Philip Ibitoye 
Eko Hot Blog reports that Kashim Shettima is the new Vice President of Nigeria. He replaces former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. Shettima took the oath of office administered on him by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Kayode Ariwoola, at the Eagle Square, Abuja, on Monday. “I will abide by the code of conduct in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima has kicked off with the arrival of outgoing President, Muhammadu Buhari. He arrived the venue, Eagle Square, around 10:05am on Monday, May 29, 2023. The event started with citation of the National Anthem. Tinubu and Shettima are set to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has arrived the Eagle Square, the venue of his inauguration as the 16th president of Nigeria. Tinubu, who arrived the venue around 9:45am, five minutes ahead of schedule, was spotted wearing a white attire and a green cap designed with his signature style. Earlier, Vice President-elect Kashim … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that all is set for the inauguration of President-elect Bola Tinubu and Vice-president-elect on Monday, May 29, 2023. Tinubu, 71, takes office, two months after being declared winner of the keenly contested February 25 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
The Eagle Square, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria, is set to host the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria. Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima will also take his oath of office at the same venue. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu Promises … Read more
Today, May 29, 2023, is a historic day for Nigeria. Not only does it mark the 24th year of uninterrupted democratic system, but it also marks the 7th consecutive democratic transition of power in Nigeria. In appreciation of this momentous occasion, Eko Hot Blog, leading Lagos-based media organisation, is live in Abuja to cover the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that various politicians and eminent personalities on Sunday stormed the State House Conference Centre in Abuja for the Inauguration Gala Night of President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The gala night was part of the programme lined up for Tinubu’s inauguration. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command on Sunday arrested two Yoruba Nation Agitators with charms, cutlasses, and other weapons. The command made the disclosure in a statement issued by its spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Stand Ready To Dedicate My Entire Being To Serving You’ — Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has unveiled his new official portrait ahead of today, May 29th inauguration for the second term in office. According to a statement released on Sunday and signed by his media adviser, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the new portrait, which is expected to be hung … Read more
Alhaji Tolani Abass turns 83 today, May 28, 2023. His is a story of inspiration, perseverance, ingenuity, trustworthiness, hard work, and success. Today, many youths want to take shortcuts to short-lived success. But inspiring stories like that of Alhaji Abass remind us that hard work breeds lasting success and there is no shortcut to enjoying … Read more
On Sunday, May 28, 2023, a day before President Muhammadu Buhari leaves office as Nigeria’s commander-in-chief, he delivered a farewell speech to Nigerians. The outgoing president described the speech, which started 7am, as his “last assignment” as a democratically elected president. EDITOR’S PICKS Supreme Court Delivers Verdict On PDP’s Suit Against Tinubu, Shettima Over ‘Double … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested two women for attempting to sell a two-month-old baby. The RRS is a squad attached to the Lagos State Police Command. EDITOR’S PICKS Supreme Court Delivers Verdict On PDP’s Suit Against Tinubu, Shettima Over ‘Double Nomination’ FG Declares May 29 Work-Free … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat on Saturday submitted their Asset Declaration Forms to the Code of Conduct Bureau (CCB). Sanwo-Olu’s Media Adviser, Gboyega Akosile, made the disclosure in a statement. EDITOR’S PICKS Supreme Court Delivers Verdict On PDP’s Suit Against Tinubu, Shettima … Read more
Kenyatta is a former president of Kenya He came to Nigeria to deliver the inauguration lecture for President-elect Tinubu. He used the moment to advise the former Lagos governor on how to govern Nigeria for the next four years. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has appealed to Asiwaju … Read more
Monday, May 29, 2023, is the day Tinubu takes over as the president of Nigeria. He won the race to succeed President Buhari. The president-elect said he is ready to get started. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has pledged his complete dedication to the service of Nigerians and Africans. A statement from … Read more
Mothers are nurturers. They are guardians. They shape the future through nurturing children. There are many mothers who excel at this job. There are a few who fail at it. There is also a unique set that goes beyond nurturing their own children, but also train and guide the children of others. Mama Umo Balogun … Read more
The crisis started in 1968 when two families were in court over a land dispute. In 2022, a judge ratified a 1975 order that conferred the ownership of the land on one of the families. The family subsequently moved to execute the court order in March, throwing homeowners into panic. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has been commissioning projects since Wednesday as his first term in office winds down. His project inauguration spree took him home, Lagos Island. Besides roads, he commissioned the remodelled Iga Iduganran PHC. Eko Hot Blog reports that a crowd of Lagos Island residents trooped into the streets on Friday as Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu arrived … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Government has declared Monday, May 29, 2023, as a work-free day for all workers in the country. The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the declaration in a statement on Friday issued by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Shuaib Belgore. The minister said the work-free day is to … Read more
Buhari took Tinubu on a tour of the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The tour comes a day after the president conferred the National Honour of Grand Commander of the Federal Republic (GCFR) on his successor and gave him handover documents. Tinubu is set to become the president of Nigeria on May 29. Eko Hot Blog … Read more