Police Recapture Suspected Cultist, Arrest Welder Who Cut Him Loose Nearly Two Years After Escape

L-R: Suspected cultist, Wasiu Opeyemi and welder, Aliu Tijani

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has recaptured a suspected cultist, Wasiu Opeyemi, nearly two years after he escaped police custody. Opeyemi escaped police custody in August 2021 in handcuffs. EDITOR’S PICKS   Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, The Trained Mechanical Engineer Who Is Now Acting CBN … Read more

NDLEA Uncovers Meth Lab In Lagos Residential Community, Recovers Packs Of Illicit Drug

The house hosting the busted meth lab in Ikeja, Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have uncovered a secret laboratory producing deadly illicit substance, Methamphetamine, in a residential community located in Ikeja, Lagos State. NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS   Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun … Read more

Lagos Govt Intensifies Moves To Curb Indiscriminate Parking, Highlights Intervention Efforts

Roadside parking in Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment towards providing a coordinated parking system through strategic regulations and monitoring of parking infrastructure. The General Manager, Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, reiterated the commitment on Radio Lagos’s programme “AWAYE” on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS   Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor … Read more

Lagos Moves To Enhance Supply Of Wholesome Beef As Sanwo-Olu Approves 750Ha Cattle Feedlot In Epe

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has said strategic plans are being developed and implemented to bridge the annual 1.380 million deficit in red meat consumption as part of measures to boost food security across the state and also enhance the supply of wholesome beef in Lagos. According to a statement issued … Read more

Lagos Teenager In Court For Allegedly Stealing SUV

Eko Hot Blog reports that a teenager, Lekan Wasiu, has landed at the Ogudu Magistrates Court in Lagos State over attempted theft. Prosecutors accused Wasiu of attempting to steal a GAC Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). EDITOR’S PICKS   Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, The Trained Mechanical Engineer Who Is Now Acting … Read more

FACT CHECK: Did Sanwo-Olu Direct LASTMA Officers To Stop Arresting Motorists?

LASTMA officers near a commercial vehicle

Recently, there were speculations that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to stop arresting motorists in the state. LASTMA, the state’s top traffic law enforcement agency, is widely known for its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. EDITOR’S PICKS   ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass … Read more

Lagos Police Intensify Crackdown On Cable Thieves As RRS Operatives Arrest 8

Seven suspects; Kamalu Mohammed. Usman Lawal, Ibrahim Salisu, Hassan Salisu, Zulkiful Sani, Umar Haruna, and Amadu Muazu, caught during attempt to steal cables

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cable thieves. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS   ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass New Property Laws Protecting Indigenes – … Read more

Lagos To Commence Implementation Research Of Equitable Digital First Care Through Telehealth

The Lagos State Government has completed plans to develop a telehealth model as part of efforts to sustain the implementation of various interventions aimed at improving access to Primary Health Care (PHC) in the State and pathways to the underserved population. EDITOR’S PICKS   Why IPOB Banned Lawyer, Ejimakor, Others From Visiting Nnamdi Kanu In Cell … Read more

LASURA Identifies 26 Distressed Buildings For Demolition At Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa, the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, and other officials of the agency

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has identified about 26 noticeable dilapidated and highly distressed buildings within the Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate, Phases I-IV which would be recommended for demolition to prevent collapse and the loss of lives and properties. The General Manager of LASURA, Tpl. Ajibike Shomade, made the … Read more

How Lagos DSVA, Police Plan To Curb Sexual, Domestic Violence In Lagos

Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Idowu Owohunwa and the Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi,

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaborative efforts with the State Police Command towards curbing the menace of domestic and sexual violence as well as providing necessary support to victims of abuse. According to a statement posted on the state government’s … Read more

‘Learning From The Best:’ Cameroon Team In Lagos To Understudy Technical, Vocational Education Administration

Cameroon Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education team and LASTVEB officials in Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Development (GIZ), has hosted a team from the Cameroon Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education. According to a statement issued by the state government on Wednesday, the team were in Lagos to … Read more

‘You’ve Been Instrumental To The Development Of Lagos’ — Abiru Celebrates Tola Kasali On Birthday

Three-time Commissioner in Lagos State, Dr. Tola Kasali

Tola Kasali is a three-time commissioner in Lagos State. Abiru credited him with helping to get him elected in the last general election. Kasali was a year older on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Adetokunbo Abiru and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, have … Read more

Focus On People’s Welfare, Sanwo-Olu Charges Lagos 10th Assembly

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Sanwo-Olu proclaimed the 10th Lagos assembly on Tuesday as is tradition. Obasa was subsequently reelected as speaker of the new assembly. The speaker’s election brought to an end the 9th assembly which passed 46 bills, 120 resolutions to set new record. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the 10th … Read more

Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts 2,379 Intending Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia

The Kaaba in Saudi Arabia where Muslim pilgrims pray

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has so far airlifted a total of 2,379 intending pilgrims comprising of 994 males and 1,385 females to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage exercise. According to a statement issued by the state government Tuesday evening, the immediate past … Read more

‘One-Chance’ Operation Gone Wrong As RRS Operatives Nab Three In Lagos

The three 'One Chance' suspects

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspects, all members of a ‘one-chance’ gang, operating along Oshodi–Gbagada Expressway, Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS   Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special … Read more

Lagos Prophet Marcus Tibetan Entangled In A Web Of N65m Land Controversy Involving Church Member

Prophet Marcus Tibetan

Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of a white garment church, David Timilehin, has accused popular Lagos-based prophet, Marcus Tibetan, of a N65 million land scam. According to The Cable, the prophet allegedly promised Timilehin a land near the recently inaugurated Dangote refinery in the state but failed to deliver it. EDITOR’S PICKS   Senate … Read more

2023 World Environment Day: Sanwo-Olu Seeks Collaboration For Sustainable Solution To Plastic Pollution

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, called on all residents to take up the responsibility and collaborate with the Government to ensure a sustainable solution to the menace of plastics pollution to make the State safe, cleaner and healthy. The governor made the call at the 2023 World … Read more

Tribal Bigotry: Iyabo Ojo In Loggerheads With Lagos Governor

Tribal Bigotry: Iyabo Ojo In Loggerheads With Lagos Governor

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has found herself embroiled in a heated dispute with the Lagos State government. The actress had initially confronted the state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, over an arrest threat stemming from a tax-related issue. This comes in response to the Lagos State government having ordered Iyabo Ojo to pay a sum of N18,640,092.00 … Read more

PHOTOS: Lagos DSVA Takes Domestic, Sexual Violence Awareness To The Church

Members of Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Eyita, Ikorodu, Lagos, holding Lagos DSVA awareness messages (Photo: Lagos DSVA)

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has stepped up its enlightenment efforts against domestic and sexual violence by taking it to the church. The agency was at the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Eyita, Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday to raise awareness. EDITOR’S PICKS   Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking … Read more

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