Ojota

‘Our Demands Were Not Addressed’ – Protesters Gather At Gani Fawehinmi Park After Tinubu’s Address

Aug 4, 2024. by Praise Ben

A small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park, expressing dissatisfaction with President Tinubu’s address, as police restricted their movement and urged dialogue. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a small group of #EndBadGovernance protesters gathered at Gani Fawehinmi Park on Sunday morning, singing solidarity songs shortly after President Bola Tinubu addressed the nation. The … Read more

Lagos Roads: Multi-Vehicle Collision Leaves Scores Injured

Jun 14, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

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

BREAKING: Commuters Disperse For Safety As Tanker Explosion Rocks Ojota [Videos]

Dec 4, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

Eko Hot Blog reports that a tanker exploded on Monday morning in the Ojota area of Lagos State. It was gathered that the explosion occurred at inward Ketu, and videos of the incident which emerged online, captured some commuters running for safety. At the time of this report, the cause of the explosion is still … Read more

Lagos Govt Dislodges Scavengers At Olusosun Dumpsite Over Safety Concerns

Oct 25, 2023. by Ekohot Editor

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has on Wednesday dislodged scavengers at the Olusosun Landfill in Ojota area of the state. This move was prompted by health and safety concerns arising from their illegal activities, particularly the burning of tires, which posed a significant risk of triggering a major fire incident. Olusosun … Read more

Police Nab 2 With Guns In Lagos

Feb 23, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The Police in Lagos arrested both men in two separate operations. One was arrested at his workshop while the other suspect was nabbed after a search. The recovered guns were locally made. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two suspects, 20-year-old Daniel Ojoh and 27-year-old Kudus … Read more

Troops Arrest 15 ‘Miscreants’ In Lagos

Jan 16, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The arrest was made by troops of ‘Exercise Still Water’ The army said its operatives made the arrests based on an intelligence report. It clarified that the suspects we were not connected to the recent unrest in Ojota. Eko Hot Blog reports that the troops of ‘Exercise Still Water’ of the Nigerian Army have arrested … Read more

Road Rehabilitation: Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion At Ojota

Jan 14, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

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

OPC Denies Involvement In Ojota Unrest, Calls For Peace

Jan 9, 2023.Jan 9, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

OPC has distanced itself from the Ojota unrest, calling for peace. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. EDITOR’S PICKS Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two … Read more

OPC Denies Involvement In Ojota Lagos Crisis And Advocates The Liberation Of Edo Train Captives

Jan 10, 2023.Jan 9, 2023. by Damilare Abass

President of the Oodua People’s Congress (OPC), Otunba Wasiu Afolabi, has distanced the socio-cultural organisation from the unrest that reportedly broke out between police and suspected Yoruba nation agitators. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Mourns Kebbi Boat Victims PVC: Peter Obi Sends Message To Nigerians Ahead Of The 2023 Election Why I Endorsed Peter Obi For President … Read more

Ojota Unrest: Police Confirm One Killed, Two Officers Injured

Jan 9, 2023. by Philip Ibitoye

The Police have confirmed that one person was killed and two officers were injured during the riot in Ojota, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified male adult has been killed in a clash between Yoruba Nation agitators and the police in the Ojota area of Lagos State on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban … Read more

High Fares At Lagos Parks Threaten Residents’ Travel Plans

Dec 31, 2022. by Philip Ibitoye

The high fares at Lagos parks are threatening the travel plans of residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that high fares at Lagos motor parks on Friday saw some residents abandoning their plans to travel out of the state for the festive season. EDITOR’S PICKS Bolanle Raheem: Killer Cop ASP Vandi Remanded As Lagos Files Murder … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Unveils ‘Peace Park’ In Lagos

Oct 16, 2022.Oct 16, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, on Saturday, unveiled the ”Peace Park”, located at Ketu-Ojota, aimed at fostering unity among residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that, speaking at the inauguration of the Peace Park at Ojota area of the state, Mr Sanwo-Olu said the park would serve as a source of convergence, unity and tourist … Read more

Armed Security Operatives At Ojota Ahead Of Planned Protest Of Bamise Death

Mar 8, 2022.Mar 8, 2022. by Ekohot Editor

Armed security operatives have stormed Ojota ahead of the planned protest of Bamise death Lagos Police command said it won’t allow breakdown of law and order EKO HOT BLOG reports that armed security operatives have stormed the popular Gani Fawehinmi Park in the Ojota area of Lagos State on Tuesday. This is coming ahead of … Read more

Lagos Governor Commissions Network Of Nine Roads With Bridge In Kosofe

Dec 21, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

•To flag-off Opebi-Ojota Link Bridge in January •APC Leader names Sanwo-Olu “Infrastructure Governor” EKO HOT BLOG reports that in fulfilment of his administration’s resolve to provide the necessary infrastructure for sustainable development in every part of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday commissioned a network of nine roads with a bridge within Soluyi Community … Read more

Drama As Sanwo-Olu Security Nabs Weapon-Wielding Thugs In Lagos traffic [Photos]

Jul 13, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The attackers were caught red-handed while trying to forcefully drag a man out of his vehicle. A mild drama played out at Ojota area of Lagos on Monday as the convoy of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu saved motorists around Ojota inbound Alausa. Sanwo-Olu’s security arrested a gang of hoodlums notorious for harassing road users … Read more

Yoruba Nation Rally: Drama As Policemen Push Patrol Van At Ojota

Jul 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

Yoruba Nation Rally: Drama As Police Push Patrol Van At Ojota

Some police officers were spotted pushing the van as some passersby laughed uncontrollably at the ugly incident. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a mild drama ensued at Ojota, Lagos, the venue of the Yoruba Nation rally on Saturday as some police officers deployed to the spot were seen pushing a patrol van. It was gathered … Read more

[PHOTOS] Armed Policemen Takes Over Ojota, Ahead Of Scheduled Yoruba Nation Rally

Jul 3, 2021. by Ekohot Editor

The rally which is expected to take off today was scheduled to commence from Gani Fawehinmi Freedom Park, Ojota, Lagos where the protesters were urged to convene The Nigerian Police and other security agencies have taken over Ojota in Kosofe Local Government Area of the State, ahead of the Yoruba national rally scheduled to hold … Read more