In a renewed effort to uphold Lagos State’s regulations and enhance the city’s aesthetic appeal, the Lagos State Signage and Advertisement Agency (LASAA) has ramped up its enforcement activities in key areas, including Victoria Island, Oniru, and Lekki Phase 1. This initiative carried out between August 12th and 16th, 2024, underscores the agency’s dedication to … Read more
The Lagos State Police have arrested two members of a cult group in the Sangotedo area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the police responded to a distress call from Sangotedo that the cult groups were on a rampage. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Police Speak On Death Of Davido’s Son, Reveal Next Step Lagos … Read more
Lagos Govt Commits To Implementing Economic Development Policies EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the implementation of the T.H.E.M.E.S Agenda as a catalyst for continued development and making Lagos the desired destination for trade and investment. Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, Dr. (Mrs.) Lola Akande, … Read more
Lagos Has Become So Aggressive After #EndSARS – FRSC EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), on Saturday, said it arrested over 60,000 traffic offenders on Lagos roads, between January and December, 2021. Olusegun Ogungbemide, Sector Commander, FRSC, Lagos state, made the disclosure at an End-of-the-Year party organised by the Badagry … Read more
Says Nigeria’s Progress Depends on Every Citizen’s Support VAT Collection Will Help Lagos to Do More for Citizens – Governor Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday charged Nigerians to work toward the prosperity of the country, saying Nigeria could be on the path of progress if the citizens continue to display fairness, equity and … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has compensated families of two operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) who died in the cause of duties with N10 million each. Represented by the Deputy Chief of Staff, Mr Gboyega Soyannwo, the Governor emphatized with the affected families, describing the monetary support as a token and the government’s … Read more
Lagos Task Force have impounded 410 motorcycles plying prohibited routes in the state within one week. EkoHotBlog reports that the Chairman of Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Unit (Taskforce), CSP Shola Jejeloye, confirmed the arrest in via a press statemen on Thursday. The Lagos taskforce boss, Jejeloye said that the agency resolved not to … Read more
The Lagos State Government says it will establish a butchers’ academy in order to train new and existing butchers in global best practices on slaughtering in the red meat value chain in the State. The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya stated this today during the test run of a new semi-mechanised abattoir under … Read more
There is anxiety in Lagos over planned resumption of #EndSARS protest by some youths amidst threat by the police to resist any gathering. The #EndSARS movement is said to be mobilizing to stage a fresh protest across the state citing “harassment” of the promoters. The state panel of inquiry investigating alleged brutality and abuses by … Read more
Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, strategic measures were taken to curtail its spread. Among these measures was the enforcement of social distancing in public transport. To this end, vehicles carrying four passengers were mandated to carry two passengers while vehicles carrying five passengers were mandated to carry three passengers. These changes caused a sharp … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have begun a manhunt for suspected cultists in the state following reports that they are planning to unleash terror over the weekend, The Eagle Online is reporting According to available information available to newsmen, some of the cult groups are planning a reprisal over the killing of their … Read more
The towing vehicle of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) was on Wednesday vandalised by commercial bus drivers on Ikorodu Road. The commercial bus operators were among drivers of 12 vehicles arrested by the LASTMA officials for plying the BRT lanes. The enforcement team of LASTMA, newsmen learnt, was led by the agency’s Head … Read more
The Lagos State Government has approved the re-opening of schools for all classes in public and private schools across the state beginning from Monday, November 2, 2020 while boarders in public schools are to resume on Sunday, Novermber 1. Honourable Commissioner for Education, Mrs Folasade Adefisayo who disclosed this today, said “this has been an … Read more
Tragedy struck in the early hours on Thursday, when a tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit, PMS, popularly called petrol, suddenly overturned while in the process of navigating through the dilapidated spot at LACASERA outwards Mile- 2 Oke, opposite Fatgbems Fuel Station, along Apapa -Oshodi Expressway. The ill-fated fuel tanker subsequently, exploded into flames burning … Read more
Lagosians are living in palpable fear as policemen, officials of Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASTMA) have deserted Lagos roads and neighbourhoods. Pockets of military personnel are now sighted around areas where there are public assets like the International Airport, the state secretariat, multinationals, foreign embassies, among others. Lagos … Read more
October 25, 2020. A cleric in the Fagba area of Lagos, Mr Solomon Ajao, has recounted the devastating loss a clash among youths in the community left on his family. Mr Solomon Ajao church and apartments within the premises were burnt down in the clash and his family displaced. Ekohotblog reports that some youths, claiming … Read more
The police have commenced removal of road barricades across Lagos State as Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of Research and Planning Leye Oyebade inspected extent of damages from violent attacks. Oyebade, who is in Lagos at the instance of the Inspector General of Police (IG) Mohammed Adamu, said obstructions on major roads were being … Read more
A Lagos State polytechnic student, Shalewa Adebowale, has gone missing while on her way home from her cousin’s house in the Igando area of the state. The 19-year-old nursing student left her parents’ house at Olorulogbo, Anthony village, Lagos, on October 10, 2020, to sit an exam. She reportedly decided to spend the night at … Read more
October 14, 2020. Five suspects have been reportedly arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly dispossessing unsuspecting members of the public of their valuables at the Ketu end of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ekohotblog learnt. The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Tuesday that the suspects … Read more
October 13, 2020. Youths on Tuesday continued their protests at the Lagos State House of Assembly over police brutality and extortion. After about one hour, the Governor of Lagos, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, arrived at the venue of the protest in Alausa. Despite his pleas, the protesters insisted that their demands must be met before they can … Read more