Philip Ibitoye 
Sanwo-Olu is gearing up for a reelection battle. His reelection was expected to be noncompetitive but his party’s loss in the February 25 presidential election in Lagos has complicated his path to victory. Facing a tough reelection battle, the governor is not hesitating to talk about his achievements and his plans for the future. Eko … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is gearing up for a reelection battle. His reelection was expected to be noncompetitive but his party’s loss in the February 25 presidential election in Lagos has complicated his path to victory. The governorship election is set to hold next Saturday, March 11, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s inter-house sports event on February 9, 2023. Her parents alleged that Chrisland Schools, her school, was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government consequently ordered a coroner’s inquest into the 12-year-old’s death and the report has been released. Eko Hot … Read more
Tinubu was declared winner of the presidential election on Wednesday. Opposition parties have alleged that the election was marred by voter fraud. Atiku has come out to criticise the electoral process. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has rejected the election that produced Bola Tinubu … Read more
Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) was declared winner of the presidential election on Wednesday. Opposition parties have alleged that the election was marred by voter fraud. Peter Obi, who finished third according to INEC, has made his first public remarks about the election outcome. Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi, the … Read more
Before now, students could not pay online to register for screening tests into model colleges in Lagos. The Lagos government has announced that a new payment and registration regime has begun. The government said the move was to ensure seamless payment and access to public services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government … Read more
The police in Lagos have made efforts to keep the peace in Lagos. The efforts come after the presidential and national assembly elections which witnessed thugs disrupting proceedings in some areas. The police met with stakeholders ahead of the governorship and state house of assembly polls. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner … Read more
Tinubu was declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election on Wednesday. Messages of congratulations have continued to pour in for him. Vice President Osinbajo has also offered his congratulatory message. Eko Hot Blog reports that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has congratulated President-elect Bola Tinubu on his electoral success in the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues … Read more
Tinubu was declared winner of Nigeria’s presidential election on Wednesday. Messages of congratulations have continued to pour in for him. Fayemi has also sent a message, adding a crucial request. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Kayode Fayemi, the former governor of Ekiti State and immediate past Chairman of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), has … Read more
Tinubu is Nigeria’s president-elect. He was the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His declaration as winner of the presidential election marks the end of an intense, sometimes chaotic, electoral process. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
The ‘Ilera Eko” health insurance scheme commenced in 2020. The plan was aimed at making healthcare affordable for Lagos residents. The health insurance scheme recently facilitated the birth of its first set of quadruplets. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has recorded its first quadruplets on its social health insurance plan popularly … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has led an ECOWAS Election Monitoring Team to the residence of Bola Tinubu, the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tinubu and his party appear poised for victory in the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023 Election: Tinubu Floors Atiku, Obi In … Read more
The US tourist visa currently expires for Nigerians within 24 months. The US Mission in Nigeria has extended the validity. The extension allows Nigerians to use the visa for 60 months from March 1, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United States (US) Mission in Nigeria is set to increase visitor visa validity from … Read more
A diesel truck caught fire near the Lagos Blue Rail Line on Tuesday. The rail was commissioned by President Muhammadu Buhari in January. The Lagos government started test-running the rail in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that a diesel truck went up in flames on Tuesday under the bridge of the Blue Line Rail by … Read more
On Tuesday afternoon, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party (LP), and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) held a joint press conference to reject the collation process of the presidential election results. The political parties called on the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Mahmood Yakubu, to step down and asked President … Read more
The Lagos first lady has commissioned a maternal and child care centre at the Orile Agege General Hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a Maternal and Child Care Centre (MCCC) at the Orile Agege General Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Shocker: Peter Obi Wins Lagos … Read more
Results continue to troop in after Saturday’s presidential and national assembly elections. The results have generated some surprises as some influential politicians, including sitting governors, have lost their senatorial bids. The Plateau governor is the latest to lose his senatorial race. Eko Hot Blog reports that Taraba State Governor, Darius Ishaku, has lost his bid … Read more
The collation of the presidential election results is ongoing. The PDP and Labour Party have called on the electoral commission to halt the collation process, alleging irregularities, but the commission has forged on. Former President Obasanjo also joined to criticise the process but the APC accused him of calling for a coup against democracy. Eko … Read more
The Tinubu campaign has asked the police and SSS to restrain Dino Melaye, Dele Momodu, and Paul Enenche. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC) of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has called on the State Security Services (SSS) and the Nigeria Police Force to immediately restrain the spokespersons of the People’s … Read more
Adebule has won the senate race in Lagos West. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos West senatorial candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Idiat Adebule, has won the contest in the district. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Vs. Atiku. Vs. Peter Obi: Issues The Next President Must Prioritise Are We Set To Experience A Paradigm … Read more