The Lagos State Government announced on Monday that it had impounded over 448 vehicles for violating Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) lane regulations between January and August 2024. In a statement signed by the spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), Adebayo Taofiq, revealed that the vehicles were apprehended in various locations, including Ikorodu, Maryland, … Read more
Popular Nigerian gospel singer Dele Agbeyo, known professionally as Dele Gold, has been laid to rest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gold passed away on September 11 after a brief illness. His burial ceremony took place at his residence in Abule Egba, Lagos, and was attended by prominent figures. Notable attendees included Nollywood actor Saidi … Read more
Over 50 suspected hoodlums believed to be responsible for the violence have been arrested. A violent clash among hoodlums in the Ile-Epo market area of Abule-Egba, Lagos. The incident has led to a crackdown on hoodlums in the area, with authorities working to maintain law and order. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a middle-aged man tragically … Read more
LASEPA conducted a comprehensive enforcement operation in strategic areas of Lagos Several establishments, including churches, hotels, and businesses, were temporarily shut down The move aims to compel compliance with environmental regulations and address noise pollution Eko Hot Blog reports that in a significant effort to address noise pollution and other environmental breaches, the Lagos State … Read more
Woman fatally crushed by Dangote mixer truck in Abule Egba due to brake failure. LASTMA evacuates body; driver handed to Oko-Oba Police Station. Truck’s brake failure led to incident; LASTMA confirms rescue with police support. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a woman in Abule Egba, Lagos, was fatally crushed by a Dangote mixer truck after the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested Ayo Olamide, an 18-year-old, for stealing iron fasteners from the Agege railway track in Lagos. The police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed that the suspect was arrested by police officers from Elere Division around 5am on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu … Read more
News Agency of Nigeria said fuel supply improves in some retail outlets it monitored on Friday in the state were opened and dispensing fuel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the availability of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, is improving in Lagos State, after days of scarcity of the product. Some petroleum products … Read more
A man claimed that Motunrayo discovered that her husband impregnated another woman. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a housewife, identified as Motunrayo, has allegedly killed her husband, Alaba, aka Bama, in the Abule-Egba area of Lagos State over alleged infidelity. It was gathered that the couple had an argument at their house, which degenerated into … 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
A bus rapid transit (BRT) belonging to Primero Transport Services Limited rammed into a commercial motorcycle on Wednesday in Ile-Igbo area of Abule-Egba, Lagos, killing the rider and a passenger. It was gathered that the motorcyclist was plying the BRT lane without switching on the headlamp of his motorcycle when the tragedy struck around 4am. … Read more
At least three persons have reported died while buildings have been destroyed in the pipeline fire that raged on Sunday in Ekoro/ Ile-Epo axis of Abule-Egba in Lagos. Ekohotblog earlier reported that the explosion occurred from a ruptured pipeline belonging to Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), caused by activities of vandals around the area. The … Read more