Lagos State Government says it will commence the building of an airport in the Lekki area of the state next year. Eko Hot Blog reports that according to a series of tweets on Friday by a spokesperson to the Lagos State Governor, Jubril Gawat, the information was disclosed by the Special Adviser to the Governor … Read more
Some South-East and South-South youths have started jogging from Yenagoa to Lagos in support of Tinubu. Eko Hot Blog reports that youths of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in South-East and South-South regions of Nigeria have commenced jogging from Yenagoa, Bayela State, to Lagos to drum support for the party’s presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. … Read more
A man has been bitten to death by Catholic Church dogs in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Command of the Nigeria Police Force and residents of the Abule Egba area of the state are currently in search of two dogs that reportedly bit a man to death at night. The two … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)southwest’s enforcement division has seized 1,995 bales of used apparel along with other illegal goods. Eko Hot Blog reports that this represents the unit’s single greatest seizure of such products, which were found in an abandoned facility near the International Trade Fair Complex in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Ethiopian Embassy … Read more
The national leadership of the Road Transport Employers’ Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to unseal its premises in Lagos State, assuring to reconcile warring members constitutionally. Eko Hot Blog reports that following the fracas in two out of the more than 320 chapters of the association in the state, the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday, reiterated the state’s commitment to improve its infrastructure to fast-track smart city project, as well as optimise the limitless opportunities a fully-digitised economy provides. Eko Hot Blog reports that Sanwo-Olu spoke at the Lagos State Infrastructure Maintenance and Regulatory Agency (LASIMRA) 2022 stakeholder’s conference, tagged: ‘Transforming Lagos State into … Read more
Police operatives attached to Surulere Division have rescued 50-year-old Olatunde Ayinde, 48-year-old Babatunde Ogunsemi, 49-year-old Oludare Olusegun and 41-year-old Sunday Ebifega from a mob attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the swift action of the Police saved the men who were almost killed for allegedly shoplifting at a supermarket in Surulere, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent … Read more
The Southern Governors Wives’ Forum (SGWF) on Monday visited Ogombo Community in the Ajah area of Lagos State to inspect the level of work on the ongoing Secondary School project by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) as part of activities lined up for the SGWF Quarterly Meeting being hosted by Lagos … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has stated his administration’s commitment to improving the provision of adequate infrastructure to fast-track the Smart City Project to optimise the limitless opportunity of a fully digitised economy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor expressed this today at the Third Annual Stakeholders Conference of Lagos State Infrastructure … Read more
The Itori Unit Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Ogun State has warned motorists to desist from harassing its personnel in the course of discharging their duties on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Eko Hot Blog reports that the commander, Gbenga Okusi, gave the warning while speaking with journalists on Monday in Itori, Ogun. EDITOR’S … Read more
A new Vice Chancellor for the University of Lagos(UNILAG) will emerge on Friday. Eko Hot Blog reports that UNILAG’s Pro-Chancellor Senator Olanrewaju Tejuoso announced this at a programme commemorating the 60th anniversary of the institution at the College of Medicine, Idi Araba, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent Nigerian Singer, Reekado Banks Loses Mother BBNaija S7: 3 … Read more
NDLEA Busts Another Drug House In Lagos, Uncovers 13million Tramadol Tablets EKO HOT BLOG reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have busted a mansion in the Lekki area of Lagos State where Tramadol was stored. The Spokesman of the agency, Femi Babafemi, in a brief statement on Monday, said the … Read more
The Police in Lagos State has begun an investigation into the death of a 36-year-old man allegedly mauled by two German dogs belonging to a church in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) of Lagos Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria in … Read more
In continuation of the construction of the first phase of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit project, the Lagos State Government is extending the traffic diversion already in place at Muritala Mohammed Way from the initial completion date of 30th September 2022 to 31st December 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that a statement signed by … Read more
The Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, has revealed that this year’s edition of the Lagos State Economic Summit, tagged: “Ehingbeti Summit”, will unveil the State’s 30-Year Development Plan. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking during his appearance on a Yoruba Radio Programme “Ebawa Da Si” on IKD106.1FM on Thursday, Omotoso … Read more
Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), has appealed to market leaders within Badagry Division to prevail on their members to ensure total compliance with the State’s Environmental Law, especially as it relates to proper waste disposal, clearing of drainages and maintaining holistic cleanliness in the markets. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, … Read more
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has officially launched a new initiative tagged: ‘Q4-Lagos’, aimed at encouraging and building a culture of collating data on all entertainment and tourism activities in the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that speaking at the launch of the initiative at Best Western Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, … Read more
A court has jailed a 22 year old for defrauding residents Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Mojisola Dada of the Special Offences Court, Ikeja, Lagos State, has sentenced a 22-year-old man, Abiola Emmanuel, to two years’ imprisonment for fraud. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion Of Osibanjo’s Name On Presidential Campaign Council APC Clarifies … Read more
The Lagos State Government has organised a one-day training and injection of occupational, safety and health Marshals into the five Technical Colleges in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this is part of efforts to ensure a safe and healthy work environment in schools in the state. EDITORS PICK BREAKING: APC Explains Exclusion … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has reiterated his administration’s determination to continue to support the construction industry by planning, coordinating and facilitating strategic investment in infrastructure that will produce the foundation for the long-term growth of the State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor stated this during the official opening ceremony of … Read more