PHOTOS: Oba Ogunlaja Of Odo-Noforija And Oba Shotobi Of Ikorodu Visit Awujale Of Ijebu At Palace

Eko Hot Blog reports that Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja, the Aladeshonyin and Paramount ruler of Odo-Noforija Kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State and Oba (Engr.) Kabiru Shotobi, the Ayangbure of Ikorodu, have paid a courtesy visit to the Palace of HRM Oba S.K Adetona, the Awujale and Paramount ruler of Ijebu land. The monarchs visited Oba Adetona … Read more

Davido, Olamide, Kizz Daniel, Teni, Others To Headline Greater Lagos Fiesta 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos countdown 2024, also known as Greater Lagos Fiesta, has begun on the night of Friday, December 29, 2023. The event is holding simultaneously in all five divisions of Lagos State; Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos [Eko] and Epe. Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has announced that no fewer than 10 … Read more

Outrage As Lagos Police Arrest Bike Passenger For Plying ‘Restricted Area’

Eko Hot Blog reports that a bike passenger was on Friday arrested by men of the Lagos State Police Command for plying a “restricted area” in the state. Recall that in May 2022, the State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, announced a ban on commercial motorcycle operations in six LGAs. In August 2022, the Lagos government extended … Read more

‘Rome Not Built In A Day’ — Oba Ogunlaja Of Odo-Noforija Seeks Patience With Tinubu Administration

Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija kingdom (Middle) hosting LTV 8 MD, Adesola Kosoko (R) at his palace

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP), the Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to be patient and trust in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. He made the plea on Thursday, December 28, 2023, when he hosted the Managing Director of LTV … Read more

Wale Raji Delivers End-of-the-Year Gift To Epe Residents As Asphalt Laying Begins For Roads

Rep. Raji has facilitated the completion of various projects in Epe Federal Constituency in 2023. The lawmaker is ending the year with the start of asphalt laying for roads on three streets in Epe. His robust representation has been credited for his election to an unprecedented third term in the House of Representatives in February. … Read more

Commendation As Oba Ogunlaja Of Odo-Noforija Hosts LTV 8 MD Adeshola Kosoko At Palace

LTV 8 MD, Adesola Kosoko, kneeling before HRM Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija kingdom

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja JP, the Aladeshonyin of Odo-Noforija kingdom, Epe, Lagos State, on Thursday, received the Managing Director of Lagos State Television (LTV 8) and wife to the Oloja-elect of Ereko, Lagos State, Adesola Kosoko. The low-key visitation, which took place at the palace of … Read more

PHOTOS: Asisat Oshoala Visits Tinubu, Wife In Lagos After Winning Sixth CAF Award

President Bola Tinubu (L), Asisat Oshoala, and First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi, on Thursday, received the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, on Thursday in Lagos. The Barcelona Femeni forward earlier in the month received her sixth CAF Award, becoming the footballer with the most Player of the Year awards on … Read more

Olanrewaju Awe And Olayemi Lawal Receive Goodwill Messages At Traditional Wedding Ceremony

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that friends and family of Olayemi Hafsat Lawal and Olanrewaju Awe have sent goodwill messages to them following their traditional wedding ceremony. The couple were joined in a traditional wedding ceremony on Saturday, December 24, 2023, in Lagos State. The ceremony was well-attended by close relatives and friends … Read more

CORA Announces Book Reading And Signing Date For Femi Olugbile’s Pelewura

Pelewura

Olugbile launched the book, Pelewura, on November 15, 2023. The book has received positive reviews from various quarters. It centers on the life and times of Alimotu Pelewura, the founder of the Lagos Market Women’s Association. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pelewura, a historical account of Alimotu Pewura, written by Consultant Psychiatrist and Newspaper Columnist, … Read more

VIDEO: ‘Unbearable’ — Filmmaker Biodun Stephen Urges Sanwo-Olu To Stop Harassment, Extortion By Hoodlums

Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian filmmaker, Biodun Stephen, has decried the persistent harassment and extortion of Lagos State residents by hoodlums, better known as ‘area boys’. In a video she recently posted on social media, she called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers … Read more

‘Your Vision For Lagos’ Development On Track’ — Sanwo-Olu Tells Tinubu At Welcome Party

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, speaking with President Bola Tinubu at an event held in his honour on Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has told President Bola Tinubu that his vision for the development of the state remains on track. The governor made the claim on Wednesday at a welcome party the state government held for the president. Tinubu is in Lagos, where he was governor from 1999 … Read more

In The Same Corner As Professor Wole Soyinka (Plus Donald Trump And General T.Y. Danjumaa) By Bashorun J.K. Randle

Bashorun J.K. Randle

The barman at the New Americana Hotel, Washington D.C. was plying the retired partners of KPMG who are still awaiting their gratuity and pension with exotic cocktails and succulent canapes in mock sympathy following the BREAKING NEWS: ‘’KPMG SLAPPED WITH $6.2 MILLION FINE OVER OIL AUDIT ERRORS’’ -Bloomberg, August 15, 2017 (Hannah Murphy) ‘’Miller Energy … Read more

‘My Fearless Brother, Political Soulmate’ — Tinubu Pays Tribute To Akeredolu

Skepticism President Bola Tinubu and Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu

Governor Akeredolu fought leukemia for several months. He succumbed to the cancer in the early hours of Wednesday. Many of his political opponents and allies, including President Tinubu, have mourned him. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has penned an emotional tribute to mourn the passing of Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu … Read more

Prominent Lagos Families Awe And Lawal Hold Traditional Wedding For Children, Olayemi And Olanrewaju

Olanrewaju Awe And Olayemi Lawal exchanging rings at their wedding ceremony

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the families of Otunba Adeyemi Lawal and Yeye Otunba Ayotunde Lawal, alongside Mr. Oladipo Awe and Mrs. Folashade Awe, have united as their children, Olayemi Hafsat and Olanrewaju Abdul Lateef tied the knot. The festive couple married in a traditional Wedding ceremony at Harbour Point in Victoria … Read more

Lagos Govt Asks Stakeholders To Embrace Environmental Impact Assessment Tool

Director of Sanitation Services, Lagos Ministry of Environment, Dr. Hassan Sanuth, Director of Environmental Assessment, Lagos Ministry of Environment, Dr. Olasunkanmi Sojinu, and other stakeholders at the meeting

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders to embrace Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a critical tool for environmental management. Addressing a recent stakeholders’ engagement on mainstreaming Environmental Impact Assessment and safeguard instruments into developmental initiatives at Alausa, State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said the … Read more

Four Suspected Traffic Robbers Land In Police Net As Lagos RRS Recovers Phones, ATM Cards

Four suspected traffic robbers

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected traffic robbers. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. He revealed that the suspects were arrested while the RRS was on patrol at MKO Abiola’s Garden, … Read more

‘A Life Of Altruism’ — Otunba Abass Honours Alhaji Isaac Apatira At 60th Birthday Celebration

Otunba TJ Abass (in blue attire) and other friends of the Alhaji Isaac Duro Apatira at his 60th birthday celebration

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass, the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, has celebrated the legacy of Alhaji Isaac (Iziak) Durodola Apatira, who has served as the President Emeritus of Eko Club, Ohio, USA. The Epe chief honoured Alhaji Apatira on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his 60th birthday celebration at … Read more

Excitement, Praises As Isaac Durodola Apatira Celebrates 60th Birthday In Grand Style

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Isaac Durodola Apatira has been treated to a surprise 60th birthday party by his friends and family. The party took place at the Bamboo Hall, Eko Club, Surulere Lagos, on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The celebration kicked off with the jubilant entrance of the celebrant, accompanied … Read more

Christmas Day Tragedy As Two die In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Road Accident

FRSC rescue team at a road accident scene

Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday evening as two persons died in an accident that occurred on the route. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the incident. The FRSC spokesperson in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, revealed that the road crash happened after Sagamu Interchange, before the … Read more

How Lagos Technician Stole Streetlights’ Solar Panels He Installed – Police

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has revealed how a 30-year-old technician stole solar panels installed to power streetlights. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the revelation in a statement on his X account on Monday. According to Hundeyin, the Lagos State Government recently facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights … Read more