The trial of ASP Drambi Vandi starts today. He allegedly killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day 2022. The Lagos government is leading the disgraced cop’s prosecution. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
The arrest was made by troops of ‘Exercise Still Water’ The army said its operatives made the arrests based on an intelligence report. It clarified that the suspects we were not connected to the recent unrest in Ojota. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of ‘Exercise Still Water’ of the Nigerian Army have arrested … Read more
The Lagos government has announced a road diversion at Ojota to enable the smooth rehabilitation of the Ikorodu road. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Ikorodu bound Service Lane from Monday, 23rd January, 2023 for a duration of two weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos DSVA Rescues … Read more
The Lagos DSVA has rescued a widow from eviction. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi on Thursday led DSVA Field Officers and Policemen from Alausa Police Station to the home of a pregnant widow who was about to be forcefully evicted by … Read more
The Police in Lagos rescued three teenagers from “forced prostitution.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has rescued three teenagers from prostitution in the Itamaga area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases Doyin Okupe After Arrest At Lagos Airport … Read more
The Lagos government has highlighted the benefits of technology for national development. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has committed to investing significantly in science and technology which it described as critical to the development of the state and nation. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases … Read more
The LASU School of Transport has won a $50,000 research grant on road and water crashes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the School of Transport and Logistics of the Lagos State University (LASU) has won a $50,000 grant from the Volvo Educational and Research Foundation (VREF) to study road and water traffic crashes in three … Read more
The Lagos College of Nursing has disowned fake admission notices circulating on social media. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State College of Nursing (LASCON), Igando, has warned the general public against falling prey to fake admission notices circulating on some social media platforms, stressing that LASCON is yet to commence its Year 2023/2024 … Read more
The Lagos government wants mutual respect between the Nigerian Police and the Youth. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on members of the Nigeria Police Force and the Youths in the state to extend mutual respect to themselves in all interactions. EDITOR’S PICKS Skiing Goes Wrong As Jet Ski Rider … Read more
Skiing went wrong for a jet ski rider as he drowned in the Lekki-Ikoyi Inland Waterways. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Wednesday evening when a yet-to-be-identified adult male, drowned while riding on a jet ski on Lekki-Ikoyi inland waterways, Lagos Island, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Seeks Mutual Respect Between Nigerian … Read more
Lagos voters constitute the largest percentage of the 93 million eligible voters. Lagos has 7,060,195 eligible voters. Kano comes second with 5,921,370 eligible voters. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says there are 93.4 million registered and eligible voters in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS 80-Year-Old Journalist Bags PhD From UNILAG CBN … Read more
The Police have punished some of their officers for assaulting a lady and seizing her phone in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has punished officers who were filmed assaulting a lady after seizing her phone at Ilasan area of Lekki Phase 1, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS 80-Year-Old Journalist Bags PhD … Read more
An 80-year-old journalist, Dayo Duyile, has bagged a PHD from UNILAG. Eko Hot Blog reports that a veteran journalist, Dayo Duyile, is one of the students to be conferred with a doctorate degree (PhD) as the University of Lagos (UNILAG) holds its 53rd convocation ceremonies. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Discipline Officers For Assaulting Lady, Seizing Phone … Read more
Lagos has undertaken the review of its memoranda on urban development policy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says the move was part of efforts towards the formulation of the State Urban Development Policy. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two Officers Injured Lagos Govt Extends Traffic Diversion At Muritala … Read more
The Lagos government has extended the diversion at Muritala Mohammed Way/Yaba Axis. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has extended the traffic diversion already in place at Muritala Mohammed Way from the previously extended completion date of 31st December, 2022 to 28th February, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, … Read more
OPC has distanced itself from the Ojota unrest, calling for peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two … Read more
The Police have confirmed that one person was killed and two officers were injured during the riot in Ojota, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified male adult has been killed in a clash between Yoruba Nation agitators and the police in the Ojota area of Lagos State on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban … Read more
The Lagos government says the ban on Okada riders is “still very much in place.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force), CSP. Shola Jejeloye, has reminded commercial motorcyclists in the state that the ban against plying all highways has not been lifted. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has asked Nigerians to shun ‘evil predictions’ ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, prayed for a smooth and peaceful transition of power as Nigerians prepare to elect a new set of leaders in February and March 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban Still Very … Read more
The Lagos citizens’ mediation centre has awarded “outstanding officers.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC) has rewarded “outstanding officers who have shown commitment to the vision of the centre in the timely management of disputes, fairness and impartiality to parties and promotion of effective means of accessibility to justice … Read more