Tears As Corpse Of Teenager Swept By Lagos Flood Is Recovered

The Director-General, Lagos State Emergency Management Agency, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has said the remains of 19-year-old Aishat has been recovered from the Onilegogoro canal, in the Surulere area of Lagos State. Reports have it that the flood resulting from a heavy downpour on Monday swept away Aishat after she reportedly fell into the canal while trying … Read more

Hon Abiodun Tobun Assures Epe Residents Of Timely And Quality Delivery Of Ongoing Projects In Epe And Beyond

The Chairman, House Committee on Works and Infrastructure and Legislator representing Epe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Abiodun Tobun has today assured Epe residents of timely and quality delivery of ongoing Lagos State Government projects in Epe and other parts of Lagos. Hon Tobun who spoke with some youth representatives … Read more

Sanwo-Olu, Obasa, Others Eulogize Late Osinowo At Special Parliamentary Session

Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, among others poured tributes on late Sen. Adebayo Osinowo at a special parliamentary session held in his honour Eko Hot Blog reports that Osinowo, 65, reportedly died of COVID-19 on June 15 in Lagos and has been … Read more

Lagos Bank Shuts Down As Staff Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Jaiz Bank Plc says it has closed down its branch in Ikeja, Lagos, following the confirmation that one of its staff in the branch has tested positive to the dreaded COVID-19 virus In an email that was sent out to customers, the non-interest explained that it does not want any more of its staff or … Read more

How 17-Yr-Old Girl Was Swept By Lagos Flood On Monday

Again, flood has swept away a 17-year- old girl, simply identified as Ayisat in at Alapafuja axis of the Surulere Low-Cost Housing Estate following downpour experienced through out Monday in some areas of the state. Consequently, LASEMA has commenced a search and rescue operation for a missing teenager. Confirming the tragic incident, the General Manager, … Read more

Waste-To-Wealth: LASWA, NGO Empower 200 To Turn Water Hyacinths Into Handcrafts

The Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA), in collaboration with a non-profit organisation, MITIMETH, has empowered no fewer than 200 women and youths in turning water hyacinths to handcrafts. The General Manager of LASWA, Mr Oluwadamilola Emmanuel, made the disclosure in Lagos at the opening of a centre for showcasing water hyacinth products as well as … Read more

See What I Found While Stirring Semolina I Bought From Popular Lagos Market

Lagosians have been advised to be careful of what they buy from the markets, especially food items. A man went to a popular market to buy semolina. Whenever you buy semolina for preparation,  it should dissolve whenever you pour water on it. To his utter shock, while turning it, the Semo started turning to rubber! … Read more

Lagosians Flee After Seeing Grave In Popular Football Viewing Centre

Mixed reactions have continued to trail a bizzare and unbelievable development in Lagos. Lagosians became scared after a grave was spotted in a football viewing centre at Igando. Lots of questions have arised at why the dead should stay in a noisy place and even phones were being charged on the grave. Some people wondered … Read more

How Lagos Female Robber Broke Into Victim’s Home With Master Keys

A female robber has allegedly broken into a  man’s house in Idimu area of Lagos State through the master keys and carted away his valuables. According to the man, he left home for work with his wife. After some hours his phone piped and showed up security icon. During the check-up he saw a woman … Read more

PCRC Epe Holds A-Day Road Walk On Sensitisation/Awareness Of Covid-19

Police begin manhunt for 9 escapees – PPRO

The Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Epe Chapter, on Saturday, held a-day walk, sensitizing the people of the community on how to curb the spread of Covid-19. The Chairman of the committee, Mr Dele Ogunbekun while addressing Journalists on the sideline, stated that the association was founded some years ago with the primary aim of … Read more

Just In: Another Top Lagos Politician Is Dead

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the death of Mrs Shola Oladeinbo, the Women Leader of the party. A statement signed by Prince Muiz Dosunmu, the State Secretary of the party said she died on Friday, June 19, after a brief illness. Describing the deceased as a dedicated member of the PDP family, he … Read more

Lagos Discharges 98 More COVID-19 Patients

Ninety-eight more COVID-19 patients have recovered from the deadly virus in Lagos State. This was disclosed by the State Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Friday. According to the governor, the discharged patients consist of 71 males and 27 females. Giving a breakdown of the figures, Sanwo-Olu said 23 were from … Read more

Rape: Make Decent Dressing Lifestyle, CNI Urges Epe Residents

Concerned NationBuilders Initiative (CNI) an NGO, has called for decent dressing by both genders as a strategy to reduce rape and defilement in Epe community. Mrs Zainab Olanrewaju, the General Secretary of the NGO, spoke with Eko Hot Blog on Thursday in Epe, following incessant rape and defilement case recorded recently in the neighbourhood. She … Read more

School Reopening: Important Notice To All Lagosians

The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has explained why schools in the state remain closed. Sanwo-Olu, speaking at a press briefing at the State House in Marina, admitted that the guidelines for reopening schools were not ready. The Governor had promised two weeks ago, that the guidelines would be made public. He said schools … Read more

Fear Grip Residents As ‘Miyetti Allah’ Plate Number Surfaces In Lagos

Lagos residents have called for tighter security after a motorcycle with the plate number ‘Miyetti Allah’ was spotted on the street. The Okada was seen at Ojo, Alaba International Market Road, on Tuesday at about 3:26PM. Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria sometimes called MACBAN is a loose partisan advocacy group centered on promoting … Read more

Motorists Stage Peaceful Protests Over The Deplorable Condition Of Epe/Ibeju Lekki Expressway

Vehicular movement has been suspended since the early hours of today on the Lekki-Epe Expressway, due to the deplorable condition of the highway. The shutdown has created an unprecedented traffic gridlock on the usually busy highway. The terrible condition of the road led to a spontaneous protest by motorists, commuters, residents and youths from the … Read more

Body Of Permanent Secretaries From Epe Division Donates Blood Screening Machine To Epe General Hospital

A blood transfusion is a common, safe medical procedure in which healthy blood is given to patients through an intravenous (IV) line that has been inserted in one of the blood vessels. The blood carries oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body. Blood transfusions replace blood that is lost through surgery or injury. … Read more

LASG Commences Skills Acquisition For Abule-Egba Explosion Victims

The Ministry of Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation of Lagos State Government has commenced skills acquisition programme for female victims of Abule-Egba explosion at Igando Relief Camp. The Director-General of LASEMA, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, said in a statement issued recently, in Lagos that the beneficiaries have been assessed and divided into different training programmes. Read … Read more

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