Tajudeen Olanrewaju Bakare, who claims to be an ‘Ogbeni King,’ has been a subject of controversies in the past. In 2021, the police in Lagos charged Bakare with the murder of a sachet water seller, Jumoke Oyeleke, after a ‘Yoruba Nation’ protest turned deadly. This week, the police found deadly weapons in his house after … Read more
The BVAS was introduced by INEC for the accreditation of voters through biometric capturing, uploading of polling results and other functions. The electoral commission is performing a mock accreditation exercise to ensure that all is set for the forthcoming elections. INEC has fixed February 25 for the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, as well as … Read more
The Eleko-Epe Expressway was built more than 40 years ago. Before reconstruction, the infrastructure was said to be in decrepit shape due to upsurge in average daily traffic volumes, subjecting road users to delay and hardship. The Lagos governor went further to flag off the project’s expansion to the Abraham Adesanya Roundabout. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
There has been a galore of containers falling in Lagos State in recent times. Last Sunday, a container fell on a passenger bus and killed nine people. Another container fell on Wednesday, continuing a worrying trend of deadly falls. Eko Hot Blog reports that a MACK containerised truck carrying 40fts container on Wednesday fell beside … Read more
Lagos is in the news again for a deadly accident as a tanker crushed three tricycles on Tuesday. The incident led to the death of two people, while four were rescued. The fatal accident comes a few days after a container fell on a bus in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos, killing nine passengers. Eko … Read more
Lagos State has witnessed an unusual high rate of building collapses in recent times. The state’s building control agency has taken a proactive step by demolishing a distressed structure. The agency urged residents to give reports of defective buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), on Tuesday, demolished a … Read more
Chief Jacob Shodeko passed away on January 15, 2023. The deceased was 86 at the time of his death. His daughter has celebrated his accomplished life. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bunmi Shodeko has celebrated the life of her late Chief Jacob Oluranti Shodeko, also known as, Baba Igbore. EDITOR’S PICKS Visualising The Prospects Of … Read more
Lagos government commemorated the 2023 World NTD Day with an Awareness Walk. The health commissioner disclosed plans to assess the prevalence of some tropical diseases in selected local government areas. He expressed hope that the exercise will lead to targeted treatments of the diseases. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has concluded … Read more
The Lagos waterways agency is not taking any chances with the safety of schoolchildren. The agency recently started training children attending riverine schools in the Epe Division on safety. The training is a week-long exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Waterways Authority (LASWA) is making efforts to catch them young and reduce … Read more
The Lagos government has ordered the trial of the owner and driver of the truck involved in the Ojuelegba Accident. At the Ojuelegba bridge, a commercial bus known as Danfo had been smashed by a container. According to reports, the event claimed the life of 5 persons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Babajide Sanwo-Olu-led … Read more
Another container has reportedly fallen in Lagos. The incident happened just a day after a similar occurrence claimed the lives of nine passengers in Ojuelegba. The Lagos State Traffic Management Agency (LASEMA) has said that the fallen 40 feet container occupied 90 per cent of the road. EKO HOT BLOG reports that another container has … Read more
Many have been injured and properties destroyed after a fresh fire broke out in Agege. Two residential buildings were razed in the early hours of Monday at Akinremi street, off Capitol road, Agege, Lagos. The cause of the fire outbreak is yet to be known. EKO HOT BLOG reports that many have been feared injured … Read more
Jandor has revealed his plans for Lagos if he wins the guber election. He vowed to improve security around the state, especially around corridors where there are garages. Jandor said his government would build trust with the people to guarantee accurate information. EKO HOT BLOG reports that The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party … Read more
The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) met with 400 parents over the weekend to discuss safeguarding children from the threat of domestic and sexual violence. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Extends Deadline For Exchange Of Old Naira Notes Tragedy Strikes In Lagos As Container Crushes 9 Bus Passengers To Death At Ojuelegba How CBN Will … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was a no-show at the Lagos governorship debate on Sunday. He had vowed to boycott the event, claiming that he could not share the stage with the PDP candidate, whom he accused of fomenting violence in the state. The Lagos governor was the only absentee on Sunday as three candidates showed up to pitch … Read more
A truck conveying a 20 feet container fell on a passenger bus in the Ojuelegba area of Lagos State on Sunday afternoon. Emergency responders visited the scene and rescued one of the passengers. The officials recovered nine bodies from the wreckage. Eko Hot Blog reports that a container has crushed nine bus passengers to death … Read more
The #EndSARS protests rocked Lagos State and other states across the country in October 2020. Police made several arrests at the time. An online news platform recently reported that one of the protesters has been in prison since 2020. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has debunked an online story published by … Read more
Chief Jacob Shodeko passed away on January 15, 2023. The deceased was 86 at the time of his death. His family says his funeral will hold in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that late Chief Jacob Oluranti Shodeko, also known as, Baba Igbore, will be buried on February 10, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Why I Will … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has announced that he will not participate in the Lagos governorship debate. He said he made the decision because he cannot share the same podium with the PDP candidate. The Lagos governor accused the opposition party of fomenting violence in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced … Read more
The Lagos House of Assembly passed a budget of N1.768 trillion for the state on December 12, 2022. The budget, which covers the 2023 fiscal year, has a capital expenditure of N1.019 trillion, representing 58 per cent of the 2023 budget. The recurrent expenditure, representing 42 per cent, is N748 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more