Scores of persons were on Thursday injured following a gas tanker explosion in Lagos State. Many persons on Thursday night sustained varying injuries while properties, including vehicles, were destroyed after a gas tanker exploded in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the tanker exploded around 10:32pm along Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja in Lagos. The … Read more
Court has jailed no fewer than three persons for fraud in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos zonal office of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the conviction of Joseph Adele, Richie Ojeba, and John Ogo for a fraud of N65m from the Special Offences Court sitting in Ikeja … Read more
“Alhaja Adeleke then angrily dragged me into the kitchen, locked me inside and asked the younger sales representatives if there was hot water available. They responded none was available. But she immediately boiled water and then poured it on me twice before proceeding to flog me repeatedly before I eventually collapsed”. The Lagos State Government … Read more
“I want us to use this gathering to fine-tune a strategy that will sell the theme of this summit to potential tourists who are desirous of finding the best of entertainment, fun and relaxation and value for their money. The Lagos State Government has engaged various stakeholders in the tourism sector comprising tour operators, hoteliers, … Read more
We noted that Mr. President visited Lagos to commission the Lagos/Ibadan railway, the Deep Sea Project and other items provided by Lagos State Governor to enhance the security of Lagos State. The Progressive Governors’ Forum has commended Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu for providing patrol vehicles and various security equipment to boost the morale … Read more
CP Hakeem Odumosu asserted that robbery in traffic has drastically reduced based on the available empirical figure of the isolated cases of robbery in traffic which is not unconnected to the command’s renewed anti crime strategies being emplaced. The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has again reassured Lagosians that robbery in traffic … Read more
“Anyone that claims to have an approval should bring it forward, but I want to assure you that FESTAC will return to its lost glory. The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Federal Housing Authority, Senator Gbenga Ashafa made the disclosure at a meeting with stakeholders at the instance of the FHA zonal … Read more
He said his administration is fully committed to championing the cause of the youth and the vulnerable in the society, particularly in Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said his administration will continue to support initiatives that will empower and provide opportunities for children and youth in the State. He said his … Read more
•Yaba Bus Station to Connect to Red Line Rail Project Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a new transportation infrastructure in Yaba . He revived and accelerated the completion of the Yaba Bus Terminal, four years after the project was conceived. The terminal was commissioned on Tuesday by the Governor amid excitement by traders, commuters and … Read more
By_ Babatunde Kaka “In the last two years, we have shown great commitment to the improvement of maternal and child health in the State.” – Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu On Monday, June 14, 2021, the Babajide Sanwo-Olu led administration of Lagos State once again made good on its promise of quality healthcare delivery following the commissioning … Read more
Outrage has trailed the demolition of 12 churches by the Federal Government (FG) in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that there has been outrage over the demolition of 12 churches on 2nd Avenue, FESTAC Town, Lagos State, by officials of the Federal Housing Authority. It was gathered that a market and a car mart … Read more
By_ Joy Udoh The edifice will enhance efficient and rapid deployment of first responders to emergency scenes – Gov Sanwo-Olu The Lagos State Government says it will continue to invest in human resources and capital infrastructure to ensure the security and safety of lives and property of Lagosians. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who stated this at … Read more
Police officers have arrested a man for defiling his daughter in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a man, Kayode Adeyanju, for allegedly defiling his 14-year-old daughter in the Ikorodu area of the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, made the disclosure via … Read more
The completion of this facility has further demonstrated the Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration commitment towards addressing the issues of maternal and child deaths in Lagos State. In line with Governor Babajide Sanwo-olu’s, THEMES Agenda geared towards moving Lagos to greater heights, on Monday, he commissioned the 110-Bed Maternal and Child Centre (MCC), Epe in order to … Read more
The MCC design is mooted as a Four (4) Storey edifice with 110 bed complement. In furtherance of his THEMES Agenda geared towards hoisting Lagos to greater heights, the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu is expected unveil a 110-bed maternal and child centre, located within the premises of the Epe General Hospital. … Read more
June 12 protesters have stopped a busload of Northerners going to Lagos. The June 12 protesters in Akure, the Ondo State capital on Saturday, intercepted a bus conveying some northerners from Gombe State to Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that locally made guns were found in the bus. The June 12 protesters later handed … Read more
Policemen have reportedly attacked the June 12 protesters in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the operatives of the Lagos State Police Command in the early hours of Saturday fired tear gas canisters at the June 12 protesters in the state. The protesters were attacked by the policemen at the Gani Fawehinmi Park in Lagos, … Read more
The PDP’s list of chairmanship and vice-chairmanship candidates was signed by the party’s Chairman, Adedeji Doherty, and the Secretary, Muiz Dosunmu. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has announced its flag-bearers for the July 24 local council elections in the state. The PDP’s list of chairmanship and vice-chairmanship candidates was signed by the … Read more
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Hakeem Odumosu, has given a fresh update on the June 12 protest in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked any planned protest in Lagos State to commemorate the 2021 Democracy on Saturday, June 12, 2021. The Command made this known … Read more
The EIU annual report ranked 140 cities across the world on criteria including stability, infrastructure, education, and healthcare access Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial hub, has been ranked second among the least liveable cities in the world, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. According to the Economist Intelligence Unit’s 2021 Global Liveability report, Lagos was behind only Damascus, the capital … Read more