Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, has announced that he is embarking on a voluntary retirement from the state’s civil service. He said his retirement is effective from September 30, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As Wife Gets Faderera of Egbaland Title Celebration … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Zainab Oluwafeyikunuola and Emmanuel Oluwafemi, on Saturday, committed to a lifetime together as husband and wife in a celebration filled with love, tradition, and cherished moments. The celebration, which held at the Balmoral Sheraton, Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos State, featured traditional engagement and Nikkah ceremonies. The traditional engagement ceremony kicked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has commenced a “full-scale criminal investigation” into the demise of late fast-rising artiste, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. MohBad passed away on Tuesday under mysterious circumstances that have sparked controversy on social media. A statement by the police on Friday said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged newly inaugurated cabinet members and Permanent Secretaries to ensure strict implementation and enforcement of all state laws for Lagos residents to live in a sane, safe and secure society. He urged the new members of the State Executive Council to hit the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Dr. Yemi Cardoso, a former Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget in Lagos, on his nomination as the new governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). His congratulatory message was contained in a statement he posted on his X account on Friday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, has returned to his duty post after being sworn in by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urging staff to support him in giving wider publicity to the programmes of the Lagos State Government. He was one of the 37 commissioners and special … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Third Mainland Bridge is set for another round of “palliative work” on September 17 and 24. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Vow … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced minor changes in Cabinet designations. This online media platform reports that this was made known in a statement on Friday to journalists. The change in designations was announced today at the ongoing 2023 On-boarding retreat programme for State Executive Council and body … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its determination to harness all the resource opportunities associated with abattoir waste by providing solutions to transform them into valuables. Speaking during a one-day workshop held in Matori, Mushin, the Permanent Secretary Office of Environmental Services, Mr. Gaji Omobolaji Tajudeen, said the state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a motorist, Bakare Abdusalam, has accused officials allegedly working with the Itire Ikate Local Council Development Area, Mushin, Lagos State, of extorting the sum of N10,000 from him. In an interview with Punch Newspaper on Thursday, Abdusalam said the incident happened on Tuesday around the Cele area of Mushin while … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the newly appointed Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide has said that transparency in the built sector and zero tolerance for building collapse would be his watchwords. He made this known after he assumed office amidst high expectations from stakeholders of the ministry. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola has charged Nigerian youths to imbibe the spirit of leadership as they prepare for the leadership roles ahead in life. He said this recently while interacting with the 30 Fellows of the Lateef Jakande Academy at their camp in Lagos, adding … Read more
In November 2022, the National Universities Commission (NUC) approved 66 new academic programmes for the new Lagos State University of Education (LASUED). The approval came only 10 months after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed a bill establishing the university into law. However, the bill establishing LASUED was not the only bill the governor signed on Wednesday, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has sworn in 38 new commissioners and special advisers. The swearing-in ceremony held on Wednesday afternoon at the Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu Hails Eredo LCDA Chairman For Building New Classrooms At UPE Primary School Eredo LCDA … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Air Peace Airline has announced the commencement of direct flights from Lagos and Kano to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia from Oct. 31. The airline’s Chief Operating Officer, Ms Oluwatoyin Olajide, made this known in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday. Editors Pick NDLEA, Civil Defense, Police Personnel Arrested For … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the dates for the conduct of the 2023 Trade Tests for Artisans in the state. The government made the announcement in a statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Promise Fulfilled’ — Hakeem Shittu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a car wash attendant named Mohammed was arrested by the Rapid Response Squad after he ran away with a Toyota Camry that was given to him for cleaning in Isheri, Lagos. This information was shared in a statement by the Lagos State Police Command on the micro blogging site X. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of Epe Local Government Education Authority (LGEA), Hon. Shittu Aliu Idowu (SAICO), says the new block of six classrooms at UPE Primary School, Odo Egiri, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State, will positively shape the future of the community. He made the statement on Monday at the commissioning … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Education Board (LASUBEB), Dr. Hakeem Shittu, has commended the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, for constructing a new block of six classrooms and donated materials to UPE Primary School, Odo Egiri, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State. Shittu made the commendation … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has handed over a new block of six classrooms and donated educational materials to UPE Primary School, Eredo, Epe Division, Lagos State. Akinloye handed over the building during a commissioning ceremony on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 Recap: Tinubu Woos Three Major … Read more