The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), recorded at least two serious accidents on the Ojota towards the Maryland side of the road. The popular Odo Iya Alaro Bridge at Ojota, New Garage, and Maryland axis in Ikorodu area of Lagos State is fast becoming known for incessant road accidents, just last week, the bridge … Read more
Hoodlums have set travellers ablaze and razed vehicles in Imo State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than five vehicles were razed while passengers were set ablaze following an attack by hoodlums on the Owerri-Umuahia Road in Imo State. It was gathered that three Hummer buses belonging to Libra and Okey Transport companies, a … Read more
UNILAG VC, Prof. Ogundipe, has been accused of harassment. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Principal of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) International School (ISL), Dr. Brai Malik, has accused the university’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, of continued harassment despite an ongoing court case. The UNILAG VC was accused of harassment via a letter dated … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has made a fresh appointment in the Lagos State civil service. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Mr. Sunday Agboade Jokotola as Tutor General/Permanent Secretary in the state’s civil service. The appointment of Jokotola by Governor Sanwo-Olu was made known via a statement by the … Read more
Lagos Government has listed conditions for reopening Ladipo Market. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has said that traders at the Ladipo Auto Spare Parts Market in the Mushin Local Government Area of the state must clean up the area, as well as create sanitation monitoring team before the market can fully … Read more
A couple and their child have died after a housewarming in Lagos State. Tragedy struck in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State on Monday as a family of three was reported dead after a housewarming. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Monday after the family had held … Read more
Chidinman Ojukwu has appeared in court over the alleged murder of Super TV CEO, Usifo Ataga. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the 21-year-old Chidinma Ojukwu, the prime suspect in the murder of Super TV Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Usifo Ataga, has been arraigned before the Yaba Magistrate Court in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Sanwo-Olu for the full ownership of LCC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has approved the request of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for the conversion of the African Development Bank (AfDB) loan Lekki Concession Company Limited (LCC) as a … Read more
He added that it would renovate 100 wagons to further consolidate the rail sector within the next two months. It has been recently disclosed that the Lagos-Kano train service will go into operation from Friday, Aug. 13, a senior official of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has said. Mr Ismail Adebiyi, Regional District Manager, … Read more
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, others stormed the wedding ceremony of Gbenga Daniel’s daughter in Lagos on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, former President Goodluck Jonathan, among other dignitaries stormed Lagos State on Saturday over the wedding ceremony of the daughter of former governor of Ogun State, … Read more
A former Lagos commissioner, Ogundimu, has been pronounced dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a two-time commissioner in Lagos State, Dr. Olusegun Oluwatoberu Ogundimu is dead. The demise of the former Lagos commissioner was disclosed via a statement by his son, Oluwadamilola Ogundimu, on Saturday. Ogundimu, EKO HOT BLOG reports, died at the age of … Read more
“Decisions about the security and distribution of this nation’s resources will be taken by those employed into these agencies.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the increasing re-orientation programmes by Local Government Councils targeted at ensuring massive youth participation in government recruitment exercises in Nigeria has been identified as a major panacea capable of curbing the … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has vowed to arrest officers, military men riding motorcycles on highways. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has declared its readiness to embark on full enforcement of restriction order on operations of motorcycle, popularly known as Okada, in the state. The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, … Read more
A man has been arrested by police operatives for allegedly defiling his four daughters in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Sunday Julius, over alleged defilement of four of his daughters aged seven, 10, 11, and 15, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. Julius, a father of six, lives with his … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested armed robbers terrorising Lekki-Ajah. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two suspected armed robbers terrorising the Lekki-Ajah axis in the state. The Command, via a statement by the Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday, disclosed … Read more
The accident caused heavy traffic on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck around Ijora area of Lagos State on Wednesday as a truck with a loaded container fell on two vehicles on the ever-busy Apapa Expressway. It was gathered that the container laden truck which almost fell off the bridge was hindered by … Read more
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has arrested a notorious cultist popularly known as ‘Ewe’ in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) at Ita-Opo in the Epe area of Lagos State, has arrested a notorious cult leader, Qudus Balogun well known as ‘Ewe’. It was gathered that the notorious cultist … Read more
Unknown gunmen have stormed a Redeemed church in Lagos State and killed a pastor on the altar. EKO HOT BLOG reports that tragedy struck at the King of King Parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Lagos as unknown gunmen stormed the church and shot dead a pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim. It was … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the National Theatre and Marina for seven months. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the diversion of traffic on the National Theatre and Marina axis for works on the Blue Line rail project. The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, … Read more
The Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert over the surge in the COVID-19 cases in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government (FG) has placed Lagos State and six others on red alert following the third wave of COVID-19 pandemic in the country. The latest … Read more