Seizes ₦5.3bn Cocaine From Lagos to Dubai NDLEA Busts International Drug Syndicate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled an international drug syndicate that operated across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. Eko Hot Blog reports that the breakthrough came after a two-week intelligence-led operation in Lagos, … Read more
Airport Work Begins Lagos’ MMIA Undergoes Major Renovation Keyamo’s Aviation Plan Takes Off The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the start of major reconstruction work at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos. The massive project, which is part of a series of upgrades to Nigeria’s aviation infrastructure, aims to fully … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken a significant step towards decongesting the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos by commissioning a refurbished departure terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that alongside this improvement, four environmentally friendly CNG-powered air-conditioned buses have been introduced to enhance passenger mobility within the airport premises. EDITOR’S PICK … Read more
Tunde Adeparusi, a security expert, has expressed his frustration over the lack of justice six years after being struck by a stray bullet allegedly fired by police officers in Lagos. Ekohotblog reports that the incident happened on July 20, 2018, when Adeparusi was on his way to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The officers were … Read more
Nigerian crossdresser, Idris Okunneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has opened up about his run-in with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), revealing that his troubles started after accepting the Best Dressed Female award at the movie premiere of Nollywood actress Eniola Ajao. Bobrisky, who has recently faced backlash over claims he paid for special … Read more
The Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), along with other stakeholders, has received 148 Nigerian returnees from the Niger Republic. In a statement shared on social media Thursday, NEMA reported that the returnees arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. The repatriation was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Mission in … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky. Earlier reports from SaharaReporters indicated that Bobrisky was apprehended on Thursday night at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos while attempting to flee to London amid ongoing bribery allegations. Following his arrest, … Read more
Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted 13.298 million opioid pills, including Tramadol, Tramaking Quick Action, Tamol-X, Royal Tapentadol, and Carisoprodol, along with 338,253 bottles of codeine-based cough syrup, at the Onne Port in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. According to a statement by NDLEA spokesman, Femi Babafemi, the seized drugs have … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC) in the 2023 election, Omoyele Sowore, was released shortly after being detained by immigration officials. EKO HOT BLOG earlier reported that Sowore was arrested on Sunday morning at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja, Lagos, upon his return to Nigeria. Sowore shared the details of … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested Omoyele Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow protest, upon his arrival at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos on Sunday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sowore’s arrest is believed to be linked to the 10-day #EndBadGovernance protests, which took place nationwide in August. The demonstrations … Read more
Investigative journalist Adejuwon Soyinka has been arrested by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. Soyinka, who serves as the Regional Editor of The Conversation Africa, was detained on Sunday upon his arrival from the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyinka was picked up … Read more
President Bola Tinubu leaves Lagos for South Africa to attend President Cyril Ramaphosa’s inauguration, with plans to return after the ceremony. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Tinubu departed from Lagos at 11:06 a.m. on Tuesday for Pretoria, South Africa, to attend the inauguration of re-elected President Cyril Ramaphosa. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and … Read more
Minister of Works David Umahi abruptly walked out on journalists during a scheduled press meeting in the Federal Capital Territory. The sudden departure caused surprise and confusion among the media personnel invited to cover the ministry’s activities. Journalists had been waiting for over 50 minutes for the briefing to commence before the incident occurred. EKO … Read more
Tinubu traveled from Lagos to Abuja to inaugurate projects by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. He departed from Murtala Muhammed International Airport with dignitaries. During his Lagos visit, Tinubu attended the official launch of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. President Bola Tinubu traveled from Lagos to Abuja this morning to inaugurate several projects completed by the … Read more
There was a fire outbreak at a section of the Lagos airport on Thursday. The outbreak triggered the diversion of some flights. FAAN said the fire was being brought under control. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has diverted flight operations at terminal one of the Murtala Muhammed International … Read more
On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more
KFC continues to face blowback over its staff’s refusal to allow a wheelchair into its Lagos airport restaurant. The international restaurant brand attempted to apologise to Debola Daniel on Thursday. However, the apology has raised questions. Eko Hot Blog reports that KFC Nigeria, on Thursday, published an apology to Debola Daniel, the son of a … Read more
• KFC Accused of Discriminating Against Person with Disability • LASODA Condemns Discriminatory Actions, Vows Zero Tolerance • Encourages Reporting of Disability Discrimination Incidents Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has taken a firm stance against the alleged discrimination faced by Mr. Debola Daniel, a person with a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is as perplexed as the public after reports emerged that runway lights were stolen at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos State. Suspected thieves reportedly carted away the recently installed airfield ground lighting systems at the domestic runway (18L/36R) of the … Read more
President-Elect Tinubu has landed in Lagos after he arrived in Nigeria a few days ago. EKO HOT BLOG reports that after spending four weeks in Europe, President-elect Bola Tinubu has returned to Nigeria and has now arrived in Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Buhari, Tinubu Observe Jum’aat Prayers Together At Aso Rock [PHOTOS] Fire Razes … Read more