Philip Ibitoye 
The Lagos government has extended free health insurance coverage to 230,000 vulnerable residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 230,000 indigent and vulnerable residents of Lagos State are currently benefitting from free health insurance coverage sponsored by the State Government through the Eko Social Health Alliance (EkoSHA). EDITOR’S PICKS LASEMA Releases Details Of … Read more
Commuters have been feared killed as a container fell on vehicles in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck at Cele Bus Stop, Lagos State, on Thursday, as a container fell on three vehicles. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App Sanwo-Olu Takes First Ride On Lagos … Read more
The FEC has approved $23m for power projects in two states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved $23.9 million for the construction of power substations in Gaidam, Yobe State, and Zing in Taraba State. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App Sanwo-Olu … 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
Sanwo-Olu has taken the first ride on the Lagos Blue Rail Line as the governor announced a commissioning date. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Wednesday, made history as he formally stepped into the coach of the newly completed Lagos Blue Line and took the first trip aboard the … Read more
The CBN has revised the cash withdrawal limit. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has revised the cash withdrawal limit earlier announced this month. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians To Monitor Capital Projects In Real-time As Buhari Launches Eyemark App 2023: “Cross River Will Play Leading Role In Our Economic Uplift” – … Read more
Nigerians have been empowered to monitor capital projects in real-time as Buhari launched the Eyemark app. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has said the government edged forward in promoting sustainable development by creating a digital application, Eyemark, that enables citizens to monitor and evaluate capital projects, in real-time. EDITOR’S PICKS Doyin Okupe … Read more
Owning a car makes daily commuting an easy thing to do, but it comes with many responsibilities such as securing vital documents from relevant authorities. For example, it’s illegal to drive on Nigerian roads without a valid driver’s licence. Doing so exposes a car owner to avoidable heavy fines and delays. EDITOR’S PICKS Doyin Okupe … Read more
Tinubu has wooed Cross Rivers voters, saying their state will play a leading role in his administration’s economic uplift. Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says Cross River State will be crucial to his administration’s industrialisation policy for Nigeria if he is elected president in … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has urged Lagos residents to ensure they are counted during the 2023 census. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appealed to all Lagos residents to participate fully in the 2023 Population and Housing Census by cooperating with the National Population Commission (NPC) officials and committees set up by … Read more
Lagos has refunded N744m to 564 intending pilgrims. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, has commenced the payment of refunds to 564 intending pilgrims that had applied for the reimbursements of their Hajj fare paid between 2019 and 2022 after their inability to perform the … Read more
Doyin Okupe has resigned as the director-general of the Obi-Datti campaign. Eko Hot Blog reports that Doyin Okupe has stepped down from his position as the director-general of the Labour Party presidential campaign council. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link Greater Lagos Fiesta 2022 Gets Dates, Venues How … Read more
There are already fake copies of the redesigned naira notes in circulation just a few days after they were released to the public. Eko Hot Blog reports that there are specific features that can help you differentiate a fake naira note from a genuine one. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over … Read more
Tributes are pouring in for veteran CNN investigative journalist Drew Griffin who died of cancer. Eko Hot Blog reports that Griffin died after a long battle with cancer, according to his employer, CNN. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link Relief For Commuters As Lagos Govt Completes Rail Mass … Read more
The Greater Lagos Fiesta is set to hold in five venues. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says its annual end-of-the-year entertainment event tagged “Greater Lagos Fiesta” will hold next week in all the five divisions of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Court Halts DSS Move To Arrest Emefiele Over Alleged Terror Link … Read more
Commuters in Lagos State can breathe a sigh of relief after the state government’s completion of the rail mass transit blue line. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA), has announced that the infrastructure for the first phase of Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LMRT) Blue Line is ready. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
A court has halted the DSS move to arrest Emefiele over an alleged link to terrorism. Eko Hot Blog reports that a federal high court sitting in Abuja has refused to grant the Department of State Services (DSS) an application to arrest and detain the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele. … Read more
The NBS has revealed the average price of petrol in November. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) says the average retail price paid by consumers for Premium Motor Spirit (NBS), better known as Petrol, in November 2022, was N202.48. EDITOR’S PICKS Unfazed By Attacks, INEC Vows To Advance With 2023 … Read more
INEC says there is no plan to postpone the 2023 elections amid attacks on its facilities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has ruled out the postponement of the general election on account of logistics challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Yuletide: “Crowd Control, Emergency Evacuation Plans…” – Lagos Issues Safety Tips 2023: … Read more
The NDLEA has found 1.7 million opioid pills in noodles and other items at the Lagos airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) intercepted at least 1,760,460 pills of tramadol and other opioids hidden in noodles packs and other items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos … Read more