Philip Ibitoye 
Meta, the owner of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has long been dogged by privacy questions. The questions spurred an EU investigation into the company. The investigation has ultimately led to a big financial cost for Meta, according to US media reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that European Union (EU) privacy regulators have fined Facebook owner … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that young people, including students, in the Epe Division of Lagos State, on Sunday, displayed their scientific skills with a robotic competition. The competition was part of a slate of events designed to celebrate the second term inauguration of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The … Read more
The EKEDC has suffered another electrocution tragedy. The latest incident comes months after a similar incident in March 2023. However, the company lost two officials to the latest tragedy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has suffered a grave tragedy as two of its officials were electrocuted. The incident happened … Read more
On May 21, 1965, a quintessential leader was born. Hon. Kayode Opeifa has grown into a strong voice who has made excellent contributions to those around him. Hon. Opeifa, a former Commissioner of Transportation in Lagos State, turned 58 on Sunday. He has lived an extraordinary life of exploits and service. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians … Read more
It has been four years since His Royal Highness, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami, the Osobia of Makun-Omi Kingdom, ascended the throne of his ancestors. The then-Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, presented the staff of office to the monarch on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The Brink Of A … Read more
Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian added another year to his many years on earth on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Executive Council has felicitated with Alhaji Shakiru Akanni Seriki, popularly known as … Read more
Seriki Bamu is the APC leader in Epe Division. He is also a member of the influential Lagos GAC. The octogenarian added another year to his many years on earth on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that political leaders in Epe, Lagos East, and the entire Lagos State have celebrated Alhaji Shakiru … Read more
The deceased were trying to watch a local match between Alianza and FAS, two of the most popular football teams in El Salvador. A stampede occurred after a large number of fans tried to enter the venue when the gates had been closed. The match was suspended after ten minutes. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has facilitated the arrest of Mr. Okechukwu Samuel Okoli, a developer of a collapsed building at 27, Buraimoh Street, Off Idewu Street, Ajegunle, Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA, Lagos. The agency made the disclosure in a statement issued on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to the country after a “working visit”to Europe. Tinubu, who returned Saturday afternoon, was received at the Abuja airport by Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Vice President-elect Kashim Shettima, Senate Presidency aspirant, Godswill Akpabio, and Kano State Governor, Abdullahi Ganduje, among others. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
On this day, May 20, 2023, 31 years ago, a grassroots political mobiliser was born. Giwa Murtala Omotola-Moore has grown from strength to strength, learning under great political minds, including Senator Adetokunbo Abiru, the lawmaker representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The Brink Of A Tinubu … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that creative young people within the Lagos East Senatorial District now have the opportunity to enhance their tech skills and knowledge, as lawmaker representing the district in the Senate, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, unveiled a state-of-the-art innovation and technology workroom in Ikorodu. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Friday, formally inaugurated the SAIL Innovation … Read more
Earlier this year, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced recalls of several eye drop brands. The brands were linked to an outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria responsible for deaths and multiple cases of people going blind. 81 cases have been recorded in 18 states in the US. Eko Hot Blog reports that the outbreak … Read more
The Lagos Central senatorial election returned Eshilokun of the APC as the winner. The APC candidate won the election by a landslide according to results released by the electoral commission. Despite the big margin of victory, his opponent alleged irregularities and challenged the election outcome at the tribunal. Eko Hot Blog reports that Prince Adewale … Read more
The staff members were abducted while traveling in a convoy on Tuesday. Four people, including two policemen, were killed in the attack. All victims were Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that two members of staff of the United States Consulate in Nigeria who were kidnapped during the attack on their convoy at Ogbaru Local Government … Read more
Lagos State has been flood-free for some months. The state government says it is hoping to keep it that way. It said it working with relevant stakeholders to ensure a flood-free state. Eko Hot Blog report that the Lagos State Government on Thursday reiterated its commitment to providing essential weather advisories to stakeholders, planners, decision-makers … Read more
The governor said the appointments were made after the appointees underwent a “rigorous screening procedure.” The head of service described the process as fair and transparent. Sanwo-Olu stated that the Lagos government will continue to reward loyal, dedicated workers. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, appointed eight Permanent Secretaries … Read more
A section of the bridge reportedly failed on Wednesday, rendering it unsafe. The federal government attributed the failure to theft by some miscreants who tampered with its major reinforcement elements. The federal and state governments have released alternative routes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Deck-on-Pile Bridge at Ijora-Olopa inbound Ijora-Oloye has failed and is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Teaching Service Commission (TESCOM) has debunked the claims that there is an ongoing Job Recruitment for Male staff into the Administrative Offices of the commission. Some viral posts on social media platforms had claimed that there was an ongoing recruitment process in the commission. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has presented 1,500 digitised Point of Sale (PoS) Machines to a new set of beneficiaries from different Local Government Areas across the State. In a statement Wednesday evening, the state government said the move is in continuation of the distribution of free PoS machines as … Read more