Lagos State Government has emphasized the importance of Permanent Secretaries upholding the core values and principles that define the State’s Public Service. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of Service Bode Agoro, highlighted this during the Y2024 Pens-Down ceremony for 12 retiring Permanent Secretaries. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families … Read more
Lagos Takes Control of Electricity Regulation from NERC The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has handed over control of Lagos State’s electricity market to the Lagos State Electricity Regulatory Commission (LASERC). This decision follows the amended Constitution of Nigeria and the Electricity Act 2023. It comes just two weeks after Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu signed the … Read more
Pastor Kumuyi urges leaders to show empathy and address the suffering of Nigerians. Global Crusade and Retreat will offer spiritual empowerment and miraculous transformations. Kumuyi encourages youth to join the Impact Programme and engage in righteous leadership. Pastor William Folorunsho Kumuyi, the General Superintendent of Deeper Life Bible Church, has urged Nigerian leaders to … Read more
The Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line was vandalized, causing a blackout in Abuja. TCN confirmed conductor components were stolen and repair efforts are ongoing. Nigerians are urged to report suspicious activities to prevent future vandalism. The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has announced the vandalism of one of its critical infrastructures, the Shiroro-Katampe 330kV transmission line, … Read more
FG launches campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of irregular migration in North-West. Youths urged to take part in government empowerment programs to avoid migration. Factors like unemployment and conflict cited as drivers of irregular migration. The Federal Government has launched a campaign to raise awareness among youths in the North-West about the … Read more
President Bola Tinubu redeployed 11 federal permanent secretaries across ministries. Handovers must be finalized by December 31, 2024, per OHCSF directives. The move aligns with ongoing governance reforms to boost efficiency nationwide. President Bola Tinubu has approved the redeployment of 11 federal permanent secretaries across various ministries. The announcement was made in a statement issued … Read more
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, has described allegations that the Assembly spent ₦17 billion on constructing a gate as baseless and laughable. The claim, made by a self-proclaimed group called the Lagos State Anti-Corruption Coalition, also sought an investigation into the purported expenditure. Addressing the allegations during plenary, Obasa … Read more
35 Killed in Ibadan Funfair Tragedy, Agidigbo FM Chairman Hospitalized Oriyomi Hamzat, Chairman of Agidigbo FM in Ibadan, is in an undisclosed hospital after losing consciousness due to a tragic stampede at a Christmas funfair in Ibadan. The incident claimed the lives of 35 people, most of them children. Sources say Hamzat collapsed from the … Read more
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has stated that the Edo State House of Assembly lacks the constitutional authority to suspend elected local government chairmen and their deputies. Fagbemi made this remark during an event on Thursday, where he noted that his knowledge of the specific political … Read more
The Oyo State Government has taken decisive action in response to the tragic death of OYRTMA officer Fabunmi Kehinde on December 14, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that the alleged perpetrator, 28-year-old Ifeoluwa Ologbese, has been arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Iyaganku. EDITOR’S PICK Family Betrayal: Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced to Prison Over Shocking … Read more
Ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, the principal organizer of the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children has been arrested and detained by the Nigerian police. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that about 32 children were killed in a stampede that occurred on Wednesday during a funfair at the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the historic Epe Club is gearing up to celebrate its 50th anniversary this weekend with a two-day event that promises to be a landmark occasion in the history of the club and the Epe community. The golden jubilee celebration will not only highlight the club’s achievements but also honor distinguished individuals whose … Read more
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Augustine University, Ilara-Epe, has reached a historic milestone with the dedication of its newly built Chapel of Mary Mother of the Church. The grand ceremony, which drew Catholic faithful, dignitaries, and well-wishers, marked a another chapter in the University’s mission to provide holistic education that nurtures the intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), led by Hon. Ismail Akinloye, has started the first-ever Chairman’s Cup. The Football competition organized and sponsored by the executive chairman of Eredo LCDA is aimed at uniting and engaging youth, promoting sportsmanship and uncover hidden talents in the community. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the 2024 Children’s Christmas and New Year Funfair, organized by Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in collaboration with Akanke Foundation, is set to bring joy and excitement to the children of Ikosi-Ejinrin and its environs. Scheduled to take place on Saturday, December 21, 2024, the funfair will hold at the Ikosi-Ejinrin … Read more
Paris Court Delivers Judgment on Mathias Pogba Mathias Pogba is the elder brother of Paul Pogba Three – Year Court Sentence A Paris Court on Sunday handed down a three-year prison sentence with two years suspension to Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of France international footballer Paul Pogba, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a valuable piece of advice for Nigerian consumers: always purchase goods from sellers who provide a receipt. Eko Hot Blog reports that NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of this practice during a forum held in Abuja. By obtaining a … Read more
The Friedkin Group, a US-based investment firm, has officially completed its acquisition of Everton, the Premier League club confirmed on Thursday. The club announced that ownership had transferred to Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of the Friedkin Group. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … Read more
Israel’s military carried out lethal airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen early Thursday, following the latest assault by the Iran-backed group on Israeli territory. According to Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, nine people were killed and three others injured in strikes that hit a port and an oil facility near Yemen’s … Read more