Philip Ibitoye 
The ‘Ilera Eko’ health insurance scheme kicked off in 2020. Since commencement, enrollees have visited hospitals under the scheme 457,770 times. Malaria cases triggered the highest number of visits with 156,458 visits. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, on Tuesday, organised the first ILERA EKO Providers’ Forum, just as it solicited more … Read more
Last week, Tinubu endorsed Abbas for Speaker of the House. On Monday, the APC nominated the lawmaker as the party’s preferred choice for the 10th assembly. He has weighed in on how he will lead the lower legislative chamber. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Tajudeen Abbas, an aspirant for the Speakership position in the … Read more
The Lagos environmental taskforce has ramped up its crackdown on illegal structures and shanties in the state. Last week, the force destroyed shanties around the Alaba International Market, Ojo, Lagos. The latest operation took the taskforce to the Lekki Coastal Road. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environment and Special Offences Enforcement Unit, … Read more
The Lagos government is partnering the SOS Children’s Villages to reduce the number of children on the streets of Lagos. The SOS Children’s Villages is a non-governmental organisation focused on supporting children without parental care and families at risk. The partnership is expected to provide much needed help to vulnerable children in the state. Eko … Read more
Alhaji Alade Saliu-Okulu is the Baameto of Epe Kingdom. He clocked 72 today, May 8, 2023. Many have celebrated the Epe chief on his special day. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Epe Kayo-Kayo festival planning committee has celebrated the Baameto of Epe Kingdom, Lagos, Alhaji Alade Saliu-Okulu, on his 72nd birthday. In a statement … Read more
The Lagos-Ibadan expressway is notorious for traffic gridlock. The FRSC said it got worse on Sunday after a loaded tanker crashed in the morning. The, corps, therefore provided alternative routes to motorists. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has advised motorists to use alternative routes as the gridlock on the … Read more
A dispatch rider conspired with another person to steal a motorcycle. The motorcycle belonged to the logistics company where the rider worked. However, both men have met their waterloo. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Rapid Response Squad (RRS) have arrested a dispatch rider and an accomplice for allegedly conspiring to sell a motorcycle … Read more
In recent months, the NDLEA often seized illegal drugs from suspects without rancour. However, that was not the case during the last week as members of a drug cartel engaged the agency’s operatives in a gunfight. The gunfight, which went on for about 30 minutes, ended with NDLEA operatives seizing nearly 9,000 kilograms of Canadian … Read more
One of the most dreaded moments for a parent is being helpless to save their child from harm. A mother was recently in that position and she feared the worst. However, a man saved her child from grave danger. Eko Hot Blog reports that a good Samaritan has saved a baby from near-certain death after … Read more
Eight people are dead at a mall near Dallas, Texas, United States, after a gunman shot them. Police said the gunman was shot dead before wreaking more havoc. After the shooting, a video emerged of a man threatening to shoot random people in Downtown Dallas on Sunday afternoon. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gunman … Read more
There was a fire in the Lagos Surveyor-General Office early Saturday. The fire destroyed documents and other valuables. However, the office said its data is secure. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Office of the Lagos State Surveyor-General has disclosed that its data is secure following a fire. Earlier on Saturday, fire gutted the office … Read more
The Multimedia Department of Eko Hot Blog, the leading Lagos-based media organisation, is hiring young, skilled, and well-motivated team players who are willing to challenge themselves and gain commensurate rewards. PRODUCER Responsibilities: The producer oversees one or more aspects of video production, including the creative control of production. They are expected to regularly conceive new programmes … Read more
Birthdays are special days to reflect upon how far one has come and set new goals for the future. They are also unique days to celebrate people who have positively contributed to our society. Mrs. Olayinka Saidat Oladunjoye, an attorney, is one of those people. Besides enjoying numerous achievements in her personal life, she has … Read more
Charles became king upon his mother’s death on September 8, 2022. At 73, he was the longest-serving heir apparent and Prince of Wales in British history. Members of the royal family and world leaders are in attendance for the two-hour service to officially crown him on Saturday, May 6, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The News Department of Eko Hot Blog, the leading Lagos-based media organisation, is hiring young, skilled, and well-motivated team players who are willing to challenge themselves and gain commensurate rewards. NEWS REPORTER Responsibilities: The news reporter will be responsible for sourcing and reporting breaking and relevant news daily. The reporter is expected to always be … Read more
An African delegation from the World Economic Forum was in Lagos on Friday. During the visit, Governor Sanwo-Olu reiterated his usual stance that Lagos is the best place to do business in the country. He, therefore, invited investors to take advantage of the Lagos market. Eko Hot Blog reports that the World Economic Forum (WEF) … Read more
The Lagos DSVA is a frontline government agency in the war against domestic and sexual violence. The agency has been at the forefront of protecting several victims of sexual and domestic violence in the past. It recently rescued a woman from her abusive husband, a community leader, in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Reports emerged on Friday afternoon that fire had gutted parts of the Alaba International Market in Lagos. Some reports claimed that “goods worth millions of Nigeria” were destroyed in the fire. However, the police have debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has debunked a report of a fire … Read more
The APC holds a narrow majority in the House of Representatives. The majority puts the party in pole position to produce the next Speaker of the House. The president-elect has revealed his preferred choice for the position. Eko Hot Blog can authoritatively report that President-elect Bola Tinubu has endorsed Tajudeen Abbas, a member of the … Read more
The APC won the majority of seats in the Nigerian senate in the recently concluded elections. The victory set up an intense battle within the party for the senate presidency. However, a governor familiar with the race says it is over. Eko Hot Blog reports that the outgoing Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has … Read more