Tinubu attended a consultative session with the Federation of Construction Industry in Nigeria (FOCI) on Thursday. During the session, the APC presidential candidate revealed his plans to heavily invest in transportation infrastructure. He revealed plans to encourage states to build metro systems if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the … Read more
The Lagos government has moved to regulate the activities of major and independent petroleum marketers. The government said the move is aimed at addressing the traffic gridlock on highways. The state’s transportation commissioner announced that petroleum marketers can now only operate within a specific timeframe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has … Read more
A USAID delegation visited representatives of the Lagos government on Thursday. The government committed to working with the agency to protect the youth in Lagos. Officials also called on the USAID to be more proactive in its activities to prevent young people from needing saving. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says … Read more
The soldier and the policeman were filmed exchanging blows on Wednesday. The soldier was on a passenger bus that was stopped by the police on Wednesday. The police spokesman in Lagos said the altercation started after a policeman on duty stopped the bus from driving against traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
The Lagos government granted the workers four work-free days to obtain their voter cards. The state’s head of service communicated the decision in a circular issued on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He said the move was important because voting is a civic responsibility. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has declared four … Read more
One dead as another storey building reportedly collapsed in Lagos. The tragic incident occurred at about 6.45 pm, when the building, still under construction, partially collapsed. The permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been confirmed dead after a storey building … Read more
Umahi said Igbos prospered under Tinubu when he was Lagos governor. The governor made the statement at an APC rally in Ebonyi on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. He said the party’s presidential candidate will take care of the southeastern state if elected president. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, has rallied … Read more
LASEMA said some Lagos residents display lackadaisical attitude towards emergency responders. The agency appealed to such residents to change their attitude. The LASEMA boss highlighted the agency’s achievements in 2022 and revealed plans for 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has … Read more
A Vulcanizer has been sentenced to death for theft in Lagos. The court proved the 32-year-old man guilty before a sentence was passed against him. The convict confessed to being part of an Illegal society. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an Ikeja Special Offences Court has sentenced a 32-year-old vulcaniser, Chidozie Onyinchiz, to death for … Read more
The working group was inaugurated on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The Lagos government said the group will domesticate the AfCFTA in the state. The government said the AfCFTA domestication aligns with the present administration’s economic agenda. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State Technical Working Group to be responsible … Read more
The finalists were picked from the five administrative divisions (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe) in Lagos. The talent hunt was among the activities that made up the Greater Lagos Fiesta event in December 2022. The government urged the winners to grow their creative skills to ensure success in third fields. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested the suspects for various crimes. The command made the disclosure in its monthly report for December 2022. It implored all residents to be security conscious. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Police Command has arrested about 203 suspects for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, rape, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog held its first-ever annual staff retreat in Epe during the weekend. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Otunba T.J. Abass, appealed to the staff to pursue their passion. He also thanked his employees for their work so far. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman and CEO of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J. … Read more
The trial of ASP Drambi Vandi starts today. He allegedly killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day 2022. The Lagos government is leading the disgraced cop’s prosecution. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
The arrest was made by troops of ‘Exercise Still Water’ The army said its operatives made the arrests based on an intelligence report. It clarified that the suspects we were not connected to the recent unrest in Ojota. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of ‘Exercise Still Water’ of the Nigerian Army have arrested … Read more
The Police have detained a couple for the alleged torture of two children. The children are aged two and five, respectively. Photos posted online show severe physical injuries on their young bodies. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly torturing two children in the Egbeda area … Read more
The Police in Lagos rescued three teenagers from “forced prostitution.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has rescued three teenagers from prostitution in the Itamaga area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases Doyin Okupe After Arrest At Lagos Airport … Read more
The Lagos government has highlighted the benefits of technology for national development. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has committed to investing significantly in science and technology which it described as critical to the development of the state and nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases … Read more
The LASU School of Transport has won a $50,000 research grant on road and water crashes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the School of Transport and Logistics of the Lagos State University (LASU) has won a $50,000 grant from the Volvo Educational and Research Foundation (VREF) to study road and water traffic crashes in three … Read more
The Lagos College of Nursing has disowned fake admission notices circulating on social media. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando, has warned the general public against falling prey to fake admission notices circulating on some social media platforms, stressing that LASCON is yet to commence its Year 2023/2024 … Read more