There has been a galore of containers falling in Lagos State in recent times. Last Sunday, a container fell on a passenger bus and killed nine people. Another container fell on Wednesday, continuing a worrying trend of deadly falls. Eko Hot Blog reports that a MACK containerised truck carrying 40fts container on Wednesday fell beside … Read more
Ikechukwu Ogbonna was remanded in court over his wife, Bimbo Ogbonna’s death. The Ebute Metta Magistrate Court defies orders from the Defendant’s counsel. Bimbo’s death was a result of injuries sustained in a fire incident. EKO HOT BLOG exclusively reports that Auto dealer Ikechukwu Daryl Ogbonna, popularly known as IVD, has been remanded over the … Read more
LASUED is the newly established Lagos State University of Education The Main Campus is located at Oto, Ijanikin and its satellite campus is in Epe This is its maiden matriculation ceremony. Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), Oto/Ijanikin Lagos State with a Campus at Noforija, Epe, on Tuesday, held … Read more
Lagos is in the news again for a deadly accident as a tanker crushed three tricycles on Tuesday. The incident led to the death of two people, while four were rescued. The fatal accident comes a few days after a container fell on a bus in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos, killing nine passengers. Eko … Read more
Lagos State has witnessed an unusual high rate of building collapses in recent times. The state’s building control agency has taken a proactive step by demolishing a distressed structure. The agency urged residents to give reports of defective buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Tuesday, demolished a … Read more
In just 24 hours, two tragedies occurred or were minutes to occurring in Lagos State as a container falls off a truck while en-route the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The incident was averted on time leaving no one injured or affected. Motorists on the other hand spent some time on the road for things to settle before … Read more
Lagos government commemorated the 2023 World NTD Day with an Awareness Walk. The health commissioner disclosed plans to assess the prevalence of some tropical diseases in selected local government areas. He expressed hope that the exercise will lead to targeted treatments of the diseases. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has concluded … Read more
The Lagos waterways agency is not taking any chances with the safety of schoolchildren. The agency recently started training children attending riverine schools in the Epe Division on safety. The training is a week-long exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is making efforts to catch them young and reduce … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) met with 400 parents over the weekend to discuss safeguarding children from the threat of domestic and sexual violence. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Extends Deadline For Exchange Of Old Naira Notes Tragedy Strikes In Lagos As Container Crushes 9 Bus Passengers To Death At Ojuelegba How CBN Will … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was a no-show at the Lagos governorship debate on Sunday. He had vowed to boycott the event, claiming that he could not share the stage with the PDP candidate, whom he accused of fomenting violence in the state. The Lagos governor was the only absentee on Sunday as three candidates showed up to pitch … Read more
A truck conveying a 20 feet container fell on a passenger bus in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos State on Sunday afternoon. Emergency responders visited the scene and rescued one of the passengers. The officials recovered nine bodies from the wreckage. Eko Hot Blog reports that a container has crushed nine bus passengers to death … Read more
The #EndSARS protests rocked Lagos State and other states across the country in October 2020. Police made several arrests at the time. An online news platform recently reported that one of the protesters has been in prison since 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked an online story published by … Read more
Chief Jacob Shodeko passed away on January 15, 2023. The deceased was 86 at the time of his death. His family says his funeral will hold in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that late Chief Jacob Oluranti Shodeko, also known as, Baba Igbore, will be buried on February 10, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Will … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has announced that he will not participate in the Lagos governorship debate. He said he made the decision because he cannot share the same podium with the PDP candidate. The Lagos governor accused the opposition party of fomenting violence in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced … Read more
The Lagos House of Assembly passed a budget of N1.768 trillion for the state on December 12, 2022. The budget, which covers the 2023 fiscal year, has a capital expenditure of N1.019 trillion, representing 58 per cent of the 2023 budget. The recurrent expenditure, representing 42 per cent, is N748 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Works is currently rehabilitating parts of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. The Lagos government said it received a notification from the federal ministry that the rehabilitation work has extended to the Old Tollgate-Berger axis. The diversion at the axis will start from next Monday until Mid-April. Eko Hof Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more
The Inspector-General of Police recently recommended a new CP for Lagos State. The recommendation elicited various reactions on social media as elections draw nearer. The Police in Lagos have clarified where things stand as far as the Force leadership in the state is concerned. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says … Read more
The empowerment programme recently held in Lagos State. 104 survivors of sexual and gender-based violence benefitted from the agency’s business grant programme. The state’s solicitor-general urged the survivors to drive positive societal changes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has empowered 104 high-risk survivors of Sexual and … Read more
The building control agency said the upgrade of notices is aimed at improving its services. It also disclosed that the upgrade will help to fish out impostors in the building industry in Lagos. The agency’s boss said the move will also help to remove distressed buildings faster than before. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
The Lagos government expanded the monitoring activities of HEFAMAA. The government engaged seven franchise companies to assist the agency in delivering results. Government officials met with the representatives of the companies on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has rejigged and expanded the monitoring activities of its Health Facility Monitoring and … Read more