By Fikayo Babalola Rev. Dr. Henry A. Asedeko may not be a man who courts media attention, but his 85th birthday celebration did create a lovely and warm spectacle in Iju Ishaga, Agege, Lagos State. Today, Saturday, June 15th, 2024, his residence inside Ajowa street named Rev. Henry crescent, was filled with dignitaries, who thronged … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, alongside the Agege Local Government, has ordered traders and beggars on rail tracks along the Agege corridor to vacate before strict enforcement and demolition. The local and state governments gave the directive on Sunday at a stakeholders meeting with illegal occupants, owners of shanties, traders, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has issued a two-day ultimatum to traders to vacate the rail tracks of the ongoing Red Line rail project which will link Oyingbo to Marina, Lagos. He issued the ultimatum on Wednesday during a tour of the project at the Agege Station. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Taskforce has matched words with action through the clearing of shanties and make shift structures built hapzardly along the rail tracks and environs at Fagba, Lagos. The exercise which kicked off in the wee hours of Saturday was led by the Chairman of the Agency, CSP Shola Jejeloye … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a man identified as Bala Ibrahim has called out Keystone Bank for allegedly making an unauthorised withdrawal of N5.9 million from his corporate account. Ibrahim said efforts to get the bank to refund his money proved abortive. It was gathered that Ibrahim opened a corporate account with the bank located … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least eight people, including a yet-to-be-identified mother and her baby, are reportedly missing in the Agege area of Lagos State after flood induced by a heavy downpour was said to have washed them away. According to Punch, the heavy downpour occurred on Thursday with flood overruning a canal around … 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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government is embarking on a sectional repair of Oke-koto Intersection at Pen Cinema, Agege from Monday, 15th May to Monday, 12th June, 2023. Dr. Frederic Oladeinde, Commissioner for Transportation, Lagos State, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Presidency Battle: Is APC About To … Read more
By Bernard Joseph The heartrending loss of 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran has sent shockwaves of sorrow, disbelief, and despair throughout Nigeria. Although the details of Whitney’s passing may differ, the profound impact on those left behind is undeniable. Her untimely demise underscores the importance of cherishing each precious moment and holding our loved ones close. Whitney … Read more
Sarumi’s foster son, Toyin Adeniji, was shot dead on Monday. The gunmen who carried out the attack were suspected to be cultists. The police say that they have made arrests. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of Toyin Adeniji, a foster son of prominent … Read more
The BVAS was introduced by INEC for the accreditation of voters through biometric capturing, uploading of polling results and other functions. The electoral commission is performing a mock accreditation exercise to ensure that all is set for the forthcoming elections. INEC has fixed February 25 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as well as … Read more
Many have been injured and properties destroyed after a fresh fire broke out in Agege. Two residential buildings were razed in the early hours of Monday at Akinremi street, off Capitol road, Agege, Lagos. The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be known. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many have been feared injured … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested the suspects for various crimes. The command made the disclosure in its monthly report for December 2022. It implored all residents to be security conscious. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Police Command has arrested about 203 suspects for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, rape, … Read more
Children had fun at the ongoing Greater Lagos Fiesta 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that children were captured having fun and engaging in talent hunt at the Greater Lagos Fiesta at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Orders DSS, EFCC, Others Not To Arrest Emefiele Lagos Govt Announces Preferred Bidder For … Read more
The Lagos State Government has urged professionals to rise against building collapse in the State EKO HOT BLOG reports that the call was made by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Idris Salako, at the sensitisation workshop on Building Collapse, organised by the Ikeja Branch of the Nigerian Society of Engineers … Read more
Policemen refund N50,000 stolen from Lagos motorist …they slapped me repeatedly and kicked me after explaining the law to them, and punched me on my face. One threatened to shoot me if I didn’t let go of my phone. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Bola … Read more
Sanwo-Olu hands over 48 units of greater lagos LBIC apartments in Agege …“We promise you our community votes in 2023”, beneficiaries tell Governor EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate JUST IN: My School Certificates Were Stolen In 1990- Tinubu … Read more
Lagos presents N37.5m compensation to nine traditional land-owners in IGBODU …the acquisition of land by the State Government is for the creation of jobs in the community and environs. EDITOR’S PICK: (PHOTOS): Angry Fulani Herdsman Slaughters Driver Over Cow In Badagry BREAKING: Lagos PDP Nominates Nollywood Actress As Potential Running Mate JUST IN: My School … Read more
EDITOR’S PICK Police Arrest Suspect With N2.56M Fake Drugs Jealous Man Sets Wife Ablaze In Adamawa NDLEA Arrests 7 Traffickers, Intercepts Cocaine Consignments At 3 Airports EKO HOT BLOG reports that a recent Easter advertisement by Sterling has caused reactions of many Nigerians, as the prominent commercial institute compared the resurrection of Jesus, to the … Read more
Lagos: RRS Arrests Three In Agege For Robbery [PHOTO] EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Decoy Team of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), on Tuesday night in Agege arrested three robbery suspects for dispossessing a pedestrian of N100,000:00, three mobile phones and a wristwatch. The suspects; Ridwan Imran (20), Lukman Abiodun (18) and Abdulahi … Read more