Philip Ibitoye 
Muslims across Nigeria are celebrating Eid al-Fitr today. The Eid el-Fitr celebration marks the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan fasting. The Nigerian president-elect’s Sallah message was full of admonishment to the Muslim faithful to imbibe the lessons of the season. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has congratulated the Muslim faithful … Read more
A seven-storey building collapsed last week Wednesday in Lagos. The initial roll call on the day of the collapse suggested that only 25 people were at the construction site. However, emergency workers found a body more than a day later. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has inaugurated a seven-man technical committee … Read more
The list was compiled the Standard Bank Group and Africa.com, a women-led digital media company. The award organisers released the latest list on Wednesday, April 19. They said it is based on data-driven research. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nneka Onyeali-Ikpe, Managing Director/CEO, Fidelity Bank Plc, and Miriam Chidiebele Olusanya, Managing Director, Guaranty Trust Holding … Read more
The Benue governor and the presidency are engaged in a war of words. On Wednesday, a presidential spokesman said the blame for the killings in Benue rests on the shoulders of Ortom. However, the governor swiftly rejected the allegation on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, has hit back at … Read more
Starship rocket was created by Elon Musk’s space company, SpaceX. Musk has set a target for the innovative rocket system to take people and cargo into orbit, to the Moon and even Mars. An attempt to fly the 120m-high vehicle on Monday was thwarted nine minutes from lift-off by a frozen valve. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Muslims across the world have been observing Ramadan for nearly 30 days. A charity event to help the needy in Yemen took a tragic turn on Wednesday. The victims had reportedly gathered into a school to receive donations of about $9. Eko Hot Blog reports that Yemeni officials have confirmed that at least 78 people … Read more
Sanwo-Olu lamented that the power industry has not impressed despite the heavy investment in the sector. He made the complaint when EKEDC officials visited him on Wednesday. The Lagos energy commissioner said the administration had mapped out an electricity supply plan aimed at improving transmission and distribution of power. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos … Read more
Muslims across Nigeria have been fasting since late March. The Ramadan fasting period will end with the Eid-al-Fitr celebration. The public holidays will afford the Muslim faithful the opportunity to celebrate the conclusion of fasting. Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has declared Friday and Monday as public holidays for Muslims in the … Read more
Nnamdi was arrested by the police in Anambra State on March 18. The police released him five days later after several calls for his freedom. The social media influencer recounted his unpleasant experience while he was in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has condemned the rearrest … Read more
There were various accidents in parts of the Ogudu area of Lagos on Wednesday morning. Around 6:50am on Wednesday, LASTMA reported a multiple accident at Ogudu, inwards Ifako carwash, involving three vehicles. A BRT bus also caught fire on Ifako Bridge inward Ogudu on Wednesday morning but there were no fatalities. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Last week, the LWC said a truck accident had damaged water pipes at Ogudu underbridge. The damage consequently disrupted water supply to the Ogudu area and its environs. Thereafter, the LWC promised to fix the problem quickly. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) has announced the repair of the damaged 1200mm … Read more
Prof. Okubena-Dipeolu passed away on Tuesday, April 18. She was a professor of Soil Science in the Faculty of Agriculture at the Lagos State University. The late academic held several positions at the university. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Vice Chancellor of the Lagos State University (LASU), Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, has mourned the death … Read more
Prof. Okubena-Dipeolu passed away on Tuesday, April 18. She was a professor of Soil Science in the Faculty of Agriculture at the Lagos State University. The late academic was a strong member of the Epe Community. Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba T. J. Abass, the Publisher of Eko Hot Blog, has mourned the demise … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Friday, March 1, 2023, a property on Church Street, Lagos Island, was demolished in controversial circumstances. Two developers had been in a tussle over control of the property. Both parties tell Eko Hot Blog they are in court to resolve the issue. Eko Hot Blog reports that confusion and controversy have … Read more
By Praise Ben From the crowded streets of Lagos to the remote villages of the north, the Obidient movement has captured the hearts and minds of a nation hungry for change. Driven by a deep desire to build a better Nigeria, the movement has harnessed the energy and passion of grassroots activists, young and old, … Read more
By Bernard Joseph In the quiet town of Chibok, an ominous shadow loomed overhead as a group of militants from the dreaded terrorist organization Boko Haram descended upon a school on the 14th day of April in the year 2014. In a swift and violent assault, 276 young girls, brimming with hope and ambition, were … Read more
By Aminu Wada “FSG Out; Glazers Out” have, over time, become famous chants that have united the divide of Liverpool and Manchester United fan base, despite the rivalry between both clubs and their fandom. However, the terms Fenway Sports Group (FSG) and Glazers have established a common ground between both fans to a certain reality … Read more
On Monday morning, traffic was diverted to ease gridlock at the T-junction, Epe, inward Ketu Ejirin. The diversion was triggered by a PMS-laden tanker falling on its side. Men of the of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service subsequently extinguished the resulting fire. Eko Hot Blog reports that a tanker conveying Petroleum Motor Spirit … Read more
Commercial motorcycles have been restricted from Lagos highways for many years. Despite the ban, some motorcycle riders have flouted the ban. The disregard of the law has forced the Lagos government to clamp down on offenders. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Lagos State Taskforce, CSP Shola Jejeloye has warned road users … Read more
Norway’s foreign minister was in Lagos on Monday to discuss issues of development with the Lagos governor. Sanwo-Olu said his government is committed to Lagos partnership with Norwegian government and companies. He also touted his administration’s achievements in various sectors. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has restated the state … Read more