Philip Ibitoye 
By Femi Odere You would think that once PEFERN met with all those jostling for the Number 3 seat and expressed his choice, all the senators-elect under the APC banner would automatically fall in line. But the cabals, in different strategic formations, who never wanted PEFERN to emerge at the presidential primaries, let alone emerge … Read more
Lagos residents are currently experiencing water outage. The water corporation has confirmed that it is aware of the disruption. The agency blamed the problem on a technical fault at its major power supply plant. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced a major water disruption in the state. In a … Read more
The NDLEA has revealed its drug offence-related arrests in the past week. The agency said its operatives uncovered hidden drug consignments at the Lagos airport and seaport. It also busted an Akuskura factory supplying Cameroon, Chad, Niger Republic in Adamawa. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have … Read more
Lagos has taken a major step towards embracing clean energy. The state received its first set of electric buses on Sunday. It is the first state in Nigeria to purchase such buses. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has taken delivery of the first set of electric buses for public transportation in … Read more
A spate of building collapses in recent weeks has put the Lagos government on edge. The government has been forced into a spree of demolishing illegal buildings. It said affected buildings violated the state’s building codes. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has pulled down 13 illegal buildings in … Read more
The federal government says the reconstruction work on the final stretch of the route is progressing satisfactorily. It, therefore, asked that motorists exercise patience as the work progresses. The government also disclosed that the work within OPIC area, between Kara Bridge and Long Bridge is completed and will be opened to traffic today, Sunday, April … Read more
The police in Lagos have nabbed a couple who faked their kidnap. The couple allegedly used the fake kidnap scheme to try to extort N5 million from their relatives in the United Kingdom. However, the scheme failed after police officers found the “kidnapped” wife at the couple’s home during an investigation. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
The US gun epidemic is not slowing down as another mass shooting incident was recorded Saturday morning. The shooting occurred in San Jacinto County, Texas. Four victims reportedly died at the scene of the attack, while the 8-year-old was pronounced dead at the hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that a gunman has killed five people … Read more
The 2023 census had been scheduled to hold nationwide between May 3 and 7, 2023. But some people resisted the move, calling for its postponement. The Buhari-led federal government agreed with the sentiments in favour of a postponement. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the postponement of the 2023 Population and … Read more
The Lagos governor continues to pitch his government as one that prioritises bringing in investments. At a recent event, Sanwo-Olu stated that the state needs private sector players to utilise the opportunities in the state. He also noted that his administration is looking to make Lagos a hub for innovation and talent. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The NiDCOM chairman sparked mixed reactions after posting photos of herself kneeling for the president-elect and the monarch. The meeting with the two eminent personalities came as Nigerians in Sudan struggled to leave the war-ridden country. On Thursday, a video of stranded Nigerians in the troubled country went viral but Dabiri-Erewa said officials were scampering … Read more
Fidelity Bank has recorded a double-digit growth, according to its 2022 financial statements. The bank’s profits before and after tax also more than doubled from the previous year. Also, the bank’s assets have grown by more than 20 percent. Eko Hot Blog reports that Fidelity Bank Plc has released its audited financial statements (AFS) for … Read more
Many sexually active people engage in oral s*x. While such people consider the act pleasurable, there’s a chance of it not being healthy. Scientists have linked oral s*x to throat cancer. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hisham Mehanna, a professor at the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences in the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom … Read more
A LASTMA officer was recently seen at Odo Iyalaro Bridge in Lagos channeling floodwater with his bare hands. His action came after a heavy downpour had caused floodwater to overflow, causing traffic congestion. The officer’s move helped to ease traffic. Eko Hot Blog reports that Adekunle Ajayi, the Chief Executive Officer of Ajayi Adekunle & … Read more
Public electricity cables have been subjects of theft in recent times. Some suspected thieves stole some cables in the Alausa area of Lagos recently. However, the police have taken them into custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of Alausa Division of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested five suspects for vandalising Lagos State … Read more
Tobun clocked 60 years old on April 25, 2023. The Epe lawmaker chose to celebrate his milestone in a unique way. The politician went to the seniors’ home to celebrate the occasion. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Mustain Abiodun Tobun, the member representing Epe Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, took … Read more
A hospital in Seattle, United States, is reeling from a deadly bacterial outbreak. The outbreak has killed four patients and infected at least 31 people. The bacteria responsible for the situation is said to be Klebsiella pneumoniae. Eko Hot Blog reports that a bacteria often found in health care settings, that has developed resistance to … Read more
A housewife recently alleged that a spare parts dealer in Ladipo Market assaulted her. The Lagos police commissioner personally waded into the conflict after the victim curiously recanted her allegations. Afterwards, the police chief concluded that the man and his accomplice had a case to answer. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police … Read more
Two weeks ago, a seven-storey building on Banana Island crumbled to the ground. The building collapse, which killed one, elicited furious reactions from several Nigerians, including the Lagos governor. The governor subsequently ordered the demolition of illegal buildings on the island. Eko Hot Blog reports that officials of the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) … Read more
While it is true that the proverbial 20 children cannot play together for 20 years, nothing stops them from reuniting decades after parting ways. That was the case of the 1994/95 Alumni of Army Children High School, Epe, who recently reunited and shared a good time together. Besides reuniting with themselves, the alumni also saw … Read more