Eko hot blog reports that In a shocking turn of events, a woman named Nimotalahi Ishola plunged into the Lagos Lagoon from a ferry in Igando, Lagos State, on Saturday night. Witnesses reported that she was one of twelve passengers aboard the boat when she abruptly removed her life jacket and leaped into the water, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that International Women’s Day (IWD) was celebrated with a hybrid workshop organized by the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse (LMDC) on March 8th, 2024. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement Sells For Over N10,000 Osimhen Misses Chance To Extend Scoring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Kamorudeen Ishola Animashaun, Arolugbade 1st, the Oloja of Epe land and Paramount ruler of Epe, Lagos State, has taken critical steps to alleviate the economic hardship of vulnerable residents and mitigate the effects of the surge in food prices. Oba Animashaun, who is also the Chairman of all Obas … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has established the Lagos State Office of Diaspora Affairs (LASDA) to strengthen ties with Lagosians living abroad and harness their skills and resources for the state’s development. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that In a passionate plea for justice, the village heads of Lagos communities gathered in Epe to address the pressing issue of their ancestral lands being sold off unlawfully. The lagos communities, forcibly displaced in 2006 to make way for the Lekki Free Trade Zone, now seek Governor Sanwo-Olu’s intervention to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Ilara, Epe, Lagos State, has participated at the launch of the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (P-BAT) Cares for Women initiative. The initiative launched at the Banquet Hall of the State House, Aso Villa, Abuja, on Thursday, March 7, 2024. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion along the route of the Alapere pedestrian bridge at Estate Gate, Ketu Alapere on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Lagos. Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, disclosed the development in a statement Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Rural Electrification Agency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reassured women residents of his administration’s support in creating a more equitable, inclusive and just society, where everyone has the opportunities to fulfill their potentials and lead fulfilling lives. He spoke on Friday during the 2024 International Women’s Day (IWD) Celebration held at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin of Odo Noforija, Epe Kingdom, Epe, Lagos State, on Thursday, attended the unveiling of the ‘P-BAT Cares For Women’ initiative. The monarch and other royal fathers as well as dignitaries joined President Bola Tinubu at the State House conference centre in Abuja to unveil … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akintoye Benson, an aide to the former chairman of the Lagos Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, Musiliu Akinsanya, also known as MC Oluomo, reportedly passed away. Sources indicate that Benson was involved in a fatal auto crash on Third Mainland Bridge on Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Hoodlums … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has handed over the construction of the 700km Lagos- Calabar Coastal Highway, spanning 9 States with two spurs leading to the Northern States, to a contractor. Minister of Works, David Umahi, disclosed the development on Thursday during the official handover of the first phase of the project, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is set to host a significant diaspora stakeholders meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 7th, 2024. This event, the first of its kind in the USA diaspora, aims to coordinate various entities, including individuals, cities, foreign representatives, businesses, and partnerships of diverse intellectual and professional capacities, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Police Command and the National Emergency Management Agency have heightened readiness among their personnel to respond to potential attacks on warehouses and shopping malls. Editor’s Pick NLC Shifts Ground, Proposes N500,000 As New Minimum Wage Five Controversies Surrounding Mr Ibu’s Death Shell’s Gas Flaring In Bayelsa State … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government. According to findings by PUNCH, analysis of the state governments’ approved budgets for the 2024 fiscal year revealed that only 11 out … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an unknown policeman, on Wednesday, allegedly beat up a Lagos-based lawyer, Timothy Olaniyi, who was at the Lagos State Police Command Headquarters in Ikeja to find out about a client who was arrested in February. The lawyer, who alleged that he was beaten like a condemned criminal, disclosed his plight … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a forum known as Christian Experts has called on churches to help the government address various challenges, including hunger, poverty, insecurity, and inadequate access to quality and affordable education. The forum, which expressed their concerns about the hardship in Nigeria, made the call after their meeting held recently in Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a move to protect public health and promote a safe environment, the Lagos State Safety Commission and the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) have resolved to strictly enforce indoor smoking regulations at nightclubs, bars, and lounges across the state. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Central Bank Governor of Nigeria, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, broke down in tears while paying tribute to the late Herbert Wigwe and his family. Sanusi reflected on his deposition as the Emir of Kano and used it to highlight Wigwe’s loyalty to those who were close to him. Editor’s Picks … Read more
Governors Sanwo-Olu and Mohammed Bago sign MoU to boost agricultural cooperation The agreement aims to strengthen the agricultural sectors of Lagos and Niger States High-level officials witnessed the signing ceremony at the Lagos House in Marina Eko Hot Lagos, Nigeria (March 6, 2024) In a strategic move to bolster agricultural development, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of … Read more
Wale Raji has been paying a monthly stipend to selected seniors across his constituency since 2020. Under the Elder’s Welfare Scheme, the lawmaker pays N10,000 to beneficiaries monthly. His office says the payment prioritises the welfare of the elderly in Epe Federal Constituency. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe … Read more