EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian government has inaugurated the first cargo movement from the Lagos-Ibadan rail corridor. The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, inaugurated the cargo movement during his first official tour of the rail corridor on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS Set To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Adeshina Sulaimon Adebowale, the Omola of Odomola Kingdom in Epe, Lagos State, has charged his people to cooperate and support him to work for the progress of the kingdom. He made the charge at his Coronation Ceremony at the weekend. Editor’s Pick Reactions As LP Candidate, Rhodes-Vivour Launches … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an accident involving an upturned loaded truck has taken a lane on Otedola Bridge, Ojodu Berger, Lagos State. The accident, which happened on Tuesday, has resulted in traffic congestion inward Lagos/Ibadan Expressway and Ojodu Berger as the bridge is flooded. However, the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority has said effort … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested one Nwagu Emmanuel for allegedly impersonating a commissioner of police to facilitate the release of a suspect from the force headquarters in the state. The command’s Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this disclosure during the parade of Emmanuel along with other suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has trained no fewer than 314 primary health care staff including Doctors, Nurses, Community Health Officers (CHOs), Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), and Social Workers drawn from Primary Health Centers across the state in a mental health capacity-building training session. The session was organised by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two people died while one was injured on Sunday in an accident involving a Mazda bus and a Mazda car at Ayedere, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the passengers travelling through the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) airport terminal in the last few days have experienced severe delays. According to a report by BusinessDay, the uncontrolled crowd, the confused passengers, the luggage littered around the airport terminal and the unusual flight delays and cancellations due to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of skunk concealed in tins of tomato paste and methamphetamine hidden in used clothes, meant for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers assaulted and killed a bike man. A Twitter user, Rinu Oduala, had tweeted on Saturday that the police in Lagos had killed the bike man at Lanre Bus-stop, Iron Market. However, the police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a United Nigeria Airlines aircraft on Friday evening skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Lagos. The aircraft with registration number 5NBWY, skidded off at about 6:48 pm while trying to land under a very high rainfall. EDITOR’S PICKS Obi Supporters In Diaspora Reject Judgement, Back Supreme Court … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Moroccan-born US-raised rapper, Karim Kharbouch, professionally known as French Montana has donated 500 canoes to the Makoko community in Lagos. Editor’s Pick Asake To Perform At Trace Awards In Kigali Sean “Diddy” Combs Returns Music Rights To Signees. Full List Of Winners At 2023 Headies Awards Montana’s gesture was born … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies (NCWS) has presented an award of excellence to a former president of the council in the state, Princess Sidikatu Ayodele Disu. The ceremony held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Remi Tinubu, Ibijoke … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in commemoration of this year’s World Physiotherapy day, the Lagos State Health Service Commission celebrates creates awareness. Editor’s Pick NDPHC MD Promises To Fix Power Distribution Problems FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After Fire Incident Court Restrains Prince Ghandi From Parading Self As Soun-Elect Medical Director … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has redirected flight operations and processing of passengers to Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies Nigeria (NCWS), on Thursday, presented awards of excellence to influential women in society. The ceremony, which held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, also featured the induction of new executives. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — Sanwo-Olu Congratulates … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, has charged Founders and Operators of Homes and Orphanages in Lagos to adhere to laid down rules and regulations to give the children in their homes proper care in line with international best practices. Oke-Osanyintolu made … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Passengers and staff were left terrified following a fire breakout at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The inferno started in some parts of the number one gateway airport while staff were going about their daily routine with passengers on standby. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Enforcement and Special Offences Unit (Lagos Task Forceorce) has debunked speculations that its officials were culpable in the killing of an individual along the Mile 2 axis early on Tuesday. A social media post on Tuesday had accused the task force of killing a truck driver in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that the state government is open to collaboration with the Kingdom of Denmark, especially in the agricultural sector, to ensure food security. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who received the Consul General and Head of Trade of the Kingdom of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned truck drivers of the height restriction barriers for articulated vehicles on the Stadium, Ojuelegba and Dorma long Bridges. The state government also threatened to sanction any truck drivers who run into the barriers and violate the driving rules in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve … Read more