– Fire gut a two story building at 11, Ogunnusi Street in Ogba area of Lagos state – The inferno occurred on Sunday morning, September 28 – Part of the roof and ceiling was also destroyed in the infemo A two story building at 11, Ogunnusi Street in Ogba area of Lagos state gut fire … Read more
– A Lagos farmer, Yesiru Onajobi, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for raping and impregnating his 14-year-old daughter – Justice Sule Hassan of the Federal High Court in the state convicted Onajobi following a six-year trial – According to the judge, the prosecution has been able to establish the charges against the … Read more
– There was a drama at the Lagos office of NDLEA when a man,Ayobiojo Hammed, was caught peddling marijuana – A Federal High Court in the state on Wednesday, September 25, remanded Hammed – The reports claimed that Hammed was arrested on March 26 A Federal High Court in Lagos on Wednesday remanded a man, … Read more
– About 20 health facilities have been shut down in Lagos State – Abiola Idowu, executive secretary of HEFAMAA, disclosed this after an inspection by the agency – Idowu urged members of the public to continue to support the government in the fight against illegal operation of facilities The Health Facility Monitoring … Read more
– There was a drama Lagos State House of Assembly today, Tuesday, September 24, protesters stormed the assembly – The protesters were demanding for probe of former governor Akinwunmi Ambode over alleged corrupt activities – Some of the placards of the protesters read, Ambode, submit yourself for probe,” “Ambode must be probed Protesters … Read more
– Femi Gbajabiamila has mourned the death of Oniru of Iruland, Victoria Island, Lagos, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru – Oniru died on Monday, September 23 after a brief illness – Gbajabiamila said Oba Oniru would be remembered for his fatherly role The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, has expressed shock over the … Read more
– The long awaited Epe cultural festival, Kayo Kayo, has started – The festival began at his royal palace, Olu- Epe of Epe Kingdom, Oba Shefiu Adewale – Its grand finale is said to feature the carnival procession, musical performance of hip hop artist and one of the leading Fuji artist, Alhaji Shefiu Alao … Read more
A good number of soldiers and Police officers have barricaded the gate of an online media, ‘SaharaReporters’. The security operatives were said to have ordered for the opening of the gate in order to gain entrance inside the organizations offices. “Open the gate! Come outside. “What are you doing here? “ Is this Sahara Reporters … Read more
A Uber driver in Lagos State, Matthew Ozomarisi, has claimed that the extortion he experienced in the hands of the officials of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Monday led to the death of his fiance, Sumbo Kehinde, a petty trader. Ozomarisi said Kehinde was down with appendix and on the hospital bed … Read more
The leadership of Eko Club International has confirmed the reelection of Lanre Ojo as its president for another term – Ojo on his reelection for another term vowed that the good work will continue – According to the president, the 2020 Medical Mission will also include a top notch surgical team One of Nigeria’s leading … Read more
– Federal High Court in Lagos will on Oct. 21 resume trial of former governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose – Fayose is being prosecuted by the EFCC over N6.9billion fraud and money laundering charges – He was also alleged to have used the sum of N200 million, to acquire a property in Abuja The … Read more
Many people have been feared killed after a container fell on a truck along Ikorodu Road. It was gathered that the accident occurred around 8:30pm at Agric, Ikorodu. The truck which was inbound Ikorodu was alleged to have carried unleashed container. As at 9pm, many persons were trapped underneath the container. Director General of the … Read more
– One Emeka Emmanuel has been arrested to have impersonated the EFCC – The police arrested the 29-year-old man in Lagos – The officers said the suspect was found with a fake EFCC identity card in his possession The police in Lagos have arrested a 29-year-old man Emeka Emmanuel alleged to have impersonated the Economic and … Read more
The Governing Council of the Lagos State University (LASU), Ojo on Thursday dismissed three executive members of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) chapter of the university. They include: Kemi Abodunrin-Shonibare, Union Treasurer and an associate professor, Department of African Languages, Literature and Communication Arts, Anthony Dansu, Senior Lecturer, Department of Human Kinetics, Sports … Read more
The police on Thursday, arraigned a 41 -year-old spiritualist, Osunbukola Akinola, who allegedly swindled a businessman of N5.6 million, in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. Akinola, who resides at Ipaja, Lagos, is charged with three counts of conspiracy, obtaining money under false pretences and theft. He pleaded not guilty. The prosecution counsel, ASP Ezekiel … Read more
A job many perceived belittling, dirty and exclusively for the never-do-well in the society. But beneath the despised vocation lies some prospects as professed by the few who dare the odds to make big gains. Kolawole Ojo’s true life account makes a good reference. He is the chairman of load carriers association, Iketu – … Read more
Pandemonium has occurred in Mafoluku in Oshodi area of Lagos after a family of seven and their guest were found dead. Ekohotblog.com gathered that the man, his wife, their four children and a pregnant guest were all discovered lifeless around 10 am on Wednesday, September 5. At the moment people are suspecting a likely food … Read more
– A protester at the Circle Mall, Jakande in the Lekki area of Lagos state has been shot dead by the police over the xenophobic attacks in South Africa – A police van was set ablaze by an angry mob that had stormed the mall during the development – A video posted on Twitter, however, confirmed … Read more
– Qasim Akinreti has celebrated Uncle Fola Adeyemi, who retired as Lagos state permanent secretary ministry of information and strategy – Adeyemi retired after spending 35 years in service – Akinreti said the former secretary served NUJ in various capacities at the chapel and state level The chairman of Nigerian Union of Journalism (NUJ), Lagos … Read more
– Lagos state government and NGO have partnered on free surgery to mark Sanwo-Olu’s 100 days in office – Sanwo-Olu was on Monday, May 29, sworn in as the new governor of the state – The state commissioner for health, said the surgical intervention would be for people with lipomas, breast lumps, hernia and … Read more