Ekohotblog:LASU Lecturer, 17 Others Get $4.5m Grants To Develop “Gaari” Fryer, Wind Turbine Kunle Aremu A zoology lecturer of the Lagos State University, Dr. Olusegun Babalola is one of the 18 Nigerian academics to get $250,000 grant each to develop prototypes into commercially viable products, including a modern fryer for Nigeria’s staple food, Gaari. Babalola … Read more
Fire Breaks out at Dangote Refinery’s effluent treatment plant in Lagos State on June 26 swiftly contained, no injuries reported. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire broke out on Wednesday, at the Dangote Refinery situated in Lagos State, causing concern among stakeholders and the public alike. However, prompt action by the refinery’s management swiftly … Read more
Nosiru Onibon has hailed Moyo Kasim’s appointment as Edo College of Health Sciences Provost. Eko Hot Blog reports that Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has congratulated Dr. Moyo Kasim, on his appointment as the Provost of the Edo State College of Health Sciences … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has dismissed the naira abuse case against Cubana Chief Priest, who was cautioned and discharged. Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal High Court in Lagos State has struck out the naira abuse case against celebrity bartender Pascal Okechukwu, popularly known as Cubana Chief Priest. This follows his arraignment by … Read more
APC Lagos State Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi was attacked by aggrieved party members from Alimosho Local Government over leadership disputes, but was rescued by police Eko Hot Blog reports that a report has indicated that the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Lagos State is currently engulfed in a crisis over leadership issues in Local Government Areas … Read more
Augustine University staff have learned invigilation skills ahead of second semester exams. Eko Hot Blog reports that Augustine University, Ilara Epe, held a comprehensive workshop on examination invigilation on Thursday, in preparation for the upcoming second semester examinations. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit Lagos NDLEA Uncovers ‘Snake-guarded Shrine’ … Read more
Lagos is adopting a “One Health Strategy” in its fight against the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the adoption of the One Health Strategy in response to the recent cholera outbreak in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Special duties and intergovernmental relations, Mr Ogundeko Sesan Tunde has assured that Lagos state will continue to lead in governance in Nigeria. He said this during an awareness call for the maiden edition of the Lagos State fire Conference scheduled for 25th to 27th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the maiden edition of International Fire Safety Conference dated for June 25 to 27, 2024. The programme tagged “Stakeholders Collaboration: A Panacea to Incessant Fire Disasters in Lagos,” has been announced to take place at Balmoral Convention Centre situated at Victoria Island, Lagos. Stating … Read more
Tunji Alausa has urged Nigerians in Diaspora to come to Lagos for ‘Detty December’. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, Nigeria’s Minister of Health and Social Welfare, has asked Nigerians in the diaspora to allow their children visit Lagos in December for “Detty December”. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa: FG Supports Licensing Nigerian Physicians … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Orchid Road in Eti-Osa Local Government Area of Lagos State are urgently appealing to local and state authorities to address the persistent flooding issue that has plagued the area for years. The recent heavy rainfall, which began on Friday night and continued into early Saturday, exacerbated the situation, … Read more
NDLEA has uncovered a ‘snake-guarded shrine’ storing illicit drugs in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says its operatives has bursted a shrine, guarded by a snake, being used for storing illicit drugs in Edo State. The agency’s spokesperson. Femi Babafemi, disclosed the development in a statement on … Read more
A Christ Embassy Church is on fire in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a massive fire has engulfed a zonal church of Christ Embassy in the Oregun area of Ikeja, Lagos State. The fire broke out on Sunday morning. It was not immediately clear whether church service had begun by the time the fire … Read more
As the Lagos cholera outbreak intensifies, the LWC wants residents to connect to its safe water. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has reassured residents of the state that the state public water is the safest because it conforms with World Health Organisation’s (WHO) standards. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On … Read more
Lagos Water Corporation has supplied safe, clean water to Lagos Island amid the cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation has supplied potable water to Lagos Island. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Partner With FG On PHCs Adoption And More’ — Tunji Alausa Charges Nigerian Physicians In The Americas Top Epe Division Stories This … Read more
By Fikayo Babalola Friends, family, and well-wishers gathered at the Fidau prayer for Late Risikat Abbas. Eko Hot Blog reports that at the Lagos State Civil Service Club in Ikeja was filled with friends and family celebrating the life of late Alhaja Risikat Adeola Abbas, fondly known as Mama Nurse, as her Fidau prayer was … Read more
Lagos is set for a collaboration with the world’s second-largest wholesale food market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to collaborate with Rungis International Market, renowned as the world’s second-largest wholesale food market, for Lagos Food and Logistics Hub project. EDITOR’S PICKS Top Epe Division Stories This Week (Featuring Olu-Epe … Read more
The Labour Party in Lagos State has criticized Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s inadequate response to the escalating cholera epidemic, urging immediate and comprehensive measures to control the spread and prevent further deaths. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) in Lagos State has urged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intensify efforts to control the spread … Read more
A British Airways flight was delayed at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos due to a technical fault, leaving many passengers in a state of confusion. The flight, which was scheduled to depart for London at 10:50 pm on Wednesday, June 19, was eventually canceled after 1:00 am. EDITOR’S PICK 12 Internet Fraudsters Suffer Jail … Read more
Olayinka Oladunjoye has mourned Ramota Bankole’s passing in Mecca. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a profound moment of grief, Lagos State’s Federal Commissioner at the National Population Commission, Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has described the death of former Lagos APC Welfare Secretary, Alhaja Ramota Bankole, as a “bitter pill to swallow.” EDITOR’S PICK NiMet Forecasts … Read more