Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s national grid has collapsed to zero megawatts, leading to a total blackout nationwide. Multiple power distribution companies (DisCos) disclosed the significant development in separate statements on Sunday. This is the first time the grid has collapsed this year. The grid had collapsed three consecutive times in 2023. The DisCos … Read more
Travellers at the Lagos International Airport were left stranded for a few minutes on Saturday. The situation arose as a result of a sudden blackout that crashed operations for a few minutes. Some of the travellers knocked the apparent poor management of the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, February 1, 2024, visited the University College Hospital (UCH), Ibadan, Oyo State, on a familiarisation visit. During the visit, he commended the hospital’s management under the leadership of Prof. Jesse Abiodun Otegbayo. Dr. Alausa, accompanied by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the team of Tokunbo Abiru, the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Senator Tokunbo Abiru team, has taken an inspection tour of the ongoing rehabilitation of Ikorodu-Itoikin road. The lawmaker facilitated the rehabilitation of the road. Abiru’s Special Adviser on constituency matters, Dr Saheed Ibikunle, led the senator’s team on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has set up a committee to address the issue of accumulated waiver request for employment of health workers in the various hospitals across the country to improve healthcare delivery. Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made this known when he paid a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Rep. Wale Raji, the Member Federal House of Representatives, Epe Federal Constituency has facilitated the installation of 40 high-resolution Solar-Powered Street Lights on the Epe Campus of the Lagos State University (LASU). The initiative enhances the safety and security of the campus which had been in need for so long … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hakeem Shittu, the Chairman of the Lagos State Universal Basic Education Board (LASUBEB), has lost his father, Alhaji Rafith Shoye Shittu. Alhaji Shittu passed away on Wednesday, leaving behind children, including an illustrious son, and grandchildren. The deceased’s son, who chairs LASUBEB, announced the sad development in a terse statement … Read more
The Maternal and Childcare centres were previously under the supervision of the OSSP-SDG. However, the office has handed over the facilities to the health ministry. The federal government says the move is aimed at reducing maternal mortality rate, infant mortality rate, and under-five mortality rate in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Ministry … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports the First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings has appointed Femi Otedola, a billionaire businessman and investor, as the new chairman of its board of directors. The financial institution made the disclosure in a corporate filing on the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), notifying investors of the new development. Rumours first emerged in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has given 30-day final notice to owners/occupiers of residential buildings illegally converted to churches, mosques, clubhouses, lounges and bars across the state without approval for change of use, to revert to the original use of the structure. The General Manager, Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), Arc. … Read more
A 2023 WHO report revealed that Nigeria accounted for the second-highest number of maternal and child deaths globally. Since the Tinubu administration assumed office, the health ministry has often spoken about its desire to cut the high maternal mortality rate. The ministry has now launched an initiative to address the issue. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has issued a five-quit notice to different squatters under the Ijora Causeway Bridge and Lagos Blue Rail Line overhead bridge in Ijora to remove all their shanties for constituting a danger to the Lagos Blue Line corridor or risk demolition. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water … Read more
Editor’s note: An earlier report on this website incorrectly claimed that the Providus Bank CEO was arrested in connection with an alleged fraud. We have since retracted the story after discovering new information. Reports circulated on January 9 that the Providus Bank CEO and his counterparts in two other banks were arrested. The reports said … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has inaugurated the National Health Research Ethic Committee to regulate health research and ensure that it meets all ethical criteria as part of the Ministry of Health’s four point agenda. The Director of Information in the Ministry of Health, Deworitshe Patricia, disclosed the development in a statement. … Read more
Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State is looking to invest in airline operations. He revealed the plan as Lekki airport, a state government project, is set to begin construction. The governor made the revelation at a town hall meeting where he listed his scorecard. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State has mulled the idea of establishing … Read more
Molusi College is celebrating its 75th anniversary. The milestone has brought old students together. The old students have been awarded various honours as part of the anniversary celebrations. Eko Hot Blog reports that Thursday, January 25, 2024, marked a memorable day in the history of Molusi College, Ijebu Igbo, Ogun State, as the citadel of … Read more
There was an explosion in Abuja earlier on Wednesday. The explosion sparked speculations of an explosive device. The police have disclaimed the speculations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has revealed that the explosion outside the Bureau of Public Enterprise (BPE) premises in Maitama, Abuja, was caused by an … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State High Court has sentenced one Samuel Ademola Oladimeji to three concurrent Life Imprisonment terms for sexually assaulting his own children by penetration. The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) disclosed the development in a statement Monday evening. The agency stated that the prosecution had five … Read more
Canada has been a choice destination for Nigerian students looking to immigrate. The country has been receptive to this category of students for years. However, Canada has floated the idea of a cap on the number of international students for months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Canada is set to reduce the number of international … Read more
The Super Eagles are in the knockout stages. Their qualification came after a hard-fought 1-0 victory against Guinea-Bissau. Nigeria won despite being wasteful in front of goal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Super Eagles of Nigeria have beaten Guinea-Bissau 1-0 in their third match of the Group Stage to reach the round of 16 … Read more