Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the NNPC Ltd and the Nigerian Content Development & Monitoring Board (NCDMB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Oil Companies (IOCs) to reduce contracting cycle to an optimal level of not more than 180 working days. The MoU, which was executed on Monday at the NNPC Towers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab in furtherance of the directives of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, supervised the removal of shanties on the setback and rights of way of the Lagos Blue Line Rail corridor from Orile to Iyana Iba while urging those … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a 40ft container has on a Toyota Corolla car at the Abalti Barrack end of the Ojuelegba Bridge. The accident occurred on Sunday evening, causing panic in the area. However, the three people in the car were rescued alive according to a statement issued by the Director of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Agency for Food and Drugs Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has warned Nigerians against use of four products found to contain potent medicinal ingredients, steroids and other banned substances. The warning is contained in a public alert, signed by the Director-General of the agency, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, on Sunday. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governorship Election Tribunal is set to deliver its judgement on Monday, September 25, 2023. The governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, made the disclosure in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, late Saturday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, David Umahi, has disclosed the plan for the construction of the Lagos-Calabar coastal highway. He made the disclosure at a press conference on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less Than Two Weeks VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, Tunji Alausa … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Team Lagos was well represented at the opening ceremony of the 7th National Youth Games. The event took place on Saturday at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, Delta State’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less Than Two Weeks VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that social media company, Meta, who owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has unveiled new features for businesses using the WhatsApp Business App. The company announced the features in a blogpost on the Facebook website. The new features include Flows, Payments Services, and Verification Badges. Meta said Flows will deliver faster chat … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has approved the appointment of Olabode Agoro as the new Head of Service of the state. The appointment is to take effect from September 30. EDITOR’S PICKS Presidency Misleads Nigerians For Third Time In Less Than Two Weeks VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has warned illegal occupants, traders and squatters that have been cleared off the Lagos-Badagry Expressway will lose their properties and means of livelihood should they make any attempt to return to the corridor. The governor issued the warning on Friday on the heels of the … Read more
Traditionally, statements from Aso Rock are often taken by the media and Nigerians as statements of fact. However, the present administration has betrayed this expectation thrice in less than two weeks with at least three different misleading statements. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: Nigeria Committed To Universal Health Coverage, Tunji Alausa Tells World Leaders At UNGA 78 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has assured world leaders that the most populous black nation in the world is fully committed to Universal Health Coverage. The minister spoke on Thursday as Nigeria’s representative at a United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has explained the circumstances surrounding the dispersal of a crowd seemingly protesting the death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, better known as MohBad, at the Lekki Toll Gate, Lagos. Sympathisers of the late singer had on Thursday night carried out a candle light procession honouring … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Saturday, September 16, 2023, was a proud day for the Garbadeen and Oladehinde families as they gave out the hands of their son and daughter in marriage. The joyous celebration of love and unity took place between Oluwafeyikunola Zainab and Oluwafemi Emmanuel. The couple were joined in matrimony at the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu met with Nigerians living in the United States (US) on Wednesday. The president, who is in the US for the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), urged the diaspora community to consider returning home to contribute their quota to the country’s development. According to Tinubu, Nigeria has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has revealed the priorities of the administration of President Bola Tinubu for Nigeria’s health sector. He made the revelation on Thursday at a town hall on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Wednesday, paid a historic visit to the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) in New York, United States (US), where he rang the closing bell. He spent 9 minutes at the stock exchange market before he rang the closing bell. The Nigerian leader, who … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Lagos State Police Command, has narrated a heartwarming story of how officers attached to the command rescued an unnamed accident victim in the early hours of Wednesday. In a post Hundeyin shared through his X account on Wednesday night, he … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos, has sentenced a 59-year-old artisan, Eze Chukwuma, to life imprisonment for defiling his two daughters for nine years. The Lagos State Domestic & Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) made the disclosure in a statement on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Tunji Alausa, has continued activities at the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, United States (US). After attending a briefing of President Bola Tinubu before the Nigerian leader’s address to world leaders late Tuesday night, … Read more