A newly constructed pedestrian bridge has partially collapsed at the Five Stars Bus Stop, heading towards Iyana-Isolo along the Oshodi-Apapa Expressway in Lagos. Eyewitnesses told Vanguard that the incident occurred early Thursday morning around 6:30 am. The Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) promptly intervened to address the situation. Upon LASEMA’s arrival, part of the … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to officially launch the commercial operations of the Red Line rail today. In a statement sighted by EKO HOT BLOG on Tuesday, Sanwo-Olu announced that the new train service will transport approximately 500,000 Lagos residents daily along the corridor. He mentioned that the Red Line will initially operate … Read more
In response to the sharp rise in fuel prices and subsequent hike in transportation costs, many Nigerians have turned to bicycles, trekking, and public transport to cope with the economic strain. Residents across major cities like Ogun, Delta, Bayelsa, and Oyo shared their experiences, highlighting how the increase in petrol prices—from ₦200 to ₦600 per … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Government has refuted a claim that it has signed an agreement to start the construction of the proposed green rail line. Recall that in 2021, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu announced that the state government would construct a green rail line at the Lekki Free Trade Zone to complement the … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State government has returned a 25 per cent subsidy on government-controlled transport systems in the state. Making this disclosure in a tweet on Monday evening, Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Unit (LAMATA) revealed that the state government decided to partially return the subsidy on transportation after calls from state … Read more