Philip Ibitoye 
The Nigerian government has been unfriendly towards cryptocurrency trading in the past. It had always warned that crypto assets are risky investments. The government took its most significant step against crypto trading today by banning the largest exchange in the world from operating in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a teenager, Lekan Wasiu, has landed at the Ogudu Magistrates Court in Lagos State over attempted theft. Prosecutors accused Wasiu of attempting to steal a GAC Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV). EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor Meet Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, The Trained Mechanical Engineer Who Is Now Acting … Read more
On Friday, President Bola Tinubu appointed Folashodun Adebisi Shonubi, the Deputy Governor (Operations Directorate) of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), as the apex bank’s acting governor. The appointment followed the president’s suspension of Godwin Emefiele as the CBN governor. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Suspends Emefiele As CBN Governor FACT CHECK: Did Sanwo-Olu Direct LASTMA Officers … Read more
Emefiele was suspended after an investigation of his office. His position had long been threatened since the emergence of Tinubu as president. During the campaign season, he was accused of orchestrating cash scarcity to hurt the president’s chances in the upcoming election. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has suspended the Governor … Read more
Recently, there were speculations that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) to stop arresting motorists in the state. LASTMA, the state’s top traffic law enforcement agency, is widely known for its aggressive enforcement of traffic laws. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested eight suspected cable thieves. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Lagos Isn’t No Man’s Land; HoA Will Pass New Property Laws Protecting Indigenes – … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA) has identified about 26 noticeable dilapidated and highly distressed buildings within the Adeniji-Adele Housing Estate, Phases I-IV which would be recommended for demolition to prevent collapse and the loss of lives and properties. The General Manager of LASURA, Tpl. Ajibike Shomade, made the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State College of Health Technology (LASCOHET) has announced the timeline for the admission process for the 2023/2024 Session. According to a statement issued by the state government on Thursday, the college commenced the process of accepting applications from qualified and interested persons for admission to study Diploma and … Read more
The fight reportedly started with the wife confronting her husband over his alleged infidelity. The husband, who didn’t take it well, pounced on his wife afterwards. The case has been reported to the Ogun State Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that a mother of four, Elizabeth Olaniyonu, has been allegedly beaten to a pulp by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the a group of five members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), also known as the G5 Governors, were at Aso Rock on Thursday to meet with President Bola Tinubu. The group includes one serving governor and four former governors within the party. They are Governor Seyi Makinde (Oyo) as … Read more
The Lagos Assembly speaker has said the 10th legislature will focus on the interests of indigenes. He made the statement as he was elected speaker for a third term. The statement has sparked controversy on social media. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that an alarming report by the Wall Street Journal has detailed how Instagram’s recommendation algorithms linked and even promoted a “vast pedophile network” that advertised the sale of illicit “child-sex material” on the platform. According to WSJ, researchers at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst told the news agency … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening collaborative efforts with the State Police Command towards curbing the menace of domestic and sexual violence as well as providing necessary support to victims of abuse. According to a statement posted on the state government’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Technical and Vocational Education Board (LASTVEB), in collaboration with the German Agency for International Development (GIZ), has hosted a team from the Cameroon Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education. According to a statement issued by the state government on Wednesday, the team were in Lagos to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has presented instruments of appointment and staff of office to four monarchs in the Epe Division. The state government made the disclosure in a social media post on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special Advisers NLC Suspends Planned Strike Over Fuel … Read more
Tola Kasali is a three-time commissioner in Lagos State. Abiru credited him with helping to get him elected in the last general election. Kasali was a year older on Tuesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Adetokunbo Abiru and his wife, Mrs Feyisola Abiru, have … Read more
Sanwo-Olu proclaimed the 10th Lagos assembly on Tuesday as is tradition. Obasa was subsequently reelected as speaker of the new assembly. The speaker’s election brought to an end the 9th assembly which passed 46 bills, 120 resolutions to set new record. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has charged the 10th … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board (LSMPWB) has so far airlifted a total of 2,379 intending pilgrims comprising of 994 males and 1,385 females to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for the holy pilgrimage exercise. According to a statement issued by the state government Tuesday evening, the immediate past … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that former Ogun State Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, has paid a visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House. He paid the visit late Monday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special Advisers NLC Suspends Planned Strike Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sets Date To Reconvene How FG … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested three suspects, all members of a ‘one-chance’ gang, operating along Oshodi–Gbagada Expressway, Lagos. The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate Approves Tinubu’s Appointment Of 20 Special … Read more