Philip Ibitoye 
Oladipo Diya died on Sunday at 78. The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997 for treason, but he luckily escaped execution. Sanwo-Olu has joined several Nigerians mourning his demise. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the passage of former Chief of General Staff, Lt.-General Oladipo Diya. … Read more
On March 28, 2015, the entire Epe Division was thrown into profound sadness after a boat accident killed seven “sons of the soil.” Concerned Epe indigenes subsequently created a foundation in 2016 to immortalise the fallen heroes. In 2017, the foundation donated N3.5 million to the families who lost their loved ones. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The NDLEA has released the list of arrests it made in the past week. The agency caught a businessman with more than 30 parcels of cocaine at the Lagos airport on his way to Southeast Asia. The NDLEA also nabbed another suspect with 2.10 kilograms of methamphetamine at the airport. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Oladipo Diya is dead at 78. The Abacha regime sentenced him to death in 1997, convicting him of treason for allegedly plotting a coup. He, however, escaped death after Abacha died unexpectedly. Eko Hot Blog reports that retired Lieutenant General, Oladipo Diya, has died. He was 78. EDITOR’S PICKS FULL LIST: Winners And Losers Of … Read more
There have been cases of building collapse in Lagos State in recent times. The state government has consequently embarked on proactive steps to avoid reoccurrence. It recently released photos of distressed buildings in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified and published the list of 349 … Read more
The Lagos government recently trained fish farmers in the rural areas of Epe and Badagry in modern practices. The government also presented empowerment materials to some of the beneficiaries. The beneficiaries were tasked on optimising the use of the materials. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Center for Rural Development (CERUD), under the Lagos State … Read more
On October 20, 2021, officers of the Lagos State Neighborhood Safety Agency and policemen, assaulted an Uber driver at the Lekki Toll-Gate. The driver, who was carrying a passenger along the route, was apparently mistaken for one of the protesters. He consequently sought damages from the Lagos government and won in court. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Senator Abiru was born on March 25, 1964. He clocked 59 on Saturday, March 25, 2023. Consequently, the senator has been receiving greetings from family, friends, and other well-wishers. Eko Hot Blog reports that influential persons, including politicians, in the Epe Division of Lagos State have congratulated Senator Adetokunbo Mukhail Abiru on his 59th birthday. … Read more
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 still in police custody. Eko Hot … Read more
Every day, Nigerians who lose their phones suffer from a second — even worse — tragedy. Not only do they lose their phones, but the thieves somehow gain access to their bank account through the SIM card in their phone. The police in Lagos have given a major tip to avoid falling victim to this … Read more
Wale Raji won the February 25 House of Representatives election for Epe Federal Constituency. The victory marked his third consecutive success at the polls. Specifically, he is the first representative in the district to get a third term. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ijebu Traditional Rulers have congratulated the member representing Epe … Read more
The CJN left Nigeria for the UK on March 18. President-elect Tinubu left Nigeria for France ten days later to “undertake rest” according to his team. Reports emerged on Thursday that both men were set for a clandestine meeting in the UK. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Kayode … Read more
The electoral commission declared Adeleke as the winner of the Osun governorship election in July 2022. Oyetola of the APC disputed the outcome of the election and the petitions tribunal sided with him in January 2023. However, the Court of Appeal has held that the tribunal erred in its verdict. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
President-elect Tinubu recently left the country to “undertake rest” according to his team. Two days after the trip, reports emerged that he was meeting with the CJN in UK. The reports came after earlier debunked claims that the president-elect was taken out of the country for medical treatment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All … Read more
The Lagos government and CASIO partnered for the project. It is expected to help students develop the critical and high-order thinking skills necessary for 21st-century education. The government said it intends to derive full benefit from the project. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government and CASIO Middle East Africa (CMEA) with its … Read more
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. The driver of the bus, who was blamed for the accident, is still in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has … Read more
Governorship elections held in 28 states of the federation last Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, only 26 states have returned winners as of Thursday evening. The remaining two elections were declared inconclusive. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the winners of governorship elections in 26 of the 28 … Read more
Ekweremadu, his wife, and the doctor were charged in June 2022. They allegedly presented the victim to a London hospital in a failed attempt to persuade medics to carry out an £80,000 transplant. The trio were found guilty by a jury on Thursday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Deputy President of the Nigerian … Read more
The Lagos government has launched the model community recyclable management project. The project was launched on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. It is aimed at ensuring a cleaner and healthier environment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government on Wednesday sought the participation of the local communities as it launched the model community recyclable … Read more
The Enugu governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, no winner was returned until Wednesday night after the electoral commission suspended the collation of results on Monday. The commission resumed collation Wednesday evening and consequently declared a winner. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate … Read more