Philip Ibitoye 
By Bernard Joseph The #EndSARS movement, as it quickly came to be known in October 2020, garnered global attention and support as the world watched in horror at the reports of police brutality in Nigeria. Despite the promise of reform, the issue has continued to haunt the country like a ghost from the past. Many … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye Like a ravenous beast consuming everything in its path, Nigeria’s government continues to gobble up debt, with the Debt Management Office forecasting a possible N77 trillion debt by mid-2023. This is unsurprising to many citizens who are well aware of their government’s insatiable appetite for borrowing. Like a relentless wave crashing against … Read more
The Police have confirmed that one person was killed and two officers were injured during the riot in Ojota, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that a yet-to-be-identified male adult has been killed in a clash between Yoruba Nation agitators and the police in the Ojota area of Lagos State on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban … Read more
The Lagos government says the ban on Okada riders is “still very much in place.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit (Task Force), CSP. Shola Jejeloye, has reminded commercial motorcyclists in the state that the ban against plying all highways has not been lifted. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has asked Nigerians to shun ‘evil predictions’ ahead of the forthcoming general elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, prayed for a smooth and peaceful transition of power as Nigerians prepare to elect a new set of leaders in February and March 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Okada Ban Still Very … Read more
The Police have arrested a suspect in the kidnap of 32 rail passengers in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, has disclosed that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have arrested a suspect in the abduction of intending passengers at the train station in Igueben … Read more
Atiku has reiterated his call for state police after the attack on a train station in Edo. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called for Nigeria to adopt the state policing system. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents Not Trustworthy, Tinubu Tells Nigerians … Read more
A report has detailed how a suspected killer of an Ogun couple escaped police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect in the gruesome killing of a couple, Kehinde and Bukola Fatinoye, in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, has escaped from police custody. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents Not Trustworthy, Tinubu Tells … Read more
The Lagos citizens’ mediation centre has awarded “outstanding officers.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Citizens’ Mediation Centre (CMC) has rewarded “outstanding officers who have shown commitment to the vision of the centre in the timely management of disputes, fairness and impartiality to parties and promotion of effective means of accessibility to justice … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has charged Nigerians to support the welfare of the families of Nigeria’s fallen heroes. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians not to only remember the nation’s fallen heroes but also to give adequate support to the families they left behind. EDITOR’S PICKS 2023: My Reckless, Stingy Opponents … Read more
Tinubu has told Nigerians that his “reckless and stingy” opponents should not be trusted. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, has attacked his leading opponents, Atiku Abubakar of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP). EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership … Read more
Kevin McCarthy has been elected the US House Speaker after a historic 15th vote. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Kevin McCarthy has been elected as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives after four days of negotiations and 15 rounds of voting. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of … Read more
The Lagos government has distributed free drugs to ‘Ilera Eko’ healthcare providers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced the distribution of drugs to ILERA EKO Healthcare Providers free of charge. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA Leadership Visits Lagos Attorney-general Amid Prosecution Of Killer Cop Lagos Govt Set To Hold Police, Youth Dialogue … Read more
The NBA leadership visited the Lagos attorney-general amid the prosecution of the killer cop involved in the extra-judicial killing of Bolanle Raheem, a lawyer. Eko Hot Blog reports that President of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), Mr. Yakubu Maikyau (SAN), has led some members of the National Executive and Senior Members of the Bar, on … Read more
A court has convicted and ordered the arrest of the Akwa Ibom PDP governorship candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that a chief magistrate court in Wuse zone 6, federal capital territory (FCT), has ordered the arrest of the governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno. EDITOR’S PICKS NBA … Read more
EKEDC says Lagos MDAs and residents owe the company N116 billion. Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has decried the huge debt being owed to the company. Speaking with journalists on Thursday, the EKEDC Managing Director, Dr. Tinuade Sanda, said the company was being owed over N116 billion … Read more
The Lagos government is set to hold a police and youth dialogue after recent shooting incidents in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Youth and Social Development, has concluded plans to hold its second edition of the Police and Youth Dialogue with the theme: “The Police, … Read more
Lagos has asked the FG to dredge the major rivers in the state as the presidential committee on flood management visited. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Thursday received the Presidential Technical Committee on Flood Management for the development of a comprehensive plan of action for preventing flood disasters in Nigeria. … Read more
INEC has moved the PVC collection to the wards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is commencing the devolution of the Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to the wards on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS NFIU Bans Cash Withdrawals From Government Bank Accounts Flood Management: Lagos Asks FG To Dredge Major Rivers Lagos … Read more
NFIU has banned cash withdrawals from government bank accounts. All relevant government transactions will be carried out on the basis of electronic transfer from March 1. Under the guidelines, only the President can give a waiver for any cash above the approved daily threshold to be withdrawn. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Financial … Read more