Animashaun Seeks More Support From Residents After Breaking Ground For Epe Multipurpose Hall

Epe LG Chairman, Hon. Surah Animashaun, breaks ground for the construction of Epe Multipurpose Hall

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of Epe Local Government (LG), Hon. Surah Animashaun, has sought more support from her constituents after she performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Epe Multipurpose Hall in Epe LG Secretariat, Epe, Lagos State. She broke ground for the multipurpose hall, which will house a vocational … Read more

Lagos Transport Ministry Probes Officials Who ‘Extorted’ Owners Of Abandoned Vehicles

Lagos State Ministry of Transportation

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has commenced an investigation into the activities of some officials of the Transport Operations and Compliance Unit (TOCU). The officials were recently accused of extorting owners of abandoned vehicles found impeding traffic. A statement signed on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of … Read more

Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion At National Stadium Bridge

Traffic diversion at Island-Iyana Oworo carriageway

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced traffic diversion on the night of 1st and 2nd of September, 2023, between 10.00 pm to 6.00 am daily. In a statement on Thursday, the government said the diversion is in line with the plan to repair the newly installed truck barrier at the … Read more

Proud Boys Leader Gets 17-year Jail Term For Attacking US Capitol In Support Of Ex-President Trump

Joseph Biggs walks toward the Capitol in Washington, DC, in support of President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021. (Photo: Carolyn Kaster/AP)

Eko Hot Blog reports that Joe Biggs, a leader of the Proud Boys who led the far-right organization’s infamous march to the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, has been sentenced to 17 years in prison. According to CNN, the 17-year jail term is among the longest sentences handed down yet for a convicted rioter. … Read more

A Beginner’s Guide To Understanding Nigerian Politics

A wave of Nigerian flags

By Bayo Osiyemi Nigerian politics, a dynamic and intricate landscape, holds immense significance both within the nation and globally. For beginners, delving into this realm is like stepping into a maze of complexities, players, and issues. But fear not! This comprehensive guide aims to demystify Nigerian politics, offering insights into its historical context, government structure, … Read more

Understanding The Core Principles Of Democracy

File photo: Democracy

By Bayo Osiyemi Democracy: More Than Just a Word In a world where the principles of governance shape the destinies of nations, democracy stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. It’s more than just a word; it’s a system that can transform societies, uphold rights, and give voice to the voiceless. At its heart … Read more

Lagos Govt Seeks Residents’ Cooperation As Construction Of Egan-Akesan Road Begins

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has called for residents’ cooperation on the construction of Egan-Akesan Road in Alimosho Local Government Area, Lagos. Speaking at the Stakeholders meeting in Alausa, Ikeja on Wednesday, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Engr. Oluwole Sotire said that the project is necessary … Read more

Lagos GAC Intervenes In Row Over Confirmation Of Commissioners, Meets Sanwo-Olu, Obasa

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, and GAC members

The Lagos executive and legislative branches have been at loggerheads for about a week. The row was as a result of the legislature’s failure to confirm some commissioner nominees. The situation has spurred reports of a rift between the governor and lawmakers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision-making … Read more

Lagos: Two-storey Building Collapses During Construction Work

Scene of the building collapse in Alausa, Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that a two-storey building construction at 17, Olanrewaju Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, has suddenly collapsed. The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service disclosed the development in a statement on Wednesday. The service said the building caved in late Tuesday evening, after having its supporting base collapsed. However, none of the … Read more

Lagos Govt Announces Commencement Date For Blue Line Rail Operations

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced that the Blue Line Rail will start commercial operations on Monday, September 4th 2023. Jubril Gawat, the Senior Special Assistant to Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, disclosed the development in a statement on social media on Wednesday. According to Gawat, the Blue Line Rail … Read more

ICYMI: Nigerian Hassan Adeyemo Shoots Wife To Death In US

Eko Hot Blog reports that a Nigerian man in the United States, Hassan Adeyemo, has been accused of the first-degree murder of his wife, Nanchin Adeyemo. The incident occurred last Saturday, August 26, in Orange County, Florida, US. The Orange County police alleged that Adeyemo shot his wife to death. Police responded around 7:22 p.m. … Read more

NIWE Visits LWC MD Tijani, Encourages More Engineers To Register As Water Institute Members

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Institute of Water Engineers (NIWE), a Division of Nigerian Society of Engineers, Lagos Chapter, has paid a courtesy visit to Lagos Water Corporation (LWC), Managing Director/CEO, Engr. Mukhtaar Temitope Tijani at the LWC Headquarters, Water-House, Ijora, Lagos. According to a statement issued by the LWC, the visit happened … Read more

Gombe Gov Directs Closure Of Nightclubs Over ‘Unholy Acts’

Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya

Eko Hot Blog reports that Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has directed the closure of nightclubs in the state. The governor announced the directive in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ibrahim Njodi, on Tuesday. According to Njodi, the administration said the closures became imperative following an increase in … Read more

New Methodology For Unemployment Data ‘Makes No Sense’ – Ex-NBS Boss Yemi Kale

Yemi Kale, former Statistician-General of the Federation and current chief economist at Afreximbank

Eko Hot Blog reports that Yemi Kale, former Statistician-General of the Federation, has faulted the new methodology used in computing Nigeria’s unemployment data. Kale spoke on Arise Television’s Global Business Report on Monday. Recall that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), on August 24, released a new report that pegged the unemployment rate at 4.1 … Read more

LASTMA Disowns ‘Fake’ Officer Who Attempted To Steal Vehicle With Agency’s Towing Van

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has disowned a suspected fake officer who attempted to steal a vehicle with the agency’s towing vehicle on Monday morning. A video had gone viral showing the “LASTMA officer” towing a vehicle a way with a van belonging to the state agency. The … Read more

Four Suspected Lagos Cultists Remanded For Murder, Arms Possession

Ikoyi Custodial Centre

Eko Hot Blog reports that a 21-year-old man, John Junior, was on Monday remanded at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre for the alleged murder of one Kehinde Sule on Apapa Road, in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State. Junior was arraigned before Magistrate O. Y. Adefope of a Yaba Magistrates’ Court on five counts of … Read more

VIDEO: Ambode Receives Hero’s Welcome At Oluwo Fish Market In Epe

Ambode's chef Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode

Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, recently received a hero’s welcome at the Oluwo Fish Market in Epe, Lagos. Ambode left the governor’s office on May 29, 2019, but his latest reception indicates his enduring popularity as marketers trooped out to enthusiastically welcome him. Ambode missed out on a … Read more

‘Your Heroic Efforts Created Lifelong Memories’ — Epe Kayokayo Festival Commitee Writes Donors

Epe Kayokayo festival

The Epe Kayokayo festival is an annual event in Epe, Lagos, that celebrates the religious, cultural, and communal lives of indigenes. The 2023 edition started on Friday, July 28, 2023, and concluded on Saturday, August 5, 2023. The weeklong festival witnessed a rich variety of Epe’s cultural excellence. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Visits Rwanda’s Genocide Memorial, Preaches Against ‘Hatred, Discrimination, & Division’

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Rwanda

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has preached against “hatred, discrimination, and division,” saying these vices could cause severe damage to society. He made the call after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial in Rwanda on Sunday. Sanwo-Olu had been in Rwanda for the Nigeria Governors Forum (NGF) leadership retreat … Read more

Using Defective Number Plates No Longer Tolerated, Lagos Govt Warns Motorists

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned motorists against the use of defective vehicle registration number plates on Lagos roads and those without any number fixed on their vehicles to desist from the unlawful act, saying it is against Sections 15 and 16 of the State’s Transport Reform Law 2018. In … Read more