64-year-old man is accused of defiling a six-year-old child in Akoko LGA, Ondo State. The victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment Ekohotblog reports that in Ondo State, a 64-year-old man is accused of defiling a six-year-old child. The suspect, Ajayi Awe, a grandpa, reportedly committed the crime at his house at B/98 … Read more
Finally, Chiwetalu Agu is free as DSS releases the Nollywood veteran from detention. His release was facilitated by the Nigerian Actors Guild (AGN). Ekohotblog reports that veteran Nollywood actor, Chiwetalu Agu, has finally been released from the Department of State Services’ detention (DSS). His release was facilitated by the Nigerian Actors Guild (AGN). Read Also: … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka. On Monday, October 11, 2021 Odo-Temu community in Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA marked the International Day of the Girl-Child amid euphoria and jubilation following the groundbreaking ceremony held to commission a modern Primary Health Centre chaperoned by technocrat and Chairman of the LCDA, Hon Wale Raji Anomo. The Health Centre is a fulfilment … Read more
Two persons have been killed as rival cult groups clashed in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two persons have been killed in Ijora Badia in the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as rival cult groups engaged in a bloody clash in the state. It was gathered that one of the deceased, identified as Rotimi … Read more
Akanu Ibiam Poly student dumped by lover has reportedly committed suicide in Lagos State She left a Whatsapp message for one of her friends about taking her life Ekohotblog reports that a Higher National Diploma student at Library and Information Science (LIS) department, Akanu Ibiam Federal Polytechnic in Unwana, Ebonyi State, is said to have … Read more
• Lagos commissioner of police has warned youths against planned protest to mark #Endsars anniversary • … credible intelligence at the disposal of the Command has revealed clandestine plans to embark on protest Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, on Monday, says the command will not tolerate any protest by … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man for defiling a neighbour’s 13-yeah-old daughter in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a 32-year-old man for allegedly defiling his neighbour’s 13-year-old daughter in the state. The arrest was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, … Read more
Old woman fighting back at security operatives trying to arrest her for wearing Biafran outfit. Nollywood actor Chinwetalu Agu was arrested by the Nigerian Army for wearing Biafran Outfit in Onitsha on Thursday. Ekohotblog reports that an old woman has been seen in a viral video fighting back at security operatives trying to take her … Read more
“She was deceived that those boys were the man’s brothers…” EKOHOTBLOG reports that a retailer on Felicia Oke Street in the Olowora area of Lagos State, Olabisi Opeyemi, is smarting from the loss inflicted on her by a suspected thief who disguised as a customer to steal two bags of rice from her shop. … Read more
Those heading towards Ikorodu Road from Surulere have been advised to make use of Akerele to link Ogunlana Drive inwards Itire road… Some roads around the National Stadium in Surulere will be closed ahead of today’s 2022 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and the Central African Republic. This is contained in a statement signed by … Read more
Police operatives have arrested a man for defiling a 9-year-old girl in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Ayo Adenupebi for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl in the state. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, who disclosed the arrest via a … Read more
The Ministry of Justice through a collaborative effort with stakeholders in the administration of criminal justice will ensure the provisions of this law are enforced The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has signed the Administration of Criminal Justice (Amendment) Law (ACJL) 2021. The ACJL was first passed in Lagos State in 2007 and amended in … Read more
In the current sharing arrangement, the federal government is entitled to 52.68 percent while state governments get 26.72 per cent and LGAs receive 20.6 percent The Lagos State Government has demanded a new revenue sharing formula that is fair, equitable and reflects the contribution of stakeholders to the nation’s coffers. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the … Read more
No fewer than four persons have been electrocuted as an electric cable fell on worshippers in Lagos Church. EKOHOTBLOG reports that tragedy struck at El-Adonai Evangelical Church in Abule-Egba area of Lagos State as an electric cable fell on worshippers during service on Sunday. It was gathered that two adults and two teenagers were … Read more
According to the attorney-general, states that are recognised by the Constitution to collect VAT… The Court of Appeal sitting in Abuja has granted a request by the Lagos State Government, seeking to join Rivers State in the appeal filed by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). The FIRS had filed an appeal at the appellate … Read more
Smith was kidnapped on Monday evening by hooded gunmen at a site around Blenco Supermarket in Ajah… Three days after the abduction of Retired Air Vice Marshal Ladi Smith, there have been no words on the retired military officer’s whereabouts. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that three days after masked gunmen stormed his workplace in … Read more
His kidnappers were said to have opened fire to scare people away, struggled with him before whisking him away on a boat The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the abduction of Air Vice-Marshal Smith. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the kidnap of former Chief of Logistics, Nigerian Air … Read more
Angry residents have lynched a suspected thief in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a suspected thief was in the early hours of Monday lynched by a mob in the Coker area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the suspect attempted to dispossess some commuters heading for their workplaces of their valuables on … Read more
Policemen and hoodlums have demolished a popular clubhouse in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 100 policemen and thugs, allegedly led by members of a Lagos family, have demolished buildings at the Ikeja Saddle Club, in the Isheri-Olowora area of Lagos State. The policemen were said to be from the Zone … Read more
Fire has gutted a popular Lagos warehouse. EKOHOTBLOG reports that fire has gutted a warehouse on Moshood Abiola Way in the Ijora 7-Up area of Apapa-Iganmu, Lagos State. The fire outbreak was disclosed by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday. Adeseye noted that the cause of … Read more