The Lagos State Government stated on Monday that the displaced residents and traders at the Oko Baba plank market in Ebute Metta were illegal occupants who had refused to move to the new site allocated to them by the government. Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, revealed this.with PUNCH. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
A fire outbreak occurred at the Oko Baba plank market in Ebute Metta, Lagos, causing significant damage as it spread to nearby shanties. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) responded swiftly to contain the blaze. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy Insecurity: … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commissioned a fully equipped clinical building with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Centre at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The commissioning of the clinical building took place on Thursday, January 4, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Saturday commenced the demolition of distressed buildings in the Ebute-metta area of the state. The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr Oluyinka Olumide, led the demolition exercise in the company of the General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. Gbolahan Oki. … Read more
The LWC is not leaving any stone unturned in its mission to improve water supply across Lagos State. The water corporation recently joined its partner, USAID, to seek the support of traditional rulers for a water project. Both parties visited Otto and Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more
A transport worker by the name Ibrahim Yahaya reportedly arrested by Lagos State Police Command for stabbing colleague to death. The incident was said to have happened on February 15, 2023 with both men getting into a fight from an argument. Yahaya is said to have stabbed Kabiru Abdullahi twice within the span of 2 … Read more
Lagos court has jailed ex-banker for defrauding customers EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Magistrate’s Court sitting at Ebute Metta, Lagos State, has sentenced a 31-year-old former Fidelity Bank worker, Adenike Okuneye, to six months’ imprisonment for fraudulently obtaining N50,000 from customers of the bank EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs Security … Read more
Fire guts shanties in Ebute Metta ….men of the fire service have been drafted to the area to put the situation under control. EDITOR’S PICK: BREAKING: INEC Declares PDP’s Adeleke Osun Gov-Elect BREAKING: Yemi Osinbajo Undergoes Leg Surgery Governor Sanwo-Olu Charges Officials Over Poaching Of State Athletes EKO HOT BLOG reports that a fire destroyed … Read more
The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) has been directed to stop taking applications for approval above three floors in Ebute-Metta Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development said that the move followed an audit of buildings in the area EDITOR’S PICK Why I Haven’t Named Those Behind Insecurity In Imo —Uzodimma 2023 Presidency: … Read more
Ebute-Metta residents protest over outrageous electricity bills EKEDC lacks transparency in its billing. All we are asking the service provider to do is to be legitimate in dealing with their customers – Ebute-Metta resident EDITOR’S PICK 2023: PDP Govs Reject Atiku’s Plan To Retain Peter Obi As Running Mate Fani-Kayode Makes Shocking Revelation About Nigerians … Read more
Another Storey Building Collapses In Lagos. The collapse came five days after a three-storey building caved in at Ebute Metta area of Lagos, killing 10 people, with 23 others rescued. EDITOR’S PICK BREAKING: Niger-Delta Youth Group Sends Strong Warning To Wike Over Dagogo Detention You’re Worst Of All Our Enemies, IPOB Replies Wike 2023: INEC … Read more
Here is the Traffic Advisory For Access Bank Lagos City Marathon On Saturday EKO HOT BLOG reports that all is now set for this year’s Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Saturday, in Lagos, as the 42km race is expected to be flagged off by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in front of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos … Read more
Tribute to Madam Dupe Majekodunmi I have known “Mama Nike” all my life but there was a long break when she left for England at a very tender age. My recollection is that it was my father, Chief J.K. Randle who doted on her that accompanied her to her new school and foster parents in … Read more
…she decided to urinate at the general toilet at the backyard when Fuad accosted her inside the toilet. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a Lagos resident, simply identified as Fuad, has been arrested for allegedly raping a receptionist in a toilet in the Mutab Hotel and Suites on Abeokuta Street, in the Ebute Metta area … Read more
Who Named these Streets in ÈBÚTÉ MÉTTA, Lagos As someone who grew-up in Èbúté Métta and studied the History of the areas, these are my explanations; (1) Èbúté Métta was part of the Àwórì Kingdom of Òttò with the Capital at Òttò just before Ìddó on the way to Lagos Island. Èbúté Métta is … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) says the recent demolition of a distressed building located at No 3, Oko Baba Street, Ebute Metta, was to protect the lives and property of Lagosians. LASBCA stated that the several engagements with the developer in charge of the building proved abortive as the developer remained unyielding and … Read more