Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called on job seekers to disregard the fake online application scheme requesting applicants with qualifications in specific subjects, such as (CRS, History, Yoruba and Agriculture) to submit application forms to the State Teaching Commission’s Headquarters on Thursday, October 5th, 2023. According to a statement issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has issued a two-week timeline for the processing of the Nigerian passport. The Minister of Interior, Bunmi Tunji-Ojo, made the declaration at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday. The minister said the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has cleared over 204,000 backlog of passport applications in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Mr. Bode Agoro, on Tuesday, officially assumed office as the 22nd Head of Service after the voluntary resignation of the immediate past Head of Service, Mr. Hakeem Muri-Okunola from the Lagos State Public Service. His assumption of office came with a promise to continue to ensure good welfare support and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has sealed Alamutu (Ologede) Market located at Idi-Oro, Mushin, over poor sanitary conditions and improper waste disposal practices around the market. The agency took the action on Tuesday. The Managing Director/CEO of LAWMA, Dr. Muyiwa Gbadegesin said the measure was part of LAWMA’s ongoing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kevin McCarthy has been axed as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a brutal rebellion by the far-right of the Republican Party furious at his cooperation with the Democrats. McCarthy, who endured a 15-round vote to emerge speaker in January, was ousted on Tuesday evening. It was the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has imposed a curfew on residents following a series of gruesome murders in the area. Saibu Kayode, the Secretary to the Local Government, made the disclosure in a statement issued on behalf of the LCDA chairman, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, on Tuesday. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, has directed immediate investigation into the claims of poor feeding of troops at the frontline in the North East Theatre of operations. The Director, Army Public Relations, Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. Nwachukwu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that separate boat accidents in Niger and Kebbi States, on Monday, drowned at least 52 passengers who are presumed dead. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA) said a boat carrying about 22 passengers capsized in Agwara LGA. According to NAN, Salihu Garba, the director general of the agency, said the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that policemen residing in the Nigerian Port Authority (NPA) barracks in the Sunrise, Apapa area of Lagos State, are battling anxiety as NPA authorities have asked them to exit the premises. According to Punch, some policemen said on Monday that the barracks had been sold and that residents were paid N200,000 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chicago State University (CSU) in Chicago, Illinois, United States (US), has released the academic records of President Bola Tinubu. The move followed multiple requests by Atiku Abubakar, candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the last presidential election in Nigeria. Atiku argued that the records would boost his petition … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, has been charged before Westminster Magistrate’s Court in London on Monday morning. Alison-Madueke made the court appearance over alleged bribery offences following an investigation by the United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA). NCA leads the UK’s fight to cut serious and … Read more
His Royal Majesty, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo, the Alara of Ilara, has leveraged the auspicious occasion of his 56th birthday to further polish his life portrait of altruism which transcends time. With a lifetime legacy of service, Oba Ogunsanwo’s story began long before his ascension to the throne. Three years ago, he took the mantle … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has shut several establishments and a residential building due to various environmental infractions. The affected establishments and property include Lennox Mall, The Place, Brasas’r Place, Admiralty Mall, undeveloped land, Cmart Supermarket, a residential building, Freesia Foodies Restaurant, Nectar Beauty Hub, and Sailor Lounge. The Lagos Waste … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that Rotarian Olubunmi Oguntade has been formally invested as the 40th President of the Rotary Club of Gbagada in Lagos State. Oguntade assumed the position on Sunday at an investiture ceremony held at the Yoruba Tennis Club, Lagos. Before diving into the investiture ceremony, attendees were reminded of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ilebaye Odiniya has been crowned as the winner of the Big Brother Naija All Stars season. The 22-year-old won the ₦120 million grand prize ahead of Mercy Eke, a former winner of the show, and emerged as the ultimate queen of the reality show. She finished ahead of Mercy Eke, … Read more
By Olayinka Olorunshola Eko Hot Blog reports that the Club Seventies, Epe, a community organization dedicated to fostering development in Epe division, on Saturday, hosted an interactive session with Hon. Abiodun Tobun, a member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe Constituency 1. The session, titled “An Evening with an Influential Personality in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Sunday, addressed Nigerians in commemoration of the country’s 63rd Independence Anniversary. In a national broadcast, the president reminded Nigerians of Nigeria’s strength, urging citizens to love and cherish the country. He revealed steps his administration has taken so far to stem the rise of inflation. The … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced the demolition of all illegal structures and disorders of traders along the Lagos Red Rail Line corridor in a bid to ensure the smooth operation of the rail system. The exercise was carried out on Saturday in a bid to re-establish the Right of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged Nigerians at home and in the diaspora to support the administration of President Bola and all state governments in their efforts to birth a new, prosperous Nigeria. The governor’s plea was contained in his Independence message issued on Saturday by his Chief … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged those entrusted with the responsibility to implement the social safety net programme of the Federal Government to undertake the assignment in way that must reflect the “sincerity of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to protect vulnerable families and households from the impact of … Read more