The driver of the truck, marked SMK 82 XY, lost control, skidded off the road and rammed into the roadside hawkers, killing them on the spot Two female hawkers were crushed to death by a truck around Lotto, inbound Lagos, on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Friday. The Spokesman, Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced free training for tourism enthusiasts in the state. The Lagos State Government in partnership with Goge Africa has commenced a four-day free training programme for tourism enthusiasts in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The four-day training programme, which commenced on Monday at the Leola Hotel, Maryland, was … Read more
Sanwo-Olu lauds dismissal of UNILAG lecturers promised to fulfill its pledge to UNILAG on construction of a standard jetty at the school waterfront Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has lauded the recent disciplinary action taken by the management of the University of Lagos, UNILAG, against two erring academic staff indicted in the SexForGrade scandal. … Read more
The group described the “Rivers State Governor as a shameless talkative who didn’t take action other than his frequent declaration of curfew in the state.” The Biafra Nations League, BNL, has called Governor Nyesom Wike of Rivers State a ‘shameless talkative’ for threatening the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB. BNL noted that Wike was a … Read more
A 27-year-old young woman who hails from Delta State has been found dead in her apartment at mosogar, Ethiope West Local Government Area of the state. Her neighbors found her dead with her private part and mammary glands missing after breaking into her room on Tuesday, June 1, due to the excess smell oozing from … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of a major highway for 10-week construction. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced 10 weeks partial closure of Eko Bridge from Costain to Alaka in bound National Stadium for emergency repairs by Federal Government (FG). The partial closure of the bridge, EKO … Read more
There was palpable tension at Banire, Ikotun Road in the Alimosho area of Lagos as a diesel-laden tanker suddenly exploded after losing control on Tuesday morning. The inferno was confirmed by the Director-General of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu. There was palpable tension at Banire, Ikotun Road in the Alimosho area … Read more
The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has warned Lagos residents over the use of unauthorised personnel within its network in the state. EKEDC enjoined the residents to be wary of unlicensed contractors. The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has called on Lagos residents to shun illegal activities and the use of unauthorised personnel within its … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has announced the postponement of primaries for its councillorship aspirants to May 28. Recall that the Lagos PDP had earlier fixed May 25 for councillorship primaries in the state. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has announced the postponement of primaries for its councillorship aspirants … Read more
Traders at the popular Ile-Epo market in Lagos State were on Monday thrown into pandemonium following an attempt by hoodlums to set a police station in the market ablaze. It was further learnt that a police officer on duty clashed with one of the market boys. Traders at the popular Ile-Epo market in the Alimosho … Read more
Lagos State Government has on Saturday announced the night closure of Iju level crossing for repairs. The Commissioner assured the residents of the state that alternative routes had been provided during the temporary closure. Lagos State Government has on Saturday announced the night closure of Iju level crossing for repairs from 8pm on Sunday, May … Read more
Scores of commuters were stranded in the early hours of Thursday as soldiers took over major places in Oshodi, Lagos State. Many commercial vehicles were destroyed on Thursday while some persons were assaulted by the aggrieved security operatives. Scores of commuters were thrown into confusion in the early hours of Thursday as soldiers took over … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration will continue to ensure children have access to quality education in the state. According to him, the state government has commissioned over 1,097 school projects in over 970 schools across Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that his administration will … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old abandoned baby in the state. This was made known by the state Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, via a statement on Friday. The Lagos State Police Command has rescued a one-month-old abandoned baby in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The one-month-old baby was said … Read more
The actor has been in detention since he was arrested for alleged sexual assault of a minor, who is in the care of comedienne, Princess. Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has said the continuous detention of Nollywood actor, Olanrewaju Omiyinka, popularly known as Baba Ijesha, is based on legal advice from the state … Read more
As part of efforts to curtail the spread of coronavirus in the state, the Lagos State Government has threatened to enforce COVID-19 pandemic law following misleading information about the pandemic. According to section 11 of the Lagos State Coronavirus Pandemic Law 2021, the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has the right to order for a quarantine … Read more
…promises to Address Epe Zonal Office School Support Unit Office Space. A member representing Epe Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji, has hailed the Lagos State Government under the direction of Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu for its rousing developmental projects across Epe Division, particularly in the areas of Education and … Read more
Lagos State Government has read the riot act to fraudulent real estate operators whose stock in trade is to exploit and defraud the residents of the state. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka, gave the warning at the ongoing press briefing to commemorate the second year in office … Read more
An Actor and undergraduate has been arrested by the Oyo state police command for defrauding traders with fake bank alerts. The Oyo State Police Command has arrested a man, Olumide Olajide, for allegedly defrauding traders in Ibadan with fake bank alerts. Olajide, who claims to be a Yoruba film actor, was among those paraded … Read more
The Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said that the first 500 of the 5,000 last-mile buses proposed to replace motorcycles popularly known as okada will be launched in Lagos Next week. Sanwo-Olu stated that the clamping down on motorcycles in the state was part of measures to protect the life and property of … Read more