Lekki LCDA joins Lagos State in marking Domestic and Sexual Violence Awareness Month Civil servants across the State wear purple to symbolize solidarity Chairman Kasali reaffirms commitment to end gender-based violence in society Lekki Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has joined other civil servants across Lagos State in marking the start of Domestic and Sexual … Read more
38 killed after being hit by Russian air defence while diverting across the Caspian Sea. Apologizes to Azerbaijan but stops short of accepting Russian responsibility. Ukraine accuses Russia of disinformation as survivors recount the tragedy. Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued an apology to Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev following the downing of an Azerbaijani commercial … Read more
Egyptian rescue teams recovered four bodies and five survivors on Tuesday during a search operation in the Red Sea after a tourist boat carrying 44 people sank on Monday. As of Tuesday evening, a total of 33 people had been rescued, but seven remained missing. The identities of the victims have not been publicly disclosed, … Read more
US reaffirms support for Nigeria in anti-terrorism efforts, pledges aid to survivors. Borno State hopes for rescue of remaining Chibok girls held by Boko Haram. Initiatives underway to support rescued girls and enhance school security nationwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the United States (U.S.) has reiterated its commitment to supporting Nigeria in its fight against … Read more
An explosion rocked the Bodija area of Ibadan on Tuesday night. The explosion resulted in the death and injury of dozens of residents. Structures in the area also suffered significant damage. Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful explosion on Tuesday jolted residents of Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, and its environs in their homes and … 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
Lagos has launched a domestic and sexual violence case management system. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (LSDSVA) has launched the Domestic and Sexual Violence case Management System. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt To Partner Private Sector In Building Regulatory Process Ajah Killing: Lagos Govt Will Ensure Justice Is … Read more
The 21-storey building that caved in on Monday was one of three luxury towers being developed in Ikoyi… EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that chances of rescuing any more victims alive at the Ikoyi Building collapse site is extremely tough. The governor made a late night visit … Read more
The death toll from the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, on Monday has risen from 22 to 36. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coordinator of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) in the South-West Region, Ibrahim Farinloye, has announced that the death toll from the 21-storey building that collapsed in Ikoyi, Lagos, … Read more