Philip Ibitoye 
By Tolulope Popoola Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal government made train trips free of charge as part of efforts to mitigate the cost of transportation during the yuletide season, but Nigerians have come out to refute the claims of the free train rides, as passengers were not able to book seats because the spaces … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Wasiu Ayeola and Alhaji Ayodele Olayinka, representing communities benefiting from the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, have commended the LFTZ management for its groundbreaking empowerment gesture. The Deputy Managing Director of LFTZ, Mrs Ajibode Bolatito, on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, distributed … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has commissioned a fully equipped clinical building with In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Centre at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Ebute Metta, Lagos State. The commissioning of the clinical building took place on Thursday, January 4, … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister for State Health and Social Welfare, Dr Tunji Alausa, has inaugurated the National Health Research Committee. The minister inaugurated the committee at the Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) in Yaba, Lagos, on Thursday, January 4, 2024. The event commenced with the introduction of officials, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have arrested two notorious ‘one chance’ armed robbers by Jubilee Bridge around Abule-Egba area of Lagos. The Director, Public Affairs and Enlightenment Department of LASTMA Mr. Adebayo Taofiq, confirmed the development in a statement on Thursday. He stated that the suspects … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Army says it is investigating circumstances surrounding some candidates of 86 regular recruits from Kaduna State who used Lagos State indigeneship certificates for their application. The army spokesperson, Major General Onyema Nwachukwu, disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. Recall that a video went viral on Wednesday … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) Management has demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) by organizing an event for the host communities within the zone’s premises on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. The beneficiary communities, including Tiye, Imobido, Ilege, and Idasho, had their respective Baales … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University of Health and Medical Sciences, a brainchild of Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has launched. According to a statement issued by the minister’s office on Wednesday, the launch is part of a comprehensive set of initiatives that he planned. Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that some Nigerian Army trainees from Kaduna State, Northern Nigeria, have been accused of stealing recruitment slots belonging to Lagos State. The accusation is contained in a video that went viral on social media on Wednesday. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C1piRDGImUY/?igsh=MXI3c2x4ZnZrOTFqdQ== The video showed the northerners from Kaduna State using Lagos State citizenship certificates to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reacted to reports that there is an imminent increase in the cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol. In a statement issued by the company’s spokesperson, Olufemi O. Soneye, on Wednesday, it said there was no plan to raise petrol … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that distinguished figures from Epe, including the esteemed Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo; former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; the federal representative from Epe, Wale Raji; Olatunde Oladunjoye; Tunde Thanni, and Fariu Arebi, led a powerful delegation to the wedding ceremony of the Awe’s and Lawal’s … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State on Tuesday ordered the arrest of an individual claiming to be an Army officer, who was found operating a motorcycle taxi (okada) in the wrong direction on the Lagos-Badagry Expressway. Wale Ajetunmobi, the Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Governor, shared … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Adewale Ajayi, the Akarigbo of Remo, has urged newlyweds, Olanrewaju Awe and Olayemi Lawal, to embrace patience in dealing with each other as a couple. Oba Ajayi was the Royal father of the day during the reception of Olayemi and Olanrewaju Awe’s Nikkah wedding ceremony. … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that that Oladipo Awe, the father of Olanrewaju Awe, was full of joy and happiness last Saturday as his son married his sweetheart, Olayemi Lawal, at a Nikkah ceremony. The couple were joined in holy matrimony at Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has been begged to intervene in the search for a missing one-year-old. In an interview with PUNCH Newspaper, Agnes Forte, the visually impaired mother of the missing baby, made the appeal to CP Fayoade. Agnes had raised the alarm over the disappearance … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the eve of 31st December 2023 led residents in the countdown celebration for the new year at the Sol Beach, Oniru, one of the locations of the just concluded #GreaterLagosFiesta, to create a memorable start for 2024. The celebration featured appearances by top … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) have apprehended a driver of a fully loaded containerised truck for allegedly crushing a motor boy to death by MTN inward Sunrise along Oshodi – Apapa Expressway. The agency disclosed the development in a statement issued by its spokesperson, Adebayo Taofiq. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Nigeria Police Force in the Lagos State Police Command have arrested three persons in connection to criminal petitions against them. The Lagos police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed the development in a statement on Saturday. He revealed the suspects as Dorcas Adeyinka ‘f’, Sikiru Ayinde ‘m’ and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, was one of several eminent personalities who attended the Nikkah ceremony of Olanrewaju Abdullateef Awe and Olayemi Hafsat Lawal. The event held on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State. The ceremony witnessed Olanrewaju and Olayemi exchanging their marital … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Olanrewaju Abdullateef Awe has tied the knot with his lover, Olayemi Hafsat Lawal. The couple exchanged their vows and marital rings at a Nikkah ceremony on the premises of Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The Nikkah ceremony was attended by various eminent personalities, … Read more