The manufacturers’ association held its annual business luncheon on Monday. Lagos government’s representatives were present at the event and promised to raise their support for the association. Participants at the luncheon also called for more government support. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has pledged to give more support to the Manufacturers Association … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, State Treasury Office (STO), Dr. Abiodun Muritala, has affirmed that the state government is making steady progress in its quest to attain full automation of its financial processes since the automation process started some years ago. He stated this on Tuesday when … Read more
The ‘Ilera Eko’ health insurance scheme kicked off in 2020. Since commencement, enrollees have visited hospitals under the scheme 457,770 times. Malaria cases triggered the highest number of visits with 156,458 visits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, organised the first ILERA EKO Providers’ Forum, just as it solicited more … Read more
Ayodele Fayose, who is facing money laundering charges, has been granted permission to travel for medical treatment by the Federal High Court in Lagos. The EFCC has been trying Fayose and his company, Spotless Investment Limited, since 2018 for allegedly laundering N2.2bn. The next hearing in the trial has been adjourned until June 6th. … Read more
The Lagos environmental taskforce has ramped up its crackdown on illegal structures and shanties in the state. Last week, the force destroyed shanties around the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos. The latest operation took the taskforce to the Lekki Coastal Road. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, … Read more
The Lagos government is partnering the SOS Children’s Villages to reduce the number of children on the streets of Lagos. The SOS Children’s Villages is a non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children without parental care and families at risk. The partnership is expected to provide much needed help to vulnerable children in the state. Eko … Read more
Alhaji Alade Saliu-Okulu is the Baameto of Epe Kingdom. He clocked 72 today, May 8, 2023. Many have celebrated the Epe chief on his special day. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Kayo-Kayo festival planning committee has celebrated the Baameto of Epe Kingdom, Lagos, Alhaji Alade Saliu-Okulu, on his 72nd birthday. In a statement … Read more
The Lagos-Ibadan expressway is notorious for traffic gridlock. The FRSC said it got worse on Sunday after a loaded tanker crashed in the morning. The, corps, therefore provided alternative routes to motorists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to use alternative routes as the gridlock on the … Read more
A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
In recent months, the NDLEA often seized illegal drugs from suspects without rancour. However, that was not the case during the last week as members of a drug cartel engaged the agency’s operatives in a gunfight. The gunfight, which went on for about 30 minutes, ended with NDLEA operatives seizing nearly 9,000 kilograms of Canadian … Read more
Lagos-Ibadan road once more became a headache for motorists following a tanker accident along the Ibafo bridge of Ogun State. Motorists who were stuck in the traffic congestion lamented waiting hours. According to reports, the tanker incident happened as a result of the vehicle falling under the pedestrian bridge and blocking road access for road … Read more
There was a fire in the Lagos Surveyor-General Office early Saturday. The fire destroyed documents and other valuables. However, the office said its data is secure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Lagos State Surveyor-General has disclosed that its data is secure following a fire. Earlier on Saturday, fire gutted the office … Read more
Birthdays are special days to reflect upon how far one has come and set new goals for the future. They are also unique days to celebrate people who have positively contributed to our society. Mrs. Olayinka Saidat Oladunjoye, an attorney, is one of those people. Besides enjoying numerous achievements in her personal life, she has … Read more
The News Department of Eko Hot Blog, the leading Lagos-based media organisation, is hiring young, skilled, and well-motivated team players who are willing to challenge themselves and gain commensurate rewards. NEWS REPORTER Responsibilities: The news reporter will be responsible for sourcing and reporting breaking and relevant news daily. The reporter is expected to always be … Read more
An African delegation from the World Economic Forum was in Lagos on Friday. During the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his usual stance that Lagos is the best place to do business in the country. He, therefore, invited investors to take advantage of the Lagos market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) … Read more
The Lagos DSVA is a frontline government agency in the war against domestic and sexual violence. The agency has been at the forefront of protecting several victims of sexual and domestic violence in the past. It recently rescued a woman from her abusive husband, a community leader, in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The police have many old and dilapidated barracks in Lagos. The building regulatory body in the state has even marked some of them as inhabitable. This reality has spurred the Lagos government and the police authorities into action as they are set to “regenerate” the old barracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
On Wednesday, a now-deleted video went viral on Twitter and showed police officers allegedly assaulting a driver. The Twitter user @cashy0206, who posted the tweet, has now deleted his account. It’s not immediately clear why he has acted this way. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has reacted to an alleged … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu won a second term in office in the March 18 governorship election in Lagos and is set for inauguration. He secured a total of 762,134 votes, winning by a margin of more than 450,000 votes. His nearest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of the Labour Party received 312,329 votes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a … Read more
The World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 of every year. The day celebrates the critical role a free press plays in helping society function effectively. Sanwo-Olu used the occasion to send a message to Nigerian journalists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated all journalists on … Read more