Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), led by Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, the Executive Chairman, is constructing a new office building at the council secretariat. This project aims to improve how the council serves the people of Eredo by providing a conducive working environment. The building will feature modern facilities across … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), under the leadership of the Executive Chairman, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has started work on a new concrete drainage culvert along Itun-Odo Street in Odo-Iragunshin. The drainage, measuring 1 meter by 1 meter, is to help stop flooding in the area during heavy … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Imota Local Branch, spearheaded by Comrade Adebogun Oriyomi, has stepped up its peacebuilding initiatives on the second day of the national protest. The branch’s strategy included engaging with critical state government facilities, such as the Lagos State Rice Mill and Fire Station, to ensure the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the construction sector in Nigeria is currently facing a significant challenge with the soaring cost of building materials, particularly the price of blocks. This increase can be attributed to the rising costs of cement and sharp sand, two essential components in block production. Blocks play a crucial role in construction projects, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that five people have been confirmed dead in a building collapse at Odu-Igbo Market, Ochanja, in Anambra State, Southeast Nigeria on Tuesday. Anambra Governor, Charles Soludo expressed sadness following the tragic building collapse. EDITOR’S PICKS A Nation at Crossroads: Balancing Health and Hardship in Nigeria’s Sachet Alcohol Ban Cement Hits N11,000 Per … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government (LASG) has issued a stern warning to property owners within Shoreline Estate, Onikoyi Estate, Park View, and Banana Island in Ikoyi, mandating the removal of fences encroaching on vital drainage channels. The ultimatum, set at seven days, urges compliance, failing which the government will take direct action … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a building under construction in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, experienced a partial collapse. One person was reportedly rescued from the building collapse. This online media platform learnt that the incident took place on Saturday in the Central Business District, adjacent to Taj Bank. Confirming the incident, the spokesperson … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor Paul Enenche, on Tuesday, visited the scene of the collapsed church building in Northbank, Makurdi, Benue State. Recall that the church building caved in around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, killing the resident pastor, Ezekiel Sunday Ahmed, and left many others injured. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Dunamis Church Pastor reportedly died in a tragic building collapse on Tuesday morning in Benue State. The Church situated in Mission Ward North Bank, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, went down in the early hours of Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has commenced the demolition of 130 buildings to flag off the construction of a six-lane road project in Umuahia, aimed at opening up the capital city for development. This online media platform learnt that some owners of the demolished structures, especially those at … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that In a development that will escalate the rancour between Governor Dapo Abiodun and Senator Gbenga Daniel, the Ogun State Government has allegedly demolished the DATKEM Plaza, owned by Olufunke Daniel, wife of former governor Daniel. According to the Project Manager and Developer for the building, Olusegun Lawal, government officials demolished … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Passengers and staff were left terrified following a fire breakout at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The inferno started in some parts of the number one gateway airport while staff were going about their daily routine with passengers on standby. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), have commenced the removal of a five-floor structure located at 7, BreadFruit Street, Lagos Island, Lagos. According to the General Manager of the Agency, Arc. Gbolahan Owodunni Oki, the Agency’s effort to reduce the rate of illegal construction in the State and … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Friday, March 1, 2023, a property on Church Street, Lagos Island, was demolished in controversial circumstances. Two developers had been in a tussle over control of the property. Both parties tell Eko Hot Blog they are in court to resolve the issue. Eko Hot Blog reports that confusion and controversy have … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The state government said the building was unapproved. It subsequently launched an investigation into the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has directed a stop to all building developments on Banana Island, Ikoyi, Lagos. The governor issued the directive after a seven-storey … Read more
The Lagos government recently published a list of 349 defective buildings that should be assessed for demolition. The move was aimed at reducing the spate of building collapse in the state. However, a seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a seven-storey building under construction has collapsed in the Banana … Read more
The building was removed before its expected collapse. The building is one of the 349 distressed structures recently published by LASBCA. LASBCA has also arrested a man for illegal dredging. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has averted an imminent building collapse by embarking on a manual removal of … Read more
The building was under a Powerline adjacent Hamed Adebowale Street, Aguda area of Lagos. The state’s building control agency said the building represented a potential disaster. The agency also urged the public to desist from erecting structures under high-tension cables. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has removed an … Read more
Governor Wike has ordered the demolition of buildings in GRA Phase 5, including Daar Communications. The demolition is necessary for a new state project, and building owners were given a 48-hour quit notice. The Rivers Ministry of Works Government warned that any structures that impede the right of way will be demolished. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Lagos Government is set to partner the private sector in building regulatory process. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has said that it would soon release new methods that will aid private participants in building control and development measures of the present administration. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Launches Domestic And Sexual Violence … Read more