Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has temporarily suspended the sales of seized food items across all the commands in the country over a stampede that claimed lives at NCS Old Zonal Headquarters in the Yaba area of Lagos State. The service disclosed the development in a statement signed by its … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a media entrepreneur, Comfort Obi, has narrated how the lack of necessary equipment at Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH), Idi-Araba, Lagos, led to the death of a United States-based Nigerian, Mr Olaleye Adenibuyan. In an article published on Punch on Monday morning, Obi said Adenibuyan died on January 24, 2024. … Read more
By Abraham Ariyo, M.D. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made history on Saturday, February 24, 2024. He was the first ever occupant of the position of Minister in the Federal Ministry of Health in Nigeria to hold an open dialogue with all Nigerian healthcare professionals in the Diaspora. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the former President of the United States (US) has won South Carolina’s Republican primary on Saturday, easily beating former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley in her home state and further consolidating his path to a third straight GOP nomination. According to AP, as of Sunday morning, with 99% of the results … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that safety stakeholders in Lagos State have resolved that elevator safety standards must be strictly followed to further avert any sad occurrence in the built industry. This and others were among the resolutions contained in the communique issued on Friday at the end of the Y2024 Equipment Safety Workshop with the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of the Ibeju Lekki Local Government of Lagos State have benefited from subsidised food items at the community market. The Council Chairman, Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, declared the community market open on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Wale Raji Congratulates Segun Olulade ‘Eleniyan’ On Galaxy Backbone Appointment Suspended UNICAL Dean Claims Consensual … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Hon. Wale Raji, the member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has congratulated Segun Olulade, popularly known as Eleniyan, on his appointment as the Executive Director, Customer Centricity and Marketing of Galaxy Backbone. Raji’s congratulatory message is contained in a statement issued by his office on Friday. … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu announced various relief measures on Thursday. He said the Lagos government was setting up open markets for cheap food items, among other things. The governor also launched palliative in health and education. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, announced sweeping interventions which the state will be implementing … Read more
Love, they say, makes a person whole and gives crisper meaning to life. If the infectious smiles of Ismail Akande and Kawthar Abdulazeez on Sunday, February 18, 2024, were anything to go by, their lifelong commitment to each other has undoubtedly made them whole. It was an unforgettable day for the lovebirds who have found … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Raphael Igbokwe, aka “Trouble”, a Nigerian Diaspora Boxer, has expressed his excitement to be back home after 12 years in the United States, saying that being a Nigerian makes him happy. He made the expression during a courtesy visit to Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has set a new agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for collective impact, aiming to propel the state towards achieving global benchmarks. The development was contained in a statement issued by the state government on Wednesday. Speaking at a breakfast meeting organised by the Office of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two robbery suspects: Praise Ebube ‘m’ aged 25, a phone accessories seller in Obalende, Lagos State, and Ogbonna Michael ‘m’ aged 21, a factory worker at Billings Way, Oregun, Lagos The spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of DCG Kemi Nanna Nandap to serve as the Comptroller-General (CG) of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. He said the appointment is effective from March 1, 2024. DCG Nandap will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has called on the organised labour to shelve its plan to hold a two-day nationwide protest, prompting angry reactions from some Nigerians on social media. The DSS made the plea in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, on Wednesday. The organised labour … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, is set to address residents of the state. The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made the disclosure in a statement Tuesday night. According to Omotoso, the address will take place on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 11:15am. He said the governor will talk … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ms. Hafsat Abubakar Bakari to serve as the Director/Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU). The president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, disclosed the development in a statement Tuesday evening. He said the appointment is pending Bakari’s confirmation by the Senate. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has warned Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) against the leakage of sensitive official information and documents. The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Dr. Folasade Yemi-Esan, made the warning in a circular signed on Monday, February 19, 2024. The circular was sent to MDAs about … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment has apprehended 17 miscreants found laying siege on the Bolade Pedestrian Bridge on Monday. The Lagos government disclosed the development in a statement on Monday. The arrests on Monday follow the recent enforcement operation undertaken by the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) popularly known … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerians in Ibadan, the capital of Oyo State, on Monday, trooped out in their numbers to protest the high cost of living and called on President Bola Tinubu to immediately arrest the situation. The protesters, who blocked vehicular movement, lamented that they could no longer afford essentials. They carried placards … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has released tips that can help residents avoid being victims of one-chance robbery. The command’s spokesperson gave the tips in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Sunday. “One chance” is a type of robbery in which unsuspecting passengers are lured into commercial … Read more