Philip Ibitoye 
The released vehicles were impounded for traffic violations. The Lagos governor approved the release of the vehicles free of charge. He said the decision is to provide relief for residents affected by the scarcity of cash. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced releasing impounded vehicles to their owners without payment … Read more
INEC recently declared Tinubu the winner of the 2023 presidential election. His two main rivals, Atiku and Obi, disputed his victory. The duo recently secured court orders to inspect sensitive materials used for the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has sought an order from the Court of Appeal to access sensitive … Read more
INEC recently declared Tinubu the winner of the 2023 presidential election. His two main rivals, Atiku and Obi, disputed his victory. The duo recently secured court orders to inspect sensitive materials used for the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed 12 Senior Advocates of Nigeria (SANs) to defend … Read more
In recent days, some social media users have threatened voters in Lagos State to vote in a certain way or stay at home. The police in Lagos say it is aware of such messages. The force urged Nigerians to ignore the “scaremongering” and go out to vote in the March 11 governorship election. Eko Hot … Read more
Rhodes-Vivour is the LP candidate for the 2023 governorship election in Lagos State. Bode George, a chieftain of the PDP, is backing the LP candidate. The election will hold on Saturday, March 11, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, says there is a “heinous plan” … Read more
The presidential election held on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Peter Obi lost the election, finishing in third place according to electoral officials. Soludo had predicted his loss months before the election. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ebonyi State Governor, David Umahi, says Igbos in the southeastern part of the country must work with other geopolitical … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is gearing up for a reelection battle. His reelection was expected to be noncompetitive but his party’s loss in the February 25 presidential election in Lagos has complicated his path to victory. The governorship election is set to hold next Saturday, March 11, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that veteran actor, Jide Kosoko, has … Read more
Sanwo-Olu inspected the terminal of Lagos Red Line rail. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, inspected the mega terminal of the Red Line rail in the Ikeja area of the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Issues President-elect Tinubu Must Prioritise Chrisland Schools Denies Alleged Plan To Exhume Whitney Adeniran’s Body ‘It’s … Read more
Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s inter-house sports event on February 9, 2023. The 12-year-old’s autopsy showed that she died from asphyxia and electrocution. The Lagos government recently kicked against the deceased’s exhumation after plans allegedly emerged to do so. Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of Chrisland Schools has … Read more
Tinubu was declared winner of the presidential election on Wednesday. He received the certificate of return on Thursday. The APC candidate took his victory lap to the palace of the Oba of Lagos on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that President-elect Bola Tinubu has vowed not to let Lagos monarchs down. He spoke during a … Read more
The PDP recently lost the presidential election according to the result released by INEC. The electoral commission declared Tinubu of the APC the winner of the election. Since before the declaration, PDP had alleged that the electoral process was marred by irregularities. Eko Hot Blog reports that top leaders of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) … Read more
The NDLEA has released the weekly account of its activities. The agency said it made several drug crime-related arrests last week. The arrests took place in Lagos, Taraba, Abuja, Adamawa, and Osun State. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has arrested a businessman, Kingsley Celestino, at the Murtala Muhammed … Read more
Tinubu won Nigeria’s 2023 presidential election. Bode George had vowed to go on exile if the former Lagos governor won the election. He says he still plans to go on with the move. Eko Hot Blog reports that Bode George, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has said he has not abandoned his … Read more
Social media is a consistent space for heated debates about the status of Lagos State. While some argue that the state is a “no man’s land”, others contend that the state is a Yoruba land. Yul Edochie is the latest figure to join the debate. Eko Hot Blog reports that popular Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu has continued his recent daily mentions of his administration’s achievements in the last four years. The latest update focuses on the Lagos government’s achievements in the education sector. The governor is facing an uphill battle to win a second term in office. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reeled … Read more
The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) controlled the executive and legislative arms of the federal government for 16 years from 1999 till 2015. The All Progressives Congress (APC) took control in 2015 and retained it in 2019 and 2023. The APC gained the new majority in last Saturday’s national assembly elections. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
The Ajegunle and Alaba-Rago areas of Lagos State had been hotbeds for violent armed robbery gangs in recent times. The police say their operatives have arrested armed robbers belonging to two different gangs. The police recovered weapons and other items from the suspects. Eko Hot Blog reports that detectives of the Lagos State Police Command … Read more
The CBN announced the redesign of N200, N500, and N1,000 notes in October 2022. The apex bank set a deadline for the validity of the old naira notes which triggered cash scarcity. The hardship that followed the cash scarcity forced some states to sue the federal government and ask the Supreme Court to weigh in … Read more
An online publication recently said the Lagos justice ministry needs “urgent reform.” The publication accused the leadership of the ministry of maladministration and poor treatment of workers. It also claimed that the Special Counsel’s office had complained about unpaid allowances. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Ministry of Ministry of Justice has denied accusations … Read more
The CBN announced the redesign of N200, N500, and N1,000 notes in October 2022. The apex bank set a deadline for the validity of the old naira notes which triggered cash scarcity. The hardship that followed the cash scarcity forced some states to sue the federal government and ask the Supreme Court to weigh in … Read more