‘It’s A Death Trap’ — Lagos Residents, Accident Victims Protest Bad Road Along Abeokuta Expressway

Protesters demanding rehabilitation of bad sections of Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Eko Hot Blog reports that gridlock gripped some parts of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway on Wednesday as Lagos State residents of adjoining communities protested to demand an immediate repair of some sections of the road. Led by human rights activists, under the auspices of the Committee for the Defence of Human Rights, the protesters lamented the … Read more

Three Dead, Two Injured In Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Crash

Ogun Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) said three persons have died and two others were injured in a road accident on Sunday, along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Sector Commander, Mr Ahmed Umar, told newsmen in Abeokuta that the accident involved a Volvo mini truck and a Nissan … Read more

BREAKING: Two Burnt Beyond Recognition, Others Injured In Ogun Tanker Explosion

A tanker explosion early on Thursday morning at the Ilo Awela section of the Sango Toll gate on the Lagos-Abeokuta road left two people fatally burned, three others maimed, and 12 vehicles damaged.   Eko Hot Blog reports that the incident was confirmed to news reporters in Abeokuta by Mrs. Florence Okpe, the Public Education … Read more

JUST IN: Two Soldiers, One Civilian Die In Lagos Autocrash

Two soldiers and a civilian have been killed in an accident at the Obadeyi area of Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that two male soldiers with the Nigerian Army and a female civilian have lost their lives to an autocrash which occurred at Obadeyi, along Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway, Lagos State, in the early hours of Friday. … Read more

Flood Takes Over Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway (Photos)

Flood has taken over Lagos-Abeokuta expressway. EKO HOT BLOG reports that flood has taken over a section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway and has allegedly swept away an Okada man and a pedestrian on Sunday. Read Also: BREAKING: Govt Declares Tuesday As Public Holiday A witness, Propainter Abiodun Adesina, who shared a video from the scene said, … Read more

BREAKING: Again, Aggrieved NLC Members Block Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Aggrieved NLC members and residents have again blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest is coming after the expiration of 21 days ultimatum … Read more

BREAKING: Aggrieved NLC Members Block Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

NLC Members, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Scores of aggrieved NLC members, on Wednesday, blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were on Wednesday stranded as aggrieved residents and members of the Ogun State Chapter of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway to protest against the deplorable condition of the highway. The protest by residents and the NLC members led to traffic gridlock … Read more

Two Feared Dead, Many Injured In Lagos-Abeokuta Highway Accident

NLC Members, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Two persons have been feared dead while many were injured in a Lagos-Abeokuta highway accident. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than two persons have been reported dead while seven others sustained varying degree of injuries following a accident on the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway on Saturday.   It was gathered that the accident occurred on Saturday as a Toyota Sienna … Read more

BREAKING: Aggrieved Poly Students Block Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

NLC Members, Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

Aggrieved polytechnic students have reportedly blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Motorists were on Wednesday stranded as the aggrieved students of D S Adegbenro Polytechnic, Itori, Ogun State blocked the Abeokuta-Lagos Expressway, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The protest by the poly students led to traffic gridlock as many travellers were stranded for hours. Both sides of … Read more

BREAKING: #ENDSARS Protesters Block Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

#ENDSARS Protesters Block Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway Ekohotblog, October 19, 2020 #ENDSARS protesters have blocked the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway along Iyana Ipaja and before Ikeja Along bus stop. Our reporter confirmed that there is a serious gridlock hindering vehicles from moving along the expressway. BRT buses coming from Abule Egba are parked at Dopemu bus stop unable to … Read more