Eko Hot Blog reports that a 41-year-old vulcaniser, Wasiu Ibrahim, was on Friday sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for defiling his wife’s 15-year-old niece. Justice Rahman Oshodi who handed down the verdict held that the prosecution sufficiently proved the charge of defilement against Ibrahim. According to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a three-storey building located at No. 14 Ikpoh Street in the Surulere area of Lagos State has collapsed. The South West Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye, made this known in a chat with reporters on Saturday. Farinloye revealed that the building collapsed at about 10.00 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Monday paraded three male suspects in the robbery and murder of Adeniyi Sanni, an aide to Senator Solomon Adeola also known as Yayi. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Idowu Owohunwa, confirmed the arrest while briefing reporters at the command’s Headquarters Ikeja, Lagos. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Lagos Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, and successor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday in Epe were among those who tutored the newly inaugurated cabinet members of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on delivery of good governance to the people of the state. The two former governors were among the facilitators who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has certified the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) as a safe infrastructure for commercial/passenger operations. It was gathered that since commencing limited passenger operations on 4th September 2023, the Blue Line has moved about 20,000 passengers. Editors Pick BREAKING: Total Blackout As National Grid Collapses U.S. Deputy … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 Lagos State governorship election, recently unveiled a new initiative within the state. This online media platform has learned that on Monday, he introduced a micro healthcare insurance program named ‘Health for All Kosofe’ in the Kosofe Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State residents have been given a stern warning not to cross the Blue Rail line, as the operation is scheduled to commence commercial on Monday, 4th September 2023. The Lagos State Government, through the Chief Press Secretary, Mr Gboyega Akosile, issued the warning on Saturday. Akosile took to the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was disclosed during the 101st retirement bond certificate presentation ceremony in Lagos on Wednesday, which was well attended by retirees of the state. Speaking at the event, the Director-General, Lagos State Pension Commission, Mr Babalola Obilana, said, the retirement bond certificates symbolised more than just financial rewards, but represented … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a group under the aegis of Yoruba Council Worldwide has called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in the political crisis in Lagos urgently. The group, in an open letter signed by its President, Aare Oba Hassan Oladotun, on Monday, appealed to the president to proffer a lasting solution between … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the election victory of the member representing Ojo Federal Constituency of Lagos State, Seyi Sowunmi has been nullified by the National Assembly Elections Petition Tribunal. Sowunmi won his election on the platform of the Labour Party (LP), Naija News reports. Editors Pick Appointment: APC Committee Replaces Two Ministers Brave Nigerian … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly on Wednesday disqualified 17 out of the 39 persons nominated for appointment as commissioners by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. As earlier reported, the nominees were rejected after the Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa subjected their confirmation to voice votes following the presentation before the House by Hon. … Read more
By Tunde Odesola A good old friend of mine resident in Chicago, Yomi Abioye, aka Macito, texted me after reading the first part of this article. The Ifon-born indigene of Osun said, “You ought to have ended this write-up this week and focus your next article on the bunch of buccaneers in our legislature that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed six Special Advisers (non-Cabinet) to serve in various capacities across ministries and help in running the government. The Secretary to the State Government, Barrister Mrs. ‘Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, made this known in a statement on Monday. The newly appointed Special Advisers are: 1. … Read more
Lagos State government has divided the Ministry of Education into two ministries, renames Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs to Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development. Lagos State government has divided the Ministry of Education into two ministries, renames Ministry of Local Government and Community Affairs to Ministry of Local Government, … Read more
By Tosin Adeoti World Youth Skills Day is an important occasion to recognize the significance of empowering young people with the skills they need to thrive in an ever-changing world. In Nigeria, with a population of over 200 million people, more than 60% of the population is under the age of 25. This young demographic … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos has described the movie, “Gangs of Lagos”, as defamatory and sacrilegious for depicting the ‘Eyo’ as criminal gangs that commit grotesque murder and visit terror on innocent citizens. The traditional ruler raised concerns about the film in a three-page letter he addressed to the management of Amazon … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that the GMD Adron Homes and Properties, Aare Adetola Emmanuel King, who represented His Excellency, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State as Chairman of the annual Ojude-Oba Epe cultural festival admonished Epe indigenes on the prospects of Epe becoming a Metropolitan city years to come. The Prince of Epe who hails from … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that Point of Sale (PoS) agents in Lagos State has announced new charges for cash withdrawal. According to Stephen Adeoye, Public Relations Officer, Association of Mobile Money and Bank Agents in Nigeria, Lagos Chapter, the change in the price list is to eradicate price discrepancies in the industry. Adeoye said, “Let me tell … Read more
EkoHotBlog reports that in celebration of Eld-el-Kabir, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has assured traffic personnel will be fully on the ground to professionally and adequately manage traffic before, during, and after the festive period. This is contained in a press statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA … Read more
A gas explosion occurred in Lagos State, injuring four individuals The injured victims have received treatment for second-degree burns at Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Emergency response teams successfully extinguished the fire, and a post-incident assessment was conducted to ensure safety measures were in place. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an early morning gas explosion on … Read more