EKO HOT BLOG could recall that there was a clash between some Okada riders and NURTW thugs in the Iyana Oba area of Lagos state yesterday. The said fight which lasted for hours witnessed the destruction of many properties belonging to many Nigerians. After this occurred, some policemen also clashed with some Okada riders who were flaunting Lagos … Read more
Government must be fair in discharging justice on cultism-related issues – Sanuth By Babatunde Kaka Cleric and scholar Alhaji AbdulBari Ajilogba, Chief Ajanosi of Epe Kingdom, says Islam is not against joining clubs and associations, stressing that being a member of such social groups has immense benefits. Ajilogba made this known at the annual Ramadan … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested three policemen for allegedly extorting the student of Lagos State University (LASU), Hezekiah Oluwaponmile, the sum of N153,000 at gunpoint. The LASU student alleged that the cops, who were on stop-and-search duty on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, stopped his vehicle and ordered him to alight. The Ogun State Police … Read more
Members paid Courtesy Visit to monarch It is an opportunity to give back to the community and institutions that raised us – Prince Segun Osifeko. By Babatunde Kaka The Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State, Oba Dr Babatunde Ogunlaja JP (Fmbe Hons), Kalejaiye II, has commended the Eredo LCDA Chairman, … Read more
No fewer than four motorists were reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen in a robbery attack in Owerri, the Imo State capital on Sunday night. One of the motorists, who was shot by the assailants, was driving an unmarked security vehicle. No fewer than four motorists were reportedly shot dead by unknown gunmen in a … Read more
…the dismissed officer had shot one Jelili Bakare at Quinox Lounge, Sangotedo Area of Lagos State, on 18th March, 2021 The Lagos State Police Command has dismissed one Inspector Jonathan Kampani (AP No 278055), attached to Mounted Troop of the Nigeria Police Force, over alleged murder. Police Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement issued on … Read more
Two soldiers and three police officers have been reportedly killed by suspected IPOB militants at Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. The militants have however claimed responsibility for the attack. Two soldiers and three police officers have been reportedly killed by suspected IPOB militants at Omagwa, Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State. … Read more
Many have seen the demolished building, but not many know the circumstances that led to the teardown of the about N3 billion property owned by Lagos-based real estate mogul, Olu Okeowo, the founder and chairman of Gibraltar Construction. The godfather of real estate in Lagos has been in building and civil engineering construction since 1994, … Read more
Rotary Donates Medical Cabin to Epe Local Government. By Babatunde Kaka. The Lagos state government has said it is determined and committed to implementing the World Health Organisation (Who) recommendation on the construction of Primary Health Center in each Local Government ward across the State. Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Primary Healthcare Board, Dr. Arinola Erinosho … Read more
Sensitises Residents on Environmental Sustainability. By Babatunde Kaka. Leading NGO in the fight against Climate crises and environmental degradation in Nigeria, For a Better Environment, FABE, in collaboration with Horlag Recycling and Bonnie Bio, yesterday, Thursday 22nd April 2021, organized a beach clean up exercise in Okun Ajah Coastal Community, Eti-Osa, Lagos Nigeria. As celebrated … Read more
Ikorodu part of Lagos State has been faced with serious crises caused by rivalry between two cult groups for the past few months. Despite great efforts by police in arresting them, the cult groups are still carrying out their atrocities. His royal majesty, Oba Bldr. Abdul Ganiyu Aderibigbe Asunmo (FNIOB), Alayandelu of Odo-Ayandelu in Ikosi-Ejinrin, … Read more
It was a clear case of he who laughs last, laughs best for the Chairman of the Lagos State Chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Ayinde Akinsanya popularly known as MC Oluomo A while ago, as a long time arch-rival in the Union, Adedigba Adepegba better known as Talo … Read more
Unknown gunmen have abducted the Ekiti West Local Government Supervisor for Agriculture, Mr Ebenezer Busuyi. A source disclosed that Busuyi was kidnapped while driving in his personal car along the road. Unknown gunmen have abducted the Ekiti West Local Government Supervisor for Agriculture, Mr Ebenezer Busuyi. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the local government official … Read more
About 250 cows arrived at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos from New Jersey, United States of America. The cows were imported by Ekiti State Government in partnership with a private organization for their Dairy Farm in Ikun. About $5million was invested by the state government and the private organization into the Dairy Farm, … Read more
The judiciary workers had embarked on a nationwide strike to protest non-implementation of financial autonomy of the judiciary The Lagos Chapter of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) has decided to resume partially. It said the decision to go back to work was based on a meeting with stakeholders during which 70 per cent … Read more
Northern Delegates urge Nigerians to Support Bola Tinubu for President. By Babatunde Kaka A team of supporters from Niger State in Northern Nigeria under the aegis of Bola Tinubu Support Organisation, BTSO, has paid a courtesy visit to the Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Epe Division, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Babatunde Ogunlaja … Read more
A Fulani herder has been reportedly killed by a local hunter in Ondo State. It was gathered that a local hunter, identified as Seyi Sansere, killed Maikudi when he was grazing his cows in the forest reserve in the area. A Fulani herder has been reportedly killed by a local hunter in Ondo State. The … Read more
The Katsina State House of Assembly was in the early hours of Wednesday engulfed with fire. It was further learnt that the fire, which started at the chamber, spread to other sections of the Assembly complex. The Katsina State House of Assembly was in the early hours of Wednesday engulfed with fire. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
Unknown assailants have abducted an unidentified number of students of Green Field University located along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. A security guard was said to have been shot during the attack. Unknown assailants have abducted an unidentified number of students of Green Field University located along the Abuja-Kaduna highway. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the students … Read more
Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Wednesday, attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters, Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. It was further learnt that the police station was burnt. Unknown gunmen, in the early hours of Wednesday, attacked the Divisional Police Headquarters, Adani in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State. It … Read more