Philip Ibitoye 
The question many Lagos residents are asking at the moment is whether there is truly a flood on the Third Mainland Bridge. Eko Hot Blog reports that there are claims on social media that the Third Mainland Bridge (3MB) is flooded. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: Olu Jacobs Is ‘Well And Alive’ ‘Death’ Of Olu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Iyalode of Epe, Omolewa Fausat Onitasin Olaosebikan, has been buried in Houston, Texas, United States (US). The intimate burial ceremony was attended by family and friends. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: Olu Jacobs Is ‘Well And Alive’ ‘Death’ Of Olu Jacob Trends On Social Media NDLEA Busts Abuja Drug … Read more
The federal government has taken a new step on malaria elimination in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal government has established an Advisory on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria (AMEN) and the Ministerial Task Force on Malaria Elimination in Nigeria as a significant step to accelerate progress towards malaria elimination. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS … Read more
The Lagos State Parking Authority has a new message for car park operators in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the General Manager of the Lagos State Parking Authority (LASPA), Mrs. Adebisi Adelabu has cautioned illegal car park operators in the state. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS ALERT: Olu Jacobs Is ‘Well And Alive’ ‘Death’ … Read more
Tolani Abbas has thanked his family and friends for their heartwarming support after his wife’s demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Tolani Abbas, the Head of the Abbas Family of Epe, Lagos State, has appreciated the support shown to his family following the death of his wife, Alhaja Risikat Abbas. EDITOR’S PICKS FAKE NEWS … Read more
Here is an update on the new cases and deaths amid the Lagos cholera outbreak. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a “significant improvement” in daily Cholera cases from the spike reported two weeks ago. Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, disclosed the latest trend on Sunday while … Read more
Olu Jacobs is “well and alive”. Eko Hot Blog reports that Betty Irabor, a Nigerian columnist and founder of Genevieve Magazine, has debunked rumours that Olu Jacobs, a veteran Nollywood actor, has passed away. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘Death’ Of Olu Jacob Trends On Social Media Borno: Police Confirm Suicide Bomb Attack, Reveal Number Of Casualties NDLEA … Read more
NDLEA has busted an Abuja drug party as two excrete 150 cocaine wraps in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have disrupted a drug party dubbed “Go hard or Go Home. Pick Your Poison” in Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Borno: Police Confirm Suicide … Read more
Lagos has begun the dredging of the upstream section of System 156 Channel in flood prevention efforts. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources has commented the the clearing and dredging of the Upstream Section of System 156 Channel from the Conservation area. EDITOR’S PICKS Borno: Police Confirm … Read more
Wale Raji has hailed Alhaji Wahab Amuni at 90. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the Member of House of Representatives for Epe Federal Constituency, has greeted Alhaji Wahab Oladipupo Amuni on his 90th birthday. EDITOR’S PICKS Borno: Police Confirm Suicide Bomb Attack, Reveal Number Of Casualties VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of Lagos Hotel Staff … Read more
A suicide bomb explosion has rocked Borno State. Eko Hot Blog reports that there has been a bomb explosion in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of Lagos Hotel Staff Continues Disturbing Trend ‘I Was Subjected To 12 Years Of Unwarranted Hardship For An Unfounded Petition’ – Ikuforiji … Read more
By Comfort Olayinka Here’s how the Federal Government’s disbursement of N12.9 billion for healthcare reform will affect Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) recently approved the release of N12.9 billion to states for the third quarter of 2024. The MOC, chaired by … Read more
Oyingbo market is facing a 48-hour notice over poor waste disposal. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has issued a 48-hour abatement notice to Oyingbo market executives. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of Lagos Hotel Staff Continues Disturbing Trend ‘I Was Subjected To 12 Years Of … Read more
Tinubu has signed an executive order focused on local production of healthcare products and other issues. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has signed an Executive Order aiming to increase local production of healthcare products (pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, devices such as needles and syringes, biologicals, medical textile, etc.). EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of … Read more
‘Sir Jarus’ is facing a probe from Lagos domestic violence agency. Eko Hot Blog reports that Suraj Oyewale, better known as Sir Jarus, a social media influencer and real estate investor, is under investigation by the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA). The agency disclosed that it is opening an investigation into claims … Read more
Biden and Trump debate featured a fiery exchange, rambling answers, and what has been described as lies. Eko Hot Blog reports that the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle in the United States between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump was defined by rambling answers by the current president and misstatements … Read more
Tunji Alausa has hailed new Cancer Registry Regulations in Nigeria, saying it promises profound benefits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, says the Cancer Registry Regulations in Nigeria will enhance disease surveillance, treatment planning, and epidemiological research. EDITOR’S PICKS VIDEO: EFCC Assault Of … Read more
EFCC has stepped up its recent assault on Nigerians as officials beat up a a woman at a Lagos hotel. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have assaulted a female staff at Regional Hotel, Ojo, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Tunji Alausa Hails New Cancer Registry Regulations In Nigeria: … Read more
Details have emerged about how Nick Imudia, Ex-Konga CEO, killed himself. Eko Hot Blog reports that that Nick Imudia, who led Konga, one of Nigeria’s e-commerce giants, as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has passed away. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora To Visit Lagos Roundup Of Top Stories From Tunji Alausa’s … Read more
Ikuforiji has recounted how a faceless petition impacted his life for 12 years, causing him to “suffer unnecessarily”. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, has lamented his 12-year trial on money laundering charges. EDITOR’S PICKS Detty December: Tunji Alausa Urges Nigerians In Diaspora … Read more