Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that two people died while one was injured on Sunday in an accident involving a Mazda bus and a Mazda car at Ayedere, along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway. The spokesperson for the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps (TRACE), Babatunde Akinbiyi, confirmed the incident to journalists in Abeokuta. EDITOR’S PICKS G-20 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the passengers travelling through the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) airport terminal in the last few days have experienced severe delays. According to a report by BusinessDay, the uncontrolled crowd, the confused passengers, the luggage littered around the airport terminal and the unusual flight delays and cancellations due to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s trip to the G-20 Summit in India has concluded with the Nigerian leader meeting the leaders of some major countries to discuss economic development-related matters. In a statement on Sunday, the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, said that the countries, which include Germany, South Korea, and India, have … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted consignments of skunk concealed in tins of tomato paste and methamphetamine hidden in used clothes, meant for export to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates. The NDLEA spokesperson, Femi Babafemi, made the disclosure in a statement on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has denied allegations that its officers assaulted and killed a bike man. A Twitter user, Rinu Oduala, had tweeted on Saturday that the police in Lagos had killed the bike man at Lanre Bus-stop, Iron Market. However, the police spokesperson in the state, SP Benjamin … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu has emerged as the 2023 Consumer Rights Advocate Governor, alongside the General Manager of LASOCPA, Afolabi Solebo who was also recognised with a Special Recognition Award for protecting the rights of consumers in Lagos State. The Award Ceremony with the theme: “Consumer Satisfaction … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a powerful 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck near Marrakech, Morocco, on Friday night, killing more than 800 people. According to Morocco’s state television Al Aoula, which cited the country’s Interior Ministry, the quake has killed at least 820 people and injured at least 672. There are 205 people in critical condition, Al … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced the release of the year 2023 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) and Placement Test by Continuous Assessment Scores (CAS) results. A statement issued by the Director, Lagos State Examinations Board, Mr. Adebayo Orunsolu, on Friday, said both the Public and Approved Private Schools in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the legal teams of the presidential candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, respectively, have received the Certified True Copies (CTC) of the judgement of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal. The development came on … Read more
By Femi Odere The much-awaited and anticipated Nigerian presidential election has come and gone with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) declared the winner of the presidential contest. The president-elect was also a two-term governor of Lagos State (Nigeria’s foremost commercial and most populous state) for eight years. The recently concluded … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Council of Women’s Societies (NCWS), a pro-women non-governmental and non-partisan organization, has hosted an induction and award ceremony to celebrate remarkable achievements of women in society. The primary purpose of this distinguished gathering, which held on Thursday, was to recognise and reward women who have made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), on Thursday, rescued a motor boy trapped under a fully loaded 40ft container. However, the driver of the truck which was carrying the boy died instantly during a fatal accident around Wharf Road, opposite Area B Police Command outward Apapa area … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies (NCWS) has presented an award of excellence to a former president of the council in the state, Princess Sidikatu Ayodele Disu. The ceremony held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Remi Tinubu, Ibijoke … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has redirected flight operations and processing of passengers to Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos State. Director of Public Affairs & Consumer Protection, FAAN, Abdullahi Yakubu-Funtua, announced the development in a statement on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Chapter of the National Council Of Women’s Societies Nigeria (NCWS), on Thursday, presented awards of excellence to influential women in society. The ceremony, which held at the Oromiyan Hall, Airport Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos State, also featured the induction of new executives. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved Victory’ — Sanwo-Olu Congratulates … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ekiti State Police Command has arrested 10 suspects connected with the killing of Atanda Modupe Deborah, a 200-level nursing student of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Ekiti State. Deborah was declared missing on Monday but her body was unfortunately found on Wednesday on the school premises. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Well-Deserved … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Permanent Secretary, Lagos Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, has charged Founders and Operators of Homes and Orphanages in Lagos to adhere to laid down rules and regulations to give the children in their homes proper care in line with international best practices. Oke-Osanyintolu made … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on the verdict affirming his election as Nigeria’s president. He congratulated the president in a statement issued Wednesday night. EDITOR’S PICKS NLC Directs Members To Resume Work After Two-day Warning Strike Lagos Task Force Denies Involvement In Mile 2 Killing … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has ended its two-day warning strike, directing its members to resume work on Thursday, September 7. The union’s directive was contained in a statement signed by its president, Comrade Joe Ajaero Wednesday evening. Ajaero said the workers made significant strides in achieving the goals they … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Presidential Election Petitions Tribunal sitting in Abuja is set to deliver judgment on the petition submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku Abubakar, its presidential candidate in the February 25, 2023 elections. One of the five justices, Moses Ugo, is currently reading the issues for determination in the … Read more