‘For Maximum Productivity:’ Lagos Trains Staff On Self Awareness In Workplace

Lagos Permanent Secretary, Office of the State Auditor-General, Mr. Adewuyi Moshood Adewale, speaking at the training programme for staff

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Office of the State Auditor-General has organised a two-day training programme on “Self Awareness in the Workplace” for the support staff in the State Auditor-General’s Office. Speaking at the commencement of the programme held at the Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary, Office of the State … Read more

Lagos Police Release Afrobeat Artiste Seun Kuti On Bail

Seun Kuti in police custody after assaulting police officer

  Eko Hot Blog reports that Afrobeat musician, Seun Kuti, has been released on bail. He was released from the detention of the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Lagos State, on Tuesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS   VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer VIDEO: Most Actors Are … Read more

ALERT: Lagos Govt Develops Online Course For Children Protection

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

  Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), in partnership with the Office of Education Quality Assurance (OEQA), has developed an advanced online course on Safeguarding and Child Protection via https://safeguardingchildren.org.ng/ for relevant stakeholders. EDITOR’S PICKS   VIDEO: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At … Read more

Buhari Echoes His Faith In Tinubu To Sustain Administration’s Tempo

Tinubu sustaining administration

  Buhari expresses confidence in President-elect Tinubu to maintain the tempo of his administration. He praises the Nigerian Navy’s combat displays and highlights his administration’s efforts in strengthening the Navy Fleet. Buhari expects Tinubu’s leadership to continue acquiring new assets, combat piracy, and address crude oil theft in Nigeria’s maritime domain. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

VIDEOS: Colleagues, Family Recount Good Memories Of Late Actor Murphy Afolabi At 8th Day Fidau Prayer

Olaniyi Mikail Afonja, popularly known as Sanyeri, at the late Murphy Afolabi's 8th Day Fidau Prayer

Murphy Afolabi suddenly died just over a week ago. His family held an 8th day Fidau Prayer for him on Monday. Many of his former colleagues attended the event and shared nice stories about him. Eko Hot Blog reports that colleagues of late actor Murphy Afolabi, on Monday, stormed his 8th Day Fidau Prayer in … Read more

VIDEO: Behind The Glittery Curtains, Many Actors Are In Silent Struggles With Their Health – Actress Ronke Oshodi-Oke

Ronke Oshodi-Oke speaking to Eko Hot Blog and other media houses at the 8th day Fidau Prayer for late actor, Murphy Afolabi

Murphy Afolabi suddenly died one week ago. His family held an eighth day Fidau Prayer for him on Monday. Many of his former colleagues attended the event. Eko Hot Blog reports that Veteran Actress, Ibironke Ojo-Anthony, professionally known as Ronke Oshodi-Oke, has revealed that most actors in the film industry are struggling with health challenges. … Read more

PHOTOS: Robotic Competition Holds In Epe Division Ahead Of Sanwo-Olu’s Second Term Inauguration

Eko Hot Blog reports that young people, including students, in the Epe Division of Lagos State, on Sunday, displayed their scientific skills with a robotic competition. The competition was part of a slate of events designed to celebrate the second term inauguration of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS   INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The … Read more

Tragedy Strikes EKEDC As Workers Get Electrocuted

The EKEDC has suffered another electrocution tragedy. The latest incident comes months after a similar incident in March 2023. However, the company lost two officials to the latest tragedy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has suffered a grave tragedy as two of its officials were electrocuted. The incident happened … Read more

Accolades For Ex-Lagos Transportation Commissioner Kayode Opeifa At 58

Ex-Lagos Transportation Commissioner Kayode Opeifa

On May 21, 1965, a quintessential leader was born. Hon. Kayode Opeifa has grown into a strong voice who has made excellent contributions to those around him. Hon. Opeifa, a former Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, turned 58 on Sunday. He has lived an extraordinary life of exploits and service. EDITOR’S PICKS   INSIGHT: Nigerians … Read more

NDLEA Nabs Notorious Drug Lord, Accomplices With N567 Million Worth Of Drugs [PHOTOS] 

NDLEA have arrested a Notorious Drug Lord and his accomplices with N567 million worth of Drugs. The arrest and confiscation took place at the SAHCO export shed of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja Lagos. The illegal narcotics shipment, totalling 30.10 kg, has an estimated worth of N567 million on the black market. EKO … Read more

‘A Mentor & Leader Worthy Of Emulation’ — Lagos Govt Hails Seriki Bamu On Birthday

Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian added another year to his many years on earth on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Executive Council has felicitated with Alhaji Shakiru Akanni Seriki, popularly known as … Read more

Abiru, Wale Raji, Akogun Anomo, Others Pay Glowing Tributes To Seriki Bamu On Birthday

Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian added another year to his many years on earth on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that political leaders in Epe, Lagos East, and the entire Lagos State have celebrated Alhaji Shakiru … Read more

LASBCA Facilitates Arrest Of Developer Over Collapsed Building In Ajegunle

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has facilitated the arrest of Mr. Okechukwu Samuel Okoli, a developer of a collapsed building at 27, Buraimoh Street, Off Idewu Street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS   INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On … Read more

Grassroots Political Mobiliser & Policy Analyst, Giwa Murtala Omotola-Moore, Turns 31!

Giwa Murtala Omotola-Moore celebrates his 31st birthday today

On this day, May 20, 2023, 31 years ago, a grassroots political mobiliser was born. Giwa Murtala Omotola-Moore has grown from strength to strength, learning under great political minds, including Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS   INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The Brink Of A Tinubu … Read more

Tinubu Homecoming Poised To Grace Dangote Refinery Launch

Presidency Tinubu ‘T-Pain’

Tinubu, the President-elect is set to return to Nigeria after visit to France. He will attend the official opening of the Dangote Refinery in Lagos, which is the world’s largest single-train refinery. Tinubu was reported to have engaged with investors and other allies in France to market investment opportunities in Nigeria. Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the … Read more

What We Are Doing To Keep Our State Free Of Flood – Lagos Govt

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Lagos State has been flood-free for some months. The state government says it is hoping to keep it that way.  It said it working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a flood-free state. Eko Hot Blog report that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to providing essential weather advisories to stakeholders, planners, decision-makers … Read more

Lagos Gets Eight New Perm Secs As Sanwo-Olu Reels Out Expectations

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu flanked by his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat (left), Mrs Sukanmi Oyegbola (right) and the newly appointed as Permanent Secretaries during the swearing ceremony at the Lagos House, Aluasa, Ikeja, on Thursday, 18 May 2023.

The governor said the appointments were made after the appointees underwent a “rigorous screening procedure.” The head of service described the process as fair and transparent. Sanwo-Olu stated that the Lagos government will continue to reward loyal, dedicated workers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, appointed eight Permanent Secretaries … Read more

JUST IN: Seun Kuti’s Fate Hangs In Balance As Court Extends Remand By Four Days

Seun Kuti's trial

Seun Kuti has been remanded in custody for an additional four days by the Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The extension was granted to allow for further investigation into the case. Kuti allegedly slapped a police inspector after driving dangerously on the Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos State. A Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in … Read more

ALERT: Ijora-Olopa Bridge Is Inaccessible. Here Are Alternative Routes

Ijora-Olopa Bridge allegedly damaged by miscreants

A section of the bridge reportedly failed on Wednesday, rendering it unsafe. The federal government attributed the failure to theft by some miscreants who tampered with its major reinforcement elements. The federal and state governments have released alternative routes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deck-on-Pile Bridge at Ijora-Olopa inbound Ijora-Oloye has failed and is … Read more

‘False & Fabricated’ — Lagos TESCOM Disowns Rumoured Ongoing Recruitment

TESCOM disowns fake job advert

  Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has debunked the claims that there is an ongoing Job Recruitment for Male staff into the Administrative Offices of the commission. Some viral posts on social media platforms had claimed that there was an ongoing recruitment process in the commission. EDITOR’S PICKS   … Read more