Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Lagos State Head of Service, Hakeem Muri-Okunola, to be named principal private secretary (PPS) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The development was contained in a report by TheCable on Wednesday morning, EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is as perplexed as the public after reports emerged that runway lights were stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State. Suspected thieves reportedly carted away the recently installed airfield ground lighting systems at the domestic runway (18L/36R) of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Geregu Power Plc’s Chairman, Mr. Femi Otedola, has unveiled an ambitious plan to collaborate with the Lagos state government in developing a pioneering power transmission project. Otedola, a prominent billionaire investor with diverse business interests, announced the development following a meeting with Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikeja Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced one Folarin Rauf to life imprisonment for defiling five-year-old girl in Lagos. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Justice Abiola Soladoye handed down the sentence after finding the convict … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 380 Lagos State pilgrims participating in the just concluded 2023 holy pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia arrived in Lagos State on Monday. The pilgrims departed King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Jeddah, aboard a Flynas Airline XY 7656 at 11.30 am Saudi Arabian time and landed safely … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed seven Permanent Secretaries to the health sector of the Lagos State Public Service. Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, announced the development in a statement Monday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The Central Bank Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s total capital importation during the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 witnessed a significant decline of 28 percent when compared to the capital importation recorded in Q1 2022, which stood at $1.57 billion. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the figures however, indicated that the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ms Surah Animashaun, the Chairman of Epe local government, Lagos State, has assured residents of tight security amidst current global security challenges. Animashaun gave the residents assurance during an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Epe on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In … Read more
President Tinubu assumed office on May 29, 2023. An amendment to the 1999 constitution mandates him to appoint his ministers within 60 days of his inauguration. He has less than 20 days to submit the list per this law. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu is set to forward his ministerial list to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that fourteen persons died on Sunday morning in a road accident along the Lagos-Badagry expressway. Williams Manga, unit commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), who spoke to NAN in Badagry, said the victims included a four-month-old baby. Manga revealed that nine other persons sustained injuries in the accident. He … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC), has reaffirmed the state’s stance on prohibiting the sale of alcohol, street trading, and hawking in areas such as roadsides, setbacks, medians, major highways, parks, and garages. This is as the state government has vowed to sustain its ongoing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects over a clash between opposing youths on Aroworade and Olaleye streets in Ajegunle, Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the Member of the House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has congratulated Professor Basirat Oladipupo on her appointment as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, appointed Prof. Oladipupo to the position during the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some suspected oil thieves, on Saturday, abandoned their truck and tools after vandalising a pipeline belonging to the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited. According to the Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the suspects absconded after the swift intervention of police officers who responded to a call for help. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has dismissed insinuations that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is running a one-man show due to the lack of a cabinet more than 30 days after his inauguration. The governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, reacted to the criticism in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Amarah Kennedy, a businessman based in the state after he circulated nudes of two women, including a widow, on public platforms. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a terse statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special … Read more
On Thursday, July 6, 2023, the Lagos State Government announced that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had appointed Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science & Technology (LASUSTECH). The government said the appointment was communicated by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, in a letter dated … Read more
Badmus has been the Managing Director of the water corporation for the last eight years. He was appointed to the position in 2015. Governor Sanwo-Olu has appointed his replacement after he completed the two terms allowed by law. Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the Managing Director/CEO, Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Engr. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, hosted Miss Yusuf Aminat Imoitesemeh, Lagos State University’s (LASU) best student of all time. According to a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Gboyega Akosile, the “fast pace” of programmes at the 26th LASU convocation held last month did not permit the governor … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Professor Abiodun Akinpelu Denloye and Professor Basirat Olushola Oladipupo as the Substantive and Pioneer Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic and Administration) of the Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), Ikorodu. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem … Read more