“The suspect has made a confessional statement to that effect.” The Lagos State Police Command has rescued two pregnant ladies at a baby factory discovered in the state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the baby factory was discovered in the Isolo area of Lagos State. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, made the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has disclosed the number of suspects arrested in the state in the last two months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than 1320 suspects have been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for various crimes within the metropolis between May and July 2021. The Lagos State Commissioner of … Read more
“The enforcement team of LASWARCO visited some water production factories in the State with on-site testing kits and the result confirmed that most of them are operating far below safety parameters”. The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has on Tuesday shut down 30 water factories over substandard practice in the state. The water factories … Read more
Tree Planting is an exercise that comes up in Lagos State annually on the 14th of July. It commenced in 2008 during the tenure of Gov. Babatunde Raji Fashola. This year’s theme is titled “Restore & Recover” being the year after the COVID-19 lockdown and EndSARS protest in Lagos and aims at planting 4000 trees … Read more
“The death of the Treasurer of our party, Sumbo Ajose, is a painful and big loss to me personally, Lagos APC, the deceased family, and friends.” Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed sadness over the death of the Treasurer of Caretaker Committee of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), … Read more
“After getting the report, which I don’t like to discuss with you, we decided that the hostels should be shut down.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the indefinite closure of student hostels over the reported cases of COVID-19 in the institution. It was gathered that … Read more
“We have established a case of conspiracy in the murder and we have arrested more suspects.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested more suspects in connection with the murder of late Super TV CEO, Usifo Atata. Lagos Police Commissioner, Hakeem Odumosu, made this known during a briefing and parade … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka The beneficiaries appealed to that the program should be a continuous exercise to reach a wider spectrum of people. The Alara of Ilara Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Olufolarin Ogunsanwo, Telade IV, and other dignitaries present at the free medical outreach organised by BOSKOH HMI LAGOS/JIGI BOLA RELAUNCH have lauded … Read more
“About three people have been killed; in fact, a trader, Felix, aka Tiger, whose shop is located on my line, was part of the people that were killed by stray bullets.” Tragedy struck at the Aguiyi Ironsi International Trade Centre in the Paramo area of Ladipo Market, Lagos State, on Tuesday, as a businessman, identified … Read more
Her demise was announced on the Eko Club International platform by her friend, Princess Shola Hasstrup. Treasurer of the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, Rebecca Ajose, is dead. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, Rebecca died on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in Raleigh, North Carolina, after a debilitating battle with an undisclosed … Read more
The school said, “The University of Lagos community has also been affected by this potential 3rd wave, with an increase in the number of patients presented to the University of Lagos Medical Centre with flu-like symptoms which are similar to COVID-19”. The University of Lagos has confirmed that the institution is being affected by a … Read more
“Habits such as burning of items on the road, discharge of wastewater on the road, removal of manhole covers, cooking on roads, indiscriminate cutting of roads and dumping of refuse in drains are some of the reasons why roads cannot last their lifespan.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Public Works Corporation (LSPWC) … Read more
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The attackers were caught red-handed while trying to forcefully drag a man out of his vehicle. A mild drama played out at Ojota area of Lagos on Monday as the convoy of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu saved motorists around Ojota inbound Alausa. Sanwo-Olu’s security arrested a gang of hoodlums notorious for harassing road users … Read more
“The card comes with a chip. Security is one of the features of the LAG ID Card 2.0 amongst others.” The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to launch a new identity card, tagged “LAG ID”, for residents of the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. This was disclosed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of … Read more
In his contribution, Mr Setonji David (Badagry II), said those against state police were enemies of the country. A resolution was passed at the Lagos House of Assembly urging Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu to adequately equip security agencies in the state. This would improve the protection of lives and property of the residents, the house … Read more
As the gatekeeper, you have a statutory responsibility to work with our frontline health workers to ensure that people that are coming into the country obey our rules and conform to the protocols. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to rise to the occasion of a disturbing event … Read more
On Sunday, July 11, 2021, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu issued a press statement sequel to the detection of the Delta COVID-19 strain in Nigeria as well as an upward spike in recorded cases in the state in recent weeks. The Governor, amongst other things, ordered all worship centres to revert back to 50% … Read more
“Greater vigilance is required at this time in our Churches and Mosques and other places of religious worship” – Governor Sanwo-Olu. Otunba TJ Abass, Publisher of Eko Hot Blog has admonished all Lagosians to complement the incredible work done by the Governor by observing recommended preventive protocols, particularly in view of the deadly proclivity of … Read more
By _ Babatunde Kaka Mr Pius Ikuseyidunmi until his death was the 2019 Best School Administrator (Junior Category) in Nigeria. The Tutor-General and Permanent Secretary of Education District III in Lagos State Dr Mrs Olufolayimika Ayandele, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Late Mr Pius Ikuseyidunmi. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
Hassan said Ekpo Kinkin was trying to shield a politician, Wale Yusuf, from harassment when a bullet hit him. Executive Chairman of Oriade Local Council Development Area, Lagos, Ramotalai Hassan, has narrated how an All Progressives Congress, APC, chieftain who also doubles as NURTW Vice-Chairman in Agboju, Kayode Samuel, popularly called, “Epo Kinkin,” was shot … Read more