Lagos government is set to engage Epe residents at a consultative forum for planning the state’s 2025 budget. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, recently kicked off its sixth Budget Consultative Forum. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oloja-elect of Lagos, Abiola Kosoko, has shared his visionary plans for the future of the Epe Kayokayo festival celebration. Kosoko announced his intention for the Kosoko family to play a central role in next year’s edition. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe … Read more
Aderemi Ogunpitan congratulated his friend, Pastor Johnson Bodunwa, on his son’s wedding ceremony in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the families of Pastor Johnson Kehinde & Pastor ( Mrs.) Janet Kikelomo Bodunwa and Engineer Robinson & Mrs. Francesca Onolemhemhen joined their children in marriage. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest … Read more
Lagos government announced a traffic diversion from Osborne/Dolphin To Sura, Adeniji Adele Link Bridge. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that the diversion of traffic from Osborne/ Dolphin Estate to Sura en route Adeniji Adele Link Bridge. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Recognises, Respects Citizens’ Right To Protest – Sanwo-Olu Lekki-Epe Corridor: … Read more
NNPCL attributes recent fuel scarcity in Abuja and Lagos to discharge hitches of vessels and reassures Nigerians that efforts are underway to restore normalcy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has explained the reasons behind the recent fuel scarcity in Abuja and Lagos State. NNPCL clarified that the tight supply … Read more
Fuel shortages are reappearing in Abuja and neighboring states due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest, causing station closures and long queues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel shortages are reemerging in Abuja and neighboring states such as Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, as filling stations close due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest. Oil … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says the Lagos government recognises and respects the citizens’ right to protest. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has acknowledged that every Nigerian citizen has the constitutional right to protest and express themselves. EDITOR’S PICKS Lekki-Epe Corridor: Lagos Suspends E-call-up System – All The Details FG Agency NBS Feeding Nigerians … Read more
Lagos has suspended the e-call-up system on Lekki-Epe corridor. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has suspended plans for the commencement of its e-call-up system on the Lekki-Epe corridor until further notice. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Agency NBS Feeding Nigerians False Inflation Figures – APC Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG Promise Action … Read more
Lagos Assembly asked Sanwo-Olu to take ‘major steps’ to prevent planned protest. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State House of Assembly has called on Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to take “major steps” to avert the planned nationwide protest in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS FG Agency NBS Feeding Nigerians False Inflation Figures – APC Tunji Alausa, … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20% increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel, effective from January. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS), Vice Adm. Emmanuel Ogalla, announced on Thursday that President Bola Tinubu has approved a 20 percent increase in pensions for Armed Forces personnel. Vice Adm. Ogalla made this … Read more
LASEMA confirms three construction workers dead and two rescued following a building collapse in Arowojobe Estate, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of three construction workers following a building collapse in Arowojobe Estate, Maryland. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, reported the incident in a … Read more
Sanwo-Olu and other Lagos officials presented areas of opportunities to potential investors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, led a new push for an aggressive investment inflow to boost Lagos State’s economic growth. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG Promise Action On Genetically Modified Foods Why We … Read more
Human rights lawyer Femi Falana accuses the Federal Government of instigating the violence during the 2020 #EndSARS protests. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Human rights lawyer Femi Falana has accused the Federal Government of instigating the violence that followed the 2020 #EndSARS protests across Nigeria. Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Falana alleged … Read more
Alara of Ilara has bagged a key appointment from the National Council of Traditional Rulers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) has appointed Alara of Ilara- Epe, Lagos State, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo as one of the coordinators for Southwest. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt … Read more
LAGOS, UNICEF COLLABORATE TO COMBAT CHOLERA IN BADAGRY LGA … Conduct Two-day Advocacy, Sensitisation Visit to Badagry Communities Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has intensified efforts to combat cholera through a comprehensive and meetings with community leaders, aimed to raise awareness and promote preventive measures against the disease. … Read more
Lagos has set a date for its 2025 budget consultative forum where residents can make requests. Eko Hot Blog reports that the administration of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to commence town hall meetings to engage residents in the formulation of the 2025 budget. In a statement announcing the move on Friday, the … Read more
Lagos NLC Chair Funmi Sessi alleges that the Governors’ Forum pressured President Bola Tinubu to approve a ₦70,000 minimum wage instead of the proposed ₦100,000. the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos Council, has expressed concerns over the newly approved national minimum wage of ₦70,000 for civil servants, calling it unsustainable for workers in Lagos. The … Read more
Lagos and Borno state officials confirm they have not yet received the 20 truckloads of rice promised by the federal government for distribution to vulnerable citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bisola Olusayan, and Borno State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) Director-General, Muhammad Saidu, confirmed on Thursday that their states have not … Read more
Nosiru Onibon’s daughter, Ms. Arafat, bagged a first class and best student awards at University of Hull. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ms. Arafat Abiodun Onibon, the daughter of Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon, a former Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has graduated from University of Hull, United Kingdom (UK), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by the Local Government Area (LGA) Party Chairmen, held a crucial quarterly meeting. The meeting aimed at strengthening strategies for the upcoming elections across the state. This second edition of the high-profile gathering took place on Wednesday, 17th July … Read more