Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway: FG Announces Compensation For Affected Property Owners

Scene of the demolition exercise at Landmark Beach Resort, Lagos, for the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Highway

The Federal Government has started demolishing properties along the route of the Lagos-Calabar highway. The government had promised to compensate property owners affected by the demolition. It said it has started fulfilling its promise to the property owners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government says it will start paying N2.75 billion compensation to … Read more

Gas Explosion In Lagos: Pregnant Woman And Children Among Injured

Scene of the gas explosion in Ajegunle-Apapa area of Lagos State.

A massive gas explosion has rocked a community in Lagos State. The explosion injured many passersby, including a pregnant woman. The Lagos Fire Service says that the fire has been brought under control. Eko Hot Blog reports that that at least nine persons, including a pregnant woman and children, were on Tuesday injured in a … Read more

Fuel Scarcity: Lagos Filling Stations Face Fines Over Traffic Jams

Fuel NNPCL Marketers

Lagos Transportation Ministry targets filling stations causing traffic jams during fuel shortage. Stations urged to manage queues or face sanctions, with public encouraged to report disruptions. The Ministry aims to minimize fuel scarcity’s impact on traffic flow and economic activity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos’ Ministry of Transportation cracked down on filling stations causing traffic … Read more

War Against Open Defecation: Lagos Flags Off ‘Use The Toilet’ Campaign

The Lagos government has stepped up its fight against open defecation. The government introduced a new initiative to encourage the use of the toilet. It also encouraged over good hygiene practices. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government on Friday reiterated its determination to intensify the use of toilets and good hygiene practices in … Read more

Lagos Govt Reacts To Reports Of N70,000 Minimum Wage For Workers

The Lagos governor was recently quoted to have announced a new minimum wage. However, the state government says he was erroneously quoted. It explains where the confusion emanated from. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Lagos State Government has clarified that the state has not raised its minimum wage. The state government’s clarification is … Read more

Mukhtaar Tijani Hails Lagos Water Corporation’s Staff’s Dedication As Agency Undergoes Restructuring

The Lagos Water Corporation is currently undergoing a restructuring exercise. The corporation’s boss commends the staff for their dedication and commitment. He notes that change is inevitable for positive impact in the corporation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani, has commended the corporation’s … Read more

Lagos Lawmaker Adewale Temitope Urges State Assemblies To Collaborate For Development

Hon. Adewale Adedeji, a member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 at the Lagos State House of Assembly

Adewale Temitope is a member of the Lagos House of Assembly for Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01. He was recently at the Rt. Hon Adebo Ogundoyin Students Legislative Summit. At the summit, he made the case for a harmonious relationship between the executive and legislative branches of government. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Adewale Temitope Adedeji, … Read more

BREAKING: Dangote Slashes Diesel Price, Aviation Fuel Below ₦1,000

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a new selling price for its diesel and aviation fuel. The company disclosed that diesel will now sell at ₦940 per litre while aviation fuel will sell at ₦980 per litre. Editor’s Picks  CBN Sells Fresh Dollars To BDC Operators At ₦1,021/$1 BREAKING: Dangote Slashes … Read more

How Passenger Death, Thunderstorm Causes Diversion Of Lagos-Bound Flight To Lome

Eko Hot Blog reports that a passenger onboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Lagos tragically died midair on Monday, leading to an emergency diversion and significant delay in the flight’s arrival. According to Punch Newspaper, the flight, Delta DL54, encountered a critical health emergency approximately three hours before its scheduled landing, which … Read more

Ikosi-Ejinrin’s Queen Fatima Balogun Set To Celebrate 50th Birthday With Vulnerable Widows, Orphans

Olori Fatima Mojisola Balogun, the wife of the Elejinrin of Ejinrin of Lagos State, Oba Rafiu Balogun

Queen Fatima Balogun is the wife of Elejinrin of Ejinrin, Oba Rafiu Balogun. She is turning 50 in May 2024. The royal has decided to celebrate the milestone by reaching out to the less privileged in society. Eko Hot Blog reports that Queen Fatima Balogun, the wife of the Elejinrin of Ejinrin of Lagos State, … Read more

Lagos Intensifies Removal Of Illegal Structures Along Drainage Channels

Lagos Intensifies Removal Of Illegal Structures Along Drainage Channels

Enforcement team targets illegal buildings obstructing System 156 drainage channel Exercise covers areas from Orchid Estate to Ajiran and Agungi Move aimed at addressing persistent flooding, preparing for rainy season Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has intensified efforts to clear illegal structures obstructing drainage channels in the state. The enforcement team … Read more

Lagos Police Admit Misidentifying DJ Switch As Arrested DJ

DJ Switch

The police recently arrested a DJ for assaulting officers. Some media outlets reported that DJ Switch was the violent DJ. The police spokesperson in Lagos initially confirmed that the arrested person was DJ Switch. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has admitted misidentifying one Commissioner DJ Wysei as Obianuju Catherine Ude, … Read more

Social Worker Rescues Day-old Baby Dumped In Polythene Bag In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that a day-old baby boy abandoned in a polythene bag has been rescued at Alhaji Masha Road, in the Surulere area of Lagos State. According to PUNCH, a yet-to-be-identified social worker attached to a hospital in Surulere, Lagos, while on her way to a destination, heard the sound of a crying … Read more

‘Lucky Break:’ How Lagos Car Owner Recovered Vehicle 40 Minutes After Theft

Car theft suspect, Stanley Eshett, arrested by Lagos police operatives

There has been a failed attempt to steal a car in the Ikotun area of Lagos. Police operatives on patrol successfully responded to the incident. Police detectives also busted a one-chance robbery gang in a different incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Stanley Eshett for … Read more

BREAKING: Dangote Announces 30% Reduction In Price Of Diesel

Eko Hot Blog reports that Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced a further reduction of the price of diesel from 1200 to 1,000 naira per litre. A statement by the organisation on Tuesday night explained that the significant reduction in the price of diesel is expected to positively affect all the spheres of the economy and … Read more

Bizarre: Lagos Dispatch Rider Skips Delivery, Sells ‘N1.7m iPhones For N300,000’

The Lagos dispatch rider, Matthew Odah, arrested for selling clients' iPhones

A Lagos dispatch rider has deviated from his original mission. Instead of delivering phones to the buyer, the rider ran off with them. The police have arrested him after eight months on the run. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos dispatch rider has landed in police net for selling three iPhones worth N1.7 million … Read more

Lagos Assembly Member Adewale Adedeji Presents 1,500 Free UTME Forms To Students

Ifako-Ijaiye 1 lawmaker, Hon. Adewale Adedeji

Adewale Adedeji presented the UTME forms to indigent students in Ifako-Ijaiye. The move is aimed at making Ifako-Ijaiye the most educated local government in Nigeria by 2037. The lawmaker’s gesture has drawn commendation from various quarters. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adewale Adedeji, a member representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 at the Lagos State House of … Read more

BREAKING: Prominent Activist, Fawaz Alabi Drowns At Lagos Beach

Fawaz Alabi

Fawaz Alabi, a prominent Nigerian activist, tragically drowned at Ibeshe Beach in Lagos. Despite rescue efforts, he passed away. Alabi’s commitment to social justice and environmental causes is remembered as the community plans a vigil in his honor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a tragic event that has deeply impacted the community, Fawaz Alabi, a … Read more

Why I Can’t Date Lagos Men – BBNaija Vee Reveals

Vee

BBNaija’s Vee discloses her reluctance to date men in Lagos.  She cites reasons tied to her emotional nature and the complexities of modern communication. Vee’s revelation sheds light on her personal dating preferences and experiences. Eko hot blog reports that In a candid revelation, Big Brother Naija alumna, Victoria Iye, popularly known as Vee, opened … Read more

Lagos Head Of Service Visits Water Corporation Office, Speaks On Efforts To Boost Water Supply

Mukhtaar Tijani visited Olabode Agoro

The Lagos Water Corporation has been on a mission to improve water supply to all residents. The state’s Head of Service has backed the corporation to ensure water is running in every home. He also scolded the water corporation’s officials for not speaking out early enough about challenges they’re facing. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more