Soldier at Banex Plaza, Abuja, allegedly slaps woman into coma amid ongoing closure. Plaza shuttered for four days following altercation between thugs and soldiers over transaction dispute. The incident was sparked by sale of faulty phone, leading to assault on soldiers, subsequent closure of businesses. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a soldier stationed at Banex Plaza … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced an extension of the construction at the CBD road entrance from August 12, 2023 to August 20, 2023, an additional eight days. Recall that the Lagos government had on Tuesday announced a three-day temporary closure of the entrance into CMD Road and the access … Read more
FG has ordered the closure of Abuja roads. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the federal government has ordered the closure of parts of the roads accessing the arcade of the federal secretariat complexes and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja. It was stated that the closure was in line in commemoration of the 2022 … Read more
Obi Cubana has reopened club weeks after closure over customer’s death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Socialite and businessman, Obinna Iyiegbu, popularly known as Obi Cubana, has reopened his Abuja club, Hustle & Bustle, after two weeks of closure following the death of a customer. The club made the announcement via its Instagram page on … Read more
Ondo Varsity has been shut down indefinitely. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) has ordered the closure of the institution indefinitely. This was revealed in statement signed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Ige on Monday evening. Read Also: Kano To Get $110m As AfDB Earmarks $563m Ige … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) on Saturday said it has not shut down the Idu COVID-19 treatment and Isolation centre. Acting Secretary of the FCTA Health and Human Services Secretariat, Dr. Mohammed Kawu disclosed this in a statement, he personally issued on Saturday, while providing more clarification on the information contained in the said … Read more
The partial closure of the 11.8km Third Mainland Bridge begins from the evening today, with Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu declaring that his government is ready to manage its effect. He said 650 LASTMA officers will be on the roads to control the traffic along with Federal Road Safety Corps officers. Under the partial closure, one side … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has reiterated that schools across the country would remain closed until safety is guaranteed. The Minister of State for Education, Mr. Chukwuemeka Nwajiuba, disclosed this on Wednesday, July 15th, 2020, while addressing Journalists at the end of the eight virtual federal executive council meeting. He emphasized that despite the demand … Read more
The Federal Government has postponed the planned closure of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway for repairs The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mr Adedamola Kuti, announced that the closure has been moved from Aug. 3 to Sept. 2. He explained that due to the busy nature of the highway, the Federal Ministry of Power, Works … Read more
Business activities at Sangotedo Market, Eti Osa, Lagos State have been put on hold by the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), due to indiscriminate dumping of refuse and poor hygiene practices by traders, resulting in a serious environmental problem in the area. A release issued by LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs. Folashade Kadiri, cited … Read more