Eko Hot Blog reports that An 82-year- old woman has been arrested in connection with a land grabbing case. She was accused of attempting to grab-back landed properties belonging to business owners and residents of Kirikiri Town, located at the Amuwo Odofin Local Government Area of Lagos State. Editors Pick NECO Announces Release Of 2023 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rescue Team of the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has rescued and rehabilitated a female American citizen found wandering in Ijegun area of the State. The Lagos government made the development known in a statement on Monday. According to the statement, the Lagos team rescued the … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Pastor (Mrs.) Mayowa Ikuforiji marked her 60th birthday and celebrated 38 years of marriage with her husband, Rt. Hon. Dr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, in a special church thanksgiving ceremony held at Gospel Ministry International in Aswani Mechanic Village, off Osolo Way, Lagos State, on Sunday. The day was filled with joy and gratitude … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has clamped down on illegal and substandard jetty construction in Ijegun-Egba in Amuwo Odofin LGA by the community for the safety of residents commuting along the waterfront corridor from the jetty. Directing that a ‘Stop-Work-Order’ should be served on the builders of the jetty during the weekend, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has clarified criticisms that it introduced school fee payment in public schools for the 2023/2024 academic session. In a statement on Sunday, the Commissioner for Basic and Secondary Education, Lagos State, Jamiu Alli-Balogun, maintained that the state’s Free Education policy from kindergarten to SS3 remains intact. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State University of Education said it has included Yoruba Language into its General Nigeria Studies. Editor’s Picks MohBad: Lawyer Says No Evidence Of Naira Marley’s Involvement Sanwo-Olu Orders Demolition Of Illegal Structures At Five Lagos Markets, Issues Quit Notice ‘Fake Result Was Submitted To INEC’- Atiku Insists As He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has ordered the demolition of five popular markets in the Lagos Island area of the state. Sanwo-Olu made the disclosure on social media on Sunday afternoon after visiting the affected markets. The markets are Jankara, Ojo Giwa, Oroyiyin, Idumagbo and Pelewura markets. The Lagos governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has dislodged traders engaged in roadside trading around Oyingbo Market, for constituting environmental nuisances. The market is currently sealed for various environmental infractions, according to a statement issued by the Lagos State Government on Saturday. The market has been sealed since September 25, 2023, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Acting Comptroller General of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi, has revealed that 20 containers loaded with expired tomato concentrate at Tin-Can Island port, Lagos have been Confiscated. Editors Pick FG Suspends N-Power Program Indefinitely, Begins Investigation APC Inaugurates Committee To Reconcile Akeredolu, Aiyedatiwa Kano: Governor Yusuf Hires … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, and two governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, will grace this year’s National Women’s Conference (NWC) in Lagos. Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, are expected at the conference which is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Justice Nicholas Oweibo of the Federal High Court sitting in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Friday, October 5, 2023, issued a production warrant against Nigerian singer, Azeez Fashola, better known as Naira Marley. Marley is being prosecuted by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on 11-count charges bordering on conspiracy and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority, (LAWMA) has trained its staff on improved medical waste operations and management, at the Authority’s headquarters, Ijora-Olopa, Lagos. The authority said the action is a part of efforts to improve staff capacity. In a statement on Friday, the Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has revealed the sequence of events that directly accounted for the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, also known as Mohbad. The police disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Slumped During Ministerial Screening – Balarabe Speaks Out All Students … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Command of the Nigerian Police Force is scheduled to hold a press conference on investigations into the death of fast-rising singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba professionally known as Mohbad. The Lagos State Police Commissioner, Idowu Owohunwa would address the press by 3 pm at the state headquarters in Ikeja during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ekiti State Ministry of the Environment have sent delegates to Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources to understudy Lagos on best practices in environmental sustainability. Editor’s Pick Sanwoolu Urges Orphanages to Register For Lagos Health Scheme Lagos Among 12 Cities Selected For Jimmy Carter Foundation Campaign The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the City of Lagos is among the 12 Cities selected for the Jimmy Carter Centre Pro-Women Campaign, shortlisted from over 300 Cities that earlier took part in the competition about two months ago. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu broke the news on Thursday while opening the campaign at the Bagaulda Kaltho Press … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Wednesday reiterated his administration’s continuous collaboration, partnership and business engagement with other countries and global investors for better Lagos and Nigeria. He said the Lagos State Government is ready to partner and collaborate with willing countries and investors, who are ready to bring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on job seekers to disregard the fake online application scheme requesting applicants with qualifications in specific subjects, such as (CRS, History, Yoruba and Agriculture) to submit application forms to the State Teaching Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. According to a statement issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has imposed a curfew on residents following a series of gruesome murders in the area. Saibu Kayode, the Secretary to the Local Government, made the disclosure in a statement issued on behalf of the LCDA chairman, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, on Tuesday. The … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Police has launched an investigation into the tragic LASTMA pursuit incident that unfolded in the Ago Okota area of the city. This devastating event, which occurred on Tuesday, left the community reeling in shock as a vehicle, pursued by a Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) official, collided … Read more