The Surinamese man had smuggled the banned hard drug into Nigeria. He claimed that he travelled to Nigeria in search of his long-lost Nigerian father. The NDLEA also intercepted 1,559.3kg Colorado and 648,050 pills of opioids in Lagos, Imo, Taraba, and others. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has added three more Permanent Secretaries to the roster of the Lagos State Public Service. The governor approved the appointments after interviewing the appointees. The Lagos Head of Service says the new Permanent Secretaries are well qualified for their new positions. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more
The taskforce consists of eight members tasked with reshaping the global urban sanitation agenda. The Lagos water regulatory body’s boss was said to have been nominated to serve on the taskforce due to her “laudable work.” The taskforce has representatives from six other countries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the International Water Association (IWA) has … Read more
The recently concluded elections in Nigeria have prompted ethnically and religiously charged debates. The president-elect has urged Nigerians to move beyond such sentiments. He said the nation will progress faster if Nigerians live in unity. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has admonished Nigerians to shun ethnic and religious strife for the country … Read more
The building was removed before its expected collapse. The building is one of the 349 distressed structures recently published by LASBCA. LASBCA has also arrested a man for illegal dredging. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has averted an imminent building collapse by embarking on a manual removal of … Read more
Christians all over the world are celebrating Good Friday today, April 7, 2023, to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. The believers will celebrate Easter Sunday on Sunday, April 9, 2023, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu has sent an Easter message to everyone celebrating. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more
The LWC is not leaving any stone unturned in its mission to improve water supply across Lagos State. The water corporation recently joined its partner, USAID, to seek the support of traditional rulers for a water project. Both parties visited Otto and Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more
A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more
Lagos State has announced plans for 2023 Umrah pilgrims from the state. At least 200 intending pilgrims are set to depart from Lagos. The state has divided the pilgrims into three batches and they have different departure dates. Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 200 intending pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria … Read more
Epe LGA, Eredo LCDA, and Yaba LCDA have reaped the reward of their concerted efforts for a clean environment. The LGAs won the awards for the cleanest local council areas in Lagos. They received the awards at the 2022 environmental sanitation assessment programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and … Read more
Ohanaeze has announced its resolve to petition President Buhari and send a protest letter to the National Assembly regarding attacks on Igbos during the 2023 general elections. The group expressed sadness and disappointment over the situation, and plans to send a high-powered delegation to Lagos to establish a peaceful relationship between Igbo and Yoruba. Properties … Read more
The building was under a Powerline adjacent Hamed Adebowale Street, Aguda area of Lagos. The state’s building control agency said the building represented a potential disaster. The agency also urged the public to desist from erecting structures under high-tension cables. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has removed an … Read more
An officer of the Nigeria Police Force has been killed allegedly by some commercial motorcycle riders in Lagos. Three guns belonging to the police were also allegedly hijacked. The incident has caused pandemonium and the detail of the situation is still sketchy. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in Lagos on Wednesday over … Read more
The bus somersaulted in a lone accident after the driver lost control. Although the accident severely injured ten passengers, none lost their life. LASTMA pulled all of them out alive and blamed the mishap on over speeding. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday rescued ten … Read more
The Lagos government’s efforts to improve access to potable water supply got a boost after USAID offered a partnership. The American agency reiterated the commitment during a visit on Tuesday. USAID signed an MOU with the Lagos government in December 2021. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Water Corporation … Read more
Lagos government will soon start implementing a parking technology system. The government has partnered with a payment company to develop a payment app. Officials said the move aims to improve the overall parking system in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has partnered with ARCA Payment Ltd. to develop a parking … Read more
Last Tuesday, the Lagos consumer protection agency sealed Chiffy Supermarket for selling expired toothpaste and other household products. The agency stepped up its efforts on Monday by sealing two more stores for selling expired products to consumers. The Lagos government said the moves were aimed at ridding the state of expired, unwholesome and substandard products. … Read more
The Lagos government said it had observed a culture of impunity that involves security agencies flouting traffic rules in the state. The government said security agents are not above the rules and regulations. It, therefore, warned them against flouting traffic rules in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned the … Read more
By Praise Ben As the dust settles on Nigeria’s recent electoral showdown, the United States and the British governments are cooking up a storm of sanctions aimed at Nigerian political masterminds behind the scenes of violence, electoral hocus-pocus, and democracy-bending antics. With these sanctions, the goal is to pin the blame on these conniving puppeteers, … Read more
By Bernard Joseph The heartrending loss of 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran has sent shockwaves of sorrow, disbelief, and despair throughout Nigeria. Although the details of Whitney’s passing may differ, the profound impact on those left behind is undeniable. Her untimely demise underscores the importance of cherishing each precious moment and holding our loved ones close. Whitney … Read more