The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Sports Commission, is set to host its first-ever Individual Boxing Club Championship from October 21 to 27 at Bishop Aggey Senior Secondary School in Mushin, Lagos. This seven-day event aims to discover new talents, encourage wide participation from boxing clubs, and promote inclusivity. It will also serve … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland, Lagos. It was gathered that the markets were shut on Monday following a series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene. Other markets that risk imminent shutdown … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the officers attached to the Tolu Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspected cult members during initiation in the Ajegunle area of the state. The suspects include Peter Odumola, 19, Promise Benjamin, 20, Emmanuel Ikechuckwu, 19, Richards Adu, 18, and Abdullahi Nasiru, 20. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested two suspects over a clash between opposing youths on Aroworade and Olaleye streets in Ajegunle, Lagos. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerian Police Officers Need Special Classes In Empathy … Read more
In Ajegunle, Lagos, a naval officer has been shot and killed by unidentified gunmen, causing fear and apprehension among residents. The officer was ambushed while walking in the area, and the identity of the shooters and their motive remains unclear. The Nigerian Navy has cautioned its officers against seeking revenge, while the police have confirmed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has facilitated the arrest of Mr. Okechukwu Samuel Okoli, a developer of a collapsed building at 27, Buraimoh Street, Off Idewu Street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On … Read more
Fire gut the Akere spare parts market last week Wednesday, destroying goods worth millions of naira. The Lagos governor directed a probe of the cause of the fire amid rumours it was started by arsonists. While the public is still waiting on the government to release its findings, Sanwo-Olu visited the market a week after … Read more
Traders at the Akere spare parts market woke up on Wednesday morning to find their stores in flames. Officials said the fire started around 3:28 am on Wednesday. The Lagos government will investigate the cause of the fire amid rumours it was started by arsonists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Lagos State is prepared to mitigate any impact of the ravaging flood, Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources Tunji Bello has said. Eko Hot Blog reports that he spoke during a meeting with critical stakeholders to evaluate the state’s preparedness for any eventuality. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Commissions Pinnacle’s Petroleum Offtake Facility, Lekki Kwara Won’t … Read more
Dauda Tijani, 42, Olawale Shodolamu, 70, and Seun Falana, 37 were apprehended by the Area E Division of the Lagos State Police Command yesterday for being in possession of a human skull. Falana, who is an attendant at Trinity Cemetery, Ajegunle reportedly dug out the human skull from graves and sold them to herbalists at … Read more