The accident caused heavy traffic on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck around Ijora area of Lagos State on Wednesday as a truck with a loaded container fell on two vehicles on the ever-busy Apapa Expressway. It was gathered that the container laden truck which almost fell off the bridge was hindered by … Read more
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has arrested a notorious cultist popularly known as ‘Ewe’ in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) at Ita-Opo in the Epe area of Lagos State, has arrested a notorious cult leader, Qudus Balogun well known as ‘Ewe’. It was gathered that the notorious cultist … Read more
The strange man was standing in traffic but it is still unclear whose kidney he is proposing to sell. A man was sighted carrying a placard with the inscription ‘fresh kidney for sale’ boldly written on it. The strange man was standing in traffic but it is still unclear whose kidney he is proposing … Read more
The Commissioner, who also prayed against further re-occurence of any sudden or premature death in the family, read out the condolence letter from the Governor and his Deputy. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, sent delegates to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late veteran actress, Rachel … Read more
Unknown gunmen have stormed a Redeemed church in Lagos State and killed a pastor on the altar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at the King of King Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos as unknown gunmen stormed the church and shot dead a pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim. It was … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka & Ronny Ikpoto The Alara of Ilara Kingdom, Epe Division, His Royal Eminence, Oba Olukayode Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, on Tuesday, 3rd August 2021, made a fervent case for the establishment of University of Education, Lagos (UNEDLAG) in Epe. Alara, since his coronation as Telade IV, has been at the tip … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the National Theatre and Marina for seven months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the National Theatre and Marina axis for works on the Blue Line rail project. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, … Read more
Records 76% AA , 14% AS, 7% AC and 3% SC with 24% of the population having sickling gene traits. The Sickle Cell Awareness Flag Off in Ilaje, Bariga witnessed a massive turnout of local residents who have little or no knowledge of gene education and the implication of genotype education in healthcare indices as … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert over the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert following the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The latest … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has revealed the number of COVID-19 deaths recorded in Lagos State in the last week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has revealed that the state has been recording six COVID-19 deaths daily in the last week. Governor Sanwo-Olu further disclosed that over 30 deaths have been recorded in … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka Proactive measures have been initiated by Epe Local Government following a suspected outbreak of Cholera which has claimed three lives in Erepoto while acute symptoms have also been recorded in Oko-Orisan riverine communities. Speaking in an interview with Epe Local Government Medical Chief (MOH), Dr Nurain Ayeola confirmed the death of … Read more
The report published on Sunday night, August 1, adds that such a situation “will have a catastrophic effect on the human activities” in Lagos. CNN has released a dooming report foretelling the fate of Lagos State as floods continue to ravage major parts of the city during the rainy season. The report says Lagos … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has concluded plans to close the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has concluded plans to divert traffic from the ever-busy Apapa-Oshodi Expressway from August 9, 2021. The latest development followed the fire outbreak that occurred in January 2021 on the Apapa-Oshodi Expressway after a tanker … Read more
A popular Lagos monarch is dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Olu of Iju Ishaga, His Royal Highness Abass Amole Ajibode, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the late Lagos monarch passed away at the age of 88. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Oba Ajibode was one of the most revered traditional … Read more
The police boss added that illicit substances in the custody of the suspects and in any part of the state be recovered. Suspected drug dealers were apprehended by the police at Dantata area, Mile 2-Badagry Expressway, Lagos. The suspects were apprehended following a tipoff received by the police, Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson … Read more
“Immediately it was cleared in 2019, they mobilised themselves and extended their occupation of the road.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos government has demolished all illegal structures on Lekki coastal road. The state government, it was gathered, also demolished all shanties on the road which serves as an alternative to the Lekki-Epe route. … Read more
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been thrown into darkness electricity debt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Akoka, Yaba, Lagos has been thrown into darkness over an unpaid debt of about N200m the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) billed the university for electricity consumption. However, the UNILAG authorities, while reacting … Read more
A police prosecutor, ASP Benson Emuerhi, informed the court that the offence committed by the school secretary contravened sections 280, 337 and 411 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the secretary of a private primary school in Ifako, Lagos State, Oluwabusola Oluwatosin, has been arraigned by the school management … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the closure of Ladipo Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has shut the popular auto spare parts market, Ladipo Market, in Mushin Local Government Area. It was gathered that the Ladipo Market was shut indefinitely after the traders contravened environmental laws. According to a statement … Read more
Some of the residents in the area said the atmosphere had been tensed since Thursday afternoon. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the residents of Oyeborode street, Ketu-Ikosi Road, Lagos State, have been thrown into panic as suspected cultists killed a young man known as Awo in the area. It was gathered that the young man … Read more