Eko Hot Blog reports that A private hospital at Ago-Okota in Oshodi-Isolo local government area has been sealed by Lagos government for collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. This was disclosed by Dr Bodunrin Osikomaiya, the Executive Secretary of Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), in a statement signed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Government to begin the construction of the Lagos Film City. The groundbreaking of the $100m project has been scheduled for Wednesday in Ikosi Ejinrin, Lagos East Senatorial District, Epe Division, Lagos State. Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka broke the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Sunday vowed to prosecute all the 11 employees of 10 POTS Nightclub, 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki who allegedly assaulted state officials and also broke the seal of LASEPA and the property owners. The commissioner spoke in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced the resumption of passenger operations on the blue rail line. In a post on its official X account on Sunday, LAMATA released an updated timetable for the train services showing that the trips will resume on Monday. The timetable indicated that … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in line with the ongoing construction of the Opebi Link Bridge, the Lagos State Government has adjusted the traffic diversion plan for the re-construction of Thomas Ajufo inwards Sheraton Link Bridge axis from Monday, 16th October, 2023 for a duration of 4 weeks. Commissoner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last governorship election in Lagos state, AbdulAzeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, has lodged a notice of appeal against the September 25 judgment of the state election petition tribunal. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Lagos state Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Friday embarked on a monitoring and enforcement exercise to dredging sites in Ibeshe-Ikorodu and Ilaje areas of the State to enforce compliance with the rules and regulations guiding dredging in the State. Speaking on the exercise, the Special Adviser to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Friday announced the immediate closure of Mile 12 International and Owode Onirin markets, for filth and various environmental infractions. The markets were closed in a joint operation carried out by enforcement officers from Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a tanker caught fire at the Lagos Quadrapont Bridge, near the National Arts Theater, Iganmu, on Thursday evening. In a statement, the Director of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Adeseye Margaret, disclosed that the Sari Iganmu and Ilupeju Fire crews combined efforts to tame the raging fire. Margaret … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, on Thursday, embarked on physical planning enforcement on Lagos Island. According to a statement issued by the state government, the exercise, which was led by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, sent … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, represented by Vice Chairman, Hon. Adesanya Lateef, on Thursday, presented vehicles to three supervisors and a patrol vehicle to the Eredo Security Forum (ESF). The presentation ceremony held at the Eredo LCDA secretariat … Read more
By Solomon Babawale In a heartwarming celebration of six remarkable decades on this earth and 38 years of enduring love, tributes poured in from family, friends, colleagues, and esteemed personalities for Pastor (Mrs.) Mayowa Ikuforiji last Sunday in Lagos State. Her husband, Rt. Hon. Dr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, the former Speaker of the Lagos State House … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Office of the Special Adviser on Central Business Districts (CBD), on Wednesday, served removal notices on owners of illegal makeshift shops and iron kiosks erected within the Lagos Island Business Districts. The notice of removal was a follow-up to the advocacy campaign held recently within the District … Read more
Early this month, the Rotary Club of Gbagada presented an award of outstanding service to Eko Hot Blog founder, Otunba Tajudeen Abass, and some eminent personalities in society for their positive contributions to humanity. The awards were presented at the club’s grand investiture ceremony at the Greetings Hall, Yoruba Tennis Club in Onikan, Lagos State, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the agency that regulates the transportation sector in Lagos state, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, (LASTMA) has started to clampdown on unpainted and unregistered vehicles operating in the state. Editor’s Pick Tribunal Upholds Election Of Sanwo-Olu As Lagos State Governor How LASTMA Officials Averted Tanker Explosion On Surulere Bridge LASTMA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), in conjunction with other emergency response agencies, on Tuesday, averted another potential tanker explosion as a petrol-laden truck heading towards Barracks/Ojuelegba on Funsho Williams Avenue fell on Stadium Bridge, Surulere, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued by … Read more
By Solomon Babawale In a heartwarming celebration of love, faith, and decades of togetherness, Pastor Mrs. Mayowa Ikuforiji and her husband, Right Honourable Adeyemi Ikuforiji, marked her 60th birthday and celebrated their 38th wedding anniversary last Sunday, October 8, 2023. Pastor Mrs. Ikuforiji, deeply grateful for God’s goodness throughout their journey, shared her touching story … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the governor of Lagos, has announced that 310 pilgrims have been airlifted back to Nigeria from Jerusalem. It would be recalled that the Hamas militant group had on October 8 infiltrated Israel in what was an unprecedented assault that has ended the lives of over 700 Israelis. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has suspended the airlifting of intending pilgrims from the state for a holy pilgrimage in Israel due to the prevailing conflict in Israel. The trip was earlier scheduled for Tuesday, 10th October, 2023. In a statement on Monday, the Board Secretary of Lagos State Christian Pilgrims … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Maroof Musa has assumed duty as the new Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation. The development was announced in a statement issued by Mrs. Bolanle Ogunlola, Director of Public Affairs, Ministry of Transportation, Lagos, on Monday. Musa, a former general manager of the Lagos State Traffic … Read more