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Lagos Govt to Resume Ogudu–Ifako Bridge Repairs Unveils New Diversion Strategy Osiyemi urged motorists to cooperate with traffic officers The Lagos State Government has announced that repair work on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area will resume on Wednesday, 3 September, following a review of traffic management strategies. Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more
Fans Heartbroken as Popular Skit Maker Mr Sanku Dies After Car Crash Sanku was reportedly riding with a friend when the accident occurred The 27-year-old content creator rose to fame in 2021 Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Raji Samad Adetola, popularly known as Mr Sanku Comedy, has died following a fatal car accident along … Read more
GWR: Hilda Baci to Attempt Massive Cooking Feat with 250 Bags of Rice The cooking event is scheduled to take place on September 12, 2025 Baci said the pot measures six meters in width and stands 1.1 meters tall Hilda Baci, a former Guinness World Record holder for the longest individual cooking marathon, has announced … Read more
NSCDC Nabs Father, Teenage Son, and Elderly Man for Def!l!ng Girls in Gombe Saad expressed concern over the increasing number of kidnappings in the state The suspects allegedly took advantage of her vulnerability and subjected her to repeated s3xual abuse The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps paraded a father and son on Monday, accused … Read more
Tinubu’s Economic Moves Starting to Pay Off – Financial Analyst Nataro says early indicators suggest a gradual turnaround in Nigeria’s fiscal direction Observers say the coming months will be crucial in determining whether the early signs of progress translate into broader economic relief for citizens Economic reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu are starting to … Read more
Senator Alkali Assures Quick Restoration of Abuja-Kaduna Train Line The minister revealed the locomotive involved was hauling eight coaches at the time of the accident Alkali praised the security forces and other stakeholders for their efforts in safeguarding passengers The Minister of Transport, Senator Said Alkali, has assured that, all things being equal, the suspended … Read more
CBN Reforms, Diaspora Trust Driving Remittance Surge – Dabiri-Erewa Dabiri-Erewa described the jump in remittance inflow as “humongous” “Our exchange rate is becoming a lot more competitive” – Cardoso Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), has hailed the recent surge in diaspora remittances as a major boost to Nigeria’s economy, … Read more
Emilokan 2027: Political Coalition Launches Campaign for Tinubu’s Second Term Labels Amaechi, Atiku, and Rauf Aregbesola as adversaries of the Nigerian people Arabambi criticized the leadership of the ADC A new political coalition known as the Coalition of Registered Political Party Members (CORPAM) has publicly declared its support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid, … Read more
Tinubu Commends ECI’s 25-Year Journey of Diaspora Impact ECI emerged as a rallying point for Lagos indigenes in the diaspora He encouraged ECI’s members to reflect on their achievements What began as an idea during Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s years in political exile has matured into a global force for development and cultural preservation. Eko Hot … Read more
Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
Wike Confirms Death of FCT Head of Service Grace Adayilo Adayilo passed away in the early hours of Monday He described her as a dedicated and hardworking woman The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has confirmed the death of Mrs Grace Adayilo, the pioneer Head of the FCT Civil Service. Eko Hot … Read more
Osun First Lady and APC Women Leader in Grant Dispute Over 200 businesswomen from the state’s 332 wards received N50,000 each to support their businesses The allegations were described as false, baseless, and misleading The First Lady of Osun State, Titilola Adeleke, has rejected claims made by the Osun APC Women Leader, Alhaja Kudirat Fakokunde, … Read more
Simon Ekpa Jailed in Finland Over Terrorism and Incitement Charges The Päijät-Häme District Court had remanded him in custody earlier Ekpa is the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government (IPOB) A District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, to … Read more
Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Lagos The resulting fire engulfed at least four nearby trucks Oki also confirmed that reinforcements from neighboring zones were mobilized to support the operation A petrol tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) burst into flames on Sunday at Iyana Isolo, heading toward Oshodi, Lagos, causing panic and raising fears of … Read more
Patience Jonathan: I Won’t Return to the Villa, I Need Peace Her comments come amid growing pressure on her husband to run for Presidency in 2027 “The hardship in Nigeria is too much. If God has helped you out of it, you should thank him” Former First Lady Patience Jonathan has ruled out any possibility … Read more
Sanwo-Olu Welcomes Nollywood Stars as Lagos Hosts 2025 BON Awards … Sanwo-Olu pledges creative industry support Seun Oloketuyi noted that although the BON Awards originated in Lagos, they have not been held in the state for the past 17 years On Sunday, the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, officially accepted the hosting rights for … Read more
Tinubu Government Defends Fair Distribution of Projects, Appointments He noted that each of the six geopolitical zones now has a regional development commission He revealed that the North West has ₦5.97 trillion worth of projects The Federal Government has rejected claims of bias in appointments and the distribution of capital projects, asserting that all regions … Read more
Fire Breaks Out in Lagos on New Years Eve Destroys Market, Hotel and Police Station No Casualties Reported A fire outbreak on Tuesday 31st of December gutted the top floor of a three-story building at Number 2, Ido Oluwo, in Lagos Island’s bustling Docemo Market. The incident, which occurred on New Year’s Eve, caused extensive … Read more
Russia Launches Missile attack on Ukraine Missiles Hit a private home injuring a woman Ukraine Launches its own Attack in retailation Russia launched a large-scale assault on Ukraine overnight, deploying missiles and drones across multiple regions. The attack resulted in successful strikes in the eastern parts of the country and near the capital, Kyiv, though … Read more
River State Police arrest Cab driver Cab driver accused of robbing female passengers He is reported to have stolen a number of expensive phones and gadgets The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a 44-year-old cab driver, Andrew Nwanna, for allegedly robbing female passengers in Port Harcourt. Police spokesperson Grace Iringe-Koko revealed that Nwanna used … Read more