Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) supported by their counterparts from LAMATA Enforcement Team, … Read more
• 36 participants compete in Kata and Kumite categories • Trials serve as selection for upcoming championships • Winners express determination to represent Lagos, Nigeria Eko Hot Blog report that in a display of martial arts prowess, the Lagos State Karate Association recently organized open trials for senior karateists, attracting 36 participants to the Mobolaji … Read more
Religious leader calls for collective responsibility in nation-building efforts. Emphasizes the importance of accurate data, individual accountability, and gratitude. Urges Nigerians to seek divine guidance through prayer and exercise patience. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a powerful speech delivered at the 2024 Ramadan Tafsir organized by the Onisabe of Igbobi-Sabe, Yaba, HRM Oba Owolabi … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a magistrate court sitting in Oshodi has sentenced a group of miscreants to one month in prison for extorting Lagosians in the Yaba area of the state. Earlier today, the Lagos environmental sanitation corps (LAGESC) arrested some miscreants for extorting traders and passersby in the state. Editor’s Picks FG Anticipates … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Bauchi Governor, Bala Mohammed, has voiced the state government’s solidarity with Senator Abdul Ningi in a show of support following his recent suspension from the Nigerian Senate. The controversy, stemming from Ningi’s remarks regarding an untraceable N3.7 trillion in the 2024 budget, has sparked significant debate and led to his … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Tuesday, detained Afro singer Ibrahim Owodunni, also known as Primeboy, while he was visiting the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti, Yaba. The arrest came following a petition filed by Wunmi, the widow of the late singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, alias Mohbad, alleging defamation and … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Police Command has re-arrested Afro singer, Ibrahim Owodunni, popularly known as Primeboy (Mohbad’s Friend), during his scheduled visit to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Panti, Yaba. Primeboy’s arrest occurred on Tuesday morning, in the company of Ayobami Fisayo, also known as Spending, as part of ongoing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that that the State Security Service (SSS) has arraigned former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s chef, Victor Abayomi, for allegedly stealing valuables worth millions at his Ikoyi residence. The SSS arraigned Abayomi before the Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos on Monday. The legal officer, Joshua Babalola, in the employment … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has temporarily suspended the sales of seized food items across all the commands in the country over a stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The service disclosed the development in a statement signed by its … Read more
Alausa says President Tinubu is committed to the development of healthcare system. Alausa Inaugurates National Health Research Committee to foresee the improvement in medical research in Nigeria Alausa pledges increased enrollment of nurses nationwide before the year ends Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent event at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research in … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Dr Akin Abayomi, has advocated for the Ilera Eko insurance policy. He made a case for the policy on Sunday at the 10th coronation ceremony of HRM Oba Owolabi Adeshina Adeniyi, Maforunyomi 1, Oba of Igbobi Sabe, Lagos State. Speaking with … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said that Federal Government is prioritising mental healthcare for Nigerians and working to increase the number of medical professionals in the country. He made the statement at the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital in Yaba during … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-Oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The agency took the action on Tuesday. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the measure was part of LAWMA’s ongoing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed several plazas around Tejuosho Market, Yaba, for environmental offences including improper waste disposal and trading activities obstructing free flow of traffic, among others. The authority carried out the exercise on Thursday. The action came a day after LAWMA shut the Oke-Odo Market, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has dismissed an Inspector, Samuel Ukpabio, for being involved in a scheme to seize a newborn from his mother. The Lagos State Police Command had recommended the inspector for dismissal after it was reported in January that he connived with an unknown government “ministry” to seize … Read more
UNILAG Undergraduate shot dead over stolen phone The student was shot dead in a chase with the robbers Discreet investigation says Nigeria Police Eko Hot Blog reports that an undergraduate of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), identified simply as Adekunle, was shot dead by armed robbers at Harvey Road, Moore Road Junction, in the Yaba. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has facilitated the arrest of Mr. Okechukwu Samuel Okoli, a developer of a collapsed building at 27, Buraimoh Street, Off Idewu Street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On … Read more
In January, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lagos Blue Line rail. The Lagos government started test-running the rail for passenger trips in February. The Blue Line rail’s twin—Red Line—is very close to completion according to the state governor. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, visited the Yaba station of … Read more
The Police have arraigned a man for stealing a tricycle in Lagos State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has arraigned a 29-year-old man, David Ochasi, before the Yaba Magistrates’ Court, Lagos State, for allegedly stealing a tricycle worth N1 million in the Bariga area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To … Read more
A man has stabbed his wife to death over water in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that one Lawrence Itape has killed his wife in the Ajah area of Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Govt To Partner Private Sector In Building Regulatory Process Ajah Killing: Lagos Govt Will Ensure Justice Is Served, Sanwo-Olu Assures Gafaru … Read more