Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos Zonal Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have rearrested a convicted Italian, Floriana De-Stefani, for allegedly failing to obey a court order upon her conviction. The commission made the disclosure in a statement posted on its X account on Friday. Justice Mojisola Dada … Read more
In its bid to propel indigent students to academic success, the sholape Animashawun Foundation is set to award scholarship opportunity to scores of varsity students. Organized in partnership with the Care People Foundation, the scholarship award ceremony is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Technical University, Ibadan. In a telephone interview with Eko … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has committed his administration to the full support of the manufacturing sector, saying the move is important to the state’s economy. He spoke on Friday when he inaugurated a new manufacturing factory in Ikeja for Godrej Nigeria Limited, a consumer goods company with an Indian … Read more
By Babawale Solomon In a heartwarming and joyous celebration of love and commitment, the solemnization of Holy Matrimony and Engagement between Ayoyemi Oluwakemi and Taiwo Adebola took centre stage on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Time Square Events Hall in Ikeja, Lagos State. This union marked the beginning of a lifelong journey for the … Read more
For Ayoyemi Oluwakemi and Taiwo Adebola, Saturday, September 2, 2023, was the start of an eternity together. The couple tied the knot and had their Solemnization of Holy Matrimony at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Ikeja, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors Permanent Representatives To UN Exempted From Ambassadors’ Recall – Presidency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a two-storey building construction at 17, Olanrewaju Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, has suddenly collapsed. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. The service said the building caved in late Tuesday evening, after having its supporting base collapsed. However, none of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an Ikeja Sexual Offences & Domestic Violence Court has sentenced one Folarin Rauf to life imprisonment for defiling five-year-old girl in Lagos. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Justice Abiola Soladoye handed down the sentence after finding the convict … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, called on all residents to take up the responsibility and collaborate with the Government to ensure a sustainable solution to the menace of plastics pollution to make the State safe, cleaner and healthy. The governor made the call at the 2023 World … Read more
Lagos State, if anyone is still oblivious by now, has grown to become Nigeria’s commercial and economic hub, with many seeing opportunities from the City and turning disadvantageous situations into economic opportunities. For Central Business District (CBD) Officers, they are no different in taking full privilege of a negative situation and turning it into a … Read more
The crisis started in 1968 when two families were in court over a land dispute. In 2022, a judge ratified a 1975 order that conferred the ownership of the land on one of the families. The family subsequently moved to execute the court order on Thursday, throwing homeowners into panic. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Arimoro passed away earlier this month at 52. He was a member of the Rotary Club. His fellow club members have mourned his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that members of the Rotary Club of Maryland, Ikeja, have paid glowing tributes to Late Prince Adetoyese Olamide Arimoro. The deceased died earlier in March 2023 in … Read more
A Lagos man has been remanded for defiling a 15-year-old girl in Lagos. Ishaya was redemanded for allegedly forcefully having s*xual intercourse with a teenager in the Iyana Iba area. According to the prosecutor, the offence committed is punishable under Section 137 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
There seems to be no stopping the galore of container falls in Lagos State as several containers fell on Friday. All container falls luckily resulted in no casualty. The constant falls persist despite efforts by the Lagos government to curb them. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least five 40ft containers fell in different areas … Read more
A Lagos government staff bus carrying tens of civil servants to work on Thursday collided with a train. Two people died at the scene of the accident but the death toll rose to six later that day. Pictures emerged on social media showing injured survivors in an open space, leading to claims that they were … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second term as Lagos governor. Waste managers in the state have endorsed his reelection bid. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM) has launched a door-to-door campaign in support of the reelection bid of Lagos … Read more
Sanwo-Olu inspected the terminal of Lagos Red Line rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inspected the mega terminal of the Red Line rail in the Ikeja area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues President-elect Tinubu Must Prioritise Chrisland Schools Denies Alleged Plan To Exhume Whitney Adeniran’s Body ‘It’s … Read more
The BVAS was introduced by INEC for the accreditation of voters through biometric capturing, uploading of polling results and other functions. The electoral commission is performing a mock accreditation exercise to ensure that all is set for the forthcoming elections. INEC has fixed February 25 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as well as … Read more
Chief Jacob Shodeko passed away on January 15, 2023. The deceased was 86 at the time of his death. His daughter has celebrated his accomplished life. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bunmi Shodeko has celebrated the life of her late Chief Jacob Oluranti Shodeko, also known as, Baba Igbore. EDITOR’S PICKS Visualising The Prospects Of … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) met with 400 parents over the weekend to discuss safeguarding children from the threat of domestic and sexual violence. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Extends Deadline For Exchange Of Old Naira Notes Tragedy Strikes In Lagos As Container Crushes 9 Bus Passengers To Death At Ojuelegba How CBN Will … Read more
One dead as another storey building reportedly collapsed in Lagos. The tragic incident occurred at about 6.45 pm, when the building, still under construction, partially collapsed. The permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) confirmed the incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that one person has been confirmed dead after a storey building … Read more