Governor Sanwo-Olu has on Thursday announced the tribunal to probe the Ikoyi Building Collapse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, inaugurated members of the investigation tribunal to conduct an inquiry into the misconduct responsible for the collapse of a 21-storey building in the Ikoyi area … Read more
Lagosians were on Thursday thrown into panic as police officers clashed with tricycle riders in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there was heavy tension in the Meiran area of Lagos State on Thursday following a clash between policemen and tricycle operators in the area. According to Newsonline, eyewitnesses disclosed that chaos began … Read more
Tinubu has spoken about the Ikoyi building collapse. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the former governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, has called for the sanction of officials indicted over the Ikoyi building collapse. The APC chieftain, who backed the decision of the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu to sanction those who failed in their responsibilities to prevent … Read more
Another building has collapsed in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that another building has on Tuesday collapsed in the Lekki area of Lagos State. This online news platform gathered that the collapsed building located at Osapa London area was under construction. A photo of the collapsed building was shared on Twitter by @SkyGospelNewsT1. https://twitter.com/skygospelnewst1/status/1455535738779471879?s=21 Further details on the collapsed building, however, … Read more
NSCDC has arrested two human traffickers in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Lagos State Command, has confirmed the arrest of two suspected human traffickers in the Badagry area of the state. According to the the Public Relations Officer, Lagos NSCDC, Abolurin Oluwaseun, the operation was carried out over … Read more
Navy operatives have raided Lagos community over attack of officer in the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports the residents of Igbogbo Bayeku community in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State were on Saturday thrown into panic as naval officials stormed the community over an attack on its officer in the community. Some of the residents who … Read more
…the defendant committed the offences with others still at large in October 2020 and November 2020 at the Police College, Ikeja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that an ex-police officer, Alexander Ilesanmi, has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a man of ₦385, 000 in the pretext of securing a police job for him. According to the … Read more
The accelerated vaccine rollout is being undertaken by the state government in collaboration with the NPHCDA. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has raised an alarm over the possibility of a fourth wave of COVID-19 as the Yuletide approaches. In a bid to tackle the re-emergence of the viral infection, the government … Read more
Lagos Government has demolished no fewer than 15 buildings in the Obalende area of the state. EKOHOTBLOG reports that in a bid to rid the state of incessant building collapse, the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has intensified its enforcement drive by demolishing no fewer than 15 illegal buildings at Obalende in the Ikoyi/Victoria Island Local Council … Read more
Police operatives have been patrolling the streets in armoured tanks and other vehicles ahead of October 20, the day set for the #EndSARS Memorial protests EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has said it will only allow indoor and virtual events for the planned commemoration of the #EndSARS protests of last … Read more
Member representing Epe Federal Constituency at the House of Representatives, Hon. Wale Raji has congratulated newly elected officials of Epe extraction into the leadership caucus of the Lagos State Chapter of Nigeria’s ruling party, the All Progressives Congress. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, this was contained in a statement signed by the lawmaker on … Read more
A civic group, AMBSAM Memorial Foundation, has congratulated former Lagos state commissioner, Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye following her emergence as vice-chairman of the Lagos State chapter (South-east) of the All Progressives Congress. As gathered by Eko Hot Blog, the legal luminary and distinguished public servant emerged the new vice-chairman of the Lagos APC (Southeast) following her … Read more
Task force officers have shot a banker in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the personnel of the Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (task force) have shot a Branch Manager with Wema Bank, Bamidele Ajala. It was gathered that the incident occurred in the Oshodi area of Lagos State. It was … Read more
Lagos Government has announced a traffic diversion plan over the reconstruction of Apapa-Oworonshoki-Ojota Expressway. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has released the diversion plan for a duration of four months commencing from Monday, October 18, 2021, Following the notification received from the Federal Ministry of Works on the reconstruction of Apapa/Oworonshoki Expressway. The … Read more
PDP has accused APC of disrupting its Congress in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) of disrupting its congress in the state. It was gathered that the PDP Congress in Lagos State was postponed as a suspected hoodlum shot into the air at the … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu was spotted showcasing his dancing skills at an event in Lagos The governor did the popular focus dance to the delight of the audience Ekohotblogreports that Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been spotted doing the popular focus dance at an event in Lagos state. Governor Babajide Sanwoolu has proven that he’s … Read more
Many residents have been injured as transport workers clashed over ticket fee in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 15 people have been injured with gunshot wounds as suspected members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) launched an attack on members of the Road Transport Employers Association of Nigeria (RTEAN) over ticket … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has commissioned 100-unit house project in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday commissioned Bayview Estate, a 100-unit housing project in Ikate-Elegushi in the Lekki area of the state. The 100-unit housing project made up of 68 terraces of four bedrooms and 32 flats of three … Read more
Two persons have been killed as rival cult groups clashed in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that two persons have been killed in Ijora Badia in the Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area of Lagos State as rival cult groups engaged in a bloody clash in the state. It was gathered that one of the deceased, identified as Rotimi … Read more
Lagos government has given a fresh update on BECE resit date. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Examinations Board has said that the date earlier fixed for the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) resit remain unchanged. This was made known via a statement signed by the Director, Examinations Board, Mr. Supo Gbadegesin, on Monday. … Read more