Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Oyingbo and Alayabiagba Markets in Lagos Mainland, Lagos. It was gathered that the markets were shut on Monday following a series of unheeded warnings to markets in Lagos to shun filth and embrace proper environmental hygiene. Other markets that risk imminent shutdown … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Monday, described the Governorship Election Petition Tribunal judgment as a victory for all. Sanwo-Olu said this while addressing newsmen at the State House in Ikeja, after an 11-hour judgment by a three-man panel led by Justice Arum Ashom at the Roseline Omotosho Court, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in furtherance of the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, supervised the removal of shanties on the setback and rights of way of the Lagos Blue Line Rail corridor from Orile to Iyana Iba while urging those … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a 40ft container has on a Toyota Corolla car at the Abalti Barrack end of the Ojuelegba Bridge. The accident occurred on Sunday evening, causing panic in the area. However, the three people in the car were rescued alive according to a statement issued by the Director of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal is set to deliver its judgement on Monday, September 25, 2023. The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, made the disclosure in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time … Read more
In the heart of Ketu, Lagos, a once-vibrant school-turned-residential building known as Agboye Estate now stands as a haunting symbol of abandonment and peril. The recent partial collapse of this massive structure on a sombre Sunday afternoon sent shockwaves rippling through the community, baring the raw wounds of neglect and indifference. As the rain … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Olabode Agoro as the new Head of Service of the state. The appointment is to take effect from September 30. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less Than Two Weeks VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned illegal occupants, traders and squatters that have been cleared off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will lose their properties and means of livelihood should they make any attempt to return to the corridor. The governor issued the warning on Friday on the heels of the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the human rights lawyer, Femi Falana has called for an investigation into the death of the 12-year-old boy whose intestine was removed in Lagos. This online media platform recalls that the deceased identified as Adebola Akin-Bright died on Wednesday. His death was confirmed by the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Saturday, September 16, 2023, was a proud day for the Garbadeen and Oladehinde families as they gave out the hands of their son and daughter in marriage. The joyous celebration of love and unity took place between Oluwafeyikunola Zainab and Oluwafemi Emmanuel. The couple were joined in matrimony at the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a candlelight procession is currently ongoing for the late Nigerian singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in Lagos State This online media platform reported that the procession kicked off from the Lekki Phase 1 gate and will end at the Muri Okunola Park where a tribute concert will be … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the House of Representatives on Wednesday resolved to adjourn the ongoing investigation into the disposal of public property due to the incompetence of the Nigeria Ports Authority (NPA) delegation to answer questions on the sale of 45 million items/barrels at Lagos Ports Complex, Papa, Lagos in 2022. The Agency also … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced a 59-year-old artisan, Eze Chukwuma, to life imprisonment for defiling his two daughters for nine years. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, says the police may declare persons of interests in the killing of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, better known as MohBad, wanted if they do not honour the invitation for interviews. The police boss also disclosed that the law enforcement agency may involve the International … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Police Command have apprehended three suspects linked to the brutal murder of Mr. Adeniyi Sanni, a senior aide to Senator Solomon Adeola, the lawmaker representing Ogun West at the National Assembly. The murder had generated controversy as the Senator Adeola accused military operatives of carrying … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a momentous occasion unfolded on Tuesday, September 15, 2023, as the Ijebu Obas from Lagos State embarked on a historic visit to the grand palace of HRM Oba Sikiru Kayode Adetona, known as Ogbagba II, the revered Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebuland, situated in the heart of Ijebu Ode, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two men have suffered varying degrees of burns after fire razed a building at Victory Bay, Ikota Housing Estate, Ajah, Lagos State. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday. A statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, revealed that the service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has called for the support of the Federal Government to enable the state to efficiently put in place necessary infrastructures. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, made the appeal on behalf of the governor when he received the Federal House of Representatives, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Idowu Owohunwa, has announced the commencement of full investigation into the death of Ilerioluwa Oladimeji, better known as, MohBad. He announced the membership of the team to carry out the investigation on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Musibau Sumonu Installed As Ilagbe of Egbaland As … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Tinubu has approved the construction of a coastal road linking Port Harcourt to Lagos. This was disclosed by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi while appearing on Channels TV program over the weekend. While answering questions on his meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,the Minister said: “I went to … Read more