By_ Babatunde Kaka The leadership of Epe club has harped on the need to observe compliance to environmental standards in the execution of the various developmental projects across the division. Engineer Shabi lauded the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat for prioritising the safety of lives and properties together with … Read more
Wife claims she had miscarriage due to bike accident A woman in Kaduna has been docked following allegation of abortion levelled against her by her husband, Salisu Ibrahim. NAN reports that Basira Adamu was arraigned before a Shari’a Court sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, by Ibrahim, 45, on Tuesday.  Represented by his counsel, M.M. … Read more
Tragedy struck in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State as a woman identified as Justina Eje allegedly stabbed her husband to death. The mother of three has, however, been arrested by the Lagos State Police Command. Tragedy struck in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State as a woman identified as Justina Eje allegedly stabbed her … Read more
A 35-year-old motorcyclist, named Ovie Michael, who allegedly specialises in raping his female passengers, has been nabbed by Delta State Police Command. A 35-year-old motorcyclist, named Ovie Michael, who allegedly specialises in raping his female passengers, has been nabbed by Delta State Police Command. The acting Police Public Relations Officer (PRO) in the state, DSP … Read more
Unknown gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted the Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Cross River State, Ben Ukpekpi. The NLC Chairman was said to have been abducted on Sunday night in front of his house in Calabar, the state capital. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ukpekpi was kidnapped for the second … Read more
The Lagos state government has stressed the need for conscious and collective effort to tackle global warming as it implores residents to refrain from activities that could undermine fight against climate change. Permanent Secretary, Belinda Aderonke, who represented Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, spoke at an event organised by leading Environmental Sustainability Organizations in … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka Commissioner lauds NGO for working with young people Participant admonished to use the knowledge they acquire to better themselves and their community Lagos state government has showered encomium on one of the front line Environmental Sustainability Organizations in Nigeria, FABE International Foundation, for its tremendous undertakings in fighting climate change and global … Read more
The mother of Yoruba rights activist, Chief Sunday Adeyemo popularly known as Sunday Igboho, has been attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen in her hometown, Igboho, Oyo State, on Sunday. This was made known by the former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode, via his official Twitter handle on Sunday evening. He tweeted, “I just spoke to … Read more
Lagos State has been at the epicentre of the COVID-19 scourge since Nigeria recorded its index case in March 2020 Only those who fit into Phase One of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in Lagos State will be attended to at the approved centres from Monday, the government has said. Such persons include healthcare workers, COVID-19 … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has again recovered an abandoned day-old baby less than a week after the police rescued a day-old baby in the state. As gathered by EKO HOT BLOG, the command’s spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the recovery, adding that the police in the state also arrested two armed robbers. The Lagos State … Read more
A video went viral on different social media platforms where some alleged military personnel were captured by Sunday Igboho’s men The Nigeria Army Defence Headquarters have finally reacted to the alleged accusation The recent development garners mixed reactions The Defence Department said it was “disgraceful” that the Nigerian military could bow down and “spy” on prominent … Read more
By Babatunde Kaka. survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Burial graced by creme de la creme in Lagos Lagos state accountant General, Dr Shefiu Abiodun Muritala, on Friday, 19th March 2021, lost his mother, Sariu Akanke Muritala. Ekohotblog reports the remains of Ms Sariu was interred on Saturday 20th March 2021 according to Islamic rites … Read more
The petitioner is seeking a ₦30 million compensation for the trauma he suffered at the hands of the police The Lagos State Judicial Panel on Restitution for victims of SARS and other related matters, on Saturday, listened to the cross-examination of a former commissioner of Delta State Oil Producing Area Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Kenny Okolugbo. … Read more
An 18-year-old girl, Idowu Biletiri, has reportedly stabbed her elder brother, Kehinde Biletiri, to death in Igbokoda, the headquarters of Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State. The suspect was alleged to have returned home after some days that she had left home and her brother was said to have queried her, seeking to know … Read more
Lagos Deep Seaport promised 2023 commencement The facility is at 48 per cent completion Facility to create 17,000 jobs Commercial operations at the Lekki Deep Seaport in the Lagos Free Zone (LFZ) will begin in the first quarter of 2023, Tolaram Group – the investors of the project gave the assurances to Lagos Governor Babajide … Read more
A man resembling the Nigerian president was seen in Lagos He is a taxi driver by profession His appearance caused a lot of buzzes where he was seen It is often said that every human being has a look-alike somewhere. It might not be in their immediate environment, but definitely somewhere across the globe. Well, … Read more
An 80-year-old chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) in Igangan, simply identified as Pa Olawuwo, has been arraigned in court over the killing of Dr Fatai Aborode. The Police Public Relations Officer in Oyo State, Mr Olugbenga Fadeyi, on Friday, disclosed that the suspect had been arraigned and the court remanded him in police custody. … Read more
First phase of vaccination in Lagos only for essential workers High turnout of non-eligible recipients recorded Smooth transition into other vaccination phases in being work on. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi has reiterated that the first phase of the COVID-19 vaccination exercise in the state is strictly for health workers, frontline staff … Read more
Lagos Deputy Governor calls for law guiding movement of PMS tankers Nearly half of the fire incidents caused by tankers and articulated vehicles. Newly-acquired fire truck capable of dealing fire in high-rise buildings Lagos State Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat has stressed the need to have a uniform standard law to serve as a guide for … Read more
Commends The Quality of Lagos Teachers. Urge Teachers and Students in Epe to keep the flag flying. Academic excellence and stride will strengthen Epe urbanization and investments drive By Babatunde Kaka The National Treasurer, Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT), Otunba Segun Raheem has showered encomium on Education District 3 TG/PS over their excellent outing during … Read more