A LASTMA officer was recently seen at Odo Iyalaro Bridge in Lagos channeling floodwater with his bare hands. His action came after a heavy downpour had caused floodwater to overflow, causing traffic congestion. The officer’s move helped to ease traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adekunle Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajayi Adekunle & … Read more
Public electricity cables have been subjects of theft in recent times. Some suspected thieves stole some cables in the Alausa area of Lagos recently. However, the police have taken them into custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Alausa Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspects for vandalising Lagos State … Read more
A housewife recently alleged that a spare parts dealer in Ladipo Market assaulted her. The Lagos police commissioner personally waded into the conflict after the victim curiously recanted her allegations. Afterwards, the police chief concluded that the man and his accomplice had a case to answer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police … Read more
Two weeks ago, a seven-storey building on Banana Island crumbled to the ground. The building collapse, which killed one, elicited furious reactions from several Nigerians, including the Lagos governor. The governor subsequently ordered the demolition of illegal buildings on the island. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) … Read more
Lagos has a law that prohibits street begging and is vowing to heighten its enforcement as some elements continue to flout it. A woman was recently convicted for using babies to aid her street begging operation. The court did not give the convict the option of a fine. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more
The Mafoluku area of Lagos was thrown into shock Monday evening. A regular meat hawker around the area reportedly slumped and died on duty. The police said there appeared to be no foul play in his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified male meat seller has slumped and died while attending to a … Read more
Recently, the Lagos Water Corporation stepped up its efforts to ensure water sanitation and hygiene in Lagos by helping to organise an essay competition for secondary school students. The Lagos water regulatory body has also joined the effort. The body will be the state’s sole representative at an event in Liberia. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Lagos State is moving towards growing a coconut economy in the state. The state’s coconut development agency, the Tolaram Group, and the Rotary Club of Eko Atlantic, collaborated to aid the mission. The three entities were in Lagos coastal communities to drive a coconut economy in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more
Last Wednesday, an ongoing seven-storey building collapsed on Banana Island. The collapse has prompted a probe and several mitigating actions by the Lagos government. The Lagos governor inspected the Banana Island collapsed building site on Saturday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has condemned the illegal activities of developers hiding … Read more
Houston, Texas – a home to over 300,000 Nigerians, reputed as the 2nd largest center for natural resources in America and the 7th economy in the world – has a rich history of watershed moments that have shaped the city and placed it on the global stage. From the implementation of the first jaywalking ordinance … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu visited the site of the building collapse at Banana Island, Lagos. The seven-storey building collapsed while casting was being done on the building on 12th April, 2023. The Lagos State Governor went together with delegations of the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Tayo Bamigbose-Martin, Commissioner for Information and … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site, but one body was eventually found. The Lagos government is probing the incident after saying the building construction went on unapproved. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The NBS said Lagos had the highest active internet and voice subscribers in the country. The total number of active internet subscribers in Nigeria rose by 9.07% from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022. The total number of voice subscribers across the country grew by 13.87% from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a seven-man technical committee … Read more
Sanwo-Olu lamented that the power industry has not impressed despite the heavy investment in the sector. He made the complaint when EKEDC officials visited him on Wednesday. The Lagos energy commissioner said the administration had mapped out an electricity supply plan aimed at improving transmission and distribution of power. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos … Read more
Lagos State, if anyone is still oblivious by now, has grown to become Nigeria’s commercial and economic hub, with many seeing opportunities from the City and turning disadvantageous situations into economic opportunities. For Central Business District (CBD) Officers, they are no different in taking full privilege of a negative situation and turning it into a … Read more
There were various accidents in parts of the Ogudu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning. Around 6:50am on Wednesday, LASTMA reported a multiple accident at Ogudu, inwards Ifako carwash, involving three vehicles. A BRT bus also caught fire on Ifako Bridge inward Ogudu on Wednesday morning but there were no fatalities. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Last week, the LWC said a truck accident had damaged water pipes at Ogudu underbridge. The damage consequently disrupted water supply to the Ogudu area and its environs. Thereafter, the LWC promised to fix the problem quickly. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced the repair of the damaged 1200mm … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for many years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye has warned road users … Read more
Norway’s foreign minister was in Lagos on Monday to discuss issues of development with the Lagos governor. Sanwo-Olu said his government is committed to Lagos partnership with Norwegian government and companies. He also touted his administration’s achievements in various sectors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated the state … Read more