Adams, who is Brooklyn Borough President, said he went to Goree Island, Senegal and established a sister city agreement between the Island and Brooklyn three years ago. The Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has vowed to established a sister city agreement between New York and Lagos to boost economic … Read more
The Deputy Governor of Lagos State and the Chief of Staff to the Governor (COS) have visited Tinubu in London. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Kadri Hamzat, and the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Tayo Ayinde, have visited the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola … Read more
The Lagos State Government has spoken about the plan striking resident doctors in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked plans to sack striking resident doctors at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Ikeja. The Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions, Mrs. Ajibola Ponnle, made this known in an interview … Read more
Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of Nigerian flights. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Emirates Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Lagos and Abuja Airports to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) till September 5, 2021. The Dubai-based carrier had earlier announced that it would suspend flights from Nigeria to Dubai till August 28. Emirates … Read more
LASEMA has revealed next move on the pipeline leakage in Ikotun area of Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has commenced investigation into the cause of the pipeline leakage in the Ikotun area of Lagos. LASEMA Director General, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, made this known during an on-the-spot assessment … Read more
The council Mayor also enjoined the company to be corporately and socially responsible to her host community. EDITOR’S PICKS: Epe Stakeholders Pay Tributes To Late Septuagenarian At Fidau Prayers Epe Division Is Primed For An Industrial Revolution – Ex Lagos Commissioner, Opeifa Tobun Harps On Nation-Building, Drops Hint On Ayetoro Market Construction The Management of … Read more
Scores of petrol stations in Lekki have been sealed by the Lagos State Government. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed no fewer than 19 petrol stations around the Lekki area of the state. The filling stations, EKOHOTBLOG reports, were sealed by the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) along Lekki-Epe Expressway in … Read more
The Lagos State Government has evacuated students and indigenes of the state from Jos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has evacuated students and indigenes of the state, who were stranded in Jos, the Plateau State capital. The state government, EKOHOTBLOG reports, had received emergency calls from the students who said they were stranded … Read more
He further noted that emergency responders at the incident scene include LASEMA, Lagos State Fire Service.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that there was pandemonium around the Igando-Ikotun axis of Lagos State in the early hours of Friday as a large volume of petrol gushed out of vandalised pipeline onto the street. The incident occurred at Omoboriowo Street, … Read more
Hoodlums have kidnapped and killed a security guard in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that suspected hoodlums have killed a security guard, Hamza Adams, in the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the security guard and his colleague, identified simply as Haruna, were eating in a room in the Agboju Market … Read more
The family of the late Super TV CEO has petitioned IGP over the murder of the business magnate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Mike Ozekhome, counsel for the family of the late Super TV Chief Executive Officer, Usifo Ataga, has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali, to re-investigate the circumstances surrounding Ataga’s death at a … Read more
A popular Nigerian General Overseer is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the founder of Victorious Army Ministries (VAM), Reverend Joseph Agboli, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the cleric died on Wednesday after a battle with a heart-related ailment. EKOHOTBLOG learnt that the General Overseer had been under treatment in London hospital. Agboli, in … Read more
“He added that no official of Lagos State Task Force operates between Toyota and Mile 2.” EKOHOTBLOG reports that commercial activities were disrupted yesterday at Cele, Iyana-Isolo, and Toyota bus stop on the Oshodi/Apapa expressway and on the Mile-Two /Badagry expressway, following protest by transporters over alleged extortion and high handedness by officials of the … Read more
Another former Nigerian Senator is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Senator Biyi Durojaiye, a Fourth Republic Senator on the platform of Alliance for Democracy (AD), has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the Ijebu Igbo born politician died on Tuesday of COVID-19 complications. Senator Durojaiye, EKOHOTBLOG reports, died at the age of 88. READ ALSO: Former Northern Senator, Nuhu Aliyu, … Read more
The Lagos State University (LASU) has commenced a fact-checking society. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a fact-checking society has been launched in the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo, after a one-day fact-checking training facilitated by Dubawa fellows for student journalists. A renowned Professor of Mass Communication, Lai Oso, educated the participants on the effect of misinformation, and … Read more
A man has allegedly beaten his seven-year-old son to death in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that an artisan, Saviour Aniefok, has allegedly tortured his seven-year-old son, Nathaniel, to death in Lagos. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Saviour’s residence at Amen Compound in the Shangisha area of Magodo Phase 2, Lagos State. Saviour, who … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has announced the date for the commencement of phase two COVID-19 vaccination in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has announced that phase two COVID-19 vaccination will commence in the state on Wednesday, September 1. Governor Sanwo-Olu made this known via a Facebook post on Monday. The governor further enjoined the residents of Lagos … Read more
He (the suspected ritualist) asked me to place a call to my father who is living abroad to request money. I agreed to that and we got to Ojota. Segun Thomas an 18-year-old boy was luckily saved by men of the Ondo State Amotekun Corps from a 65-year-old ritualist. Akorede Lawal the suspected ritualist, … Read more
LASEMA has recovered a fallen tanker just as the Agency gave a fresh warning to the residents of Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) says it has recovered a fallen tanker in Ikeja area of the state. The latest development was made known via a statement by the LASEMA Director-General, Dr. Olufemi … Read more
The family of late veteran Actress Rachel Oniga, who died on July 30, 2021, has announced her burial arrangements. EkohotBlog reports that the family of the late Actress Rachel Oniga whose death shocked fans across the world, have now concluded her burial arrangements. Recall that Actress Rachel Oniga died on July 30, 2021 to the … Read more