Community Leader In Police Net As Lagos DSVA Rescues Wife From Abusive Husband

The Lagos DSVA is a frontline government agency in the war against domestic and sexual violence. The agency has been at the forefront of protecting several victims of sexual and domestic violence in the past. It recently rescued a woman from her abusive husband, a community leader, in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more

FAKE NEWS ALERT: Alaba Int’l Market Not On Fire

Shanties around the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos, set on fire by the police

Reports emerged on Friday afternoon that fire had gutted parts of the Alaba International Market in Lagos. Some reports claimed that “goods worth millions of Nigeria” were destroyed in the fire. However, the police have debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report of a fire … Read more

Asiwaju Tinubu’s Stamp Of Approval On Attorney Olu Otubusin’s Personality: ‘You Have Painted Your Image With Golden Brushstrokes on Emerald Slate’

Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s President-Elect, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu, has hailed US-based lawyer Mcguinnis Otunbushin as an accomplished Nigerian who has flown his country’s flag with aplomb and dignity. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Under Pressure From NLC To Intervene For Nigerians Trapped In Sudan Atiku Lauds Iwuanyanwu’s Election as Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General National Assembly … Read more

Lagos Govt, Police To Rebuild Dilapidated Barracks. See What They Will Look Like

Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Housing, Mrs. Toke Benson-Awoyinka; Police PRO, and others at a press briefing on regeneration of police barracks in Lagos

The police have many old and dilapidated barracks in Lagos. The building regulatory body in the state has even marked some of them as inhabitable. This reality has spurred the Lagos government and the police authorities into action as they are set to “regenerate” the old barracks. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more

How Two Lagos Men Drove Against Traffic, Lied About Officers Assaulting Them – Police

The car was driving against traffic and was abandoned on the road as Lagos police officers closed in

On Wednesday, a now-deleted video went viral on Twitter and showed police officers allegedly assaulting a driver. The Twitter user @cashy0206, who posted the tweet, has now deleted his account. It’s not immediately clear why he has acted this way. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has reacted to an alleged … Read more

All Set For Sanwo-Olu’s Second Term Inauguration As Lagos Names Committee (See Full List)

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, set for second-term inauguration

Governor Sanwo-Olu won a second term in office in the March 18 governorship election in Lagos and is set for inauguration. He secured a total of 762,134 votes, winning by a margin of more than 450,000 votes. His nearest challenger, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, of the Labour Party received 312,329 votes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a … Read more

World Press Freedom Day: You Can Always Count On A Free Press In Lagos, Sanwo-Olu Tells Journalists

The World Press Freedom Day is celebrated on May 3 of every year. The day celebrates the critical role a free press plays in helping society function effectively. Sanwo-Olu used the occasion to send a message to Nigerian journalists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has congratulated all journalists on … Read more

VIDEO: Tragedy Rocks Ibeju-Lekki As Trailer Knocks Down, Kills Teacher

The dead teacher laid at the back of the trailer that knocked him down in Ibeju-Lekki

Sadness rented the air around the Okegun Odofin area of Ibeju-Lekki on Tuesday. A trailer had knocked down a primary school teacher. The victim died on the spot. Eko Hot Blog reports that a primary school teacher breathed his last on Tuesday after a trailer hit him in the Okegun Odofin area of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos … Read more

Lagos Transport Tragedy: Bus Driver Gets Trial Dates, Remanded To Kirikiri Prison

Lagos bus-train collision

A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The Lagos bus-train collision accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, has been arraigned on … Read more

Lagos Taskforce Demolishes Shanties On Lekki Coastal Road

The Lagos taskforce said the shanties constituted health and safety risks to residents. It noted that they also served as hideouts for criminals. The taskforce chairman led the demolition exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Taskforce on Tuesday demolished shanties along Lekki Coastal Road and its environs. The demolition exercise, which was … Read more

Lagos Approves Deployment Of E-Call Up System For Lekki-Epe Corridor

The Lekki-Epe Free Trade Zone corridor, like other ports, is notorious for traffic congestion. However, the Lagos government has taken a significant step in fixing the problem by adopting the e-call up system. The system ensures that the access of articulated trucks to the corridor is controlled. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government … Read more

‘How My Administration Put The Welfare Of Lagos Workers At The Top Of The Pyramid’– Sanwo-Olu

May 1 of every year is set aside for the celebration of workers worldwide. The Lagos government joined workers in celebrating the 2023 edition yesterday. The state promised to resolve all outstanding welfare issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has reaffirmed his administration’s unwavering commitment to the welfare … Read more

ALERT: Major Electrical Fault Disrupts Water Supply In Lagos

Lagos residents are currently experiencing water outage. The water corporation has confirmed that it is aware of the disruption. The agency blamed the problem on a technical fault at its major power supply plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced a major water disruption in the state. In a … Read more

NDLEA Operatives Uncover Drug consignments Hidden In Imported Car At Lagos Seaport

The NDLEA has revealed its drug offence-related arrests in the past week. The agency said its operatives uncovered hidden drug consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. It also busted an Akuskura factory supplying Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic in Adamawa. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have … Read more

Lagos War On Illegal Buildings Continues As LASBCA Demolishes 13 Buildings

A spate of building collapses in recent weeks has put the Lagos government on edge. The government has been forced into a spree of demolishing illegal buildings. It said affected buildings violated the state’s building codes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down 13 illegal buildings in … Read more

Lagos-Ibadan Expressway: ‘Work On Final Stretch Progressing’ — FG Seeks Motorists’ Patience

The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily. It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses. The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April … Read more

How Lagos Couple Faked Kidnap, Demanded N5m From UK-based Relatives – Police

The police in Lagos have nabbed a couple who faked their kidnap. The couple allegedly used the fake kidnap scheme to try to extort N5 million from their relatives in the United Kingdom. However, the scheme failed after police officers found the “kidnapped” wife at the couple’s home during an investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

Sanwo-Olu To Private Sector: Lagos Will Always Provide An Enabling Environment For Investments

The Lagos governor continues to pitch his government as one that prioritises bringing in investments. At a recent event, Sanwo-Olu stated that the state needs private sector players to utilise the opportunities in the state. He also noted that his administration is looking to make Lagos a hub for innovation and talent. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

A Reunion Special For Class Of ’94/95 Army Children High School Alumni

A Reunion Special For Class Of '94/95 Army Children High School Alumni*

A High School reunion couldn’t get any better than what Army Children High School alumni brought to Epe. Army Children High School  class of 1994/1995 converged on the 22nd of April 2023 to celebrate their reunion. Eko Hot Blog was on hand to interview a few of the teachers and alumni at the occasion. Former … Read more

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