“The Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a thorough investigation of the death. A Coroner’s Inquest has immediately been requested. Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has ordered a probe of the death of a 14-year-old girl, Jumoke hit by a bullet during the Yoruba Nation Mega rally at Ojota on Saturday. Moyosore Onigbanjo, Attorney-General and Commissioner … Read more
“I am calling on the police IG and CP Lagos State to help restore peace and safe my community from the hands of hoodlums and land-grabbers.” One person has been feared dead while several others were injured as some suspected hoodlums believed to be land-grabbers attacked the residents of Isiu community in the Ikorodu area … Read more
“This is the beginning. It is no retreat, no surrender. The struggle continues. We are marching forward in the struggle to liberate our land from the shackles of oppression and intimidation.” The umbrella body of Yoruba Self-Determination Groups, Ilana Omo Oodua, has explained the reason for embarking on the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos despite … Read more
Some police officers were spotted pushing the van as some passersby laughed uncontrollably at the ugly incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a mild drama ensued at Ojota, Lagos, the venue of the Yoruba Nation rally on Saturday as some police officers deployed to the spot were seen pushing a patrol van. It was gathered … Read more
Jumoke, EKO HOT BLOG gathered, was displaying drinks at her mother’s shop when the bullet hit her. A stray bullet fired by a security operative has killed a 14-year-old girl during the Yoruba Nation rally in Lagos on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old girl, identified simply as Jumoke, has been killed by … Read more
Some Yoruba Nation agitators dared the security operatives by spreading banners and flyers to announce their arrival and presence at the Gani Fawehinmi Park. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunshots have rented the atmosphere at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Ojota, Lagos, the venue of the Yoruba Nation rally in the state. This is coming … Read more
The rally which is expected to take off today was scheduled to commence from Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos where the protesters were urged to convene The Nigerian Police and other security agencies have taken over Ojota in Kosofe Local Government Area of the State, ahead of the Yoruba national rally scheduled to hold … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Hakeem Odumosu, is leading the police team on patrol. EKO HOT BLOG reports that security operatives, in the early hours of Saturday, cordoned off several roads in Lagos State over the planned Yoruba Nation rally scheduled to hold today at the Gani Fawenhimi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos. The umbrella … Read more
The Southern governors also agreed that the progress of the country required that urgent and bold steps be taken to restructure the Nigerian Federation leading to the evolution of state police. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Southern governors will on Monday converge in Lagos for a meeting. It was gathered that the meeting, which will … Read more
The co-organisers of the Yoruba Nation rally, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), have vowed to proceed with the protest slated for Saturday (July 3, 2021) in Lagos State with or without Sunday Igboho. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the co-organisers of the Yoruba Nation rally, Ilana Omo Oodua (IOO), have vowed to proceed with the protest … Read more
Computer Village traders have concluded plans to relocate from the current location of the popular market in Ikeja, Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Coalition of Association in Computer Village (CACOVI) has launched the relocation campaign of the Computer Village to the N40 billion Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Business Park at Katangowa, … Read more
Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, has suspended the Yoruba Nation rally which was scheduled to hold in Lagos State on Saturday. Popular Yoruba rights activist, Sunday Adeyemo fondly known as Sunday Igboho, has suspended the Yoruba Nation rally which was scheduled to hold in Lagos State on Saturday, EKO HOT … Read more
Recall that EkoHotBlog reported earlier that Sunday Igboho’s residence was invaded this morning by Soldiers. Read Also: BREAKING: Soldiers Allegedly Attack Sunday Igboho’s Residence Here are photos from the scene of the attack on Sunday Igboho’s residence as gathered by EkoHotBlog YOU MAY ALSO LIKE Nnamdi Kanu’s Arrest: Igboho Reacts, Gives Fresh Update On … Read more
Adejobi disclosed that the operation followed intelligence and request for assistance from the neighbourhood to dislodge criminals hibernating in shanties in the area. A combined team of operatives from the State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Command’s Special Squad and Taskforce, raided some blackspots at the Ebutte Meta area of Lagos on Wednesday. No fewer than … Read more
“We cannot deny the fact that she is a student of the university.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Prof. Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, has finally spoken on the controversy surrounding an undergraduate of the institution, Chidinma Adaora Ojukwu, who allegedly killed the Chief Executive Officer of Super TV, Usifo … Read more
The state Publicity Secretary of the party said that the committees will be inaugurated on Friday, July 2nd at the party Secretariat located at Acme Street, Ogba. The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted peace and reconciliation committees in the three senatorial districts in the state. This was contained in … Read more
“The aim of this relaunch is to improve the capacity for efficient eye and ear care delivery and to ensure that Lagosians do not lose their vision and hearing when it could have been prevented.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has on Tuesday relaunched and expanded the Blindness Prevention Programme … Read more
“The defendant and his accomplices, while armed with dangerous weapons robbed the two students at their off-campus home. One Afeez Ogunbowale, a student of Lagos State University, LASU, has been sentenced to 21 years imprisonment for raping two fellow students by an Ikeja Special Offences Court, on Tuesday. The prosecution counsel, Mrs. O.A Bajulaiye-Bishi, told … Read more
It was gathered that the 30 year-old hawker said to be hawking popcorn, upon sighting the Agency’s operatives brought out a knife and charms to attack the operatives. A Lagos hawker identified as Yusuf Usaini, on Monday, allegedly attacked operatives of Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) around Railway Crossing, Fagba, in Ifako Ijaye Local … Read more
“The services of courier services reduce poverty in the state. How much do they even charge? Local governments have nothing to do with the registration of motorcycles and tricycles. The Lagos House of Assembly has on Monday, ordered Local Government Councils to stop obtaining money from operators of courier and logistics services. This followed a … Read more