Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request to appoint 20 special advisers. The approval comes a little over week after the president was sworn into office. EDITOR’S PICKS Church Member Accuses Lagos Prophet Marcus Tibetan Of N65m Land Scam NLC Suspends Planned Strike Over Fuel Subsidy Removal, Sets … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a member of a white garment church, David Timilehin, has accused popular Lagos-based prophet, Marcus Tibetan, of a N65 million land scam. According to The Cable, the prophet allegedly promised Timilehin a land near the recently inaugurated Dangote refinery in the state but failed to deliver it. EDITOR’S PICKS Senate … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Monday, called on all residents to take up the responsibility and collaborate with the Government to ensure a sustainable solution to the menace of plastics pollution to make the State safe, cleaner and healthy. The governor made the call at the 2023 World … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended the strike which was planned to commence on Wednesday over the removal of the petrol subsidy. The congress announced the suspension of the proposed nationwide strike and mass protest after a meeting of its leadership and President Bola Tinubu on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Ladies in Business Magazine presents the award annually. The award is presented to recognise the contributions to women development. Mrs Yusuf is the latest recipient of the award. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ladies in Business Magazine has presented the Sophisticated High-Networth and Excellent (SHE) Awards Global 2023 to Mrs Aisha Shettima Yusuf, … Read more
By Judith Ukoh The phrase “emi lo kan” gained prominence during the 2023 presidential campaign. The phrase was credited as one of the driving forces behind President Tinubu’s emergence as his party’s nominee for the election. He was inaugurated to succeed former President Muhammadu Buhari last Monday. Eko Hot Blog reports that a group of … Read more
By Judith Ukoh It’s been one week since President Tinubu’s declaration on fuel subsidy removal triggered a hike in fuel price. Since that time, some Nigerians have bemoaned the cruel impact on the cost of living, while others have backed the move. The top labour unions in the country are threatening a nationwide strike as … Read more
President Tinubu triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel after declaring “subsidy is gone.” The declaration made filling stations start selling petrol at an average price of N500 per litre. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has stepped up its enlightenment efforts against domestic and sexual violence by taking it to the church. The agency was at the Cherubim & Seraphim Movement Church Eyita, Ikorodu, Lagos, on Sunday to raise awareness. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking … Read more
President Tinubu’s inaugural speech triggered a hike in the pump price for fuel. Although the subsidy was expected to run until June 30, filling stations, including the federal government-owned NNPC, started selling petrol at an average price of N500. The situation has forced a threat of a strike action from the leading labour group in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Oyo State Government, on Sunday, announced the former secretary of the disbanded Park Management System (PMS), Oluwatomiwa Omolewa, as the body’s new chairman. The government made the disclosure in a statement issued by Sulaimon Olanrewaju, the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Seyi Makinde, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has set ablaze a large warehouse containing 231 jumbo bags of skunk weighing 3,003 kilograms (over 3 tonnes), located in Iwe forest in Iwe community, Owan West local government area of Edo state. The agency’s Director, Media and Advocacy, Femi Babafemi, made the … Read more
Arsenal Football Club’s star, Bukayo Saka, on Saturday, visited Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, at his Alausa office in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Saka, born to Nigerian parents, Adenike and Yomi, has been in Lagos for some days after the conclusion of the 2022/2023 premier league campaign. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking … Read more
Governor Sanwo-Olu and his deputy were inaugurated last Monday, May 29, 2023. However, the 11-day inauguration programme continued with some post-inauguration events. Saturday was the day devoted to cultural display. Eko Hot Blog reports that it was a celebration of the rich culture, heritage, and tradition of Lagos State on Saturday as residents of the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen linked to Muritala Yakubu Ajaka, the governorship candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) In Kogi State, have been accused of attacking the convoy of the State Governor, Yahaya Bello. In a statement issued on Saturday, Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Femi Fanwo, alleged that the … Read more
The speaker has been a subject of corruption allegations in recent years. The situation is said to be working against him in his bid to retain his speakership. His struggle comes as Hon. Tobun of Epe constituency is challenging him for the much coveted seat. Eko Hot Blog reports that Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA) has urged men who are victims of domestic and sexual violence to break the culture of silence and speak up. The Executive Secretary of DSVA, Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi gave the advice at the Launch of “The Hidden Crime, Violence Against Men” project, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Prof. Adetokunbo. O. Fabamwo has stated that the hospital is now better equipped to accommodate more patients towards reducing medical tourism. Prof. Fabamwo made the disclosure at the Second Quarter Media Briefing organised by LASUTH during the week. EDITOR’S … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of Speaker of House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila as Chief of Staff. The development was announced in a statement issued by Director of Information in the Presidency, Abiodun Oladunjoye on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger Bridge: A Ticking Time Bomb Crying … Read more
Bode George has been a known and persistent critic of President Tinubu for many years. During the presidential campaign, he said he would leave Nigeria if the president won the February 25 presidential election. However, the PDP chieftain has changed his tune since the president won the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bode George, … Read more