Ex-US President Trump Under Arrest Ahead Of Arraignment On Criminal Charges

Former US President Donald Trump arriving in New York for his arraignment on April 4, 2023

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 surrendered to New York authorities on Tuesday Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States President Donald Trump is in police custody … Read more

Terrorists Abduct Secondary School Students In Kaduna

The students were abducted from the day school on Monday.  It was not immediately clear where the abduction took place, whether on school premises or off.  The Kaduna government promised to reveal more information later. Eko Hot Blog reports that terrorists have abducted ten students from Government Day Secondary School in Awon, Kachia LGA of … Read more

GRAPHIC VIDEO: UNIBEN Student Shot Dead In School Hostel

The student was said to have been killed on Monday night.  The attack has sent shockwaves across the campus which was considered safe for students.  The UNIBEN authorities are yet to respond to the incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a student of University of Benin, Benin-City, Edo State, simply known as Desmond, has been … Read more

Lagos Seals Two More Supermarkets For Sales Of Expired Products

Last Tuesday, the Lagos consumer protection agency sealed Chiffy Supermarket for selling expired toothpaste and other household products. The agency stepped up its efforts on Monday by sealing two more stores for selling expired products to consumers. The Lagos government said the moves were aimed at ridding the state of expired, unwholesome and substandard products. … Read more

Lagos To Military, Police: You Are Not Above Traffic Rules

The Lagos government said it had observed a culture of impunity that involves security agencies flouting traffic rules in the state. The government said security agents are not above the rules and regulations. It, therefore, warned them against flouting traffic rules in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has warned the … Read more

Tinubu And The Noise Of An Interim Government: The Rule Of Law Must Prevail

Presidential-elect Bola Tinubu's incoming administration faces a dilemma over the fuel subsidy regime

By Philip Ibitoye On Wednesday, the Department of State Services (DSS) released a widely circulated statement, saying it has identified some key players in the plot for an Interim Government in Nigeria. The statement essentially confirmed some mischievous speculations on social media that an interim administration would be in place until the Supreme Court decides … Read more

Penalising The Poll-Rigging Puppeteers: Can The US And UK Aid Nigeria’s Quest For Just And Equitable Elections?

By Praise Ben As the dust settles on Nigeria’s recent electoral showdown, the United States and the British governments are cooking up a storm of sanctions aimed at Nigerian political masterminds behind the scenes of violence, electoral hocus-pocus, and democracy-bending antics. With these sanctions, the goal is to pin the blame on these conniving puppeteers, … Read more

Whitney Adeniran’s Tragic End: A Poignant Parable For Parents And Nigerians Alike

By Bernard Joseph The heartrending loss of 12-year-old Whitney Adeniran has sent shockwaves of sorrow, disbelief, and despair throughout Nigeria.  Although the details of Whitney’s passing may differ, the profound impact on those left behind is undeniable. Her untimely demise underscores the importance of cherishing each precious moment and holding our loved ones close. Whitney … Read more

Antonio Conte’s Sacking: A Perfect Gift For Jurgen Klopp

By Aminu Wada Liverpool fans saying this current season in the premier league and in Europe has been a disaster for them would be an understatement of epic proportions. The loyal followers of the Reds had grown accustomed to reveling in success under the guidance of Jurgen Klopp, as the charismatic German tactician steered the … Read more

Alleged Mass Abortion By The Nigerian Army: Investigation Advances As 50 People Share Their Stories

In December 2022, Reuters reported that the Nigerian military terminated the pregnancies of over 10,000 women rescued from Boko Haram captivity. The military authorities swiftly dismissed the content of the report as false. However, the human rights commission set up a panel to investigate the allegations in February. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Panel … Read more

Petrol Tanker Explodes After Colliding With SUV On Lagos-Ibadan Expressway

The driver of the tanker blamed the collision on the SUV driver.  The SUV driver said a tyre bust made them lose control.  The FRSC confirmed that a tyre bust triggered the accident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a petrol-laden tanker has exploded after it collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the Long … Read more

Senator Abiru Innovation Lab Graduates 105 Teachers, Announces New Initiative In Lagos East

Lagos East Senator Tokunbo Abiru

Senator Abiru Innovation Lab is a Community Innovation Space set up to train youths on relevant digital and innovation skills. The latest process started with 1,500 applications but 950 eventually enrolled. The lab said 120 outstanding participants got admitted into physical class, but 105 ended up graduating. Eko Hot Blog reports that more than 100 … Read more

‘Misleading’: LAMATA Reacts To Viral Video Showing People Pushing Lagos Blue Line Train

A video showing a train deployed on the Lagos Blue Line Rail being pushed by people recently went viral. The state’s transport authority has quickly reacted to the video, calling it misleading. It described the circulation of the video as the work of mischief makers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport … Read more

ALERT: NDLEA Declares Prophetess, Celebrity Couple Wanted

The suspects allegedly recruited teenage girls into drug trafficking. The NDLEA said it uncovered the suspects’ cartel during an operation in November 2022. The anti-drug agency has invited them but they have refused to honour the invitations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared a Port Harcourt- based … Read more

Lagos Govt Probes Enforcement Of 48-Year-Old Land Ownership Judgement In Masha

The crisis started in 1968 when two families were in court over a land dispute. In 2022, a judge ratified a 1975 order that conferred the ownership of the land on one of the families. The family subsequently moved to execute the court order on Thursday, throwing homeowners into panic. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more

‘Operation Clean Lagos’: LAWMA Begins Placing Notices On Houses Without Waste Bins

The Lagos waste management agency said its move is to ensure proper environmental hygiene in the state. The agency also disclosed that it will start enforcing the use of waste bins by tenements on June 1. It said it has set up a task force responsible for ensuring compliance in all homes. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

Lagos Govt To Divert Traffic On Third Mainland Bridge

The Lagos government said it is diverting traffic on the busy bridge for repairs of identified failed/peeled asphaltic sections. The diversion will happen on Sunday, April 2, 2023. It is expected to last between 9:00am and 4:00pm. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has announced a traffic diversion plan for the rehabilitation/repair … Read more

Lagos Executes Concession Agreement For Medical Park

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

The park project is a partnership between the Lagos government and the IASO Consortium. It is expected to be a 120-bed tertiary facility. The park will have residential facilities, hotels and other ancillary services. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government, through the Office of Public-Private Partnership, on Saturday, executed the Concession Agreement to … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Commissions Newly-upgraded Oba Sekumade Road In Ikorodu

Before the upgrade, the Lagos government said the Oba Sekumade Road was in deplorable conditions. The upgrade included turning the road from a single-lane to rigid concrete dual carriageway. The road was the first major infrastructure project to be inaugurated by the governor after he won his reelection two weeks ago. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more

Lagos Govt Partners ENL-NOVA Ltd On EPPPS For Land Administration

The EPPPS is an electronic system that automates physical planning processes. The Lagos physical planning ministry wants to utilise the system to transform land administration in the state. The plan led to the Lagos government and ENL-NOVA Ltd signing an agreement to actualise the plan. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Ministry of Physical … Read more