EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has appointed Ayisat Agbaje-Okunade as the executive secretary of the Lateef Jakande Leadership Academy (LJLA). Agbaje-Okunade was the immediate past senior special assistant for development partnerships and economic planning to Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Police Service Commission Orders Compulsory Retirement Of Four Senior DIGs … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State residents have been alerted as some desperate robbers have now adopted a new method to steal people’s cars. This online media platform gathered that one of the suspects involved in the evil act has been arrested, and is currently being interrogated by the state police command. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disowned a suspected fake officer who attempted to steal a vehicle with the agency’s towing vehicle on Monday morning. A video had gone viral showing the “LASTMA officer” towing a vehicle a way with a van belonging to the state agency. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 21-year-old man, John Junior, was on Monday remanded at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre for the alleged murder of one Kehinde Sule on Apapa Road, in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. Junior was arraigned before Magistrate O. Y. Adefope of a Yaba Magistrates’ Court on five counts of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, recently received a hero’s welcome at the Oluwo Fish Market in Epe, Lagos. Ambode left the governor’s office on May 29, 2019, but his latest reception indicates his enduring popularity as marketers trooped out to enthusiastically welcome him. Ambode missed out on a … Read more
The Epe Kayokayo festival is an annual event in Epe, Lagos, that celebrates the religious, cultural, and communal lives of indigenes. The 2023 edition started on Friday, July 28, 2023, and concluded on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned motorists against the use of defective vehicle registration number plates on Lagos roads and those without any number fixed on their vehicles to desist from the unlawful act, saying it is against Sections 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law 2018. In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Leadership Retreat of the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has concluded on Saturday, August 26, 2023. The retreat was organised for first and second term Nigerian Governors in Kigali, Rwanda, from 24 to 26 August 2023, under the invitation of Paul Kagame, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its determination to sustain the campaign against Eradication of Open Defecation by 2025 through the National transformational agenda tagged Clean Nigeria: “Use the Toilet Campaign”. The Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, Mr Omobolaji Tajudeen Gaji, who stated this at the “Use the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Waterfront Infrastructure Development Mr. Kehinde Gbajumo has urged the Executives of the Real Estate Development Association of Nigeria (REDAN) to enlighten their members on the requirements, procedures and laws relating to reclamation, regularisation of title on land and abutting waterfront clearance. Gbajumo gave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has assured the Federal Road Safety Corp (FRSC) of its cooperation and support in terms of database collection to enhance good security in the country, especially in the area of traffic management. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat gave the assurance on Thursday while receiving on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education has released the Year 2023 Admission List for the 16 Lagos State Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools across the State. A statement issued by the Head of Public Affairs, Ganiu Lawal advised Parents/Guardians and School Owners to visit the school of first … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), in collaboration with the AMA foundation, has flagged off a 14-day free medical eye screening at St. Agnes Primary School, Maryland Ikeja. According to the Chairman of LASUBEB, Dr. Hakeem Shittu, who was recently appointed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the initiative is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Alagba ramp inwards Lagos Abeokuta Expressway from Thursday, 24th August, 2023. The government announced the development in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, on Wednesday. He said the move was made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has launched a manhunt for a Lekki, Lagos State-based notorious drug dealer, Sowunmi Ayodeji Kayode, who is now on the run after driving his luxury car to crush an agency officer during a search. The NDLEA made the disclosure in a statement issued by the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has announced the distribution of foodstuff across the 8 wards that make up the area as palliative to cushion the effect of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government. According to a statement issued by the chairman’s office … Read more
Dr. Alausa was appointed as minister earlier in August. He was confirmed by the senate less than two weeks later. Consequently, President Tinubu swore him into office. Eko Hot Blog reports that friends and family of the new Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Monday, celebrated his appointment with … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), have commenced the removal of a five-floor structure located at 7, BreadFruit Street, Lagos Island, Lagos. According to the General Manager of the Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the Agency’s effort to reduce the rate of illegal construction in the State and … Read more
Birthdays are special days to reflect on the progress of the last year. They are also days to celebrate special people in the community for their exemplary contributions. Born on August 21, 1974, Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun is one of those special people who deserve celebration. Since July 24, 2021, when she was elected as … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rep. Wale Raji has taken action to save UPE Primary School in Akodo-Ise from the ravages of ocean surge. The legislator has relocated the school to a new site and laid the foundation for a new block of 6 classrooms. Editor’s Pick Epe: Residents Hail Wale Raji, Meet Contractor Over … Read more