Christmas: Lagos Govt Agencies Task Residents On Responsible Celebration, Warn Against Pollution

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known as KAI, both agencies of the state government, have tasked residents of the state to celebrate Christmas responsibly. The agencies, in separate Christmas messages on Sunday, warned Lagosians against all forms of noise and environmental … Read more

Don’t Lose Hope Due To Challenging Times, Sanwo-Olu Urges Christians At Christmas

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has rejoiced with residents of the state, particularly Christian faithful as they celebrate this year’s Christmas, which marks the birth of Jesus Christ. Sanwo-Olu in his Christmas message issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, implored Nigerians, especially Christians to … Read more

Wole Soyinka Visits Tinubu In Lagos (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nobel Laureate, Prof.Wole Soyinka, has visited President Bola Tinubu ahead of the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This oniline media platform gathered that the playwright paid a courtesy visit to the President, who is holidaying in Lagos, at his private residence in Bourdillon, Ikoyi. Recall that Soyinka supported President Tinubu to … Read more

Christmas: Lagos Assembly Speaker, Obasa Congratulates Christians, Urges Love Among Nigerians

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Christians in Lagos and across Nigeria as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. Dr. Obasa, in his Christmas message issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Eromosele Ebhomele, commended Lagosians for their belief in the Nigerian project and their … Read more

Lagos Govt Seals Quilox Nightclub Again, Gives Reasons

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has sealed Quilox Nightclub, along Ozumba Mbadiwe Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, over alleged environmental and safety infractions. The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) disclosed the development in a statement issued via X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. According to the statement, Quilox club was sealed … Read more

PHOTOS: Lagos Govt Removes Lekki Inner Gates A Day After Warning

Lagos Environment Ministry's officials pulling down gates in Lekki

Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources have commenced the removal of permanently closed inner gates in the Lekki area of the state. The ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday. The operation came about 24 hours after the Lagos government … Read more

Goods Worth Millions Destroyed Over Gas Explosion In Lagos Community (Photos)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that several goods were destroyed on Saturday following a gas explosion that occurred at a market at Council Bus-Stop in the Idimu area of Lagos State. This online media platform gathered that seven lock-up shops were razed in the inferno. Some vehicles parked in a mechanic workshop close to the shops were … Read more

Yuletide: LASTMA Cautions Motorists On Road Safety, Deploys More Personnel, Vehicles Across Lagos

LASTMA officers near a commercial vehicle

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has deployed more personnel, and patrol and tow vehicles to strategic locations across the state. The agency’s spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq, revealed the development in a statement on Saturday. He said the deployment is part of LASTMA’s statutory responsibilities in ensuring unimpeded flow of … Read more

Lagos Govt Confirms Death Of Two Residents In Building Collapse

One of the bodies recovered from the building collapse in Ebute-Metta

Eko Hot Blog reports that two residents of a two-storey building in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos State have died after the collapse of the structure. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. The building collapsed earlier on Friday, trapping at … Read more

EFCC Arrests Convicted Italian Over Property Dispute, Issued Vacation Order In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rearrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for allegedly failing to obey a court order upon her conviction. The commission made the disclosure in a statement posted on its X account on Friday. Justice Mojisola Dada … Read more

My TESCOM Board Appointment Will Revolutionalise Learning In Lagos Schools – Olusegun Agbaje

Former Epe LG Chairman, Hon. Jamiu Olusegun Agbaje

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Olusegun Jamiu Agbaje, has been appointed to the Board of the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM). Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, appointed the former Epe LG boss on Friday, December 8, 2023. In an exclusive phone interview with … Read more

Tinubu Spotted Observing Jumat In Lagos Mosque (Video)

EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Friday was spotted, observing the Jumat service at the Ansarudeen Central Mosque in Surulere in Lagos. The president attended the Friday prayers at the mosque as part of the activities marking 100 years anniversary of the Ansar-Ud-Deen Society of Nigeria (ADS) celebrations. EDITOR’S PICKS New ICPC … Read more

BREAKING: Woman Trapped As Two-Storey Building Collapses In Lagos

Building collapse in Lagos

EKO HOT BLOG reports that a two-storey building, located in Herbert Marculley Way, Ebute Metta, Lagos, has collapsed. This online media learnt that the incident, which happened around 9:30 am on Friday, has seen at least a woman trapped. EDITOR’S PICKS Appeal Court Dismisses Binani’s Case, Affirms Fintiri As Adamawa Governor Labour Minister: Tinubu Accepts Lalong’s … Read more

Lagos Govt Reopens Parts Of Third Mainland Bridge After One-month Closure

Third Mainland Bridge

Eko Hot Blog reports that the busy Third Mainland Bridge has reopened to traffic from 6pm on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Mr. Oluwaseun Osiyemi, made the announcement in a statement. Recall that the federal government, on November 19, closed down four ramps connecting the Adekunle area to the Third … Read more

JUST IN: Tinubu Travels To Lagos For Christmas, New Year Holidays

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has on Thursday departed Abuja for Lagos to celebrate the Christmas and New Year break. This year’s Christmas and New year celebration marks the President’s first since his swearing in on May 29. It would be recalled that President Tinubu last visited Lagos In June for Eid-el-Kabir … Read more

Police Uncover Unsanitary, Illegal Beverage ‘Factory’, Arrest Two In Lagos

Two suspects, Imo Lawrence and Magnus Nwonka arrested for manufacturing fake drinks

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has busted an illegal factory where drinks were manufactured in the state. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He revealed that the officers of the Ojo Division of the state command arrested two suspects … Read more

Why Lagosians Should Take Advantage Of Water Transportation – Lagos Govt

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has urged residents to patronize the state’s water transport network. The government made the plea at a recent stakeholders meeting with community leaders and residents of Shomolu Bariga at the ‘Love Lagos’ Jetty, Bariga/Ilaje Waterfront. It said the meeting was organised in its effort to enlighten … Read more

In Father’s Memory, Bashorun JK Randle Challenges Intellectuals To Lead Nigeria’s Revival

Bashorun JK Randle

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that A one-time President of the Institute of Chartered Accountant of Nigeria, Bashorun J.K. Randle, has advocated for intellectuals and intelligent people to salvage the country from its numerous problems. He made the charge on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at his father’s memorial and thanksgiving service held at … Read more

‘Expect A Big Empowerment Programme’ — Akinloye Unveils New Year Plans For Eredo LCDA Residents

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Eredo LCDA Chairman, Hon Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has promised a mega empowerment programme before the year runs out and before the first quarter of the year 2024. He made the promise on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Children Christmas Funfair held at the Eredo LCDA secretariat, … Read more

Erelu Abiola Dosunmu, Femi Olugbile, Others Honour Chief JK Randle At Remembrance Ceremony

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Erelu Kuti IV of Lagos, Her Royal Highness, Dr Abiola Dosunmu, Dr Femi Olugbile, Mr Oluwole Olamide, Otunba TJ Abass, and Dr Patrick Ifechukwudi, recently paid heartfelt tributes at the remembrance celebration of the late Chief JK Randle, a former chairman of the Lagos Race Club. The … Read more