The Inspector-General of Police recently recommended a new CP for Lagos State. The recommendation elicited various reactions on social media as elections draw nearer. The Police in Lagos have clarified where things stand as far as the Force leadership in the state is concerned. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says … Read more
The IGP sent a letter to the police commission recommending Frank Mba to be the next commissioner of police in Ogun. Besides Mba, the police boss recommended Idowu Owohunwa as Lagos police commissioner. The police commission confirmed the receipt of the recommendations and will consider them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police … Read more
The empowerment programme recently held in Lagos State. 104 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence benefitted from the agency’s business grant programme. The state’s solicitor-general urged the survivors to drive positive societal changes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has empowered 104 high-risk survivors of Sexual and … Read more
The building control agency said the upgrade of notices is aimed at improving its services. It also disclosed that the upgrade will help to fish out impostors in the building industry in Lagos. The agency’s boss said the move will also help to remove distressed buildings faster than before. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The Lagos government expanded the monitoring activities of HEFAMAA. The government engaged seven franchise companies to assist the agency in delivering results. Government officials met with the representatives of the companies on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has rejigged and expanded the monitoring activities of its Health Facility Monitoring and … Read more
Fire has again gutted the popular Balogun market in Lagos. The inferno reportedly started from one of the shops of the textiles and shoe building located on Gbajumo, at about 12.45 am. The exact cause of the fire could not be immediately ascertained at the time of filing this report EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
Jandor said his campaign train is regularly attacked by suspected political thugs. The PDP governorship candidate in Lagos said the most recent attack resulted in the stabbing of one of his security team. He expressed the concerns during an interactive session with the league of Imams in Kosofe LGA of Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Shettima is the running mate of the APC presidential candidate, Tinubu. The APC vice presidential candidate says the obsession over Tinubu’s health is “mischievous”. He made the assertion on Monday night at a banquet in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the vice-presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Kashim Shettima, has criticised those … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari is in Lagos on a two-day working visit. The president inaugurated the Lagos Rice Mill in Imota, Lagos, which will reportedly create nearly 250,000 jobs. The president commended Governor Sanwo-Olu for his efforts in driving the growth of the agriculture sector. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday commended … Read more
The “Sanwo Switch to Gas” project was initiated by LASEPA. The initiative rewards Lagos residents with gas cylinder in exchange for plastic wastes, unserviceable and abandoned electrical appliances, among others. The Lagos first lady recently attended the launch of the project on the Lagos Island. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State First Lady, Dr. … Read more
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Monday, started his two-day visit to Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the visit saw him inaugurate at least two major projects. EDITOR’S PICKS Too Much Ado Over Tinubu’s Health N77 Trillion Debt: Buhari’s Government And The 2023 ‘Budget Of Deficit’ SPARE: An Attack On The British Monarchy The president, … Read more
The NDLEA has seized over 1.7 million Tramadol Pills in Lagos. The Agency on January 18, also discovered 110.75kgs of cannabis Indica concealed in a 2011 Toyota Sienna and a 2011 Honda Pilot SUV. According to the NDLEA, another 60,000 pills of Tramadol 250mg were equally recovered from a wanted drug dealer, Diugwu Alphonsus in … Read more
President Muhammadu will pay a two-day working visit to Lagos on Monday, January 23, 2022. The government has announced that traffic will be controlled on various routes on Monday and there will be a diversion on the Island on Tuesday. The president is scheduled to inaugurate five projects during his visit. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
In 2016, the Lagos government demolished the Chief J.K. Randle Memorial Hall. The government built the John Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History on the site of the demolished hall. The Randle family accused the Lagos government of plotting to wipe out the name of the family in the state through the demolition of … Read more
The LASHMA launched the service charter for the agency and the ‘ILERA EKO’ health insurance scheme. The Lagos head of service unveiled the charter on Saturday. The HoS hailed the cooperation of ILERA EKO customers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has launched its Service Charter for both the … Read more
EKEDC said there will be a power outage on Lagos Island due to impending maintenance work. The distribution company also apologised to its customers in Lagos and Ogun States over irregular power supply. The company blamed the poor supply on the reduced load capacity from the National Grid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eko … Read more
The government is upgrading 20 primary healthcare centres in the state. The upgrade was flagged off on Friday by two state agencies. Each PHC upgrade is expected to be completed between three to six months after commencement. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Primary Health Care Board (LSPHCB) and the Lagos State Infrastructure … Read more
The president is visiting Lagos on a two-day working visit on Monday and Tuesday. The Lagos government said the visitor will commission various projects when he’s in the state. The state government promised to ensure hitch-free events during the visit. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos on Monday and … Read more
President Buhari is set to visit Lagos State. Buhari’s visit to Lagos is tagged ‘A Festival of Project Commissioning. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy said the security personnel will be at strategic places to prevent unforeseen circumstances. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos next week Monday and … Read more
By Aminu Wada A YouTuber recently filmed the poor state of the Ikoyi Post Office facility in Lagos. The video shows that the post office was commissioned by Eteng Okoi-Obuli, the former Minister of State, Ministry of Communications, on June 5, 1981. The post office’s manager reportedly said the company had reported the infrastructural deficit … Read more