“They said if we needed to shut the mosque, then shut it. They did not argue, they said if it was about safety, then shut it down. So, we didn’t have any crisis. We must thank all our Imams, and may Almighty Allah continue to be with you.” Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has, … Read more
NDLEA has seized 18.8kg of tramadol in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a total of 34,950 tramadol and diazepam capsules weighing 18.8kg in Lagos. The NDLEA made the disclosure via a statement on Saturday. The statement, which was signed by NDLEA … Read more
Music is an artistic form of expression of ideas and thoughts deep-rooted in the culture and tradition of people By Babatunde Kaka The much anticipated 3 in 1 album launch of a Fuji fast-rising artist from the Fish basket of Lagos, Epe, Prince Adeniyi Salau, held in the heart of Epe on Sunday 30th May … Read more
A staff of Ikeja Electric have been electrocuted in Lagos. Tragedy struck on Friday afternoon as a staff of Ikeja Electric was electrocuted while fixing wires to connect a prepaid meter to a pole, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Abule Egba in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development … Read more
…the Panel of Inquiry set up by the Visitor to the University, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, indicated breach of procedure vis-a-vis appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor. The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to appointing the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), on the platform of due process, credibility and merit. As … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced free training for tourism enthusiasts in the state. The Lagos State Government in partnership with Goge Africa has commenced a four-day free training programme for tourism enthusiasts in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The four-day training programme, which commenced on Monday at the Leola Hotel, Maryland, was … Read more
Eight persons have been feared dead after a truck rammed into motorcycles in Lagos. No fewer than eight persons were reported dead following a crash involving a truck which rammed into four motorcycles at Sheriff Bus Stop in the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the truck … Read more
Registration for the programme has commenced in four Local Government Areas. No less than 20,000 Vulnerable Households in Lagos State are set to benefit from the Federal Government COVID-19 Rapid Response Cash Transfer Programme, according to the Lagos State Operations Coordinating Unit (LASOCU) of the Ministry of Economic Planning and Budget. As gathered by Eko … Read more
A plane has reportedly skidded off the runway at Lagos Airport. Tragedy was averted on Thursday as a plane skidded off the runway at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to a video obtained by EKO HOT BLOG, the Lagos Airport officials were seen making frantic efforts to get the plane back to the runaway. … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has assured Alaba traders of safety. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, has assured traders of Igbo descent, who are trading in various markets in the state, of maximum safety. The Lagos CP made this known while reacting to a viral video that claimed that … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka “Retract your statement within 48 hours” – Barrister Tunde Seriki. Controversy has continued to trail the recent APC Local Government Primaries conducted in Epe as well as 19 other Local Government Areas of Lagos State, as the incumbent Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon Adedoyin Adesanya, has declared that he won the … Read more
APC in Lagos State may cancel Gbajabiamila’s LG’s primary, others over violence. EkoHotBlog reports that there are indications that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress may cancel the results of the Surulere Local Government Area primary election, as well as those of Ikorodu and Badagry LGAs held on Saturday, over reports of … Read more
This is a good time for the King of Fuji music, K1, and his entire music band. One of Alhaji Wasiu Ayinde Anifowoshe Marshal’s managers, Adebayo Olasoju, has reportedly emerged as the All Progressive Congress (APC) Chairmanship Candidate in the forthcoming local council election in Lagos State. At the end of the primary election of … Read more
The popular Ladipo Market in Lagos has been gutted by fire. EKO HOT BLOG reports that some spare parts stores around the Alapeju section of the Ladipo Market, Mushin, Lagos State, have been gutted by fire. The inferno, it was gathered, occurred in the early hours of Sunday. However, no casualty had been recorded as … Read more
Some aspirants vying for the chairmanship position in the LGA told the press in Lagos that electorates were chased from pooling units and the whole process manipulated. Suspected hoodlums on Saturday disrupted the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship and Councillors primary elections in all the seven wards of Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State, EKO … Read more
Armed robbers have reportedly attacked motorists on the popular Eko Bridge in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that motorists were yesterday thrown into panic following an attack by armed robbers on Eko Bridge in Lagos State. Eko Bridge is one of the three bridges linking Lagos Island with the Mainland. A road user, who … Read more
Senator representing Lagos Central and Wife Of Asiwaju Tinubu, Remi Tinubu has denied that she called Arinola Oloko a thug. EkoHotBlog reports that the Mrs. Remi Tinubu, wife of All Progressives Congress chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said she didn’t call an educationist, Arinola Oloko, a thug at the venue of a public hearing on … Read more
“We are grateful to the leadership for getting it right this time” By Babatunde Kaka One of the leaders of thought in Eredo LCDA, Barrister Sesan Ogundeko has declared his unequivocal support for the re-election bid of Incumbent chairman of the municipal, Hon Adeniyi Saliu. Ogundeko hailed the decision of All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders, … Read more
Protest rocked the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Friday after a trailer crushed four persons to death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was pandemonium in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Friday as aggrieved residents stormed the streets to protest after a trailer crushed four persons to death in the area. It … Read more
” Our children must be educated adequately to face the challenge of the future” By Babatunde Kaka. The incumbent Chairman of Epe local government, Hon Adedoyin Adesanya, has appealed to resident of the ancient town to vote for him to emerge as the All Progressives Congress flag bearer in the forthcoming primary election. Doyin made … Read more