EFCC has arrested father and his son for alleged internet fraud in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) said it has commenced investigation into alleged conspiracy, computer-related fraud, obtaining by false pretences and retention of proceeds of unlawful activities leveled against one Malik Bakare. The EFCC made … Read more
President Buhari is set to visit Lagos State ahead of the June 12 protest. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari will on Thursday visit Lagos to launch the Deep Blue Project of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). According to Foundation for Investigative Journalism, the visit of President Buhari was confirmed … Read more
Due to the fact that the road leads to the airport and that the bridge is the only access to the airport for those living at Isolo and environs , Lagosians never gave it a thought that repair would take such a long time. When in early January 2021, a petrol tanker loaded with fuel … Read more
Protesters have stormed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that scores of protesters from the Somolu Local Government Area, on Tuesday, stormed the secretariat of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State to protest against the list of candidates for chairman and vice-chairman released by … Read more
No fewer than twenty-seven schools have been fined by the Lagos State Government. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than twenty-seven schools indicted by the West Africa Examination Council (WAEC) for examination malpractice during the 2020 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) and the Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) have been fined N13.5 … Read more
The Governor recalled that his administration had drawn out the THEMES Agenda as a blueprint to serve as a focal point for infrastructural and economic development in the State. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has expressed delight that his administration has made good on its promise to hoist the State to enviable heights when … Read more
Two persons have been arrested by the police for an alleged attack on a school during examination in Lagos State. The Lagos State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of two persons, Tunji Lawal and lkechukwu Oguawai, for allegedly leading an attack on a school in the state. It was gathered that the two suspects … Read more
An Imo prison escapee has been nabbed by police in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has rearrested one Oyemachi Maduabuchi, who had earlier escaped from the Owerri Correctional Centres, Imo State. It was gathered that the 34-year-old Maduabuchi escaped from the prison after the jail break that occurred … Read more
the measure was In furtherance of the renewed campaign to upgrade public infrastructure, particular on road across the state. Lagos State Government has commenced the retrofitting of streetlights from High Pressure Sodium Bulb (HPS) to Light Emitting Diode (LED) across the state. Recall that the state Governor, Mr. Bababjide Sanwo-Olu, had recently disclosed plans to … Read more
”We have commissioned several projects such as the Pen Cinema bridge, rehabilitation, upgrading and construction of roads in Somolu, Mushin, Badagry and several other parts of Lagos. Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed commitment of his administration to embark on new developmental projects in the next two years that would impact positively on … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu has attended Kumuyi @80 service in Lagos State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, worshipped at the Deeper Life Bible Church Lagos headquarters to honour the General Superintendent of the church, Pastor W.F Kumuyi, who clocks 80 today. Also present at the church service was … Read more
“They said if we needed to shut the mosque, then shut it. They did not argue, they said if it was about safety, then shut it down. So, we didn’t have any crisis. We must thank all our Imams, and may Almighty Allah continue to be with you.” Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has, … Read more
Residents of Badagry area in Lagos State on Friday called the attention of authorities to a strange helicopter that had surreptitiously attempted an ‘off-the-radar’ landing in one of its neighborhoods. According to a viral video shared by the residents across social media platforms, the pilot of the helicopter, on sighting the approaching myriad of residents, … Read more
A staff of Ikeja Electric have been electrocuted in Lagos. Tragedy struck on Friday afternoon as a staff of Ikeja Electric was electrocuted while fixing wires to connect a prepaid meter to a pole, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. It was gathered that the incident occurred at Abule Egba in Agbado Oke-Odo Local Council Development … Read more
“With the deployment of the assets of the Deep Blue Project, we are entering another level of national security designed for total spectrum maritime security and better domain awareness using some of the latest technology. President Muhammadu Buhari will launch the assets under the Integrated National Security and Waterways Protection, also known as the Deep … Read more
Gbadamosi calls Adesina a conscienceless lickspittle Femi Adesina says Nigerians need a bully like President Buhari A former gubernatorial candidate in Lagos State, Babatunde Gbadamosi has lambasted presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina for saying Nigerians need a bully like President Muhammadu Buhari. The presidential aide stated this in this week’s installment of his weekly column titled, … Read more
…the Panel of Inquiry set up by the Visitor to the University, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, indicated breach of procedure vis-a-vis appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor. The Lagos State Government has reiterated its commitment to appointing the 9th substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), on the platform of due process, credibility and merit. As … Read more
The Lagos State Government has commenced free training for tourism enthusiasts in the state. The Lagos State Government in partnership with Goge Africa has commenced a four-day free training programme for tourism enthusiasts in the state, EKO HOT BLOG has gathered. The four-day training programme, which commenced on Monday at the Leola Hotel, Maryland, was … Read more
Eight persons have been feared dead after a truck rammed into motorcycles in Lagos. No fewer than eight persons were reported dead following a crash involving a truck which rammed into four motorcycles at Sheriff Bus Stop in the Ikorodu North Local Council Development Area of Lagos state. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the truck … Read more
There was anxiety in Lagos as a soldier reportedly killed a Customs officer. The residents of Seme Border in Badagry area of Lagos State were into pandemonium after a soldier killed a Customs officer in the area. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the soldier was under the influence of alcohol when he shot the Customs … Read more