Fire has razed scores of buildings and shops in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than 50 buildings and shops have been razed during a fire incident that occurred at Makoko Community in Lagos State. It was gathered that the inferno, which started on Tuesday evening and extended to Wednesday morning, has rendered occupants … Read more
The commissioner stated that although the demolition would not impede on traffic flow, alternative routes have been made available to reduce the pressure that may occur during the exercise… The Lagos State Government has announced plans to commence the demolition of structures along the Right of Way of the roundabout in the Ikorodu area of … Read more
Four policemen have been arrested in Lagos State. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of four officers over alleged extortion of money from a resident of the state. The arrest of the policemen was made known via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Adekunle Ajisebutu, … Read more
The mother of Lagos police commissioner, Odumosu, is dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Alhaja Sikirat Odumosu, the mother of the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has been pronounced dead. It was gathered that the mother of the police commissioner died after a brief illness on Thursday at the age of 88. EKOHOTBLOG further … Read more
…the defendant conducted himself in a manner likely to cause a breach of peace when he terrorised residents of the area. On Thursday, a 25-year-old unemployed man, Ahmed Adedeji, who allegedly stabbed a man and damaged two machines worth ₦7 million, appeared in an Ikeja Magistrates’ Court in Lagos. The police charged Adedeji, who resides … Read more
Items recovered from the arrested suspect included a locally-made pistol and three cartridges. Police men of Lagos State command have arrested a member of a notorious, daredevil armed robbery gang in the Bode Thomas area of Lagos State. Olawale Samsudeen the suspect was apprehended when he and two other members of the criminal gang attempted to … Read more
A Lagos student has emerged as the best 2021 UTME candidate. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a candidate from Lagos State, Monwuba Chibuikem, has emerged as the best candidate at the 2021 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with a score of 358. The emergence of Chibuikem as the best candidate was disclosed via a document shared by … Read more
…the DSVRT attended to an average of 150 new cases monthly, adding that the team provided a coordinated response… The Lagos State Government, through its Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team (DSVRT), has handled 10,007 domestic and sexual violence cases in two years. Chairman of DSVRT and Lagos State Commissioner for Justice and Attorney-General, Moyosore … Read more
The former of Ogun State, Amosun, has visited Tinubu in London. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the immediate past governor of Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosun, has visited the National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in London, United Kingdom (UK). Tinubu, a former governor of Lagos State, is recuperating in London after knee … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on Ikeja Road. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced Junction Improvement Works at Awolowo Way/Kodesho/Oba Akran Road, underpass by Computer Village in the Ikeja area of the state for eight months. The latest development was made known by the Commissioner for Transportation, … Read more
… As Don Certifies Him Medically Fit The General Hospital, Ijede, has discharged the five-year-old boy, Michael Ayodele, who was severely abused by her guardian, confirming and certifying him medically fit and sound to leave the hospital. The Deputy Medical Director, Ijede GH, Dr. Olumuyiwa Balogun-Oluwa, who disclosed this on Tuesday at the facility, said … Read more
EKO Hospital founder, Amechi Obiora, has been pronounced dead. EKOHOTBLOG reports that one of the founders of the popular EKO Hospital in Lagos State, Dr. Amechi Obiora, is dead. It was gathered that the late founder of the famous hospital died after a brief illness at the age of 85. Obiora, who hails from Anambra … Read more
There was heavy traffic on Wednesday as police blocked Lagos Roads over IGP’s visit. EKOHOTBLOG reports that motorists were stranded in Ikeja GRA, Lagos, and its environs on Wednesday morning following the blockade of major roads by police operatives. It was gathered that the roads were barricaded by the security operatives over the impending visit … Read more
Scores of persons have been arrested for illegal reclamation in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has arrested no fewer than 24 people engaging in the reclamation of a wetland at Mosafejo Mowo in the Badagry area of the state. It was gathered that the state government also sealed the premises of a … Read more
Four persons have been arrested as Lagos govt, NAFDAC shut a toxic chemical plant. EKOHOTBLOG reports that no fewer than four persons have been arrested as the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration Control (NAFDAC) have sealed off a chemical plant in the Ikorodu area of … Read more
He further disclosed that Tom Jones junction/Alli Balogun to Martins Street now have a dedicated truck for night and day evacuation of refuse. The Special Adviser to the Lagos State Governor on Central Business Districts (CBD), Mr. Gbenga Oyerinde, has disclosed that his Office, in conjunction with the Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA), has … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has mourned the late Ajiroba of Lagos, Rasheed Williams. EKOHOTBLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has described the death of the late Ajiroba of Lagos, Chief Rasheed Alaba Williams, as a great loss to the state and Nigeria. The late Ajiroba of Lagos was pronounced dead in Lagos in the … Read more
A man has lost his life over N500 bet in Lagos. EKOHOTBLOG reports that a member of the National Union of Road Transport Workers, (NURTW), Rasheed Yinusa popularly known as ‘Apase’, has been confirmed dead following a fight with a lotto agent, Abdulazeez Olasupo, around the Benson area of Ikorodu, Lagos State. It was gathered that … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on Ikorodu Road. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has on Monday announced that traffic will be diverted at Anthony Area on the Yaba-bound lane of Ikorodu Road for six days commencing from August 31, 2021. The latest development was made known via a … Read more
Commuters were on Monday stranded in Lagos as commercial bus drivers protested alleged extortion by LASTMA, and Task Force. EKOHOTBLOG reports that commuters along the Ikorodu Road were in the early hours of Monday stranded following protest by commercial bus drivers over alleged extortion by operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation and Special Offences … Read more