Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to address residents of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made the disclosure in a statement Tuesday night. According to Omotoso, the address will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 11:15am. He said the governor will talk … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that six individuals have been apprehended in Lagos by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for their alleged participation in currency racketeering and the illicit trade of new naira notes for commercial gain. The EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, conveyed this information in a statement released on Tuesday in Abuja. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment has apprehended 17 miscreants found laying siege on the Bolade Pedestrian Bridge on Monday. The Lagos government disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. The arrests on Monday follow the recent enforcement operation undertaken by the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government will release N4bn to pensioners in March, as part of efforts to inject funds into the economy to cushion the economic hardship in the country. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, disclosed this in an interview with Punch. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara Rewards … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Environment Mr. Tokunbo Wahab has called for collective public responsibility to improve environmental quality in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple Times In 2023 Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has released tips that can help residents avoid being victims of one-chance robbery. The command’s spokesperson gave the tips in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. “One chance” is a type of robbery in which unsuspecting passengers are lured into commercial … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inspected and monitored the ongoing cleanup operations at both the Obalende under-bridge and Ijora under-bridge. The governor disclosed his presence at the sites in a social media post on Sunday evening. The cleanup operations have been underway for some weeks and are being … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu‘s led government of Lagos State has directed the immediate closure of Mandilas Market for the next 48 hours to allow traders to adhere to its directive for the elimination of illegal makeshift structures constructed on road setbacks within and around the market. EDITOR’S PICKS AFCON 2023: Gov Fubara … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced the clean-up of shanties occupied by squatters under the Obalende Bridge in the Eti-Osa local Government Area . The State issued a four-day ultimatum to commercial drivers and squatters under the bridge to vacate their shanties and move any unlawful motor parks to the state’s … Read more
The riverine areas in Epe had been without a public secondary school until now. Raji has moved to change the situation with the facilitation of a public secondary school in Ward C1, Epe. When completed, the project will be the first public secondary school in the riverine community in Epe. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in the tapestry of global cultures, Lagos, Nigeria, emerges as a vibrant thread, weaving its rich traditions and festivities into diverse celebrations worldwide. Harif Atobajehun, an ardent advocate for cultural exchange, sheds light on the profound impact of Lagosian heritage, particularly during significant events like the clash between the San … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some members of the House of Representatives have made a push for constitutional reforms in order to restore the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. The lawmakers, not less than 60 in number, are proposing a bill to alter the 1999 constitution to return the country to parliamentary democracy as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State President of the National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Comrade Ogunfowora Sewanu, has warned the newly inaugurated branch executives against thuggery and hooliganism. Comrade Ogunfowora made this statement during his welcome speech at the Day 2 of the NULGE induction and retreat programme on Tuesday, 13th … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a yet-to-be-ascertained number of shops with goods were destroyed in a Tuesday late-night fire that occurred when a gas tanker caught fire along the Agbado Road in the Toyin area of Ifako Ijaiye Local Government Area of Lagos State. The Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the South West zone of the country could have three more additional states if a proposal before the House of Representatives scales through. The proposal is being sponsored by the lawmaker representing Obokun/Oriade Federal Constituency, Osun State, Oluwole Oke. The suggested legislation aims to establish separate states, namely- Oke-Ogun, Ijebu, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the anti-graft agency’s head of media and publicity, Dele Oyewale, announced this in a statement on Monday, revealing that the suspects were apprehended by commission agents in Enugu State. “The all-male suspects were arrested on Friday, February 9, 2024, in an intelligence-driven sting operation at various locations within Enugu State,” … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Union of Local Government Employee (NULGE), Lagos Chapter has begun a three day induction programme for newly inaugurated executives across the 57 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Community Development Areas (LCDA) across the state. The four-day programme began on Monday, 12th February 2024 and will end … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s premier University, University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Lagos (UNILAG), have been ranked as one of the top ten universities in Africa. The two Nigerian universities emerged in the top ten list of universities in Africa according to the latest ranking of world universities released by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a devastating gas explosion rocked the Lekki area of Lagos State late Sunday night, leading into the early hours of Monday, destroying makeshift residential structures on over two acres of land at Star Road, by Horizon Heights, Ikate-Elegushi. The fire, which resulted from the explosion, was attributed to negligence by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Bafana Bafana of South Africa has finished third in the 2023 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) after defeating DR Congo in the third-place match on Saturday. Recall that the Super Eagles of Nigeria ended South Africa’s dream of winning the 2023 AFCON in the semi-final stage of the tournament … Read more