A fire incident in LG office in Lagos on Sunday destroyed goods and electronics estimated to worth millions of naira. The Lagos State Management Agency, LASEMA, Permanent Secretary, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, who confirmed this in a statement, said the incident happened at the LG office, Abule Osun, Trade Fair in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ … Read more
The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), on Friday, confirmed the death of a driver who was involved in a road traffic accident around Mangoro area of the state. The Permanent Secretary of the agency, Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, confirmed this in a statement made available to newsmen. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Demonstration Continues’ – Lagos Protest Organizers … Read more
LASEMA confirms three construction workers dead and two rescued following a building collapse in Arowojobe Estate, Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has confirmed the death of three construction workers following a building collapse in Arowojobe Estate, Maryland. Dr. Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, LASEMA’s Permanent Secretary, reported the incident in a … Read more
Multiple vehicle collision in Lagos results in injuries BRT bus, Danfo, and truck involved in accident Traffic jam ensues, but no fatalities reported A recent multiple vehicle collision in Lagos has left numerous individuals injured. The accident, which involved a BRT bus, a Danfo, and a truck, occurred in the Ketu area of the state. … Read more
The Ibeshe area of Ikorodu, Lagos, was recently a victim of a heavy storm. The storm led to the destruction of properties, leaving many homeless. The residents are seeking the help of the Lagos government. Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Ibeshe area of Ikorodu, Lagos State, are still reeling from the loss of … Read more
Passengers Escape Death As Truck Falls On Commercial Bus In Lagos. LASEMA swiftly responds to the accident, clearing roadblock and attending to injured passengers. Investigation reveals truck driver’s reckless driving as the cause; driver and assistant flee the scene. EKO HOT BLOG reports that several passengers aboard a Toyota Hi-Ace bus narrowly avoided death on Saturday … Read more
• Taskforce removes shanties and illegal structures • Aims to ensure a safe, clean environment • Part of ongoing efforts to maintain redline rail project Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has intensified its efforts to maintain a clean and safe environment along the recently commissioned Redline Rail corridor. In a joint … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has on Wednesday canvased public’s prayers and assistance in order for the state and those impacted by the explosion that occurred in Bodija, Ibadan, on Tuesday to recover. Five persons lost their lives in the explosion, 77 others were injured to varied degrees, and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has presented a report of the Ibadan explosion to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. It was gathered that Makinde presented the report to the President over the weekend. Editor’s Picks Family Of Dowen College Tragedy Victim Sylvester Oromoni Announces Funeral … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake, has arrived in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, where he is set to conduct an on-the-spot assessment of the explosion that rocked Ibadan last week. The Minister was received upon arrival at the Ibadan Airport by some officials of the Oyo state … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that two residents of a two-storey building in the Ebute-Metta area of Lagos State have died after the collapse of the structure. The Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Authority (LASEMA), Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, disclosed the development in a statement on Friday. The building collapsed earlier on Friday, trapping at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has set up a temporary incident station at the scene of the Alapere pedestrian bridge. The agency disclosed the development in a statement signed by the LASEMA Director-general, Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, on Sunday. Recall that the bridge was destroyed by a truck on Friday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tuesday evening visited the site of the aircraft crash in the state and commended the efforts of all the first responders as well as residents who joined in the rescue mission. A Single engine fixed wing — Jabiru aircraft — with registration number … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a Toyota Avalon CAL-466GA car has plunged into a canal along the Constain Roundabout inward Eko Bridge axis in Lagos State. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon but the vehicle was recovered by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) later in the evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has cautioned residents against setting up structures on right-of-way, especially in areas vulnerable to flood. The agency made the charge during a sensitisation tour of the 20 local government areas and 27 local council development areas of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Nabs … Read more
There were various accidents in parts of the Ogudu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning. Around 6:50am on Wednesday, LASTMA reported a multiple accident at Ogudu, inwards Ifako carwash, involving three vehicles. A BRT bus also caught fire on Ifako Bridge inward Ogudu on Wednesday morning but there were no fatalities. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government is yet to ascertain the cause of the collapse of a seven-storey building … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed on Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers have made an unfortunate discovery. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) officials have found and recovered one body from the rubble of the collapsed building … Read more
There seems to be no stopping the galore of container falls in Lagos State as several containers fell on Friday. All container falls luckily resulted in no casualty. The constant falls persist despite efforts by the Lagos government to curb them. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least five 40ft containers fell in different areas … 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