Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Tokunbo, disclosed the development in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday morning. The commissioner said the early morning operation was carried out due to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has averted two major fire incidents in the Ijora and Omole Phase 1 areas of the state. The service made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Director, Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday. The agency disclosed that one incident occurred at Ijora Causeway, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 40-year-old Madrid, Spain-based ‘businessman’, Sherif Egbo Ally at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja while attempting to board an Air France flight to Paris, France, after they discovered he ingested illicit drugs. The NLDEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that various dignitaries, including traditional and political leaders, on Saturday, graced the final burial ceremony of Late Omo Oba Shaffy Adele Ajijola as the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe, Oba (Dr) Hameed Adejoro Ajijola, bid a final farewell to his father. The burial ceremony of the late Omo Oba … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the police in Sierra Leone have arrested one Benjamin Nnanyereugo, nicknamed Killaboi, who allegedly killed his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion, better known as Austa. The arrest comes weeks after the Lagos State Police Command declared Nnanyereugo wanted for the death of his girlfriend. The police, in a statement, said he was … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that Mrs. Fadekemi Bashorun, fondly known as Fade Bash, the convener of ‘Eyin Loba’ praise rally, has revealed why God instructed her to organise the programme. The rally held at Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, on Thursday. In an interview with Eko Hot Blog following the successful rally, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that various traditional and political leaders in the Epe Division have rallied behind the establishment of the Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, joined other leaders to break ground for the project, which is expected to cost at least $100 million. In a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Linus Idahosa, the Founder and CEO of Del-York Group, has expressed excitement at the establishment of the Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Epe Division, Lagos State. Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, led other leaders to break ground for the project, which it is believed will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Akogun Wale Anomo, the Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Thursday, initiated palliative measures to alleviate the challenges faced by commuters on the Agbowa section of the Ikorodu/Itoikin road, Ikosi-Ejinrin, Epe Division, Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA chairman’s spokesperson, Areh AbdulHamid … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a new landlady of a 3-bedroom apartment in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State and a brand-new GAC salon car owner, on Thursday, emerged prize winners in the Raffle Draw section of the 23rd edition of the National Women’s Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that in a remarkable display of faith, compassion, and gratitude, the FADE BASH Charity Foundation and TOBANIMOJE Ministry organized a grand “Eyin Loba” Praise Rally, which culminated in the generous donation of wheelchairs and raw food items to the less fortunate. The event, which held at Broad Street, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Inspector Istifanus Kwanchi of the Lagos State Police Command is facing disciplinary proceedings after celebrating the reopening of the popular Ladipo market in Mushin, Lagos, with gunshots. The market, which was sealed by the Lagos State Government due to environmental violations, was reopened on Monday. The reopening sparked wild jubilations … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, joined HRM Oba Rafiu Babatunde Ishola Balogun, the Elejinrin of Ejinrin Kingdom, to spearhead the groundbreaking ceremony of the $100 million Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Epe, Lagos State. This sprawling 100-hectare waterfront film city is envisioned to embody a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has moved a motion before the lower chamber of the National Assembly, seeking a resolution to restrain the Nigerian Army, Epe Barracks, from acquiring Iraye-Oke communal lands in Epe, Lagos State. The lawmaker moved the motion during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a blacksmith factory notorious for fabricating illegal firearms for criminals has been raided by operatives of the Lagos State Police Command. The command’s spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development on Tuesday while parading suspected criminals at the command headquarters in Ikeja. Hundeyin revealed that the criminal factory was busted on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu, has warned members of the public to desist from assaulting officers of the agency while carrying out their lawful duties. The warning was also addressed to security operatives who were among those who allegedly assaulted LASPA officers on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS) has accused a private Hospital located at Ago-Okota in Oshodi-Isolo Local Government Area of the state of engaging in unhealthy and unwholesome practice of collecting and transfusing unscreened and unlabelled blood to unsuspecting patients. The Executive Secretary of the LSBTS. Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the appointment of Dr. Babatunde Ajayi as the new General Manager of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA). The Lagos Head of Service, Mr. Bode Agoro, disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. Agoro said the appointment is in recognition … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Monday, issued a 7-day ‘Vacation Order’ to motorists/commercial bus drivers operating on top of bridges across the State. The order was announced in statement issued by Adebayo Taofiq, Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA). According to Taofiq, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Government has sealed popular Lekki hangout spot, Farmcity and other businesses in the area. In a statement released on his X handle the State commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunboh Wahab, said the businesses were sealed for noise pollution and other environmental violations. … Read more