Ekohotblog reports that the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI), under the leadership of Chief Idris Tele Olukoya, organized a significant fasting and prayer session for the Epe Division. The event, which brought together religious leaders from various faiths, was held at the residence of Alhaji Seriki Akanni Bamu, the APC Apex Leader in Epe. In … Read more
Nigerian-born New Zealander and UFC middleweight fighter, Israel Adesanya, made a significant return to Lagos on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, just days after experiencing his fourth defeat in three years. Adesanya, widely known as “The Last Stylebender,” was warmly welcomed at Murtala Muhammed Airport, with videos and photos of his arrival shared by the Nigerians … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has seized three petrol tankers in Lagos for allegedly transporting edible oil. The tankers were seized in the Apapa ar The agency shared a clip featuring an official explaining that the trucks were intercepted based on a tip-off. The official noted that a credible … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to roll out the second phase of the Ounje Eko Discount Market. This initiative, which has been highly anticipated, will kick off on September 1, 2024, across all Local Government Areas and Local Council Development areas (LCDAs) in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS #Endbadgovernance: Organizers Plan Another … Read more
A commercial bus driver, Adewale Oseni, is demanding justice after allegedly being assaulted by a police officer, identified as Supol Akeem, from the Makinde Police Station in Oshodi, Lagos. The incident occurred on July 14, when Oseni was returning home after purchasing food for his three children around 10 p.m. Despite showing the officer the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended a Lagos-based businessman, Paul Okwuy Mbadugha, for drug trafficking. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As D’Tigress’ Wakama On Award WAEC to Release May/June 2024 WASSCE Results Today … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio led a delegation from the 10th Senate to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah. Akpabio, who expressed his shock and deep emotional distress upon hearing the news of Ubah’s sudden death, shared his initial reaction during the visit. The Senate President made these remarks … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach, ‘Alaafia Eko,’ starting on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative will take place at 12 designated centers across the six health districts and aims to offer healthcare services to over 50,000 residents. Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, Special … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the return of its free medical outreach, ‘Alaafia Eko,’ scheduled to start on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. The outreach will be held at 12 designated centers across the six health districts, aiming to provide healthcare services to over 50,000 residents. Dr. (Mrs.) Kemi Ogunyemi, the Special Adviser to the … Read more
A fire broke out in the early hours of Friday at a seven-storey building on Sanni Adewale Street in the Lagos Island Local Government Area. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, announced the incident via a statement on X (formerly Twitter). Adeseye reported that the Lagos State Fire and … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced traffic redirection at Ikeja Along Bus Stop, located between Ile Zik and Conoil Petrol Station on the Oshodi-bound lane, from Saturday, August 17, to Sunday, August 18, 2024. The diversion will be in effect from midnight to 4 a.m. each day. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, confirmed … Read more
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By Adejugbe Pauline Several persons lost their lives and many others were injured in a tragic accident that occurred on the Agbowa Expressway in Lagos State on Wednesday morning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the scene was chaotic as emergency responders rushed to the site to provide aid to the victims and clear the wreckage. … Read more
An unidentified father allegedly killed his eight-year-old son in the Epe area of Lagos State over a misplaced sewing thread. The incident happened around 10:00 a.m. on August 5, when the father discovered the missing thread. Enraged, he allegedly doused his son with petrol, leading the boy to start vomiting white substances EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Dangote Limited has refuted claims that it has set the price of petrol from its Lagos-based refinery at ₦600 per litre. This clarification was made in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. The denial comes after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) recently held its Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (MNCAN) Plus Nutrition Week, a collaborative initiative involving the Lagos State Government Ministry of Health, the Office of the First Lady of Lagos State, and the Lekki LCDA. The event was focused on addressing critical health … Read more
Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to his successor and the current Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, EKO HOT BLOG reports. This marked Ambode’s first visit to the Lagos State House since completing his tenure as a one-term governor in 2019. In an Instagram post on Monday, Sanwo-Olu shared details … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and twenty-seven states have yet to establish committees to implement the recently approved ₦70,000 minimum wage. This follows President Bola Tinubu’s recent signing of the new wage law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that despite the swift passage of the bill by the National Assembly and the President’s endorsement, several states have … Read more
In a bold demonstration of foresight, leadership, and innovation, the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) successfully hosted the Lagos Paris Olympics 2024 Esports and Sports Economy Roundtable at the Africa Station Doom, L’ile-Saint-Denis, in Paris, France. Held under the theme “Exploring New Frontiers and Business Opportunities in Sports,” the event was spearheaded by LSSC Director-General … Read more
The organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protest on Friday called for the dismissal of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, following the killing of protesters. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this demand was made during a candlelight symposium held at the Rights House in Ikeja, Lagos State, in honor of the victims. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – … Read more