Americans Brace For Fireworks As Biden And Trump Agree To Debates. Here’s When To Tune In

Former US President, Donald Trump and incumbent President Joe Biden during a presidential debate in 2020

Biden and Trump, two former rivals, are facing off for a second time in 2024. Both 2020 presidential candidates had a chaotic debate that moderators often struggled to control. Biden ended up victorious in the November 2020 election. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States (US) President and presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, Joe Biden, and … Read more

Sanwo-Olu’s Deputy Chief Of Staff Is Dead

Mr Gboyega Soyannwo.

Mr Gboyega Soyannwo died on Wednesday.  He reportedly passed away after a brief illness. The Lagos governor has mourned his loss. Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr Gboyega Soyannwo, the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCoS) to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has died. The Lagos Commissioner for Information & Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, revealed the tragic … Read more

Ex-US President Trump’s Fate Hangs In The Balance As Ex-Fixer Offers Insider Details

Former President Donald Trump's former personal attorney Michael Cohen stands behind Trump. (Photo: Jonathan Ernst | Reuters)

Ex-US President Trump has been sitting through his criminal trial for about four weeks. He has seen prosecution witnesses try to incriminate him with their previous interactions and conversations. At issue is the hush money payment the former president made to a porn star, Stormy Daniels, in 2016. Eko Hot Blog reports that Michael Cohen, … Read more

FEC Approves Initiative Seeking Private Partnerships For Infrastructure And Housing Sector

President Bola Tinubu preceding over the FEC meeting

The Federal Executive Council met Tuesday and approved a few measures. One of those measures is an initiative aimed at transforming Nigeria’s infrastructure and housing sector through private partnerships. The inister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy disclosed the development at a press conference. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Executive Council … Read more

IN PICTURES: Odomola Eebi Kilajolu Celebrates Culture And Tradition

Omola of Odomola, Oba Adebowale Adesina celebrating the Eebi Kilajolu Festival with cane-wielding indigenes in Odomola

By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Indigenes of Odomola, Epe, Lagos State, celebrated the Eebi Kilajolu festival over the weekend. The celebration featured a parade across the town. The Eebi Kilajolu is a “cleansing ritual” which features masquerades wielding canes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the vibrant town of Odomola, Epe Division, Lagos State, was ablaze with … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Receives Chief Of Defence Staff In Lagos, Makes Key Request

The Chief of Defence Staff was in Lagos State on Monday. Governor Sanwo-Olu received the military chief at his office. He asked for the military to tighten its grip on Nigeria’s enemies. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called on members of the armed forces to keep their focus on … Read more

‘Gbajue On Steroids’ — Reno Omokri Calls Out Landmark On Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Project

Scene of the demolition exercise at Landmark Beach Resort, Lagos, for the construction of the 700km Lagos-Calabar Highway

A part of the Landmark Africa Beach Resort was recently demolished by the Federal Government. The resort was demolished to clear the way for the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway project. However, Landmark Africa remains in business, raising eyebrows from critics. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Reno Omokri, a former presidential spokesperson, has criticised Landmark Africa … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Pays All Outstanding, Unremitted Pensions To Lagos Water Corporation Staff, Retirees

Disengaged staff of the Lagos Water Corporation recently received their compensation. The corporation’s retirees have also now received their outstanding pensions to date. The LWC says it is now now fully compliant with the State’s Pension Commission. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has facilitated payments of all outstanding, … Read more

‘A Disgrace’ — Angry Reactions As Nigerian Police Decline To Prosecute Father For Sexualising Minor

Child exploitation police Alleged child exploiter, Musa Suleman

The Police spokesperson angered many Nigerians after taking a soft stance on child exploitation. The angry reactions followed CSP Adejobi’s comments that the force will not prosecute an alleged child exploitation crime. Nevertheless, the police have arrested the father who was sexually exploiting his four-year-old daughter. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Public Relations Officer … Read more

Residents Raise Safety Concerns As Four Separate Accidents Rock Epe Division In One Week

Scene of the trailer accident along Temu road, Epe

There have been four accidents in different parts of Epe Division this week. From a gas explosion to tanker falls, the accidents caused loss of lives and injuries. The incessant incidents have raised safety concerns among residents. Eko Hot Blog reports that tensions are heightened in parts of Epe Division as four accidents shook residents … Read more

Diesel Tanker Accident Causes Chaos At Ibeju Lekki General Hospital

Scene of tanker accident at Ibeju Lekki General Hospital, Akodo

By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that, in a dramatic turn of events yesterday evening, the Ibeju Lekki General Hospital (IBLGH) in Akodo witnessed a tumultuous ordeal as a 17,000-liter diesel tanker toppled over. The tanked crashed into the hospital’s perimeter fence and caused extensive damage to the catering and store departments. EDITOR’S … Read more

ICYMI: Niger Speaker Plans Mass Marriage For Girls Orphaned By Banditry As ‘Constituency Project’

Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji

The Niger Speaker is making an unusual move for his “constituency project”. He is marrying off girls whose parents died in the hands of bandits. Sarkindaji says the mass marriage is an empowerment programme for the orphans. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Speaker of the Niger State House of Assembly, Abdulmalik Sarkindaji, has … Read more

Promise Kept As Surah Animashaun Facilitates Renovation Of Epe Police Station

Surah Animashaun had promised to give a face-lift to the Epe police station. The Epe LG chairman says she has fulfilled her promise. She says the renovation was done out of a desire to ensure a conducive environment for good performance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. Surah Animashaun, has … Read more

After Restructuring, Lagos Water Corporation Pays Compensation To Disengaged Staff

New LWC MD, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani

The Lagos Water Corporation recently underwent a restructuring. Some members of staff were let go as a part of the restructuring. The corporation has now paid benefits to the affected staff as promised. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has fulfilled its promise to disengaged staff by disbursing compensation and other … Read more

Police Finally Bow To Pressure, Release FIJ Journalist Daniel Ojukwu

FIJ reporter

Daniel Ojukwu was recently abducted by police officers attached to the IGP’s office. He was accused of breaching the Cybercrime Act.  The police initially seriously resisted calls from national and international bodies to release the journalist. Eko Hot Blog reports that that the Nigeria Police Force has finally bowed to pressure of releasing Daniel Ojukwu, … Read more

Ondo PDP Guber Candidate Ajayi Embroiled In Property Fraud Allegations

Ondo State PDP Guber Candidate, Agboola Ajayi

Agboola Ajayi is the PDP candidate for the upcoming governorship election in Ondo. The candidate is facing allegations of illegally occupying a property in Lagos. The accuser said it is the rightful owner of the disputed property. Eko Hot Blog reports that Segzyadet Integrated Ltd, a company registered in Ondo State, has accused Agboola Ajayi, … Read more

Celebrating A Reign Of Peace: Ebumawe Of Ago Iwoye Marks 20th Coronation Anniversary

20th coronation anniversary ceremony of Ọba Abdul Razaq Adesina Adenugba, Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye, Ogun State

By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that the ancient town of Ago Iwoye in Ogun State on Wednesday commemorated the 20th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Ọba Abdul Razaq Adesina Adenugba, the Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye. The event was attended by a multitude of dignitaries, including prominent personalities like former Governor Gbenga … Read more

Dapo Abiodun Commends Ebumawe Of Ago Iwoye For Supporting Peace Initiatives In Ogun

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun at the 20th coronation anniversary ceremony of Ọba Abdul Razaq Adesina Adenugba, Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye, Ogun State

By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Dapo Abiodun spoke at the 20th coronation anniversary ceremony of the Ebumawe Of Ago Iwoye. The governor said the monarch has been a supportive ally. He sought closer collaboration with leaders for rapid development. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed gratitude to the Ọba … Read more

Wale Raji’s Office Provides Guidance For Epe Indigenes Applying For Military Recruitment Exercise

Lagos News: Wale Raji

The 87 RRI Military recruitment exercise is currently ongoing. Lagos State Government is urging indigenes to apply. Epe’s federal lawmaker has also urged interested indigenes to visit his office. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, says constituents interested in applying for … Read more

Epe APC Leader Seriki Bamu Plans Grand 85th Birthday Celebration

Epe APC leader, Alhaji Akanni Seriki (Bamu)

By Lasisi Temitope Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian attains a major milestone on May 20, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that all arrangements are at the advanced stage for the celebration of the 85th birthday of the APC Epe … Read more