The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has released its latest Air Quality Index, revealing that Agege has the highest and most hazardous air pollution levels in the state. According to data published on Tuesday, Agege recorded an alarming 103 percent, indicating critical air pollution levels dangerous to residents. Surulere followed with a “very unhealthy” … Read more
Akosile says the governor recorded remarkable achievements in five years. The governor’s spokesperson claims Lagos now competes with African countries. He insisted that Governor Sanwo-Olu was not making people homeless. Eko Hot Blog reports that Gboyega Akosile, Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, says the governor’s administration has … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) supported by their counterparts from LAMATA Enforcement Team, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that in a developing situation, fire service personnel have arrived at the scene where a fuel tanker overturned and slanted across the Mobile Road near the Mobile Depot in Apapa earlier today. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price Of Block In Nigeria As Cement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a fuel tanker carrying a full load capsized and slanted across the Mobile Road near the Mobile Depot in Apapa on Wednesday, causing a severe traffic standstill and raising fears of a potential explosion in the area. Editor’s Pick: FG Begins New Expatriate Job Policy, Violators Risk N3m Fine Price … Read more
Traffic gridlock returns to Apapa and environs as trucks defy Sanwo-Olu’s directive Indiscriminate parking by oil tankers and container drivers causes untold hardship for motorists Businesses estimated to lose over N100 billion monthly due to the gridlock Weak enforcement by authorities cited as a major contributing factor Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oshodi-Apapa expressway … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has apprehended 51 notorious members of a highway gang known for terrorizing truck drivers along the Apapa/ Oshodi and Lagos/Badagry Expressway. Announcing the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on New Media, Jubril Gawat, detailed that the taskforce … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended a driver of a fully loaded containerised truck for allegedly crushing a motor boy to death by MTN inward Sunrise along Oshodi – Apapa Expressway. The agency disclosed the development in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lamidi Apapa faction of the Labour Party (LP) has accused the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi of siphoning $15 million and N12 billion meant for his campaign. The faction claimed that Obi used the money to help the embattled Chairman of the party, Julius Abure, and the Indigenous … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a 21-year-old man, John Junior, was on Monday remanded at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre for the alleged murder of one Kehinde Sule on Apapa Road, in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. Junior was arraigned before Magistrate O. Y. Adefope of a Yaba Magistrates’ Court on five counts of … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lamidi Apapa-led faction of Labour Party (LP) on Friday issued a warning letter to the party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi. The warning letter issued to Obi, with reference number LP/NWC-NEC/WARNING LETTER/PO/ABUJA/VOL.1/2023/02, was dated August 24, 2023 and signed by Apapa as Acting National Chairman and Saleh Lawan … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated his administration’s commitment to making Lagos a business destination for as many investors as possible to improve the economic prosperity of the state. He said the Lagos State Government will continue to partner with the Nigeria Customs Service to ensure turnaround for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Tuesday flagged off the “Clean Nigeria: Use The Toilet” Campaign in Apapa Local Government as part of efforts to end open defecation nationwide by 2025. Speaking during the flag-off held at the Legislative Hall of Apapa Local Government, the Permanent Secretary, Office of Environmental Services, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a decisive judgment, Julius Abure has been officially recognized as the National Chairman of the Labour Party (LP) by a State High Court in Edo. The court ruling, delivered on Friday, set aside a lawsuit brought forward by the camp led by Lamidi Apapa, affirming Abure’s leadership position. … Read more
On May 21, 1965, a quintessential leader was born. Hon. Kayode Opeifa has grown into a strong voice who has made excellent contributions to those around him. Hon. Opeifa, a former Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, turned 58 on Sunday. He has lived an extraordinary life of exploits and service. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians … Read more
A section of the bridge reportedly failed on Wednesday, rendering it unsafe. The federal government attributed the failure to theft by some miscreants who tampered with its major reinforcement elements. The federal and state governments have released alternative routes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deck-on-Pile Bridge at Ijora-Olopa inbound Ijora-Oloye has failed and is … Read more
Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi invited for NEC meeting by Lamidi Apapa faction. The invitation is as a result of the 5th April, 2023 FCT High Court Order restraining Julius Abure and four (4) others from parading themselves as officers of the labour party, LP. The meeting is also expected to address various issues … Read more
A three-floor building collapsed in the Apapa area of Lagos on Sunday. The collapse comes nearly two weeks after a seven-storey building crumbled on Banana Island. The Lagos government said the Banana Island building developers also ignored warnings to stop construction. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has said that the developers … Read more
A fire outbreak was reported to have engulfed a housing complex that housed 5 warehouses in the Apapa area of Lagos State. The incident took place beside Nigerian Breweries in Iganmu, Apapa, leaving millions of properties destroyed in the process. No lives were lost in the conflagration however. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire … Read more
Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi has sent commiseration messages to victims of the fire outbreak in Lagos. In our earlier reports, we reported a fire outbreak at Akere Spare Parts Market in Ajegunle Lagos. The fire reportedly broke out on Wednesday morning as per the reports. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Peter Obi, … Read more