Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines allegedly went missing during a surgery. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Monday, embarked on the inaugural ride on the Blue Rail Line, which is expected to commence operations immediately. The governor led officials of the state government and other stakeholders as the first passengers on the train, which departed from Marina at 9:00 a.m. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, flagged off the distribution of food items for vulnerable households through the Lagos Food Bank Programme, to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government on Lagos residents. The flag-off of the food bank programme is part … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, promised to cover the medical care and expenses of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines were reportedly missing. Sanwo-Olu announced his pledge in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday after he paid an “unscheduled visit” to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an attempted robbery on a bank opposite Maplewood Estate, Oko Oba, Lagos has been foiled by the Lagos State Police Command. The suspects were breaking the security doors to gain entry when men of the state police command stormed the scene to restore order. The robbery was averted and a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of ephedrine, skunk and nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper being shipped to South Africa and Kenya through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos State. The NDLEA … Read more
By Babawale Solomon In a heartwarming and joyous celebration of love and commitment, the solemnization of Holy Matrimony and Engagement between Ayoyemi Oluwakemi and Taiwo Adebola took centre stage on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Time Square Events Hall in Ikeja, Lagos State. This union marked the beginning of a lifelong journey for the … Read more
For Ayoyemi Oluwakemi and Taiwo Adebola, Saturday, September 2, 2023, was the start of an eternity together. The couple tied the knot and had their Solemnization of Holy Matrimony at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Ikeja, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors Permanent Representatives To UN Exempted From Ambassadors’ Recall – Presidency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in conjunction with men of the Lagos State Fire Service, on Saturday, averted a fire disaster around stadium bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos. Earlier on Saturday, there was panic among residents and motorists on Ikorodu road, by Stadium Road, Surulere … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has said that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will make travelling from Lagos to Abuja a four-hour journey. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the bold assertion during the week while meeting with the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has received and handled over 5,624 cases from August 2022 till date. These cases range from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Rape, Child abuse and Physical Assault, among other vices. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, the member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe constituency 1, has urged the leadership of the Epe Local Government (LG) to carry youths and other residents along on its developmental strides. The lawmaker made the appeal on Thursday after joining the Epe LG Chairman, Hon. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that stakeholders in Epe Local Government, Epe, Lagos State, have broken ground for the construction of a multipurpose hall on the premises of the Epe LG Council Secretariat. The groundbreaking ceremony came on Thursday after a stakeholders meeting convened by the LG chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun, and attended by Hon. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government (LG), Hon. Surah Animashaun, has sought more support from her constituents after she performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Epe Multipurpose Hall in Epe LG Secretariat, Epe, Lagos State. She broke ground for the multipurpose hall, which will house a vocational … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has commenced an investigation into the activities of some officials of the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit (TOCU). The officials were recently accused of extorting owners of abandoned vehicles found impeding traffic. A statement signed on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called for residents’ cooperation on the construction of Egan-Akesan Road in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos. Speaking at the Stakeholders meeting in Alausa, Ikeja on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Oluwole Sotire said that the project is necessary … Read more
The Lagos executive and legislative branches have been at loggerheads for about a week. The row was as a result of the legislature’s failure to confirm some commissioner nominees. The situation has spurred reports of a rift between the governor and lawmakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a two-storey building construction at 17, Olanrewaju Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, has suddenly collapsed. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. The service said the building caved in late Tuesday evening, after having its supporting base collapsed. However, none of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Blue Line Rail will start commercial operations on Monday, September 4th 2023. Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed the development in a statement on social media on Wednesday. According to Gawat, the Blue Line Rail … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Institute of Water Engineers (NIWE), a Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani at the LWC Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos. According to a statement issued by the LWC, the visit happened … Read more