Roadside robbery is rife in some parts of Lagos State. Three robbers recently met their waterloo in the state. One of the robbers is an ex-convict who recently left prison. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two ex-convicts for allegedly robbing … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to buy petrol from filling stations for several weeks due to scarcity. The CBN’s decision to phase out the old naira notes has met a roadblock due to the scarcity of the redesigned naira notes. Both situations have persisted despite the federal government’s numerous promises to find quick solutions to them. … Read more
The Lagos governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, submitted a budget of N1.693 trillion to the Lagos State House of Assembly on October 27, 2022. The lawmakers approved an appropriation bill of 1.768 trillion on December 12, 2022. Sanwo-Olu signed the bill into law on January 27, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has … Read more
The lecturer was arrested after a tip-off from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency. The said lecturer is said to have been engaging in intercourse with his 10-year-old daughter. Wife reveals the husband stopped being intimate with her since 2018. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a former lecturer at the Lagos State University … Read more
Nigerians are currently experiencing severe hardship necessitated by the lack of access to the new naira notes. The situation has prompted protests in some parts of the country. The police in Lagos say they are aware of plans by some groups to use the naira notes scarcity as an excuse to foment violence. Eko Hot … Read more
The Lagos government has taken a significant step in its efforts to reform the tax system in the state. The government signed a deal with the federal government to enhance the system’s efficiency. The state governor expressed hopes that the agreement will help to check double taxation and widen the tax base. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
In recent years, some Yoruba activists have been demanding secession from Nigeria. Their agitation has spurred numerous protests, sometimes violent, in parts of the country, especially Lagos State. The Police in Lagos have prevented the group from staging their latest protest, raising questions about the agitators’ fundamental human rights. Eko Hot Blog reports that men … Read more
The NDLEA released the weekly report of its activities on Sunday. The agency disclosed arrests of various suspects with drugs in Lagos, Bauchi, Ogun, Kano, Niger, and three other states. Many of them were arrested at the airport in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situation has persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort it out. Gbajabiamila spoke about the situation with his constituents on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has revealed his … Read more
The Lagos City Marathon is an annual event and the 2023 race is the 8th edition. The world athletics body recently upgraded the event to a gold label; less than eight years after its maiden edition. There were no surprises on Saturday as Kenyans and Ethiopians dominated as in past years. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The ILERA EKO scheme is a health insurance programme aimed at providing affordable healthcare for Lagos residents. The programme is subscription-based. In a bid to not leave vulnerable residents behind, the Lagos government made plans to extend the benefits to many of them. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) … Read more
Nigerians have been struggling to access the redesigned naira notes for several weeks. The situation has persisted despite numerous promises by the federal government to sort it out. Some governors, including Sanwo-Olu, met with President Buhari on Friday over the crisis. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents to … Read more
The Lagos government partnered A4&T Power Solution and Ikeja Electric Plc on energy. The partnership led to the flag-off of the development of an interconnected Solar Mini Grid in Eredo, Epe Local Government. The project is expected to deliver two mega-watts of electricity and service five communities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State … Read more
The Lagos government has taken a major step towards educating secondary school students in the state in line with modern standards. The state governor recently unveiled revised schemes of work for the secondary schools. He also unveiled mobile learning and teaching devices with E-book apps. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide … Read more
The Access Bank Lagos City Marathon is an annual event. The 2023 edition will hold on Saturday, February 4, 2023, from 5am. Participants will run through dedicated routes that will be closed to traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory to Lagosians ahead of the Access Bank … Read more
A crackdown on reckless driving is what Lagos residents can expect next from its government following road accidents in the state caused by reckless truck drivers. As explained by Perm-Sec Engr. Abdulhafiz Toriola, the Lagos government plans to arrest and prosecute road offenders soon. The truck incidents in Ojuelegba, Ikotun, Odoyalaro and Abule-Egba seem to … Read more
Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare, who claims to be an ‘Ogbeni King,’ has been a subject of controversies in the past. In 2021, the police in Lagos charged Bakare with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke, after a ‘Yoruba Nation’ protest turned deadly. This week, the police found deadly weapons in his house after … Read more
Lagos State Governor open the initial phase of the reconstruction of Eti-Osa-Lekki-Epe Expressway The expressway was previously in poor condition, causing difficulties for travelers. The reconstruction will be in 2 phases with the Governor having flagged off the second phase of the project which extend from Eleko to Abraham Adesanya Roundabout. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The BVAS was introduced by INEC for the accreditation of voters through biometric capturing, uploading of polling results and other functions. The electoral commission is performing a mock accreditation exercise to ensure that all is set for the forthcoming elections. INEC has fixed February 25 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as well as … Read more
The Eleko-Epe Expressway was built more than 40 years ago. Before reconstruction, the infrastructure was said to be in decrepit shape due to upsurge in average daily traffic volumes, subjecting road users to delay and hardship. The Lagos governor went further to flag off the project’s expansion to the Abraham Adesanya Roundabout. Eko Hot Blog … Read more