Tokunbo Wahab Commends LAWMA Academy For Environmental Advocacy

Wahab lauds LAWMA Academy’s commitment toward environmental sustainability. The academy urged citizens to use PSP and avoid cart pushers. LAWMA Academy sensitised pupils on the significance of adopting eco-friendly practices for a cleaner and healthier environment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the  Commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources in Lagos State, Tokunbo … Read more

Gbenga Omotoso Affirms Sanwo-Olu’s Confidence In Fourth Mainland Bridge Project

Omotosho highlighted Sanwo-Olu’s confirmation of the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for April 2024. Omotoso affirmed that the Construction Company is competent and can handle the project. The Commissioner revealed that Government will rehabilitate damaged roads across the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has affirmed Governor Babajide … Read more

Surgical Success: Lagos Initiative Grants Sight To Eight Children

Ogboye reiterated Lagos Government’s commitment to improving access to quality eye care services and preventing avoidable blindness. Yu applauded the State Government for its support in the success of the free eye surgical outreach programme. Temitope appreciated the timely and cost-free operation facilitated by the Lagos State Government and the Chinese Consulate. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

‘Get Certified Before Habitation,’ LASBCA Urges Building Owners

Oki says certificate of completion shows that building guidelines were followed. He urged land owners, developers to approach LASBCA with their building plan approval. Oki urges land owners, developers to invite LASBCA for stage by stage inspection of their building constructions after the Letter of Authorization. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building … Read more

Molusi College At 75: Adegbenga Kaka Seeks Govt Support To Enhance Educational Initiatives

Sen. Kaka expressed pride at the transformation of Molusi College championed by the alumni. Kaka stressed the importance of government intervention to ensure a solid educational foundation for future generations. He pledged his unwavering support for the school’s growth. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Adegbenga Sefiu Kaka has advocated for more funds from the … Read more

GOV Sanwo-Olu Champions Youth Empowerment Through Lagos State 1.0 Mid-Term Football Camp 2024

Eko Hot Blog reports In a bold move to harness the potential of young talent and promote grassroots sports development, Lagos State is set to host the 1.0 Mid-Term Football Camp for teenagers and youth aged 10 to 18. This initiative, aligned with the Theme + Agenda of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, reflects a commitment … Read more

Afenifere Sacks Adebanjo, Launches New Leadership Caucus

Eko Hot Blog reports that the pan-Yoruba socio-political organisation, Afenifere on Wednesday, annulled the office of the acting leader of the group being occupied by Pa Ayo Adebanjo. Afenifere, which appointed Adebanjo as the acting leader of the group in 2022, said the position had been abrogated, adding that another group named as Afenifere Elders … Read more

Lagos, UAE To Explore Mutually Beneficial Investment Opportunities

LASG enters agreement with UAE on exploring investment opportunities beneficial to both. Ambrose-Medebem believes that the LASG is committed to driving economic growth and businesses. Almandoos says the Emirate is interested in what it can do with Lagos.     Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) … Read more

Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral Arrangements

Eko Hot Blog reports that the burial of Sylvester Oromoni Jnr, a former pupil of Dowen College, Lekki, Lagos State, has been announced by his family. Recall that Sylvester tragically passed away on November 30, 2021, after he was allegedly tortured and injured by some senior students of the college who purportedly intended to initiate … Read more

EFCC Continues Onslaught Against Corruption, Arrests Ex-Minister Over Alleged N3.6bn Fraud

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, have arrested a former Minister of Commerce and Industry, Charles Chukwuemeka Ugwuh, for an alleged conspiracy and fraud to the tune of N3.6bn. Ugwuh was arrested alongside Chief Geoffrey Ekenma on January 11, 2024 at … 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

BREAKING: Lagos Assembly Passes N2.267 Trillion 2024 Budget

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Friday passed a total of N2,267,976,120,869 as the 2024 budget size of the State at a plenary session presided over by the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa. This was made known in a statement issued on Friday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker, … Read more

Lagos State Commissioner Announces Commencement Of Lekki Airport In 2024

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has said that the state government will focus on completing ongoing projects across the state in the new year. Omotoso, who spoke to The Punch in an interview on Sunday, said Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s “ambitious N2.2tn budget” would be utilised … Read more

We Are Re-engineering Nigeria For The Good Of Everyone – Tinubu

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu says his administration will not stop working tirelessly to revamp the nation’s economy and create viable opportunities for young people to meaningfully participate in an inclusive, labour-intensive economy where businesses can thrive. President Tinubu made the declaration at the State House in Marina, Lagos State, on Wednesday, during … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Receives Africa Cup of Nations Trophy Ahead of 2024 Tournament

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  EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Thursday, received the trophy of the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON. This is coming ahead of the opening of the tournament in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire in 2024. Recall that the trophy, arriving from Morocco, touched down in Lagos on Thursday. EDITOR’S … Read more

LASU First Class Graduate Tops ICAN Exam, Emerges Best Qualifying Student

Eko Hot Blog reports that a recent graduate of the Lagos State University Marcus Oreoluwa Akinmade, has emerged as the Overall Best Qualifying Candidate in Nigeria at the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) May 2023 Diet Examination. The graduate of the Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences of the University, cleared all … Read more

Associates Remember Former Lagos Governor’s Son Who Died In Hit-and-Run Accident

Eko Hot Blog reports that a cycling community – Pitstop Lagos on Sunday, December 10, held a memorial ride in honour of the Deputy Managing Director and Co-Founder of Vetiva Capital Management, late Olaolu Mudasiru one year after his demise. Dr. Bob as he was fondly called, was killed on Sunday morning, December 11, 2022 … 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

Acknowledging Excellence: Former Lagos Speaker Ikuforiji Applauds T.J. Abass’ Award-Winning Philanthropy At EDCAA 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Former speaker of the Lagos State House Of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Sabitu Ikuforiji has applauded the philanthropic gestures of Eko Hot Blog publisher, Otunba T.J Abass. This commendation was contained in his address at the 4th edition of Epe Division Community Annual Award organized by the Concerned NationBuilders … Read more

BREAKING: Governor Sanwo-Olu Appoints Two New Cabinet Members

Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has appointed two members to his cabinet. The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Gboyega Akosile, made this known in a statement via his official X handle on Wednesday. Akosile said the governor appointed Abiodun Ogunleye as the Commissioner of Energy and Mineral Resources … Read more