Philip Ibitoye 
In recent months, Lagos State has suffered multiple building collapses in parts of the state. Some of the buildings were said to have violated building codes despite warnings from the building control agency. Subsequently, the agency embarked on an aggressive campaign against illegal buildings. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency … Read more
Sanwo-Olu won reelection in the March 18 governorship election. He was sworn in for a second term in office last Monday, May 29, 2023. The governor has decided to free prisoners to commemorate his return to office. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on the recommendation of the Advisory Council on … Read more
By Judith Ukoh Kazeem Akinpelu is a 27-year-old resident of Ikorodu, a suburb of Lagos state. He works as a software developer in Lekki, a highbrow area in Lagos state. Every work day, Kazeem leaves his home by 5a.m and gets to his office on or before 7a.m. He pays a total sum of 1,200 … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied the devaluation of the naira. Earlier Thursday morning, Daily Trust exclusively reported that the apex bank had devalued the naira from the official rate of N461.6/ 1 USD to N631. However, reacting to the report in a tweet later Thursday morning, the … Read more
A tragedy was averted at the Lagos airport on Wednesday. A plane carrying passengers skidded off the runway. However, passengers were evacuated unhurt. Eko Hot Blog reports that an aircraft belonging to United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) on Wednesday veered off of the 18 Left runway of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, Lagos. However, there was no … Read more
The removal of the fuel subsidy has triggered a fuel scarcity in Lagos and other parts of the country. The situation has caused long queues of vehicles at some filling stations in Lagos. The queues have often spilled on the road, hindering traffic flow within the metropolis. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is in Morocco for the GITEX One Africa Digital Summit. While at the summit, he expressed optimism that Africa is on an accelerated path to becoming the next Silicon Valley. He also detailed steps his administration has taken to help the tech industry’s progress in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has revealed the reason for the increase in pump price at its outlets across the country. Recall that President Bola Tinubu, in his inaugural address on Monday, triggered panic buying across the country after declaring that “fuel subsidy is gone.” EDITOR’S PICKS Epe-Berger … Read more
The Epe-Berger bridge is a vital infrastructure that aids economic activities and connects Epe residents to the rest of Lagos State. For decades, this bridge has greatly served the people of Epe and outsiders but its glory days are over due to lingering neglect by relevant authorities. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged oil marketers to stop hoarding fuel. Recall that this medium reported on Tuesday how queues returned to filling stations in Lagos shortly after President Bola Tinubu’s inaugural address on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Education District II, Maryland, Lagos, has celebrated Dejo Osejoro Segbenu, a science student of Lanre Awolokun High School, Gbagada, for his performance in the just concluded 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). According to a statement issued by the state government Tuesday evening, Segbenu, an Assistant Headboy … Read more
The late student, Adegoke, was found buried in a grave with his body wrapped in a bloody stained duvet. An expert witness said he died of a severe haemorrhage secondary to severe traumatic injury. The owner of the hotel where he died and some other suspects were subsequently arrested to face trial. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos East Vice-Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC), Barrister Olayinka Oladunjoye, has congratulated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on their inauguration. The duo were sworn in on Monday, May 29, 2023. While Tinubu was sworn in as the 16th president of Nigeria at … Read more
Dokpesi is renowned for creating the first private radio station in Nigeria. Besides his influence in the media industry, he was influential in politics. He was a chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP). Eko Hot Blog reports that the founder of DAAR Communications, owners of AIT and Raypower FM, Raymond Dokpesi, died on Monday, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu was elected to serve as Lagos governor for a second term on March 18, 2023. He took his oath of office on Monday for a second term. The governor delivered an optimistic speech that promises a focus on gender equality, social inclusion, and youth development. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu’s pronouncement of the cancellation of petrol subsidy has been met with panic in various quarters. Tinubu made the pronouncement in his inaugural speech as Nigeria’s president on Monday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises Nigerians … Read more
On Monday, May 29, 2023, Bola Ahmed Tinubu became the 16th President of Nigeria. The oath of office was administered on him by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, on Monday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises Nigerians Read Full Text Of President … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Founder of DAAR Communications plc (the owmers of AIT) and chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Raymond Dokpesi, is dead. Dokpesi died at a hospital in Abuja on Monday. The deceased’s family confirmed his demise in a statement signed by Raymond Dokpesi (JNR). “It is with deep sadness … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has delivered his first address to Nigerians at their 16th commander-in-chief. He spoke on a wide range of issues include the economy, security, jobs, monetary policy, infrastructure, foreign policy, and more. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises Nigerians Read Full Text Of … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has taken the oath of office as the 16th president of Nigeria. He took the oath around 10:35am on Monday morning at the Eagle Square, Abuja, in presence of his wife, Oluremi Tinubu, former President Muhammadu Buhari, and other officials. “I, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, do solemnly swear … Read more