Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 27 African diasporans were welcomed home over the weekend in Badagry, Lagos State. The diasporans witnessed and participated physically at the 4th Edition of the Diaspora Door of Return Festival. The Chairman/CEO, Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM) and Initiator of Badagry Door of Return, Hon Abike Dabiri-Erewa, expressed … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has allayed the concerns of the business community, assuring them that crucial plans are underway to improve foreign exchange liquidity. The President said his administration will honour every legitimate contract with respect to the nation’s foreign exchange obligations. Speaking at the 29th Nigerian Economic Summit (NES) in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has sealed the popular Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos. The Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Lagos State, Tokunbo, disclosed the development in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Monday morning. The commissioner said the early morning operation was carried out due to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has asked Lagos residents to join hands with the agency as it works to root out the bad eggs in the system. The appeal comes as 14 LASTMA officers caught at different locations across the state extorting money from motorists are set to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service has averted two major fire incidents in the Ijora and Omole Phase 1 areas of the state. The service made the disclosure in a statement issued by its Director, Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday. The agency disclosed that one incident occurred at Ijora Causeway, … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that family and friends of the Late Omo Oba Shaffy Adele Ajijola of Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State, have paid glowing tributes to the deceased. The 84-year-old’s final burial ceremony held at the Jubilee Chalet in Epe, Lagos, on Saturday, October 21, 2023. In separate interviews with Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a 40-year-old Madrid, Spain-based ‘businessman’, Sherif Egbo Ally at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja while attempting to board an Air France flight to Paris, France, after they discovered he ingested illicit drugs. The NLDEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Saturday, intensified its clampdown on establishments violating environmental laws in the state. In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed that officials of the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) sealed some religious centres … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that various dignitaries, including traditional and political leaders, on Saturday, graced the final burial ceremony of Late Omo Oba Shaffy Adele Ajijola as the Olu of Araromi Eleranigbe, Oba (Dr) Hameed Adejoro Ajijola, bid a final farewell to his father. The burial ceremony of the late Omo Oba … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the police in Sierra Leone have arrested one Benjamin Nnanyereugo, nicknamed Killaboi, who allegedly killed his girlfriend, Augusta Osedion, better known as Austa. The arrest comes weeks after the Lagos State Police Command declared Nnanyereugo wanted for the death of his girlfriend. The police, in a statement, said he was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, urged Islamic leaders in the Southwestern part of Nigeria to preach sacrifice as it is the best way to achieve Nigeria’s restoration. The president spoke during an audience with a delegation of South-West Muslim faithful, led by Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo, in Abuja. According to Tinubu, … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that Mrs. Fadekemi Bashorun, fondly known as Fade Bash, the convener of ‘Eyin Loba’ praise rally, has revealed why God instructed her to organise the programme. The rally held at Broad Street, Lagos Island, Lagos, on Thursday. In an interview with Eko Hot Blog following the successful rally, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that various traditional and political leaders in the Epe Division have rallied behind the establishment of the Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Lagos State. Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, joined other leaders to break ground for the project, which is expected to cost at least $100 million. In a … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Linus Idahosa, the Founder and CEO of Del-York Group, has expressed excitement at the establishment of the Lagos Film City in Ejinrin, Epe Division, Lagos State. Recall that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, led other leaders to break ground for the project, which it is believed will … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Akogun Wale Anomo, the Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA), on Thursday, initiated palliative measures to alleviate the challenges faced by commuters on the Agbowa section of the Ikorodu/Itoikin road, Ikosi-Ejinrin, Epe Division, Lagos State. According to a statement issued by the Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA chairman’s spokesperson, Areh AbdulHamid … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a new landlady of a 3-bedroom apartment in the Sangotedo area of Lagos State and a brand-new GAC salon car owner, on Thursday, emerged prize winners in the Raffle Draw section of the 23rd edition of the National Women’s Conference organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that in a remarkable display of faith, compassion, and gratitude, the FADE BASH Charity Foundation and TOBANIMOJE Ministry organized a grand “Eyin Loba” Praise Rally, which culminated in the generous donation of wheelchairs and raw food items to the less fortunate. The event, which held at Broad Street, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed the Instrument of Ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Africa. The protocol was adopted by the 30th Ordinary Session of the Assembly, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the 29th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Fidelity International Trade and Creative Connect (FITCC) organised by Fidelity Bank Plc is set to hold in Houston, Texas, in the United States (US). The second edition of the international expo, which is tagged “FITCC Houston,” will take place from the 24th to 25th of October, 2023, at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Management of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), Ilorin, Nigeria, has reacted to the death of a student, Sanni Hameedat, who committed suicide after lending a boy she met on a social media platform, Snapchat, the sum of N500,000. The university management said they were surprised that Hameedat fell for … Read more