Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged religious leaders and Anglican Bishops, in particular, to continuously encourage and pray for public office holders. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Monday while welcoming the Primate, Archbishops, Bishops and their wives to the Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 2024 Annual Retreat for Bishops and … Read more
Rep. Wale Raji urges Folu-Ise residents to back the 3.2-kilometre road construction. Raji spearheads a thorough road project, drawing influential support from Party Stalwarts. Raji showcases dedication to infrastructure, overcoming budgetary challenges to extend the Ise-Igbogun road. Eko Hot Blog reports that Representative Wale Raji, a distinguished Member of the House of Representatives, rallied the … Read more
Alausa says President Tinubu is committed to the development of healthcare system. Alausa Inaugurates National Health Research Committee to foresee the improvement in medical research in Nigeria Alausa pledges increased enrollment of nurses nationwide before the year ends Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent event at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged residents of the state pay taxes and adhere to laws to help build a better state. The governor made the charge on Sunday during the 24th annual New Year Thanksgiving of the state at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. “Today, at the 24th Annual … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, on Sunday, attended the state government’s New Year Thanksgiving Service. He joined Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, at the event, which held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos. Their wives, including First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, were some of the dignitaries … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Bolatito Ajibode, the Deputy Managing Director of Lekki Free Trade Zone, an industrial hub in Lagos State, has underscored the importance of empowering the Indigenous people in the area with the skills needed to thrive. She made this known during a chat with Eko Hot Blog on the sideline of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that five months after an elevator accident led to the death of a House Officer, Dr Vwaere Diaso, at the General Hospital, Odan Lagos, the equipment was yet to be replaced. This online media platform Diaso was killed after the elevator crashed from the 10th floor to the ground floor of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, says the state government will not compromise its zero tolerance for illegal developments and contraventions to Physical Planning Permit Laws. The commissioner’s warning is contained in a statement issued by the Lagos government on Saturday. Olumide said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three suspects in Shasha, Akowonjo area of Lagos for staging a street carnival. The police spokesperson in Lagos, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. According to Hundeyin, the suspects, Julius … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, the Chairman of Ibeju Lekki Local Government, has called on corporate organizations to lend their support in the areas of persistent challenges of electricity and unemployment in Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The appeal came during the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) corporate social … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, January 4, 2024, took a tour of the Mainland General Hospital, formerly Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH), Yaba, Lagos State. The tour was reportedly driven by a desire to witness the nerve center of Lagos State’s COVID … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that one of Nigeria’s conglomerates, BUA Group, has debunked claims that its headquarters was raided by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday. There were reports that EFCC operatives stormed the office of BUA cement in relation to an investigation on the forex transactions of the company. The reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) says it has arrested three bloggers; Adebukola Kolapo, Nnedum Somtomchukwu, and Isaac Akpokighe, a Lagos resident, for allegedly operating the controversial blog site, GistLover. The Force Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the development on Friday while parading the suspects. The police accused them of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director/CEO of the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, has assured residents of the state, that the authority would intensify efforts at entrenching effective waste management across the state in 2024. Dr. Gbadegesin, who gave the assurance on Lagos Traffic Radio on Friday, noted that 2023 … Read more
By Tolulope Popoola Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal government made train trips free of charge as part of efforts to mitigate the cost of transportation during the yuletide season, but Nigerians have come out to refute the claims of the free train rides, as passengers were not able to book seats because the spaces … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Wasiu Ayeola and Alhaji Ayodele Olayinka, representing communities benefiting from the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, have commended the LFTZ management for its groundbreaking empowerment gesture. The Deputy Managing Director of LFTZ, Mrs Ajibode Bolatito, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, distributed … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commissioned a fully equipped clinical building with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Centre at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The commissioning of the clinical building took place on Thursday, January 4, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Lagos has published the notice of the Surulere Federal Constituency I by-election as required by law. Mrs Adenike Oriowo, INEC Public Affairs Officer in Lagos State, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that the notice was pasted on Thursday at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have arrested two notorious ‘one chance’ armed robbers by Jubilee Bridge around Abule-Egba area of Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. He stated that the suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army says it is investigating circumstances surrounding some candidates of 86 regular recruits from Kaduna State who used Lagos State indigeneship certificates for their application. The army spokesperson, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. Recall that a video went viral on Wednesday … Read more