EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Police Command has said the remains of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Promise Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, have been deposited at the mortuary. This online media platform reports that State Police Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, made this known on Friday during an interview. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi, has announced dates for the 2023 Eluku Festival (Ikorodu Town), declaring a curfew that has sparked some security concerns. In a flyer circulating on social media, the Olumale Eluku of Ikorodu, Chief Murisiku Oreagba, warned residents, especially non-Yoruba indigenes, off Ikorodu town … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion at the Lane Inbound Ikorodu General Hospital, Ikorodu, Lagos, for the completion of the Asphalt binder and wearing course of the new slip road. In a statement on Wednesday, the government said the diversion is in continuation of the Junction Improvement … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Mukhail Adetokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has donated food packs to vulnerable constituents. The senator said the move was aimed at alleviating the economic challenges exacerbated by the removal of fuel subsidy. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe Club In Thrilling Novelty Match Epe … Read more
On Tuesday, rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu hit the market with the listing of the commodity for trade on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). This was followed by a formal launch of N5 billion Eko Rice Forward Contract Programme by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Kazeem Akinpelu is a 27-year-old resident of Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos state. He works as a software developer in Lekki, a highbrow area in Lagos state. Every work day, Kazeem leaves his home by 5a.m and gets to his office on or before 7a.m. He pays a total sum of 1,200 … Read more
Murphy Afolabi, a Nollywood actor, passed away at the age of 49 after a tragic fall in his bathroom. He celebrated his birthday just a few days before his passing, and is survived by three children. His colleagues in the Yoruba film industry are mourning the loss of this talented actor. Nollywood actor, Murphy Afolabi, … Read more
There will be a traffic diversion at Ogolonto Junction, Lagos, from May 12-19. The Lagos government made the announcement on Wednesday. It said traffic personnel will be available to guide motorists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that traffic will be diverted at Ogolonto Junction, Ikorodu, Lagos, from Friday, 12th … Read more
Some yet-to-be-identified assailants attacked some policemen in Lagos last Friday. The attack left a policeman dead and his colleagues injured. There are claims that the attackers had links to land grabbers in the area. Eko Hot Blog reports that assailants shot a policeman to death on Friday in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State. The … Read more
Police in Lagos have discovered the hideout of kidnappers and as a result, three captives have been rescued. The kidnappers opened fire on operatives of the Command who stormed the den. Amidst the exchange of gunfire, the Police were able to neutralize one of the kidnappers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos Police Command … Read more
Before the upgrade, the Lagos government said the Oba Sekumade Road was in deplorable conditions. The upgrade included turning the road from a single-lane to rigid concrete dual carriageway. The road was the first major infrastructure project to be inaugurated by the governor after he won his reelection two weeks ago. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The ‘Ilera Eko” health insurance scheme commenced in 2020. The plan was aimed at making healthcare affordable for Lagos residents. The health insurance scheme recently facilitated the birth of its first set of quadruplets. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has recorded its first quadruplets on its social health insurance plan popularly … 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
The finalists were picked from the five administrative divisions (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe) in Lagos. The talent hunt was among the activities that made up the Greater Lagos Fiesta event in December 2022. The government urged the winners to grow their creative skills to ensure success in third fields. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The Lagos government has announced a road diversion at Ojota to enable the smooth rehabilitation of the Ikorodu road. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Ikorodu bound Service Lane from Monday, 23rd January, 2023 for a duration of two weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos DSVA Rescues … Read more
The Police in Lagos rescued three teenagers from “forced prostitution.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command says it has rescued three teenagers from prostitution in the Itamaga area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Why Our Operatives Arrested Doyin Okupe – DSS EFCC Releases Doyin Okupe After Arrest At Lagos Airport … Read more
Children had fun at the ongoing Greater Lagos Fiesta 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that children were captured having fun and engaging in talent hunt at the Greater Lagos Fiesta at the Agege Stadium, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Orders DSS, EFCC, Others Not To Arrest Emefiele Lagos Govt Announces Preferred Bidder For … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has sought support for APC candidates at the Lagos East mega rally. By Babatunde Kaka Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on Lagos East residents to vote for All Progressive Congress (APC) candidates in the zone. EDITOR’S PICKS Banker Shanu Obadiya Crowned Miss Epe Division As Stakeholders … Read more
The Greater Lagos Fiesta is set to hold in five venues. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says its annual end-of-the-year entertainment event tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold next week in all the five divisions of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link … Read more
Lagos government has reduced the tuition fees for the pioneer students of LASUED and LASUSTECH by 65%. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, approved the reduction of the tuition fees to be paid by pioneer students of the two newly established universities in the state, Lagos State University of Education … Read more