An Uber driver, Abdulquadri Abdulmumumeen, was on Monday arraigned before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allaged assault and phone theft. Abdulmumumeen had allegedly assaulted his passenger with a broken bottle and stole his iPhone valued at N610, 000. The defendant, who resides in Salvation Estate in Ajah is charged with conspiracy, stealing and assault. … Read more
Three unemployed men on Monday appeared before an Ikeja Chief Magistrates’ Court for allegedly belonging to a secret society and unlawful possession of firearms. The defendants, Emmanuel Godwin, 28, Onyeka Sunday, 26, and Jamiu Abiola, 37, who all reside at Alapere, Lagos, are facing charges of conspiracy; belonging to a secret society and unlawful possession … Read more
Sources close to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) , Panti, Yaba, have disclosed that the Department is set to commission a 300-seater ultra-modern lecture theatre with office spaces for officers. According to the source, SCID had recently completed the lecture theatre and office complex project which started from the scratch in July 2019 mainly … Read more
Despite reeling out frightening statistics on okada and tricycles menace, the Lagos State Government on Monday said it will not be taking definitive action against illegal operations of commercial motorcycles and tricycles on restricted routes across the State. The state government had on Sunday said 200 okada accidents were recorded in the state on a … Read more
A 34-year-old businesswoman, Stella Ezeufoh, who allegedly defrauded her lover of N3.3. million on Monday appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court. The police charged Ezeufoh, who resides in Dopemu, Lagos, with obtaining money under false pretences and theft, Vanguard reports. The Prosecution Counsel, ASP Ezekiel Ayorinde, alleged that the defendant committed the offence on Nov. … Read more
The operator of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Lagos, Primero Transport Services Limited, says it has neither announced an increase in the fares collected in its vehicles nor fixed a date for the commencement of a new fare regime. The Managing Director, Fola Tinubu, explained in an interview that an upward review of the … Read more
A 25-year-old clearing agent, Yahya Sani, has been arraigned before an Apapa Magistrate’s Court for allegedly duping a woman of N76,000 in Apapa. Sani, arraigned on Friday, is facing a two-count charge of false pretence and stealing. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. According to the prosecutor, Inspector Edet Ekpo, the defendant committed the … Read more
…… Urged Stakeholders To Adhere To Safety Rules The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LSWRC), Executive Secretary, Mrs Funke Adepoju has urged table water producers to adhere to rules and regulations. Mrs Funke stated this during a stakeholders’ meeting with the executive members of the Association of Table Water Producers (ATWAP). At the meeting tagged: … Read more
Welcome to EKOHOTBLOG roundup of top Major Nigerian headlines for today, Monday, January 13th, 2020 1. Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT Project Will Be Ready In May – Sanwo-Olu Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Nigeria’s megacity State of Lagos is upbeat that the long-awaited Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT project will be delivered in May 2020. READ MORE 2. Chairman, … Read more
Babajide Sanwo-Olu, governor of Nigeria’s megacity State of Lagos is upbeat that the long-awaited Oshodi-Abule Egba BRT project will be delivered in May 2020. He led a team of cabinet members to inspect ongoing work on the project on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu reveals that the 13.68 kilometers of roads is about 70 percent completed, with 14 … Read more
Chairman, Lagos State chapter of National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musliu Ayinde Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo has been commended for his wisdom in restoring peace into the union in the state. A key stakeholder in the Union from Olowogbowo Lagos Island, Alhaji Isiaka Emmanuel, aka Babanla Apongbon, gave the commendation while … Read more
A member of the Lagos State Civil Service Commission, Mr. Suru Avoseh, says no fewer than 50,000 applicants had applied for one thousand vacant teaching jobs announced by the state government in 2019. Avoseh made this known during the New Year Party organized by the Badagry Women Development Forum on Sunday in Badagry, PM News … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to halt the abuse of traffic laws by motorcycle and tricycle riders, saying the menace can no longer be condoned. A statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, affirmed that the ongoing enforcement of traffic laws will be stepped up across the State … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised that the government will sustain its support, kindness, and provision of welfare materials to the relatives of fallen heroes to ensure that they maintain quality lives despite the demise of their breadwinners. The Governor made the promise while speaking at the Year 2020 Armed Forces Remembrance Day Celebration … Read more
-By Ibrahim Kegbegbe The Lagos State Ministry of Youths and Social Development, Alausa, Ikeja in conjunction with Al-Abrar Innovation Technology (AJT) issues satisfactory certificates to the participants of free computer training organised by the ministry and the foundation. Imam Adam Raji, the chairman of Al-Abrar Foundation, said Al-Abrar Innovation Technology is an organization created from … Read more
The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako has tasked staff of the ministry and its agencies to brace up for the challenges ahead and act with dignity and honour while meeting set targets. He gave this charge on Friday during a meeting with the staff of the Ministry and its Agencies … Read more
In furtherance of road rehabilitation and construction, the Lagos State Government has begun the process for construction of a 19.39-kilometer road network to resolve the problem of flooding in Ijegun, Ijagemo, and Ijedodo in Ojo Local Government. The Special Adviser to the Governor on Works and Infrastructure, Engr. Aramide Adeyoye made the disclosure during a … Read more
In line with the administration’s plan to embark on urban regeneration of identified communities in Lagos, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu early Saturday morning visited some locations in Lagos Island. The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sanni Eshinlokun and some members of the State Executive Council including … Read more
A commercial bus driver, popularly known as ‘Danfo’ has crushed a motorcycle rider (Okada) to death along Eko Bridge, Lagos, Southwest Nigeria. He was knocked down by a yellow commercial bus while driving his bike against oncoming traffic, while the bus driver absconded after the accident, PM News reports. Read Also: 2023 Presidency: Aspirant Assures … Read more
Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday pledged the state’s continued support for the armed forces. Sanwo-Olu, who was represented by the state Head of Service, Mr Hakeem Muri-Okunola, made the pledge at a Juma’at service to commemorate the Armed Forces Remembrance Day, at Alausa, Ikeja. He said that the government would continue to pray … Read more