Philip Ibitoye 
LASEMA said some Lagos residents display lackadaisical attitude towards emergency responders. The agency appealed to such residents to change their attitude. The LASEMA boss highlighted the agency’s achievements in 2022 and revealed plans for 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA), Dr Olufemi Oke-Osanyintolu, has … Read more
The FEC approved the fund at its meeting on Wednesday. The fund is expected to kick-start the local assembly of training aircraft in Nigeria. Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation broke the news of the new funding. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved N2.29bn for the assembling of Hungarian Magnus light … Read more
Buhari said the former US President queried him during a private meeting at the White House. The Nigerian president accused some individuals of using religion to drive political agenda. He made the accusation on Tuesday when he met with a US ambassador in Mauritania. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has recounted his … Read more
The working group was inaugurated on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. The Lagos government said the group will domesticate the AfCFTA in the state. The government said the AfCFTA domestication aligns with the present administration’s economic agenda. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated the State Technical Working Group to be responsible … Read more
The finalists were picked from the five administrative divisions (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe) in Lagos. The talent hunt was among the activities that made up the Greater Lagos Fiesta event in December 2022. The government urged the winners to grow their creative skills to ensure success in third fields. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The INEC chairman said the exercise is to test the integrity of the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS). He said the commission has solved glitches associated with BVAS. INEC is also expected to provide additional machines in case of malfunction or glitches. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more
There had been speculations over Akeredolu’s health. The governor met party stakeholders earlier on Tuesday. His spokesperson released a statement earlier, saying “though frail,” the governor was working. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has made a public appearance after concerns over his ‘frail’ health. In a series of tweets … Read more
The Lagos State Police Command says it arrested the suspects for various crimes. The command made the disclosure in its monthly report for December 2022. It implored all residents to be security conscious. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Police Command has arrested about 203 suspects for various crimes ranging from armed robbery, rape, … Read more
The youth coalition says Tinubu is the best man for the job of president. It made the claim at a meeting in Abuja on Monday. The group appealed to Nigerians to rally support for the APC presidential candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Youth Coalition has described the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential … Read more
NAFDAC said the two cough syrups were identified in Uzbekistan. The agency identified the products as Ambronol syrup and DOK-1 Max syrup. It said laboratory analysis of samples of both products found the syrups contained unacceptable amounts of certain substances Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control … Read more
There had been reports that DSS operatives invaded the CBN headquarters to arrest Emefiele. The DSS dismissed the reports as false and misleading. The secret police had sought a court order to detain the CBN boss on terrorism financing allegations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has denied invading the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog held its first-ever annual staff retreat in Epe during the weekend. The company’s Chairman and CEO, Otunba T.J. Abass, appealed to the staff to pursue their passion. He also thanked his employees for their work so far. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman and CEO of Eko Hot Blog, Otunba T.J. … Read more
The trial of ASP Drambi Vandi starts today. He allegedly killed Mrs Bolanle Raheem on Christmas Day 2022. The Lagos government is leading the disgraced cop’s prosecution. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Lagos State High Court is set to begin the trial of ASP Drambi Vandi, a policeman who allegedly killed a Lagos-based lawyer, … Read more
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
A plane crash in Nepal on Sunday killed at least 68 people. The aircraft was conveying 72 people. The crash was Nepal’s deadliest in 30 years. Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nepal government official has confirmed that at least 68 people were killed Sunday when an aircraft went down near the city of Pokhara … Read more
A plane crash killed 40 people in Nepal on Sunday. The aircraft was conveying 72 people. Authorities are yet to find survivors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nepal authorities have confirmed the death of at least 40 people after an aircraft crashed in the country on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Couple For Brutally Beating … Read more
The Police have detained a couple for the alleged torture of two children. The children are aged two and five, respectively. Photos posted online show severe physical injuries on their young bodies. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has arrested a couple for allegedly torturing two children in the Egbeda area … Read more
Fire gutted the police headquarters in Kano State Offices were reportedly burnt The police spokesperson in the state said no life was lost to the inferno Eko Hot Blog reports that the headquarters of the Kano State Police Command situated in the Bompai area of the state was engulfed by fire on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
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
The Lagos DSVA has rescued a widow from eviction. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Executive Secretary of the Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi on Thursday led DSVA Field Officers and Policemen from Alausa Police Station to the home of a pregnant widow who was about to be forcefully evicted by … Read more