‘Indecent To Point Out His Folly To His Face’ — Baba-Ahmed Rejects Soyinka’s Debate Invitation

Opposition parties, including the Labour Party, are at the election petition tribunal to dispute the 2023 presidential election results. The LP vice-presidential candidate recently called on President Buhari to delay the inauguration of President-elect Tinubu until the judicial process concludes. The statement prompted an angry reaction from Prof. Soyinka, who called the LP VP candidate … Read more

Shun Ethnic, Religious Sentiments For Faster Progress, Tinubu Tells Nigerians

The recently concluded elections in Nigeria have prompted ethnically and religiously charged debates. The president-elect has urged Nigerians to move beyond such sentiments. He said the nation will progress faster if Nigerians live in unity. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has admonished Nigerians to shun ethnic and religious strife for the country … Read more

See Transformation Of Nigerian Girl Rescued 10 Years Ago After Witchcraft Accusation (PHOTOS)

In April 2013, Charity was outcast by her family. She was abandoned and accused of witchcraft. An aide worker rescued the outcast and took care of her. Eko Hot Blog reports that Danish aid worker, Anja Ringgren Loven, has shown off the transformation of Charity, a Nigerian girl rescued by her team 10 years ago … Read more

HEALTH TIP: How To Cure Prostatitis With Herbal Remedy (VIDEO)

Prostatitis is the swelling of prostate, the small walnut-sized gland that produces seminal fluid. It may be caused by an infection, injury or immune system disorder. A doctor has explained how to treat the issue with herbal remedy. Eko Hot Blog reports that a herbal medicine practitioner, Dr. Festus Amadi, has prescribed a herbal solution … Read more

Lagos Averts Imminent Building Collapse As LASBCA Removes Defective Structure

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

The building was removed before its expected collapse. The building is one of the 349 distressed structures recently published by LASBCA. LASBCA has also arrested a man for illegal dredging. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has averted an imminent building collapse by embarking on a manual removal of … Read more

Easter: Embrace Unity, Peace & Love, Sanwo-Olu Urges Nigerians

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, set for second-term inauguration

Christians all over the world are celebrating Good Friday today, April 7, 2023, to commemorate the death of Jesus Christ. The believers will celebrate Easter Sunday on Sunday, April 9, 2023, to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Governor Sanwo-Olu has sent an Easter message to everyone celebrating. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State … Read more

Mission For Improved Water Supply In Lagos: LWC, USAID Seek Support Of Traditional Rulers

The LWC is not leaving any stone unturned in its mission to improve water supply across Lagos State. The water corporation recently joined its partner, USAID, to seek the support of traditional rulers for a water project. Both parties visited Otto and Otumara Communities, Ebute Metta, Lagos Mainland. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos … Read more

Lagos Bus-Train Accident Survivor Recounts Medical Treatment Experience

A bus conveying civil servants collided with an oncoming train in the morning of March 9, 2023. The accident involved 102 people, with two dying at the scene and four passing away at the hospital during resuscitation. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is standing trial for manslaughter. Eko Hot … Read more

2023 Umrah: Lagos Announces Departure Dates For Pilgrims

Lagos State has announced plans for 2023 Umrah pilgrims from the state. At least 200 intending pilgrims are set to depart from Lagos. The state has divided the pilgrims into three batches and they have different departure dates. Eko Hot Blog reports that no fewer than 200 intending pilgrims from Lagos State will depart Nigeria … Read more

‘Cleanliness Pays’: Epe LG, Eredo LCDA Awarded Cleanest Local Council Areas In Lagos

Epe LGA, Eredo LCDA, and Yaba LCDA have reaped the reward of their concerted efforts for a clean environment. The LGAs won the awards for the cleanest local council areas in Lagos. They received the awards at the 2022 environmental sanitation assessment programme. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and … Read more

‘Meeting Their End’: 23 Terrorists Killed As Troops Repel ISWAP Attacks In Borno

The troops repelled three separate terrorist attacks on Borno communities. The attacks happened on Tuesday. Troops neutralised 18 insurgents during a raid on their camp and killed five more during a separate encounter. Eko Hot Blog reports that troops of Operation Hadin Kai have repelled three attacks by the Islamic State of West African Province … Read more

‘Danger Gone’: Lagos Demolishes Illegal Structure Under Powerline

The building was under a Powerline adjacent Hamed Adebowale Street, Aguda area of Lagos. The state’s building control agency said the building represented a potential disaster. The agency also urged the public to desist from erecting structures under high-tension cables. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has removed an … Read more

‘Audio Call Featuring Me And Oyedepo Is Fake’ — Peter Obi To Sue People’s Gazette

Last week, People’s Gazette published an audio call recording purportedly involving Peter Obi and Bishop Oyedepo. In the alleged call, Obi asked Oyedepo to help him win a “religious war” ahead of the February 25 presidential poll. The alleged conversation sparked confusion after his supporters swiftly dismissed it as fake and one of his campaign … Read more

You’re A Source Of Inspiration To Nigerians In Diaspora, Segun Adeyina Tells Ikuforiji In US

Ikuforiji recently visited the Georgia Assembly complex in the United States. While there, he met Nigerian-American, Segun Adeyina, a member of the Georgia Assembly. Adeyina was elected to represent Georgia’s 110th District in November 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that Segun Adeyina, a member of the Georgia House of Representative from Georgia’s 110th district, US, … Read more

‘Reckless Driving’: Ten Escape Death As Bus Somersaults In Lagos (VIDEO)

The bus somersaulted in a lone accident after the driver lost control. Although the accident severely injured ten passengers, none lost their life. LASTMA pulled all of them out alive and blamed the mishap on over speeding. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) on Tuesday rescued ten … Read more

How Akpata’s BoB Bid Fueled Olanipekun, NBA War

Last week Thursday, frontline Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Wole Olanipekun bowed out as the 50th chairman of the Body of Benchers; the body of practitioners of the highest distinction in the legal profession. The sectoral applause was resounding, for achievements considered to be unprecedented, including the completion of practically-abandoned multi-billion Naira Abuja headquarters of … Read more

More Potable Water In Lagos: USAID & LWC Team Up For A Splash Of Drinkable Delights!

The Lagos government’s efforts to improve access to potable water supply got a boost after USAID offered a partnership. The American agency reiterated the commitment during a visit on Tuesday. USAID signed an MOU with the Lagos government in December 2021. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government, through the Lagos Water Corporation … Read more

‘Embracing Technology’: Lagos Govt Set To Adopt Parking Payment App

Lagos government will soon start implementing a parking technology system. The government has partnered with a payment company to develop a payment app. Officials said the move aims to improve the overall parking system in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has partnered with ARCA Payment Ltd. to develop a parking … Read more

Ex-US President Trump Leaves Court After Historic Criminal Arraignment

Former US President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court. (Photo: Seth Wenig/Pool/AP)

A grand jury investigating Trump in Manhattan, New York indicted the former president last Thursday. The move made Trump the first former or current US president to be charged with a crime. He was arraigned in court on Tuesday where he pled not guilty to all charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States … Read more

Ex-US President Trump Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To Criminal Charges

Former US President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his defense team in a Manhattan court. (Photo: Seth Wenig/Pool/AP)

A grand jury investigating Trump in Manhattan, New York indicted the former president last Thursday. The move made Trump the first former or current US president to be charged with a crime. He was arraigned in court on Tuesday where he pled not guilty to all charges. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States … Read more