Philip Ibitoye 
Gunmen invaded parts of Zangon Kataf LGA on Saturday night. They reportedly killed at least 17 residents. Residents lamented that the gunmen operated freely for nearly one hour without the intervention of security agencies. Eko Hot Blog reports that gunmen have killed at least 17 people in Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna state. The attack … Read more
Diphtheria is a bacterial infection caused by the corynebacterium species that affect the nose, throat, and sometimes, skin of an individual. Nigeria has recorded more than 200 cases in some parts of the country since the infection broke out earlier this year. Kano, the most affected state, has recorded at least 61 deaths from the … 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 bus driver, who was accused of negligence, is in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice in Lagos State, … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy late last year. The policy resulted in a cash shortage that continues to affect Nigerians nationwide. The cash shortage forced some states to sue the federal government and they secured a Supreme Court order that upheld the validity of the old naira notes till December 31, 2023. Eko … Read more
The dangerous trend of falling containers in Lagos continued on Saturday as two containers fell along Lagos-Badagry Highway. The incident comes a day after five containers fell in different areas of Lagos. The Lagos government continues to struggle to fix the problem. Eko Hot Blog reports that two loaded 20 feet containers on Saturday fell … 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 started discharging victims who were treated successfully. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said … Read more
There seems to be no stopping the galore of container falls in Lagos State as several containers fell on Friday. All container falls luckily resulted in no casualty. The constant falls persist despite efforts by the Lagos government to curb them. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least five 40ft containers fell in different areas … Read more
Shekarau will not be returning to the senate until at least 2027. He had won the Kano Central senatorial district election. But the Supreme Court has ruled that he wasn’t the authentic candidate of his party. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Supreme Court has sacked former Governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, as the … Read more
Nwosu was a two-time governorship aspirant. He sought the PDP’s governorship ticket in the 2015 election cycle. The deceased sought the governorship ticket again in 2019 after he joined the APC. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Welfare Secretary of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Friday Nwosu, has died. The APC announced his demise … Read more
A Lagos government staff bus carrying tens of civil servants to work on Thursday collided with a train. Two people died at the scene of the accident but the death toll rose to six later that day. Pictures emerged on social media showing injured survivors in an open space, leading to claims that they were … Read more
The life of a car owner was cut short on Thursday in Lagos. A commercial bus driver was responsible for the car owner’s death. Officials said the bus driver drove against traffic and collided with the private car. Eko Hot Blog reports that an unidentified private car owner was killed on Thursday by the driver … Read more
The Lagos governor’s 2023 budget includes a provision to help private waste managers buy new evacuation trucks. The provision will provide low-interest loans to the private sector players. The Lagos government is also planning to empower recyclers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to help … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second term as Lagos governor. Waste managers in the state have endorsed his reelection bid. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM) has launched a door-to-door campaign in support of the reelection bid of Lagos … Read more
March 8 of every year is dedicated to celebrating International Women’s Day. Tinubu used the 2023 celebration to promise an enabling environment for increased political participation of women. He said his incoming administration will enact more policies to aid women in politics. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has promised Nigerian women interested … Read more
Traders at the Akere spare parts market woke up on Wednesday morning to find their stores in flames. Officials said the fire started around 3:28 am on Wednesday. The Lagos government will investigate the cause of the fire amid rumours it was started by arsonists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more
Wale Raji is currently serving a second term in the House of Representatives. He was elected for a third term in the February 25 national assembly election. The lawmaker was among more than 300 reps-elect who received their certificates of return on Wednesday. Eko Hot Blog reports that Wale Raji, the lawmaker representing Epe Federal … Read more
It’s the International Women’s Day. March 8 of every year is set aside to celebrate the exploits of women in various sectors of society. The day also provides an opportunity to have honest conversations about the barriers holding women back in their quest to attain positions of authority. Speaking of positions of authority, the low … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Court of Appeal has approved the decision of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reconfigure the bimodal voter accreditation system (BVAS) ahead of the governorship and state assembly elections. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), had filed a suit seeking an order of the court … Read more
The UK is set to have a new representative to Nigeria. The current high commissioner has been around since 2018. High commissioners do not only represent their government, but they also control the consulate. Eko Hot Blog reports that the United Kingdom (UK) has appointed Richard Hugh Montgomery as the new British High Commissioner to … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is facing a tougher challenge than he did four years ago. The Labour Party’s victory in the presidential election in Lagos raised the stakes for the governor’s reelection hopes. Many influential politicians and celebrities have been rallying support for Sanwo-Olu in recent days. Eko Hot Blog reports that the former Speaker of the Lagos … Read more