Woman activist, Khairat Ajiboye, has declared interest to Join the Lagos gubernatorial race, says she is the next governor in waiting Khairat Ajiboye said, her vision is to create a more sustainable social-political, economic, cultural and physical environment for all who reside in Lagos State EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: Peter Obi Joins 2023 Presidential Race BREAKING: … Read more
Fire gutted Eko Bridge in the early hours of Wednesday. There is heavy traffic along Apongbon as motorists have been urged to ply alternative routes following the fire outbreak. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an early morning inferno gutted vehicle parked under Eko Bridge at Apongbon area of Lagos State on Wednesday. Motorists have been urged … Read more
The leadership of the National Union of Road Transport Workers Union (NURTW) had suspended the union’s chairman in Lagos, Musiliu Akinsanya, aka MC Oluomo, indefinitely He was accused of acts of insubordination and gross misconduct, as well as plotting to instigate crisis and unleash mayhem on branches of the union in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The circumstances surrounding the child being kept in the courier box were not made clear The Sangotedo axis comprising Ajah, Abijo and Lekki environs are some of the notorious areas in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that a dispatch rider in Lagos State has been apprehended with a baby found in his courier box. The … Read more
Mixed reactions as Lagosians call on Gov Sanwo-Olu to take charge of Oluwabamise’s death case Residents lament the increasing level of insecurity in the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been called out by Lagosians following the death of Oluwabamise Ayanwola. This online media platform gathered … Read more
Miss Oluwabamise Ayanwola, a 22-year-old lady who got missing after boarding a Lagos Bus Rapid Transit vehicle, popularly called BRT, has been found dead. One of Ayanwola’s relatives confirmed her death on Monday to newsmen. EKO HOT BLOG reports that it was learnt that her corpse was dropped on Lagos Island by a BRT vehicle … Read more
PDP has announced new date for Lagos state congress appeal panel. The party approved Tuesday 8, March 2022 for the Lagos State Congress Appeal Panel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Working Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has approved Tuesday 8, March 2022 for the Lagos State Congress Appeal Panel. PDP in … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday hailed Adeboye @80. Sanwo-Olu described the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, as a blessing to Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu pointed out that the foremost … Read more
Two Unity Lists had reportedly emerged at the venue of the congress with delegates protesting that the race should be thrown open to enable them elect candidates of their choice The outcome of the election saw delegates jettisoning the consensus arrangement earlier adopted by the PDP… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Douye Diri of … Read more
Diri said that the PDP would encourage consensus arrangements for the offices being contested The Lagos State chapter of the party has not won a governorship election in the state since 1999 EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Electoral Committee of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Lagos State chapter, Duoye Diri, has … Read more
Tragedy struck again as a midnight fire on Saturday razed Ladipo Market a popular shopping plaza in Mushin area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the fire incident occurred early Saturday morning and affected a one-storey building, the Aguiyi Ironsi Plaza, in the market before dawn. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to an … Read more
He accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of being responsible for the challenges Nigerians are currently facing… EKO HOT BLOG reports that Senate President, Ahmad Lawan has boasted that the All Progressives Congress, APC, would continue to rule Lagos State and Nigeria. Lawan insisted that the ruling APC is the only party Nigerians can trust. … Read more
Uber driver has committed suicide in Lagos state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Uber driver on Thursday afternoon committed suicide after his wife left home for an appointment in Lagos state. The unidentified man lived at 51 Oduntan Street Ketu in Ikosi-Isheri Local Government Area. Read Also: 2023: PDP Suspends Senator Hayatu A neighbour of … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation (WAPA) has organised a four-week, short-term, skills acquisition training and empowerment programme for retiring civil servants in a bid to curb idleness as well as ensure their financial independence in retirement. Speaking at the training programme held recently at the Women Development Centre (WDC), Agege, … Read more
NUC has taken the final decision on the conversion of LASPOTECH to university. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the conversion of Lagos State Polytechnic, LASPOTECH to Lagos State University of Science and Technology. Also approved for conversion is the Adeniran Ogunsunya College of Education as well as Micheal … Read more
Commemorates Year 2022 World Cancer Day With Community Outreach Campaign As the World Commemorates Year 2022 World Cancer Day, the Lagos State Government has made known its plans to screen 100,000 women for breast and cervical cancer annually free of charge. The Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, disclosed this at … Read more
Lagos Govt Promotes Mass Literacy, Skills Acquisition In Epe EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Agency for Mass Literacy has embarked on an advocacy campaign towards promoting mass literacy and vocational skills among residents of Epe community. An Assistant Director in the Agency, Mrs. Olaide Oladunjoye, stated that in line with its mandate … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Epe Youths have commended the Police and General Hospital For swift Action over rape of teen in Mojoda Market EKO HOT BLOG reports that Youth stakeholders in Epe have commended the rapid response of the Rape and Sexual Abuse Department of the Noforija Divisional Police Station and Epe General Hospital over the … Read more
…Oladejo described the PDP’s offer to Sanwo-Olu as a “Greek gift”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has tackled opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for offering Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governorship ticket for the 2023 election. A former PDP spokesperson, Ganiu Taofik, had said on … Read more
…there are indications that Sanwo-Olu wants to return for another four years. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chieftain in Lagos State, Ganiu Taofik, says the party is ready to receive Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu if indeed he wants to return to office in 2023. Taofik made this known on Thursday. The … Read more