On Tuesday morning, three buses were involved in an accident in the Ketu area of Lagos. One of the buses rammed into others, killing a pedestrian. The accident injured a passenger. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Commercial Toyota Hiase Bus (NSW 216 XA) Monday morning rammed into two other Volkswagen commercial buses and killed … Read more
Global Nutrition Awareness Month celebrated with Ansar-ud-deen Grammar School, Lagos Event focused on ‘Nutritional Challenges in Adolescence and the Way Forward’ Free health checks, counseling, and career talks on nutrition offered Eko Hot Blog reports that in a proactive effort to address the nutritional challenges faced by adolescents, Randle General Hospital’s Department of Nutrition and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos state police command says it has arrested a fake soldier who was declared wanted by the military. Speaking with NAN on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 pm in Ijegun area of Lagos during a routine visibility … Read more
NDLEA operatives have arrested drug mules in various parts of Nigeria this past week. One drug mule was caught trying to transport cannabis to Qatar through the Lagos airport. The drug control agency also seized a consignment hidden in noodles packs going to Bayelsa creeks. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug … Read more
The swimmer is Akinrodoye Samuel, a Nigerian athlete. He is also known as Coach Dreh. The athlete swam for 2 hours 33 minutes in a mental health advocacy. Eko Hot Blog reports that Akinrodoye Samuel, the Nigerian athlete better known as Coach Dreh, has swum across 11.8 kilometres-long water of the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos … Read more
The Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has been in the pipeline for at least 20 years. However, the President Tinubu-led administration has actualised the project. Work has started on the project in March 2024 after approval in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway has received a new lease of life from the President … Read more
Boat Regatta is a festival celebrated in the riverine areas of Nigeria, including Lagos and the Niger Delta Region. The festival is always staged when the water level is high and during the rainy season to ensure that boats can float with the high wave of the water. This year’s edition in Lagos does not … Read more
On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more
KFC continues to face blowback over its staff’s refusal to allow a wheelchair into its Lagos airport restaurant. The international restaurant brand attempted to apologise to Debola Daniel on Thursday. However, the apology has raised questions. Eko Hot Blog reports that KFC Nigeria, on Thursday, published an apology to Debola Daniel, the son of a … Read more
• Free Mass Literacy Programs, Vocational Training Centers Bolstered • Crackdown on Parents Failing to Enroll Children in Schools • Support Assured for New Medical University to Combat Brain Drain Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a concerted effort to combat illiteracy and skill deficits, the Lagos State Government, led by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is … Read more
• Parents urged to address children’s behavior, promote communal values • Students warned against bullying, cultism, and harassing teachers • Collaboration between parents, teachers emphasized to tackle moral decadence Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has sounded a stern warning against cultism and the harassment of teachers and school staff in public … Read more
Retirees at the Lagos Water Corporation have received a celebratory send forth. They received certificates of service recognising their long service to the corporation. The corporation’s boss Mukhtaar Tijani did the honours at an event in the LWC office. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), on Wednesday, bubbled with lots of excitements … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue (FIRS), Zacch Adedeji has said President Bola Tinubu has given a directive for a single-digit tax system in Nigeria. Adedeji spoke on Wednesday when Adebayo Alli, chief executive officer (CEO) of Guinness Nigeria, led a management team of the firm on a visit … Read more
KFC is in the eye of the storm for telling Debola Daniel that no wheelchair is allowed at its restaurant. The customer, a son of a former Ogun governor, accused the restaurant of denying him entry in Lagos. KFC risks a fine of N1 million based on the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, … Read more
Lagos is known for experiencing high degrees of rainfall yearly. This excessive rainfall often leads to flooding in Nigeria’s commercial capital. The state is now warning residents that there will “more than normal rainfall” in 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has announced that the state is expected to experience “more than … Read more
• Sanitation Officials Evict Miscreants from PWD Bridge in Ikeja • 17 Arrested for Illegal Occupation of Bridges in Dopemu, Onilekere, and Shogunle • Stern Warning: Offenders Face Prosecution for Violating Environmental Laws Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a firm stance against the unauthorized occupation of public infrastructure, officials from the Lagos Environmental Sanitation … Read more
State Commemorates World TB Day with Awareness Walk, Stakeholders’ Engagement Commissioner Calls for Collective Action to Achieve TB-Free Society WHO Reaffirms Support, Citing Alarming Regional TB Statistics Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has doubled down on efforts to combat the persistent challenge of tuberculosis (TB), organizing an awareness walk and stakeholder’ engagement to … Read more
Woman fatally crushed by Dangote mixer truck in Abule Egba due to brake failure. LASTMA evacuates body; driver handed to Oko-Oba Police Station. Truck’s brake failure led to incident; LASTMA confirms rescue with police support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a woman in Abule Egba, Lagos, was fatally crushed by a Dangote mixer truck after the … Read more
Discounted markets are known to attract more buyers, leading to rowdy sessions. In February, seven Lagos residents died during sales of rice by Customs at discounted prices. However, the Lagos government’s ‘Ounjè Eko’ Sunday markets have garnered the governor’s praises for their calm transactions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has … Read more
The Lagos State Government (In Southwest) recently endorsed a food production agreement with the Niger State Government. The partnership, known as the ‘Produce for Lagos Initiative’, is aimed at ensuring a steady flow of agricultural products to the end consumers. Interestingly, this agreement is coming at a time Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is warning the … Read more