Eko Hot Blog reports that an unidentified man on Tuesday reportedly jumped into Lekki-Ikoyi link bridge water. Eyewitnesses on the route confirmed the incident, saying onlookers have besieged the spot to see how they can put up rescue efforts. Although the official rescue team has been alerted, the police have cordoned off the area, The … Read more
Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. The 2023 edition kicked off on Friday, July 28, 2023, and wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass, the coordinator of the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival … Read more
Epe Kayokayo Festival is the biggest religious, cultural, and social annual event in Epe, Lagos. It commemorates the arrival of King Kosoko of Lagos in Epe land in 1851. The festival, which has religious significance, brings the people of Epe both home and in the diaspora, to felicitate and interact every year. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Epe Kayokayo Festival is the biggest religious, cultural, and social event in Epe, Lagos. The 2023 edition wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, with a grand finale. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s religious and cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that Engineer Rasheed Adebola Shabi, the member of the Lagos … Read more
Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. The 2023 edition kicked off on Friday, July 28, 2023, and wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival has climaxed with an array of … Read more
The 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival wrapped up on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in a Grand Finale that was grand in all sense of the word. The event concluded a weeklong festival that witnessed several programmes, including a Quranic recitation contest, novelty match, youth rally, children’s party, amongst others. EDITOR’S PICKS Ministerial Screening: Tunji Alausa Explains … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has handed over 21 suspected touts and scavengers arrested at the premises of the Muritala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos State, to the police. In a statement on Sunday, FAAN’s spokesperson, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, said the arrest was made as part of the efforts … Read more
The programme targets 1 million youths, 500,000 MSMEs with grants, digital training. The government said the partnership is in line with President Tinubu’s commitment to providing digital jobs. It also revealed the states that will kick off the initiative. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested three of its men and two officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps and Lagos State Traffic Management Authority respectively for extortion of truck drivers and motorists in the state. The state police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, announced the development … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government through the Ministry of Justice has extended its Joint free legal Clinic to residents of Ibeju-Lekki and its environs with the event held at the Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Lagos. In a statement on Saturday, the state government said the move was in a bid to further … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has opened up on the loss of his first grandchild, whom he said died of medical neglect at a federal government hospital. Akpabio, who did not reveal the name of the hospital, spoke on Friday during the screening of Dr Tunji Alausa, a ministerial nominee from … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the investigation panel set up by the Lagos State Government to probe the elevator accident at the General Hospital, Odan, Lagos Island, has made a crucial decision. This online media platform reported that a female doctor, Vwaere Diaso, died in a faulty elevator two weeks before the completion of her … Read more
Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. It is celebrated annually a month after the Eid-El-Kabir (Ileya) festival. It literally translates to “eating to satisfaction.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival committee planning committee has hailed sponsors and donors of the festival. Recall that the weeklong festival kicked … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) has sealed the Alapere Pedestrian Bridge at Estate Bus stop, Lagos. The Lagos transportation ministry made the disclosure Friday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On Tinubu’s Second Ministerial List Epe Kayokayo Festival: Children Show Off Spelling, Dancing Skills, Win … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has said his administration will continue to collaborate with organisations and individuals that promote initiatives aimed at empowering youths to be more productive and self-employed. The governor gave the assurance on Thursday at the maiden edition of the Chartered Institute of Bankers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in collaboration with the Lagos State Police Command, has arraigned one Mr. Ife Adekoya for allegedly defiling a 12-year-od daughter of his neighbour at Imota area of Ikorodu, Lagos. Speaking on the incident on Thursday, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Basic Education has commenced Special Science, Technical, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics classes for junior and senior secondary school students in Lagos State. The programme, according to the Permanent Secretary of the newly renamed Ministry of Basic Education, Mr. Abayomi Abolaji, was organised to take advantage … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that it was a show of talents, skills, and knowledge at the Children’s Party of the Epe Kayokayo festival on Monday. The party, which was part of several events lined up for the 2023 Kayokayo festival, brought children in Epe Division together. EDITOR’S PICKS Meet Tunji Alausa, The Epe-born Nephrologist On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has donated food packs to vulnerable constituents. The senator said the move was aimed at alleviating the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe Club In Thrilling Novelty Match Epe … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening visited the site of the aircraft crash in the state and commended the efforts of all the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission. A Single engine fixed wing — Jabiru aircraft — with registration number … Read more