Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Inspector, Samuel Ukpabio, for being involved in a scheme to seize a newborn from his mother. The Lagos State Police Command had recommended the inspector for dismissal after it was reported in January that he connived with an unknown government “ministry” to seize … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Naziru Mohammed, a member of an armed robbery gang has been arrested in Lagos. In a terse statement on Thursday, the Lagos State Police Command disclosed that men of the Isokoko Division arrested Mohammed after he and his gang attacked and robbed stranded passengers. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has approved the dismissal of Inspector Kabiru Odeyemi, a trigger-happy police officer, who shot a generator technician dead. Odeyemi shot Bakare Idris in the Oregun area of Lagos on Sunday, May 28, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy — Fast The … Read more
For many people, their birthdays are a time to reflect on how far they’ve come in their pursuits. Having to celebrate their special day with their friends and family makes the occasion even grander and happier. This is the case for Alhaji Wasiu Ayodele Odeyemi, better known as Hon. Wastab. The former Commissioner II of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has issued a flood alert for 14 states and 31 communities. In a statement on Tuesday, the Lagos territorial coordinator of NEMA, Ibrahim Farinloye, said the concerned areas may witness heavy rainfall that could lead to flooding from July 4 to 8. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigerian Navy (NN) has announced the successful retrieval of more than 200 bags of cannabis, totaling 10,000 kilograms (kg), in the Ibeju-Lekki region of Lagos State. According to the Nigerian Navy, the interception was made possible through utilisation of Falcon Eye, a state-of-the-art maritime awareness domain facility technology. Editors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Education has announced that the 2023 Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) has been scheduled for Saturday, 15th July, 2023 at all Schools’ Centres across the state. The Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos High Court sitting at Tafawa Balewa Square, TBS, has adjourned till today, to commence the trial of one Eze Ndigbo of Ajao Estate, Lagos, Frederick Nwajagu, for alleged terrorism. Trial judge, Justice Yetunde Adesanya, adjourned the matter, following the absence of Nwajagu’s counsel. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s Apostle … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has rescheduled the 2023 promotion exercise for Officers on Grade Level 01 to 06 in the mainstream civil service as well as those on Grade Level 01 to 16 in Parastatal and Agencies. The government made the disclosure in a statement issued by the Permanent Secretary, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reappointed Mr. Gboyega Akosile as his Chief Press Secretary (CPS). The appointment was announced in a statement issued on Monday by the Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude Oba Festival … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed four Directors in the Lagos State Civil Service as Permanent Secretaries. The Lagos State Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the announcement in a statement on Monday. He listed the appointees as Mr. Lawal Fatai Idowu; Mr. Gbajumo Kehinde Farouk; Mrs. Atekoja … Read more
Prof. Oso passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023. He died from injuries sustained in a ghastly motor accident. His former students from 2006 have joined thousands of others in mourning the academic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the pioneer set of Lagos State University (LASU) School of Communication, (LASUCOC 2006) has mourned Professor Muraino … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has once again warned young adults, particularly teenagers and youths, against negative peer pressure that could lead them to indulge in drug and substance abuse and illicit trafficking activities. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye, who gave this warning recently at a School … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday departed Lagos State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. This online media platform reports that Tinubu, a former Lagos State Governor, was in the South-West State for the Sallah holiday. NEWS FLASH President Bola Tinubu Departs Lagos for Abuja.🎥 @MDanwahab pic.twitter.com/Kl0ha4zEyN — NTANetwork … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Saturday paid homage to the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Aremu Akiolu, at his palace. The homage followed a visit by Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló to Tinubu at his Ikoyi, Lagos residence. EDITOR’S PICKS Prayer, Food, Music As Epe Residents Storm Aladeshoyin Palace For Ojude … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, under the leadership of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Saturday, presented official vehicles to six Permanent Secretaries, who were sworn in on Thursday, May 18, 2023. The Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Public Service Office, Mrs. Sunkanmi Oyegbola during … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The Publisher of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J Abass, has described blindness as a disability and not a limitation in reaction to students of Bethesda Home for the Blind not allowing their disability to limit them. Otunba Abbas made the assertion at the 14th Annual interdenominational prayer for peace, progress and development … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The Ojude Oba festival is an annual festival peculiar to people of faith in Southwest Nigeria. It is usually celebrated on the 2nd or 3rd day of the Eid-el-Kabir festivities. Ojude Oba literally translates to “The frontage of the King”. The festival gives the indigenes of a community, who come from far … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State and his Lagos counterpart have held a high level deliberation with a view to bringing an end to the lingering tension between the Yorubas and Igbos In Lagos. In a statement obtained by this news medium on Friday, June 30, the governors from the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ambassador of Nigeria to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yahya Lawal has described Lagos State pilgrims as some of the most disciplined states during the ongoing Hajj exercise in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ambassador Lawal stated this when he led a delegation which included the Consular-General and … Read more