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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 has taken a major step towards embracing clean energy. The state received its first set of electric buses on Sunday. It is the first state in Nigeria to purchase such buses. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has taken delivery of the first set of electric buses for public transportation in … Read more
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
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
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
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 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