportation System EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development has pledged the prompt and timely delivery of quality water jetties through several ongoing projects in some parts of the State. The Commissioner for Waterfront Infrastructure Development, Arc Ahmed Kabiru Abdullahi, made this … Read more
Ikeja Stool: Royal Family Raises Alarm Over Purported Installation Of Illegal Oba-Elect EKO HOT BLOG reports that one of the Royal families in Ikeja in Lagos, the Kushemi-Moses Royal Family has raised the alarm over the purported installation of an Oba-elect in the town without the consent and approval of the state government, local government, … Read more
Lagos Pledges To Collaborate, Seek Innovation To Eradicate Flooding EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government on Tuesday said it will continually seek collaboration and embark on new innovations to eradicate flooding in year 2022. Speaking during a one-day review of the year 2021 Seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP) for Lagos State held at … Read more
[JUST IN] Lagos: Kunle Poly Didn’t Report Idumota Mayhem – MC Oluomo EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo has denied knowledge of the mayhem that happened on Lagos Island last week. In a chat with GoldmyneTV on Monday … Read more
BREAKING: Traffic Robbers On Rampage In Ketu, Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that traffic robbers are on rampage opposite China town at Alapere area of Ketu/Ojota Lagos State, Southwest Nigeria. The hoodlums are busy removing vehicles side mirror forcing vehicle owners to pay. Police personnel stationed about 300 meters away around Olusosun/Toll gate are oblivious … Read more
Fire Razes Ladipo Plaza in Lagos [PHOTO] EKO HOT BLOG reports that a spare parts’ building, CETECH, in Ladipo area of Lagos State, was on Wednesday gutted by fire. Although no life was lost, several items and valuables worth millions were destroyed. The fire started around 4 pm. While the actual cause of the fire … Read more