Philip Ibitoye

Philip Ibitoye is a journalist who boasts more than five years of experience reporting the news. He is an Editor at Eko Hot Blog.

Eid-el-Kabir: Club Seventies Epe President Hassan Adelaja Greets Epe Division Traditional Rulers, Indigenes

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President of Club Seventies Epe, MD Hassan Adelaja

Muslims observe Eid-el-Kabir annually to celebrate Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his only son in submission to Allah’s command. The faithful celebrate by participating in prayers, engaging in acts of charity, and sharing the joyous occasion with family and friends. The 2023 Eid-el-Kabir will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 28. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more

‘Lingering Headache:’ Lagos Receives 7,000 Petitions Against Land Grabbers

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Special Task Force on Land Grabbers says it has received about 7,000 petitions against land grabbers in the state, since it was set up. The Lagos State Government created the task force in 2016. EDITOR’S PICKS LASU Loses Prominent Professor, Lai Oso, To Fatal Auto Crash NDLEA Intercepts … Read more

Lagos Govt, British High Commission, Others Deliberate On Cleaner Waste Management

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Representatives of Lagos State Government, the British Deputy High Commission, C40 cities and other stakeholders at the workshop on Waste Management

Eko Hot Blog reports that representatives of Lagos State Government, the British Deputy High Commission, C40 cities and other stakeholders over the weekend met to collaborate on effective ways of getting major stakeholders’ buy-in and ensure the development of a robust policy document that will translate into a cleaner and healthier environment statewide. Addressing the … Read more

NDLEA Intercepts Drug-laden Truck, Seizes 5, 344kg Imported Skunk In Lekki

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The NDLEA seized 50 jumbo bags of Skunk weighing 2, 434.1kg in along Epe-Lekki corridor, Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted two imported consignments of Loud, a strong strain of cannabis, with a combined weight of 5,344.1 kilograms along the Epe-Lekki corridor and Alfa beach, Lekki area of Lagos State. The NDLEA’s Director of Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi made … Read more

LASU Loses Prominent Professor, Lai Oso, To Fatal Auto Crash

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Professor Muraino Olayiwola Oso (popularly known as Lai Owo) of the Mass Communication Department at the School of Communication, Lagos State University, has died. The 67-year-old varsity don reportedly died in a fatal auto crash on Saturday evening. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Drug-laden Truck, Seizes 5, 344kg Imported Skunk In … Read more

How Lagos Is Improving Health Services By Embracing Digital Transformation – Permanent Secretary

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Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has explained how it is embracing digital transformation to improve health services for its residents. According to a statement issued by the state government on Saturday, the Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye gave the explanation recently at the 3rd Africa Digital … Read more

Tribunal: Labour Party’s Claim On My Dual Citizenship Inaccurate, Misleading – Hamzat

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Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has dismissed the Labour Party’s claim that he renounced his Nigerian citizenship. In a statement on Saturday, the deputy governor’s Media Office described the claim as misleading and false. The LP had argued at the Lagos State Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal that … Read more

Tinubu Reschedules Return To Nigeria, Makes Private Visit To London

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President Bola Tinubu aboard the presidential jet

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will leave Paris for London, United Kingdom, after concluding his mission in France on Friday. According to a statement issued by the president’s spokesperson, Dele Alake, Saturday afternoon, he will travel to London on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At … Read more

‘You’ve Betrayed Russia’ — Putin Vows ‘Decisive’ Punishment After Wagner Triggers Military Crisis

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin has fiercely condemned an “armed mutiny” by the Wagner Group mercenary force as treason. He also threatened punishment of anyone who had taken up arms against the Russian military. The Russian leader spoke during an emergency televised address on Saturday after Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed … Read more

See Alternative Routes As Lagos Govt Announces Traffic Diversion On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

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Traffic diversion at Island-Iyana Oworo carriageway

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government has announced traffic diversion on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway as the construction work on the corridor reach its concluding stage. According to the diversion plan as announced by the Federal Controller of Works in Lagos State, Mrs. Olukorede Kesha, the traffic diversion is slated for today, Saturday. 24th … Read more

Acting IGP Egbetokun Appoints CP Tunji Disu To Lead Principal Staff

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has appointed Commissioner of Police (CP) Tunji Disu as his Principal Staff Officer (PSO-IGP).  Disu was recently promoted alongside 32 others to Commissioner rank. EDITOR’S PICKS Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At LASU Convocation We Believe Five … Read more

Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Lagos First Lady, Others Get Honorary Doctorates At LASU Convocation

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Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees to eminent personalities in and outside the state. The conferment took place at LASU’s 26th convocation ceremony held at the university’s Ojo campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them … Read more

Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them To Obey Rules

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Pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has successfully airlifted 3,655 pilgrims to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the Year 2023 holy pilgrimage exercise. The safe arrival of the 11th and last batch of 171 intending pilgrims which landed at the King AbdulAzeez International Airport, Madinah, on Wednesday, at exactly 7.45 pm … Read more

We Believe Five People Aboard Titanic Submersible Are Dead – OceanGate

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The OceanGate Titan

Eko Hot Blog reports that the five passengers on board the missing Titan submersible are believed to be dead, according to the vessel’s operator, OceanGate Expeditions. In a statement, the company said the five men were “true explorers who shared a distinct spirit of adventure.” EDITOR’S PICKS Excitement As N5bn Series 1 Of N30bn Eko … Read more

No Presidential Approval For 114% Salary Increase For Political Office Holders, Judicial Officers – Presidency

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President Bola Tinubu

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Presidency has dismissed reports of a 114% increase in the salary of President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, other political office holders, and judicial officers. On Thursday, there were reports in some sections of the media that the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) had raised … Read more

Viral Video: Police Invite Skit Maker Trinity After Asking Underage Girl To Describe His Manhood

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Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, better known as Trinity

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Police Command has contacted and invited Skit Maker, Abdullahi Maruf Adisa, better known as Trinity in connection with a disturbing viral video. The content features the skit maker accosting an underage girl and threatening to beat her if she didn’t answer his question. EDITOR’S PICKS Excitement As … Read more

Lagos Govt Alerts Home Buyers To Presence Of Fake Property Agents

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Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has advised members of the public interested in purchasing homes from the State Government to steer clear of dubious individuals who parade themselves as property agents engaged by the state government. This counsel was given by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Housing, Mr. Kamar … Read more

Eko Rice Has Hit The Market. Here’s All You Need To Know About The Trade

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On Tuesday, rice produced from the Lagos State-owned 32-metric tonnes per hour Imota Rice Mill in Ikorodu hit the market with the listing of the commodity for trade on the Lagos Commodities and Futures Exchange (LCFE). This was followed by a formal launch of N5 billion Eko Rice Forward Contract Programme by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more

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