Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inspected and monitored the ongoing cleanup operations at both the Obalende under-bridge and Ijora under-bridge. The governor disclosed his presence at the sites in a social media post on Sunday evening. The cleanup operations have been underway for some weeks and are being … Read more
The riverine areas in Epe had been without a public secondary school until now. Raji has moved to change the situation with the facilitation of a public secondary school in Ward C1, Epe. When completed, the project will be the first public secondary school in the riverine community in Epe. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the New York State Supreme Court has ordered former President of the United States (US), Donald Trump, to pay nearly $355 million in his New York civil fraud case. The presiding judge, Arthur Engoron, gave the order in a 92-page ruling Friday evening. New York Attorney General Letitia James had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that world leaders have reacted to the sudden death of jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny, blaming the country’s leader, Vladimir Putin, for the development. The Russian prison service disclosed Nalvany’s demise Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that jailed Russian opposition figure and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny has died. The Russian prison service disclosed the development Friday afternoon. The service said Navalny “felt unwell after a walk” and “almost immediately” lost consciousness. It said it was investigating his “sudden death.” In a statement, the Federal Penitentiary Service … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Nigeria’s weather forecast body, has warned Nigerians that the current heat stress in the country will “remain high in the coming days.” The agency gave the warning in a post on X late Tuesday. According to NiMet, air temperatures have hit 41°C over the North … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has challenged governors elected on the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP) platform to explain what they are doing with the increased monthly allocations to their states. Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information & National Orientation, made the challenge in a lengthy statement on Tuesday. The PDP governors had … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Super Eagles’ captain, Ahmed Musa, has condemned the cyberbullying of midfielder, Alex Iwobi. Musa came to his teammate’s defence in a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday evening. Some fans had singled out Iwobi for criticism following the team’s disappointing defeat to Côte D’Ivoire in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that nurses under the aegis of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Abuja chapter, on Monday, protested against the new verification certification guidelines released by the Nigeria and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The protest held on Monday at the NMCN’s office in Abuja. The nurses expressed displeasure over … Read more
Herbert Wigwe was the revolutionary cofounder of Access Bank. He died in a helicopter crash on Friday night. His demise was contained in media reports on Saturday but his company has now confirmed he was a victim of the ill-fated chopper. Eko Hot Blog reports that Access Bank Holdings, the parent company of Access Bank, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead a presidential team to the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Côte d’Ivoire. The president’s directive is contained in a statement issued by Stanley Nkwocha, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office … Read more
Gbajabiamila is a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria’s House of Representatives. However, he rose to become the Speaker of the House in 2019 after his party secured a majority in the lower legislative chamber. During his time as an opposition leader, he often used social media to criticise the government, but is now … Read more
Speaker Abbas held his first press conference since assuming the speakership. He disclosed the legislature’s initiatives to boost security and reduce cost of living. The speaker was joined by other House leaders to speak on the issues affecting the welfare of Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. … Read more
By Bashorun J.K. Randle At the interview that preceded our admission to King’s College, Lagos, Sonny and I struck up a friendship that spilled over to 2nd January 1957 when we found ourselves in the same class at the age of thirteen years. Hence it was a privilege to witness firsthand his prodigious intellect which … Read more
By Stephen Abulogbon In a shocking turn of events, a once-content couple’s decision to relocate from their cozy two-bedroom flat in Okota to the affluent Lekki Phase 1 has taken a distressing toll on their marriage. According to the wife, the couple, who initially enjoyed peace and happiness in their new Island residence, is now … Read more
By Stephen Abulogbon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has pledged to support Nigerian cancer patients with required treatment and research. The ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Daju Kachollom S., MNI, made the pledge at the Ministerial Press Briefing, marking the commemoration of the 2024 World Cancer Day on Tuesday, … Read more
The World Cancer Day is commemorated February 4th of every year. Nigeria’s health ministry held a press briefing commemorating the 2024 edition on February 6. The briefing highlighted steps the Nigerian government had taken and is planning to take to combat cancer in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for … Read more
The Kwara Polytechnic held its 29th convocation ceremony in November 2023. The ceremony featured the commissioning of some projects on the polytechnic’s campus. However, a Kwara-based online publication found some of the projects to be uncompleted, drawing the ire of the institution’s management. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kwara State Police Command has detained … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that High Chief Tola Adeniyi, the President, Tola Adeniyi Foundation for Theatre and the Arts (TAFTA), has mourned the demise of legendary actor, Jimi Solanke. Solanke, an actor, folk singer, playwright, dramatist, producer, director, choreographer, theatre teacher, painter, sculptor and guitarist, passed away on Monday at 81 in Ogun State. The … Read more
Less than two weeks ago, the British monarch had a prostate procedure at a private London hospital. The cancer is said to be discovered during that treatment. However, Buckingham Palace did not reveal the type of concern. Eko Hot Blog reports that Buckingham Palace has announced that Britain’s King Charles III has been diagnosed with … Read more