Philip Ibitoye 
Sanwo-Olu is seeking reelection as Lagos governor. Tobun is seeking reelection as the lawmaker representing Epe State Constituency I. Ogunkelu is seeking reelection as the lawmaker representing Epe State Constituency II. Eko Hot Blog reports that supporters of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on Tuesday stormed the Lagos State University (LASU), Epe Campus, to seek … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is facing a tough reelection battle. The Lagos governor has received support from several politicians and celebrities. Aregbesola is the latest political figure to take to the streets to seek support for Sanwo-Olu’s reelection bid. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of the Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, recently met with the leaders of … Read more
The Labour Party governorship candidate in Kwara had endorsed his PDP counterpart on Monday. His party disagreed with the decision, saying he made it singlehandedly. The Labour Party, therefore, suspended the candidate. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Labour Party (LP) in Kwara State has suspended the governorship candidate of the party in the state, … Read more
School owners used to visit the Lagos examination board office for payment and registration of their students. The board has now introduced online payment and registration. It said the move was aimed at ensuring seamless and stress-free payment. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has introduced Online Payment and Registration for the … Read more
Adesunbo Onitiri was the candidate of the Labour Party in the February 25 Lagos Central senatorial election. He lost to Wasiu Eshinlokun-Sanni, the Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly. Onitiri has dumped his party and is now backing the APC governorship candidate in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Labour Party Senatorial … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second term as Lagos governor. But he faces a tough reelection battle after his party lost the February 25 presidential election in the state. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Alliance of Registered Political Parties (ARPP), a coalition of nine political … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that changed the look and feel of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes late 2022. However, the apex bank gave a short deadline to phase out the old naira notes, which triggered a cash scarcity across the country. At least 16 states subsequently sued the federal government and … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus last Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has been treating the injured persons in a few health facilities and has discharged more than half of the victims. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that changed the look and feel of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes late 2022. However, the apex bank gave a short deadline to phase out the old naira notes, which triggered a cash scarcity across the country. Following a Supreme Court order that nullified the deadline, the … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that changed the look and feel of the N200, N500, and N1000 notes late 2022. However, the apex bank gave a short deadline to phase out the old naira notes, which triggered a cash scarcity across the country. At least 16 states subsequently sued the federal government and … Read more
INEC declared APC’s Tinubu winner of the 2023 presidential election in the early hours of Wednesday, March 1. Peter Obi of the Labour Party swiftly rejected the outcome, claiming he won the poll. He recently said that he won in Rivers State although INEC declared APC the winner in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
By Praise Ben In due course, a thorough analysis of the February 25 presidential poll in Nigeria will be conducted and recorded for historical reference. But for now, those who botched the election and restricted the people’s ability to openly choose their leader already bear the stigma of infamy. As Nigerians gear up for the … Read more
By Aminu Wada The upcoming gubernatorial elections in the Southeastern states of Nigeria have ignited a tumultuous atmosphere of anxiety and apprehension, particularly for incumbent governors aspiring to secure another term in office or maneuvering their chosen heirs into positions of power. This anxiety stems from the recent unexpected success of the Labour Party (LP) … Read more
By Philip Ibitoye On Saturday February 25th, 2023, Lagosians, alongside their fellow countrymen and women, flocked to the polls in the hopes of appointing their next president. Bola Tinubu, the perceived invincible don of Lagos politics and candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), was widely anticipated to triumph in the Centre of Excellence. However, … Read more
By Bernard Joseph In the imminent gubernatorial race, the odds seem to be in favour of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State. As an incumbent, he has a clear upper hand over his rivals from opposing political parties. Additionally, the All Progressives Congress (APC) party’s remarkable performance during the February 25, 2023, presidential and National … Read more
By Haneefa Badru Oluseyi Abiodun Makinde, a former engineer and expert on fluid and gas metering, became the Executive Governor of Oyo State. Since taking office, he has focused on improving infrastructure, ensuring prompt payment of workers’ salaries and pensions, constructing major roads, and providing capacity-building opportunities for the youth. Makinde has been recognized as … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is facing a tough reelection battle. His race to return as Lagos governor got complicated after his party lost the February 25 presidential election in the state. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has been treating the injured persons in a few health facilities and has discharged more than half of the victims. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that affected the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes late last year. The policy resulted in a cash shortage that continues to affect Nigerians nationwide. The cash shortage forced some states, including Lagos, to sue the federal government and they secured a Supreme Court order that upheld the … Read more
Franca Afegbua was elected senator in 1983. Her election at the time made her the first woman to serve in the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly. She passed away on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Franca Afegbua, Nigeria’s first woman to be elected Senator. She was 79. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues President-elect Tinubu … Read more