Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Enforcement and Special Offences Unit (Lagos Task Forceorce) has debunked speculations that its officials were culpable in the killing of an individual along the Mile 2 axis early on Tuesday. A social media post on Tuesday had accused the task force of killing a truck driver in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stated that the state government is open to collaboration with the Kingdom of Denmark, especially in the agricultural sector, to ensure food security. The Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, who received the Consul General and Head of Trade of the Kingdom of … Read more
The Ooni of Ife recently led a group of monarchs, including the Alara of Ilara, to Uganda. They spent seven days in the East African country. The group of monarchs was in Uganda on the invitation of the country’s president. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has concluded a … Read more
By Bashorun J. K Randle 27th August 1985 qualifies as a red-letter day. On that memorable day, Brigadier Joshua Dogonyaro made the following announcement on Nigerian radio and television (It was preceded by martial music); Before the day was over, what followed was another announcement (again preceded by martial music) but this time by Brigadier … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned truck drivers of the height restriction barriers for articulated vehicles on the Stadium, Ojuelegba and Dorma long Bridges. The state government also threatened to sanction any truck drivers who run into the barriers and violate the driving rules in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines allegedly went missing during a surgery. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Monday, expressed his support for new partnerships with global technology companies to ensure that data from public institutions are accurate and transparent in providing templates on which proper public sector planning and accounting can occur across sectors. A statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) has said it has “uncovered plans” by “some elements” in parts of Nigeria to stage violent protests. The service’s spokesperson, Peter Afunanya, made the disclosure in a statement Monday morning. According to Afunanya, the planned “violent protests” are aimed at discrediting the federal government … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, flagged off the distribution of food items for vulnerable households through the Lagos Food Bank Programme, to cushion the effects of the removal of fuel subsidy by the Federal government on Lagos residents. The flag-off of the food bank programme is part … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, promised to cover the medical care and expenses of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines were reportedly missing. Sanwo-Olu announced his pledge in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) on Sunday after he paid an “unscheduled visit” to the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted various quantities of ephedrine, skunk and nitrous oxide, popularly known as laughing gas concealed in semovita packs and dry pepper being shipped to South Africa and Kenya through the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, MMIA, Ikeja, Lagos State. The NDLEA … Read more
By Babawale Solomon In a heartwarming and joyous celebration of love and commitment, the solemnization of Holy Matrimony and Engagement between Ayoyemi Oluwakemi and Taiwo Adebola took centre stage on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at the Time Square Events Hall in Ikeja, Lagos State. This union marked the beginning of a lifelong journey for the … Read more
For Ayoyemi Oluwakemi and Taiwo Adebola, Saturday, September 2, 2023, was the start of an eternity together. The couple tied the knot and had their Solemnization of Holy Matrimony at the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Ikeja, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors Permanent Representatives To UN Exempted From Ambassadors’ Recall – Presidency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) in conjunction with men of the Lagos State Fire Service, on Saturday, averted a fire disaster around stadium bridge inward Ojuelegba area of Lagos. Earlier on Saturday, there was panic among residents and motorists on Ikorodu road, by Stadium Road, Surulere … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the presidency has said Nigeria’s United Nations (UN) permanent representatives in New York and Geneva have been exempted from the recall of ambassadors. Recall that earlier on Saturday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, announced that President Bola Tinubu had directed the recall of all career and non-career ambassadors … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has recalled all career and non-career ambassadors. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, made the disclosure through his media aide, Alkasim Abdulkadir, on Saturday. The minister made the clarification after a letter recalling Nigeria’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, Sarafa Ishola, went public. The letter … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has said that the proposed Lagos 4th Mainland Bridge Supersonic Highway will make travelling from Lagos to Abuja a four-hour journey. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the bold assertion during the week while meeting with the governors of Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo States. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has received and handled over 5,624 cases from August 2022 till date. These cases range from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Rape, Child abuse and Physical Assault, among other vices. EDITOR’S PICKS AU Suspends Gabon After Millitary Coup Ego, Former Lagbaja’s Backup … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Abiodun Tobun, the member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe constituency 1, has urged the leadership of the Epe Local Government (LG) to carry youths and other residents along on its developmental strides. The lawmaker made the appeal on Thursday after joining the Epe LG Chairman, Hon. … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that stakeholders in Epe Local Government, Epe, Lagos State, have broken ground for the construction of a multipurpose hall on the premises of the Epe LG Council Secretariat. The groundbreaking ceremony came on Thursday after a stakeholders meeting convened by the LG chairman, Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun, and attended by Hon. … Read more