The dangerous trend of falling containers in Lagos continued on Saturday as two containers fell along Lagos-Badagry Highway. The incident comes a day after five containers fell in different areas of Lagos. The Lagos government continues to struggle to fix the problem. Eko Hot Blog reports that two loaded 20 feet containers on Saturday fell … 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
The life of a car owner was cut short on Thursday in Lagos. A commercial bus driver was responsible for the car owner’s death. Officials said the bus driver drove against traffic and collided with the private car. Eko Hot Blog reports that an unidentified private car owner was killed on Thursday by the driver … Read more
The federal government is carrying out emergency repair works on the Marine Bridge. The diversion will start on February 26 and end on May 28. The Lagos government said traffic officials will be available to direct traffic in the area. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan … Read more
The APC has held presidential rallies across the country and is concluding its campaign in Lagos State. The final rally is slated for Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The rally will come a few days before the much anticipated presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has issued a travel advisory ahead … 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
President Muhammadu will pay a two-day working visit to Lagos on Monday, January 23, 2022. The government has announced that traffic will be controlled on various routes on Monday and there will be a diversion on the Island on Tuesday. The president is scheduled to inaugurate five projects during his visit. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The Lagos government has moved to regulate the activities of major and independent petroleum marketers. The government said the move is aimed at addressing the traffic gridlock on highways. The state’s transportation commissioner announced that petroleum marketers can now only operate within a specific timeframe. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has … Read more
The Lagos government has announced a road diversion at Ojota to enable the smooth rehabilitation of the Ikorodu road. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion on the Ikorodu bound Service Lane from Monday, 23rd January, 2023 for a duration of two weeks. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos DSVA Rescues … Read more
The Lagos government has extended the diversion at Muritala Mohammed Way/Yaba Axis. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has extended the traffic diversion already in place at Muritala Mohammed Way from the previously extended completion date of 31st December, 2022 to 28th February, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, … Read more
A fuel tanker fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck on Tuesday evening, when a fuel-laden tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), better known as petrol, fell and crushed a motorcyclist to death at Mile 2-Oshodi Expressway, Alaba Bus Stop area of Lagos … Read more
Commuters have been feared killed as a container fell on vehicles in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck at Cele Bus Stop, Lagos State, on Thursday, as a container fell on three vehicles. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App Sanwo-Olu Takes First Ride On Lagos … Read more
Lagos has threatened illegal street traders in the state with sanctions if their actions persist. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Special Adviser on Central Business Districts has again called on street traders to vacate the roads or face sanctions, especially within the Lagos Island Business District. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt Set … Read more
Lagos State Government has approved the creation of new units under the Neighborhood Safety Agency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the establishment of the units as part of efforts to improve the security architecture of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Alake: How US Embassy Exonerated Tinubu From Criminal Allegations LAMATA Suspends … Read more
Some soldiers of the Nigerian Army this morning beat up a policeman and an official of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority along Eko Bridge in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the soldiers were on one-way when the policeman and the LASTMA official stopped their vehicle and ordered them to turn back and take … Read more
Lagos State Government on Saturday announced plans to impound unpainted intra-state commercial vehicles across the state beginning from Monday, November 7, 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba who disclosed this in his office in Oshodi, said, this is to ensure commercial driver’s … Read more
The Lagos Government has warned Law Enforcement Officers to avoid extortion and harassing citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has advised law enforcement officers to be professional and civil in their discharge of duties. Deputy Governor, Obafemi Hamzat gave the charge on Thursday at the passing out parade of 8,316 officers … Read more
Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will start implementing all of its regulations in full in the second quarter of 2023 in order to change the culture surrounding parking, according to its general manager, Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu. Eko Hot Blog reports that this was said by Adelabu during a briefing yesterday where she outlined the goals, … Read more
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has cautioned motorists queuing up for fuel at different filling stations against causing gridlock that could impede the movement of other road users. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of LASTMA, Mr. Bolaji Oreagba gave the advice on Tuesday while deploying more officers of the Authority … Read more