‘No Daylight Robbery Incidents In Lagos’ — Police Allay Residents’ Fears

Armed police officers

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has dismissed speculations that there are incidents of daylight robbery in some parts of the state. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked the rumours in a statement on Tuesday. A graphic from an unknown source titled Incident Alert System had claimed that there was … Read more

Alimotu Pelewura: The Lagos She Lived And The One She Left

Pelewura

By Otunba T.J Abass Press conferences were not part of her journey; neither TVC nor Arise was available to feature her story; the publisher of Eko Hot Blog was not even born then. She didn’t trend on social media or make news headlines, yet this unschooled woman named Alimot Pelewura engaged in advocacy with a … Read more

Lagos Procurement Controversy Misrepresents Truth, Sanwo-Olu Tackles Funso Doherty, Others

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has addressed the controversy surrounding an open letter written by the former Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Funsho Doherty, which raised concerns about the procurement process in the state. Sanwo-Olu spoke on Tuesday, while commissioning the newly built operational headquarters of the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Inaugurates LASBCA’s State-of-the-Art Headquarters In GRA, Ikeja

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, commissioning the new LASBCA headquarters in company of the Secretary to the Lagos State Government, Barr Abimbola Salu-Hundeyin, LASBCA GM, Gbolahan Oki, and other state officials

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the new headquarters of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) in GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The governor commissioned the building at an event on Tuesday, November 21, 2023. The agency had been without a permanent office since it commenced operations … Read more

‘A Rare Breed:’ Onikoyi Of Ikoyi Oba Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi Joins Ancestors

Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba Land, HRM Oba Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that indigenes and residents of Ikoyi and Moba Land have been thrown into mourning following the passing of their monarch, the Onikoyi of Ikoyi and Moba Land, HRM Oba Ibikunle Fafunwa-Onikoyi. The revered royal figure peacefully joined his ancestors on Sunday, November 19, 2023. He was 92. The … Read more

No Going Back On Enforcement To Reclaim Drainage Alignments In Lagos – Tokunbo Wahab

Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, leading an inspection tour of some drainage alignment enforcement sites

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has vowed that the state government will continue to ramp up enforcement operations across the state to restore setbacks and drainage alignments towards preventing flooding. The commissioner made the assertion at Magodo, when he led the Environment team on … Read more

Ensuring Safety & Compliance: Sanwo-Olu Set To Inaugurate LASBCA’s New Office Building

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is poised to inaugurate the new office building of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA). The building will commissioned at an event scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023. In a phone interview with Eko Hot Blog, Mr. Segun Olaoye, the Director … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Allocates N44.8 Million For Vegetation Clearing In Epe Development Scheme

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos state government led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the sum of N44.8 million for the clearing of vegetables within the Epe Mixed Development Scheme. According to records from the state’s Public Procurement Agency (PPA), the project was awarded in May to M/S Obak Nigeria Enterprises by the Lagos … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints New CEO For Lagos AIDS Control Agency

New LSACA CEO, Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Folakemi Basirat Animashaun as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA). The state government disclosed the appointment in a statement posted on social media on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On … Read more

Navy Seizes 127 Bags Of Cannabis, Several Drums Of Petroleum Products In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Navy has intercepted 127 bags of cannabis sativa worth N254 million and several jerry cans and drums of Automotive Gas Oil (AGO) in a fibre boat at Eleko Beach, Lekki, and in the vicinity of Liverpool, Apapa, Lagos State, respectively. The Commander, NNS BEECROFT, Commodore Kolawole Oguntuga, announced … Read more

‘No Structural Integrity:’ Lagos Govt Demolishes Distressed Buildings In Ebute-Metta

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Saturday commenced the demolition of distressed buildings in the Ebute-metta area of the state. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, led the demolition exercise in the company of the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki. … Read more

‘N2bn For Rechargeable Fans, Lights’ — Funso Doherty Questions Sanwo-Olu On Lagos Procurements

Lagos State ADC governorship candidate, Funsho Doherty

Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Governorship Candidate of the Action Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, has written an open letter to the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on materials and projects funded with taxpayers’ money. The former governorship candidate’s letter, which is dated November 17, 2023, was contained in a post … Read more

Family, Friends Present As Tajudeen Balogun Celebrates 75th Birthday In Grand Style

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Tajudeen Kayode Balogun, on Saturday, celebrated his 75th birthday in a joyous celebration of life and milestones. The event held at the St. Michael Centenary Hall in Popo Oba, Epe, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Femicide Is On The Rise In Nigeria. Where Is The Ministry Of … Read more

Otunba TJ Abass Advocates Legal Framework Safeguarding Lagosians’ Interests At Olugbile’s Book Launch

Pelewura

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass, a media entrepreneur, has celebrated author Dr Femi Olugbile on his latest book launch and called for a legal framework for the protection of Lagos State indigenes. He made the call during the week at the public presentation of Olugbile’s latest literary masterpiece ‘Pelewura’ … Read more

Lagos: Goods Worth N120 Million Destroyed As Fire Gut Stockfish Market In Oyingbo

Stockfish market

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the stockfish market in Oyingbo, Lagos State, on Thursday, was gutted by fire, and goods worth N120 million were destroyed and looted. This online media platform gathered that about seven shops recently stocked with stockfish were raised down as the ashes of the commodity were seen scattered around the market. … Read more

Femi Olugbile’s ‘Pelewura’ Tells History Of Lagos Women’s Bravery, Significance

Pelewura

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that author and consulting psychiatrist, Dr. Femi Olugbile, on Wednesday, showcased his literary masterpiece, ‘Pelewura’. The book was launched at NIIA, Victoria Island, Lagos, to positive acclaim. Esteemed dignitaries, including former IGP Baba Musiliu Smith, Mr. Fola Adeola, Dr. Abayomi Fini, former Lagos State Governor Raji Fashola (represented … Read more

Roundup Of The Weeklong Coronation Ceremony Of Aladepekun Of Odo-Egiri, Oba Oliwo

HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri,

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the weeklong coronation ceremony of HRM Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, Gbadewolu I, the Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri Kingdom, has culminated in his official crowning as the first king in the history of the kingdom. The ceremony concluded with a grand finale on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at the … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Wins at Appeal Court. Here’s His Reaction To The Verdict

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the ruling of the Court of Appeal, sitting in Lagos that affirmed his victory in the last governorship election. The appellate court on Wednesday dismissed the appeals brought against the re-election of Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat by the … Read more

‘Reminder Of Lagosians’ Courage’ — Femi Olugbile Unveils New Book ‘Pelewura’

Pelewura

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Author and Former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Femi Olugbile, has unveiled his new book ‘Pelewura’ to positive acclaim. The book was launched on Wednesday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, … Read more

‘Love Conquers All’ — Waka Queen Salawa Abeni Goes Public With Husband Of Four Years

Salawa Abeni and her new husband, Rasheed Adahunse

Eko Hot Blog reports that Veteran Nigerian singer, Salawa Abeni has gone public with her new husband, Rasheed Adahunse. The public reveal happened over the weekend on the occasion of his birthday and retirement party in Lagos State. Her new husband was the immediate past comptroller and commandant of the Customs Training College. Adahunse is … Read more