Philip Ibitoye 
Lagos Police have arrested 90 suspects in a major raid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command says it has arrested at least 90 suspects who are all men. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees On Worshippers At Churches? US President Joe … Read more
Alara of Ilara has bagged a key appointment from the National Council of Traditional Rulers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria (NCTRN) has appointed Alara of Ilara- Epe, Lagos State, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo as one of the coordinators for Southwest. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt … Read more
Tunji Alausa, NAFDAC DG, NBMA DG have promised action on genetically modified foods. Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has convened a meeting of relevant health agencies in response to recent public concerns regarding Genetically Modified (GM) foods. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees … Read more
President Tinubu transmitted the N70,000 minimum wage bill to National Assembly. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has asked the national assembly to pass the minimum wage bill into law. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees On Worshippers At Churches? US President Joe Biden Drops Out Of Re-election Race … Read more
An artisan got life in prison for defiling 12-year-old housemaid in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has secured the conviction and sentencing an artisan, Peter Odu, to life imprisonment for the defilement of a 12-year-old housemaid. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking … Read more
US VP Kamala Harris has a huge boost after raising record-breaking $81m in 24 hours. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris has raised at least $81 million in the first 24 hours of her campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees On Worshippers At Churches? … Read more
Peter Obi says FG is more interested in selfish luxuries than solving economic problems. Eko Hot Blog reports that Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), has tackled the Federal Government for having misplaced priorities. EDITOR’S PICKS FACT CHECK: Did Lagos Govt Impose Parking Fees On Worshippers At Churches? US President Joe … Read more
Reports emerged over the weekend that the Lagos government had imposed parking fees on worshippers at churches. Some media outlets, not including Eko Hot Blog, reported that the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA) will charge the worshippers from October 2024 for parking on the streets. However, LASPA has debunked the reports, saying it is not … Read more
US President Joe Biden has endorsed VP Kamala Harris as his successor. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States President Joe Biden has endorsed his Vice President, Kamala Harris, to succeed him as the Democratic Party’s nominee. Biden disclosed his endorsement in a statement on Sunday, shortly after he announced that he was dropping out … Read more
US President Joe Biden has dropped out of his re-election race. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States President Joe Biden says he is dropping out of the race for a second term in office. Biden disclosed his decision in a statement posted on social media on Sunday. He said, even though his desire was … Read more
LAWMA, LASPARK’s top officials cleaned up the Sura underbridge playground. Eko Hot Blog reports that key leaders from the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) and Lagos State Parks and Gardens Agency (LASPARK), on Saturday, gathered to clean up the defaced Sura underbridge playground on Lagos Island, Lagos. EDITOR’S PICKS Lagos Police Officer Involved In Drone … Read more
Lagos has set a date for its 2025 budget consultative forum where residents can make requests. Eko Hot Blog reports that the administration of Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is set to commence town hall meetings to engage residents in the formulation of the 2025 budget. In a statement announcing the move on Friday, the … Read more
Kunle Masha and TJ Abass have paid tribute to Prince Moshood Eshilokun Masha. Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass, a former President of Eko Club International (ECI), a foremost group for Lagosians in the diaspora and Mr. Kunle Masha, a former Vice President of ECI, have paid glowing tributes to Prince Moshood Eshilokun … Read more
Ndume made his first public statement on his sack as senate chief whip. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Ali Ndume of Borno South says he stands by his comments criticizing the federal government as being run by kakistocrats and kleptocrats. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu … Read more
Lagos Central Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun has mourned his brother. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Wasiu Sanni Eshilokun of Lagos Central has mourned his brother, Prince Moshood Alade Eshilokun Masha. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu Appoints New Head Of Service. Here’s All You Need To … Read more
Sanwo-Olu made promises to Lagos workers after n70,000 minimum wage agreement. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has promised workers in the state of providing a dignified standard of living for all of them. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu Appoints New Head … Read more
Hubert Ogunde’s first child passed away. Eko Hot Blog reports that George Ogunde, the first child of late Hubert Ogunde, the pioneer of Nigerian theatre, is dead. EDITOR’S PICKS UAE Disowns Website Requesting N640,000 Fee For Visa Application – Report Tinubu Appoints New Head Of Service. Here’s All You Need To Know Joe Biden’s COVID … Read more
Nosiru Onibon’s daughter, Ms. Arafat, bagged a first class and best student awards at University of Hull. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ms. Arafat Abiodun Onibon, the daughter of Associate Professor Nosiru Onibon, a former Acting Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the Lagos State University of Education (LASUED), has graduated from University of Hull, United Kingdom (UK), … Read more
Lagos buildings without planning permits have gotten a temporary reprieve. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, has announced the Lagos State Government has extended by three months the provision of amnesty for owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Tinubu has appointed a new head of service. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Mrs. Didi Esther Walson-Jack, as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. EDITOR’S PICKS How Lagos Can Reap Economic, Medical Benefits From India – Sanwo-Olu US Election: Donald Trump Announces Long-awaited VP … Read more