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Lagos Hospital Performs Nigeria’s ‘First’ Heart Procedure, Likely Halting Foreign Medical Trips

Aug 15, 2023.Aug 15, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Surgeons at Tristate hospital performing a surgery

Eko Hot Blog reports that Tristate healthcare systems, a private hospital in Lagos State, Nigeria, has reportedly conducted Nigeria’s first minimally invasive heart surgery. A minimally invasive heart surgery involves making small cuts, called incisions, in the chest. EDITOR’S PICKS Who Will Save Local Governments From The Firm Grips Of State Governors? Neglected Infrastructure and … Read more

Lagos Gives Deadline For Traditional Medicine Practitioners To Register

Aug 15, 2023.Aug 15, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traditional Medicine Board (LSTMB) has condemned what it described as the high rate of flagrant disregard for prevailing laws guiding the practice of traditional medicine in the state among some illegal operators. In a statement on Monday, the Registrar of LSTMB, Mr. Babatunde Adele, accused the illegal … Read more

Lagos Extends Temporary Closure of CMD Road By 8 Days

Aug 14, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Traffic diversion at Island-Iyana Oworo carriageway

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced an extension of the construction at the CBD road entrance from August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023, an additional eight days. Recall that the Lagos government had on Tuesday announced a three-day temporary closure of the entrance into CMD Road and the access … Read more

Lagos Hospitals Offer Free Antenatal, Child Delivery Services. Here’s Why

Aug 14, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Some of the beneficiaries of free services at Lagos general hospitals and primary health care centres

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State General Hospitals and Primary Health Centres are currently providing free antenatal care and child delivery services to pregnant women resident in Lagos State. The Lagos Ministry of Health made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. The health ministry said the free services are part of the relief … Read more

Pastor Ashimolowo ‘Quits Preaching’ After 40 Years, Begins Real Estate Business

Aug 14, 2023.Aug 13, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that after preaching the Christianity gospel for over 40 years, veteran Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo, founder of Kingsway International Christian Centre, KICC, has reportedly chosen a new career real estate business. According to reports, the famous televangelist has retired from full-time Christian ministry and is now one of the biggest landowners in … Read more

Suspected Drug Baroness, 4 Kingpins Arrested As NDLEA Busts 3 Lagos Syndicates

Aug 13, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Suspected drug baroness, Faith Ebele Nwankwo

Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has taken down three major illicit drug syndicates in intelligence-led operations across parts of Lagos state. According to a statement by Femi Babafemi, Director, Media and Advocacy, NDLEA Headquarters, Abuja, on Sunday, the operations led to the arrest of a baroness and four … Read more

Lagos Task Force Clears Shanties Along Fagba Rail Track

Aug 13, 2023.Aug 13, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos State Task Force members clearing the Fagba rail tracks of Shanties

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Taskforce has matched words with action through the clearing of shanties and make shift structures built hapzardly along the rail tracks and environs at Fagba, Lagos. The exercise which kicked off in the wee hours of Saturday was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye … Read more

Epe LG Chairman Surah Animashaun Donates Free GCE Forms To Students

Aug 12, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

One of the beneficiaries of the Epe LG Chairman, Surah O. Animashaun's donation receiving his GCE form

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman, Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Surah O. Animashaun, has donated 100 free General Certificate Examination (GCE) forms to indigenes of Epe. According to a statement issued by the Epe LG media team on Saturday, the donation was in accordance with the core pillars of Animashaun’s mandate. The statement … Read more

‘The Place’ Restaurant Increases Staff’s Transport Allowance Over Rising Cost Of Living

Aug 12, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that The Place, a hospitality and restaurant outfit, has rolled out a palliative measure for its workers. The Place is a popular indigenous restaurant in Lagos State with branches in Abuja and Ilorin, Kwara State capital. A statement issued by the company’s spokesperson, Kayode Jackson, on Friday, said the palliative measure … Read more

Eredo LCDA’s ‘Free Raw Food Outreach’ Puts Smile On Residents’ Faces Amid Rising Cost Of Living

Aug 12, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru distributing food items to residents during the “Free Raw Food Outreach"

Eko Hot Blog reports that many residents of the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) were left excited during the week after the area’s administration launched the “Free Raw Food Outreach.” The LCDA said the outreach was aimed at alleviating the economic effects of the fuel subsidy removal. The event, which took place on Thursday, … Read more

Two Fake Police Officers Arrested With AK-47 In Lagos (Video)

Aug 11, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that two fake police officers have been arrested on Friday while on an illegal patrol in the Ikeja area of Lagos State. One of the fake officers claims to be a police inspector while the other is a junior colleague. The duo were apprehended while using the police uniform to extort … Read more

Epe Ogunmodede Club Asks Students To Apply For Bursary Award (HOW TO APPLY)

Aug 11, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The club said it is providing funds for vulnerable students. Interested students are expected to write an essay convincing the sponsor that they deserve financial assistance. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Ogunmodede Club (EOC) has released forms for its 2023/2024 bursary award application. In a notice issued on Friday, the club said the … Read more

ICYMI: We’re Ready To Host Africa For AFCON 2027 With Open Arms, Lagos Tells CAF

Aug 11, 2023.Aug 10, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and the leader of the CAF Football Inspector Team in Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has assured the Confederation of African Football (CAF) of its preparedness to provide good sporting facilities and the enabling environment to boost the interest of Nigeria in co-hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with the Republic of Benin. The Lagos Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri … Read more

Lagos Reveals Plans For ‘Making Youths Self-reliant’

Aug 10, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has reaffirmed that it has put in place policies and programmes aimed at making the youths in the State self-reliant. According to a statement posted on the state government’s website on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, reaffirmed … Read more

How Nigeria Can Benefit From AfCFTA Using Innovative Finance Options – Lagos Govt

Aug 10, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has described innovative finance options as crucial to the State and the nation’s goal to achieve sustainable industrial growth and position manufacturers to benefit from the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA). Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Mrs. Adetutu Ososanya, FCA, made the … Read more

Two Killed, Five Injured In Vehicle Collision On Lagos Bridge

Aug 9, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that a crash on Eko Bridge in Lagos State has killed two yet-to-be-identified persons and injured no fewer than five persons. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Taofiq Adebayo, confirmed the development in a statement on Wednesday. He stated that the crash involved six … Read more

Lagos Woman In The Hands Of The Law For Engaging 10-Year-Old Girl In Drug Trafficking

Aug 9, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old female drug dealer, identified as Taiye Abbas, for allegedly using her 10-year-old niece as a drug courier in Lagos. According to Naija News, Taiye was arrested when her niece was found roaming the street and brought to Pen Cinema Police Division. … Read more

Here Are Alternative Routes As Lagos Govt Closes CMD Road Entrance, Access Road To Isheri-Olowora

Aug 9, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the temporary closure of the entrance into CMD Road and the Access Road to Isheri-Olowora on the Shagamu bound carriageway. In a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Abdulahfiz Toriola, on Tuesday, the government said the move was in line … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Appoints Veteran Broadcaster Sola Kosoko To Steer The Ship Of LTV As Substantive General Manager

Aug 9, 2023.Aug 9, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Sola Kosoko joined LTV as a presenter/newscaster in 1999. She rose through the ranks to become the TV station’s acting General Manager in June. The state governor has now approved her as the substantive General Manager. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Mrs Sola Kosoko, the … Read more

Lagos Muslim Community Takes A Swing At Sanwo-Olu For Uneven Distribution Of Commissioner Nominees

Aug 9, 2023.Aug 8, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has continued to take knocks over the list of commissioner nominees he submitted to the state House of Assembly for screening and confirmation.