EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo Ewuare II, has claimed that the Benin Kingdom founded Lagos State. This online media reports that the Oba of Benin made the claim on Sunday evening during a courtesy visit to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu at the Lagos House, Marina. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Bakare-Oki Olalekan as the acting General Manager for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority. This was disclosed in a statement made available online by the agency’s Public Relations Officer, Adebayo Taofiq, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Assembly Questions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that An uofficial of Lagos State government, whose name is yet to be ascertained, was reportedly kidnapped by some hooded gunmen at his residence in Igbe-Oloja, Ikorodu, Lagos on Monday. The incident which sent shock waves in and around the serene but swampy area reportedly took place around 9p.m., when the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu has extended his warmest congratulations to His Majesty, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos State, on the auspicious occasion of his 80th birthday. President Tinubu, a seasoned political figure and the former Governor of Lagos State, shared his deep admiration for the venerable monarch, hailing him as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Otedola generously donated a sum of 750 million Naira to support the students of Augustine University in Ilara Epe, Lagos State. The renowned business tycoon and philanthropist assumed the role of Chancellor at the institution’s official inauguration on October 26. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Supreme Court Has Failed Nigerians’ – PDP … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Managing Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, Dr. Femi Olaleye as been sentenced to life imprisonment by the special Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Lagos for raping his wife’s niece. The presiding judge, Rahman Oshodi, in a ruling on Tuesday, convicted Olaleye on a two-count charge of defilement … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has pledged the support of the state government for the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials’ drive to improve the welfare of women. Sanwo-oLu reaffirmed this on Tuesday at the 23rd National Women’s Conference of COWLSO held at Eko Hotels, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Monday, celebrated the 2023 World Food Day at Police College Ikeja, themed “Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave no one behind.” Editor’s Pick: Court Jails Two Over Sale Of Fake Patience Jonathan’s Gold Lagos To Prosecute Staff Of Nightclub For Alleged Attack On LASEPA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that A Notice of Appeal has been filed by Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo-Rhodes Vivour before the Court of Appeal. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: NECO Releases 2023 SSCE Results Lagos Govt Returns 310 Nigerian Pilgrims From Israel Police Arrest Secondary School Teacher For Flogging Female Student In Abuja … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Tuesday said it was renewing its interest in the case of the late Bamise Ayanwola, the 22-year-old fashion designer, who was murdered after boarding a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in the State in February 2022. The House said it would be inviting the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on youths in the State to go into agricultural production, urging them to capitalise and maximise the opportunities in Agriculture production, processing and marketing. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers IPOB: Troops Arrest 2 ESN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwoolu has expressed the commitment to improving to standards the creative Film making industry. He mentioned this at the 12th AFRIFF Press Briefing, surrounded by industry veterans, movie producers, and Nollywood stars. He said the $100 million African Film City in Epe project which … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Akinkunmi Idowu of a Lagos High Court sitting in Ikeja, has ordered the Lagos Mainland Local Government to hold a reconciliation or deliberation meeting with the aggrieved traders from White Sand Market, Otto, Oyingbo area of the state before the next adjourned date. The court directed the parties to … Read more
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 Lagos State Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Mr. Akinyemi Bankole Ajigbotafe has promised to initiate specific wealth creation policies that will increase opportunities for young people in the State to connect to job vacancies, such that the desperation of seeking greener pastures in other climes at all cost, would … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the 2023 election, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has given conditions that must be met to have a sit-down with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State. It would be recalled that the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal had on Monday … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that on tuesday, Professor Akin Abayomi, the Commissioner for Health, joined esteemed health policymakers, healthcare professionals from West Africa, and representatives of health donor and partner organizations at the hfn_nigeria Leadership Conference 2023, held in partnership with @medicwestafrica at the Landmark Centre in Lekki, Lagos. The HFN Leadership Conference serves as … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Monday gave an update on the autopsy being conducted on the remains of the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad. The spokesperson of the Lagos State Police Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, noted that the autopsy was carried out by the best forensic … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal has reaffirmed the victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, affirming his position as the duly elected governor of Lagos State This follows the striking out of the petition lodged by Olajide Adediran popularly known as Jandor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EDITORS PICK … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal, presided over by Justice Arum Ashom, has begun sitting on Monday to deliver judgment on the petitions filed by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and its candidate for the March 18 election, Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor. Shortly after the announcement of … Read more