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
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
South East group known as Coalition of South East Youth Leaders have raised their voice to condemn the arson that happened at the Akere Market in Apapa. According to the group, the assault was targeted at Igbo traders by hoodlums in a strategic attack that was rather political. Igbo traders are noted to be of … 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 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
Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has thrown her weight behind the current governor of Lagos State on his re-election bid. The actress shared on her Instagram her endorsement of the politician. Johnson cites his achievements in healthcare, women’s development, transportation and infrastructure. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Nollywood actress Mercy Johnson Okojie has thrown her weight … Read more
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo caused stir on the internet when she throws her weight behind Labour Party candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes for the Governorship seat of Lagos State. Iyabo Ojo’s main issue with Babajide Sanwo-Olu despite his achievements was his handling of the Lekki protests. Ojo takes to her Instagram to differentiate between the 3 candidates … 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
The Lagos State governor has reacted to the sad news that trailed the news platform this morning in Lagos State regarding a train collision with a staff bus close to Shogunle. It left scores of passengers dead and injured as the bus was reported to be conveying staffers to work prior to the accident. Babajide … Read more
The Nigerian army have recovered a number of PVCs running up to a thousand figures from an apartment in Olodi-Apapa. Also, the army uncovered some ballot papers, cutlasses and Indian hemp presumably belonging to hoodlums ahead of the elections. 3 individuals were arrested in the raid on the apartment, however the real culprits remain on … Read more
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-olu has given orders to the police for a full on investigation on the fire that took over Akere Auto Spare Part Market. The fire took place in the run up to the governorship elections, claiming a lot of properties running up to millions. The politician has ordered that the perpetrators … 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