The Lagos State Government has advised residents to adopt good eye health care practices and a healthy lifestyle to prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss that may hinder their ability to eke out a livelihood. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, gave the admonition during a briefing to herald … Read more
Lagos State Taskforce has carried out multiple raids of blackspots at Oshodi, Mafoluku, and Airport road which criminal elements use as hideouts after carrying out their nefarious activities. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking on the exercise, the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye said the raid, which was conducted based on credible intelligence, … Read more
A female driver reportedly killed a pregnant woman and two other passengers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a female driver has reportedly crushed three passengers including a pregnant woman and a girl to death on Iju-Ishaga Road in the Agege area of Lagos State. The dire incident was said to have occurred on Saturday around … Read more
NDLEA says nine Ghanaians have gotten eight years in jail for smuggling cannabis into Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced nine Ghanaians to eight years imprisonment each for “attempting” to smuggle cannabis into Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: I Can’t Publicly Choose Between Tinubu And Obi – Ngige … Read more
A member of the Nigerian Legion Corps of Commissionaires, Patrick Kelvin, has been arrested by the police for stabbing a man to d3ath at Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the arrest was disclosed in a statement issued by the Lagos Police Command’s spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Saturday, unveiled the ”Peace Park”, located at Ketu-Ojota, aimed at fostering unity among residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that, speaking at the inauguration of the Peace Park at Ojota area of the state, Mr Sanwo-Olu said the park would serve as a source of convergence, unity and tourist … Read more
Tinubu has explained how he transformed Lagos to a megacity. Eko Hot Blog reports that presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says he turned Lagos from a jungle to a megacity during his tenure as the governor of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: Tinubu To Begin Campaign In Ilorin (Details) 2023: … Read more
Lagos State Government has said that it will investigate the medical staff at the hospital where former BBN star popularly known as Rico Swavey was treated before his death. Eko Hot Blog reports that the nurses were attempting to lift him onto a bed when one of them pulled out a phone and began recording … Read more
In a bid to further ensure access to an improved legal system at the grassroots, the Lagos State Judicial Service Commission has organised a two-day workshop with the theme: “The Roles and Responsibilities of The Customary Courts at the Grass Roots in Lagos State”, for Customary Court Presidents and Members. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Lagos State Government has once again lent its voice to the need for citizens to improve the health of their eyes by adopting good eye care practices and a healthy lifestyle as part of measures to prevent avoidable blindness and vision loss. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at a Press Briefing to herald … Read more
A filmmaker, Seun Egbegbe, has been released from prison after conviction for fraud. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nollywood filmmaker, Olajide Kareem, alias Seun Egbegbe, has regained his freedom after spending more than six years in prison custody. EDITOR’S PICKS Again, CUPP Raises Alarm Over Plot To Remove INEC Chair Labour Party Unveils 1,234-member Campaign … Read more
A 15-year-old Boy was stabbed to death in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that unidentified perpetrators reportedly stabbed a 15-year-old teenager, Jerome Emeka Akwuene to death in his room in the Ago Palace Way area of Lagos State. The victim, an SS2 student was found in his room, tied to his bed with a cut … Read more
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), is set to hold the 15th edition of the Annual Walk for Nature to highlight the importance of nature conservation and improving the quality of life across the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at a Press Conference organised to sensitise the … Read more
ASUU has finally revealed date to call off its 8-month strike after a court order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Femi Falana, the Senior Advocate of Nigeria, and the lead counsel to the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), has revealed that the academics’ 8-months industrial action will be called off in days, not weeks. … Read more
Akeredolu says Tinubu will replicate Lagos achievements if elected president in 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, made the claim while speaking on a Twitter Spaces programme organised by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu Media Centre, and tagged, “Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Business of National Building”, on Sunday. EDITOR’S … Read more
Fire has gutted popular Balogun Market in Lagos again. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fire has again gutted a building at the popular Balogun Market on the Lagos Island area of the state. Eyewitnesses told journalists that the fire started from the building from one of the market buildings, on Martins Street, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Lagos State Government has acknowledged the contributions of the theatre arts industry in advancing the creative sector, assuring the practitioners of continuous support and meaningful partnership. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the celebration of the year 2022 Theatre Arts and Motion Picture Practitioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), tagged: “Eko Theatre Festival” and … Read more
Lagos State Government, through the Office of the Head of Service, Public Service Office, has organised a three-day retreat for Directors of Admin and Human Resources in the Lagos State Public Service. Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a keynote address at the opening session of the retreat held at the Lagos Continental Hotel, Victoria … Read more
Ahead of the 2023 general elections, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday urged religious leaders, especially clerics and Christian leaders to educate people on the importance of shunning electoral violence and other acts that are inimical to democracy. Eko Hot Blog reports that he gave the advice at the 5th edition of the … Read more
Ngige has said he cannot publicly choose between Tinubu and Obi in the 2023 race for Nigeria’s president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Labour, Chris Ngige, has said he will not disclose his preferred presidential candidate in the 2023 elections. EDITOR’S PICKS Several Supporters March For Tinubu On Independence Day In Chicago (PHOTOS) … Read more