Philip Ibitoye 
Last week, Engineer Femi Egbeoluwa and his wife were killed in Lagos State. As of press time, no suspect had been identified in the case. However, the police say they are investigating the incident and searching for answers about the gruesome murder. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced an … Read more
The social media has been awash with reports that President-elect Tinubu is sick. Some media reports alleged that he was flown abroad on Tuesday for medical treatment. However, his spokesman has debunked the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has travelled to Europe to rest and participate in the lesser hajj. The … Read more
Governorship elections held in Abia and Enugu states on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, no winner has been returned in both states after the electoral commission suspended the collation of results on Monday. The commission said it took the decision after reviewing the conduct of elections in the states. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Chude Nnamdi was arrested by police officers on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The arrest sparked controversy on social media as his friends and family were not sure about which security agency arrested him amid speculations of Interpol involvement. There was also no confirmation of his alleged crime until Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
In January, President Muhammadu Buhari inaugurated the Lagos Blue Line rail. The Lagos government started test-running the rail for passenger trips in February. The Blue Line rail’s twin—Red Line—is very close to completion according to the state governor. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, visited the Yaba station of … Read more
The Lagos governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Governor Sanwo-Olu won a hard-fought contest by a landslide. His victory means he will remain Lagos governor till May 29, 2027. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has received the official results confirming his reelection. Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, the Head of … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held across Nigeria on Saturday, March 18, 2023. While elections were peaceful in most parts of the country, voters in some parts of Lagos, Kano, and others reported voter suppression and violence. Observers, including the United States (US), have condemned the reports. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United … Read more
In the buildup to the APC presidential primary, President-elect Tinubu made the famous declaration ‘Emi lo kan’. The Yoruba phrase translates to ‘It is my turn.’ Orji Kalu has now made the same declaration in the race for the senate presidency. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Whip of the Senate, Orji Kalu, has … Read more
Security agents arrested Mamu in September 2022. He was accused of financing terrorism. The accused was especially charged with facilitating the payment of random to kidnappers of Kaduna-Abuja train passengers in 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that former terrorists’ negotiator, Tukur Mamu, has been arraigned before the Federal High Court, Abuja, on a 10-count charge … Read more
The just concluded governorship election campaign in Lagos was dominated by ethnic rhetoric. There were allegations on social media that some people were not allowed to vote due to their tribe. The bitter campaign ended with the reelection of Governor Sanwo-Olu. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the apex Igbo socio-cultural group, has … Read more
The Kaduna governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. The APC and PDP were in a tight battle, which delayed the announcement of the election result. However, the process was concluded on Monday night as the electoral commission declared a winner. Eko Hot Blog reports that the the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has … Read more
Sanwo-Olu contested in the Lagos governorship election of Saturday, March 18, 2023. The governor was declared winner of the election on Monday. He is already back to work after a tiring campaign season as he approves the increase of workers’ salaries. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has increased the salaries … Read more
The Adamawa governorship election held on Saturday, March 18, 2023. However, a winner is yet to be declared. The electoral commission said the margin of votes between the two leading candidates is less than the number of registered votes in areas where elections did not hold. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral … Read more
The electoral commission declared Abba Yusuf the winner of the Kano governorship election on Monday. Before the declaration, there were fears of electoral violence. The Kano government imposed a curfew to forestall breakdown of law and order. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Kano state government has imposed dawn to dusk curfew on residents. In … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Lagos. The elections were marred by reports of violence in some areas. The collation of the results of the governorship election was concluded in the early hours of Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Babajide Sanwo-Olu as … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Lagos. The electoral commission has declared the winners of most races in the state. One of the races is the Lagos Mainland II State Constituency election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the President of Epe Club, Rasheed … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Oyo. The elections, which were largely peaceful, have returned winners in most races. The collation of the results of the governorship election has been completed. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Seyi Makinde has been declared the winner of the Oyo State governorship election. The … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Lagos. The elections, which were marred by reports of violence in some areas, have been returning winners. The results of the governorship election are currently being collated. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu is leading in the Lagos State governorship election. Sanwo-Olu is … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Oyo. The elections, which were largely peaceful, have been returning winners. The results of the governorship election are currently being collated. Eko Hot Blog reports Governor Seyi Makinde has secured an early lead in the Oyo state governorship election. The incumbent governor is hoping to … Read more
Governorship and house of assembly elections held on Saturday in Lagos. The electoral commission has started making declaration of winners. Desmond Elliott is one of the latest candidates to be declared winners. Eko Hot Blog reports that the member of the Lagos State House of Assembly representing Surulere I State Constituency Election has won reelection … Read more