Chief Mrs. Leila Fowler, Yeye Mofin of Lagos, Dies at 91 She was called to the Bar in the United Kingdom in 1962 and to the Nigerian Bar in 1963 She established the Vivian Fowler Memorial College for Girls in 1991 Chief Mrs. Leila Euphemia Apinke Fowler, the Yeye Mofin of Lagos and founder of … Read more
Lagos launches state-wide education needs assessment Six-week exercise to guide infrastructure Over 200 assessors deployed The Lagos State Government has officially launched a major needs assessment project aimed at generating reliable data to improve the quality of basic education and inform policy reforms. The initiative targets 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centers, and local government … Read more
32-year-old Odera Gregory Mbadiwe found in Mile 2 area. Family reported him missing after he left home with his father’s vehicle. Lagos Police commend public cooperation in locating him. Odera Gregory Mbadiwe, the 32-year-old brother of Big Brother Naija stars Ocee and Ozee Mbadiwe, has been found and reunited with his family after being reported … Read more
Police, UNILAG Probe Lecturer Over Alleged S3xual Assault The student alleged that the lecturer invited her into his office, where he allegedly forced himself on her Alaga-Ibraheem encouraged students and members of the university community to report any form of harassment A lecturer at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Dr. Samuel Ojogbo, has been accused … Read more
Adiyan Water Works Phase II to Boost Lagos Steady Progress on Adiyan Water Project Pipe Laying 98% Done The Lagos State Government has announced significant progress on the Adiyan Water Works Phase II project, with pipe laying now 98 percent completed. Eko Hot Blog reports that this critical water treatment plant, once finished, will produce 320,000 cubic meters … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Secures Africa’s Inaugural E1 Series Race Omi Eko Project to Launch 72 Electric Boats Historic E1 Series Championship Lagos State is set to make history by hosting Africa’s first-ever E1 Series electric boat racing championship on October 4 and 5, 2025. This major milestone was confirmed by Rodi Basso, the E1 Series Chief Executive … Read more
Stop Giving Cash to Street Boys Commissioner Says Residents Encourage Lawlessness Giving Money to Beggars Fuels Insecurity The Lagos State Government has warned residents, celebrities, and social media influencers to stop giving money to street miscreants. According to the Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, this action fuels insecurity and creates environmental … Read more
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Benjamin Hundeyin, has dismissed rumors that Monalisa Osayi, who was arrested for assaulting a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official on December 7, 2024, is a police officer. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement released on Thursday, the command clarified that Osayi was … Read more
The lawyer representing controversial Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke of Law Capitol, has attributed his client’s prolonged detention to the involvement of high-profile individuals in the case. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speed Darlington’s ongoing detention has sparked public interest since his second arrest on November 27 during a performance in Owerri, Imo State. … Read more
A banner displayed at the gate of the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has ignited intense reactions across social media, with many Nigerians criticizing its message as controversial and provocative. The banner, which went viral on Wednesday, reads: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” The inscription has … Read more
A tragic accident involving a J5 Ford bus and a Mercedes truck on the Lagos Third Mainland Bridge has resulted in one fatality and four injuries. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred in the early hours of Monday, December 16, at Ilubirin, heading toward Sura, causing severe traffic disruptions on the busy bridge. … Read more
Residents of Ajah, Lagos State, have appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu to intervene in the planned imposition of a traditional ruler in their community, a move they claim could lead to unrest. During a peaceful protest at the governor’s office on Monday, General Secretary of the Ajah Community, Kazeem Odunlami, emphasized the community’s long-standing opposition … Read more
A newlywed couple and 16 other passengers suffered various injuries in a multi-vehicle accident on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the couple was returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry when the incident occurred. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed the crash in a … Read more
A devastating arson attack has claimed the lives of a 22-year-old fashion designer, Eniola Oduse, and her two children, four-year-old Eri and two-year-old Onoara, in the Ita Marun community of Ibeju Lekki, Lagos State. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, November 26, has left Eniola’s husband, Kehinde, 25, critically injured and … Read more
The Lagos Division of the Court of Appeal, on Friday, overturned the conviction and life sentence of Dr. Olufemi Olaleye, the Medical Director of Optimal Cancer Care Foundation, who had been found guilty of raping his wife’s teenage niece. The appellate court discharged and acquitted Olaleye, ruling that the trial court’s judgment was flawed. According … Read more
A fire outbreak at Alayabiagba Market in Boundary, Ajegunle, Lagos, has destroyed at least 11 shops, resulting in losses worth millions of naira. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday, reportedly began in a gas retailer’s shop due to a gas cylinder leakage that triggered an explosion, spreading rapidly to nearby shops. Dr. Olufemi Damilola Oke-Osanyintolu, … Read more
The Celestial Church of Christ, Acts of Apostle Parish in Ketu, Alapere, Lagos, has been plunged into turmoil following a N5m donation made by the church leadership. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the crisis unfolded during a Sunday service last week when Muyiwa Oluponna, a self-proclaimed son of the church founder, disrupted the service in … Read more
Controversial online activist, Vincent Otse, also known as Very Dark Man (VDM), has arrived at Ikeja High Court for the hearing of a defamation lawsuit filed against him. VDM was seen at the court on Thursday wearing an Edo attire, with his supporters cheering him on. He is facing legal action from prominent human rights … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the Nigerian Airforce wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The remains were received by soldiers from the Guards Brigade, who will honor the late army chief with military tributes. The body touched down at precisely 9:00 am, … Read more
The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), has begun demolishing shanties and illegal structures around NIPOST on Bourdillon Road in the Ikoyi area. A statement released on Sunday by LASBCA’s Director of Public Affairs, Adu Ademuyiwa, stated that the demolition is part of the state government’s ongoing commitment to urban … Read more