Sanwo-Olu has announced that he will not participate in the Lagos governorship debate. He said he made the decision because he cannot share the same podium with the PDP candidate. The Lagos governor accused the opposition party of fomenting violence in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has announced … Read more
The National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, is wearing a new look after the football pitch underwent rehabilitation with re-grassing of the main pitch, replacement of the scoreboard, and vandalised cables to ensure the facility is well-lighted at night. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Sunday Dare, in a statement … Read more
Tinubu’s supporters have shut down major roads in Lagos, causing a gridlock. EKO HOT BLOG reports that amid a heavy downpour, vehicular and human movements have been paralyzed in Lagos after the chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management Committee, Musiliu Akinsanya, famously called MC Oluomo, Sunday morning led different groups on a 5-Million … Read more
Police operatives attached to Surulere Division have rescued 50-year-old Olatunde Ayinde, 48-year-old Babatunde Ogunsemi, 49-year-old Oludare Olusegun and 41-year-old Sunday Ebifega from a mob attack. Eko Hot Blog reports that the swift action of the Police saved the men who were almost killed for allegedly shoplifting at a supermarket in Surulere, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICK Prominent … Read more
Police have arrested man for drugging, robbing 6 women in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has apprehended Ifeanyi Ezenagu for allegedly robbing women of their belongings. Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Benjamin Hundeyin announced the arrest in a statement on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Allays Residents’ Fear, Directs … Read more
Thugs have invaded Catholic church, went away with PVC registration machines in Lagos EKO HOT BLOG reports that suspected political thugs on Friday stormed St. Bridget Catholic Church ljesha, Surulere Lagos, disrupting the ongoing voters’ registration exercise being carried out by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Shock As Hon … Read more
Lagos to embark on road repairs …Somide added that over 20 roads have been maintained using hot asphalt premix and 25 roads were treated with boulders to provide temporary relief. EDITOR’S PICK: Police Storm Peoples Gazette Newspaper’s HQ In Abuja, Arrest 5 Staff Akeredolu Reveals When He Will Buy Guns For His People Insecurity: Kano … Read more
Here is the Traffic Advisory For Access Bank Lagos City Marathon On Saturday EKO HOT BLOG reports that all is now set for this year’s Access Bank Lagos City Marathon, Saturday, in Lagos, as the 42km race is expected to be flagged off by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in front of the National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos … Read more
Agency begins campaign against sexual, domestic violence in Lagos councils EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) recently commenced its advocacy and sensitisation awareness about Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) across local councils with town hall meetings. The town hall meeting, which took off in Surulere, will be … Read more
Court has remanded an hotel staff for stealing guest’s t-shirt. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a magistrate court sitting in Surulere on Thursday remanded a 21-year-old hotel worker, Ismail Idris, who pleaded guilty to stealing from a guest and his employer. Chief Magistrate M. I. Dan-Oni ordered that the defendant be remanded in Ikoyi Correctional … Read more
Electrical appliances causes fire outbreak in Surulere EKO HOT BLOG reports that a three storey building located in Surulere area of Lagos has gone up in flames on new year day. The fire which is suspected to have occurred as a result of an electrical appliances explotion shortly after power supply was restored to … Read more
Court jails Lagos Senior Pastor over N128m Fraud as EFCC Secures another High-Profile Conviction The Lagos Command of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), on Friday, December 17, secured the conviction and sentencing of a self-acclaimed prophetess, and senior pastor of Temple of Praise Women Fellowship Global, Surulere, Lagos, Linda Mabi-Praise over an alleged … Read more
Hoodlum attack: Lagos Task Force impounds 382 Okada, arrests 103 miscreants EKO HOT BLOG reports that in order for the state to achieve its vision of zero tolerance for the threat of motorcycles popularly called okada on restricted routes and to rid the state of all criminal activities, Lagos Task Force has impounded 382 okadas … Read more
Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of a partially collapsed building in Surulere. EKOHOTBLOG reports that the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) has commenced the demolition of a partially collapsed two-storey building in Aguda area, Surulere. The commencement of the demolition was made known via a statement by the Agency on Monday. LASEMA … Read more
Those heading towards Ikorodu Road from Surulere have been advised to make use of Akerele to link Ogunlana Drive inwards Itire road… Some roads around the National Stadium in Surulere will be closed ahead of today’s 2022 World Cup qualifier between Nigeria and the Central African Republic. This is contained in a statement signed by … Read more
Lagos Government has commenced the implementation of community-based tourism in LGAs EKOHOTBLOG reports that an initiative that would further unravel tourism potentials in different Local Government Areas across the state, tagged Community-Based Tourism (CBT), has been unveiled by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture. The Lagos State Commissioner for Tourism, … Read more
The Chairman of Surulere Local Government, Tajudeen Ajide, has been impeached. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the legislative arm of the Local Government carried out the impeachment late Friday evening over alleged misconduct and high handedness by the council boss. It was further learnt that the councillors subsequently sealed up the Chairman’s office and forcefully … Read more
Olatunji Isreal Eko Hot Blog No injury nor death was recorded The fire was completely extinguished around 21:03hrs An inferno resulting from a suspected power surge, destroyed 12 shops at Ijesha area of Surulere in Lagos yesterday. The Ag. Head, Lagos Fire and Rescue Service, Mrs. Margaret Adeseye, made the disclosure while responding to inquiries … Read more
I Don’t Deserve To Live. Lady Laments On How she Contributed To The Death Of Her Friend In Surulere. The EndSars protest by Nigerian youths doesn’t seem to have cooled off even after the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, with the president of Nigeria statement in support of such actions. A lady had taken … Read more
Oxlade Injured, Manager Arrested At #EndSars Protest In Surulere Ekohotblog, October 12, 2020 Nigerian singer Oxlade has sustained injuries while his manager, Ojah B brutally beaten and dragged by Police officers during the ongoing End SARS protests in Surulere. The ‘Away’ crooner had earlier joined other Nigerian youths to protest against police brutality and the … Read more