Gov Sanwo-Olu, Ambode, Wale Raji, Others Win Big at Epe Division Community Annual Award 2024

Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Division Community Annual Award (EDCAA) celebrated its 5th edition in a grand event that honored the remarkable sons and daughters of Epe Division for their contributions to community development and excellence. Themed Rewarding Excellence: Inspiring Community Development and Societal Impact, the ceremony, organized by the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI) … Read more

Ambode Visits Ibi Alafia, Promises Quick Power Restoration in Epe

Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday visited Ibi Alafia, where the IKEDC power facility was recently vandalized, with a move to restore electricity back to Epe.   He met with community leaders, IKEDC officials, and security agencies to discuss how to fix the power issue and protect the power lines … Read more

Ambode Takes Action To Fix Epe Power Problem, Calls For Better Security

Ekohotblog reports that Former Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, has stepped in to help solve the ongoing power problem in Epe, which has lasted for over four months now. The blackout began in July after a fire damaged the Epe Injection Station. Many residents and businesses have been without electricity since then. After hearing many … Read more

Ambode Pays First Visit to Lagos State House Since 2019

Former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode paid a courtesy visit to his successor and the current Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, EKO HOT BLOG reports. This marked Ambode’s first visit to the Lagos State House since completing his tenure as a one-term governor in 2019. In an Instagram post on Monday, Sanwo-Olu shared details … Read more

Lagos Announces Weeklong Test Run Of New Redline Rail Route

Workers

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos commuters are on the verge of experiencing a significant transportation milestone as the Redline Rail embarks on a week-long test run. Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, revealed the eagerly anticipated trial phase, signaling the imminent launch of the rail service from Agbado to … Read more

Tinubu Departs Abuja, Heads To Lagos For Eid-El-Fitr Celebration

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu will be in his home state Lagos for the celebration of Muslim festival of the Eid-El-Fitr marking the end of Ramadan month. Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity revealed this in a statement on Saturday in Abuja. Editor’s Picks  FULL … Read more

Police Arrest Wanted Fake Soldier In Lagos

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos state police command says it has arrested a fake soldier who was declared wanted by the military. Speaking with NAN on Sunday, Benjamin Hundeyin, the state police spokesperson, said the suspect was arrested on Saturday at about 3.00 pm in Ijegun area of Lagos during a routine visibility … Read more

Lagos Political Community Convene For Prayerful Tribute To Tinubu On 72nd Birthday

Solid Minerals

Eko Hot Blog reports that some political leaders under the umbrella of The Mandate Movement (TMM) have organised a special inter-faith prayer session in commemoration of 72nd birthday of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The leaders, who are All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, converged on Ikeja, Lagos, to offer the prayers for the president. They also … Read more

BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Mobereola As New NIMASA DG

Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Dayo Mobereola as the Director-General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA). Mobereola’s appointment is for a renewable term of four years. Editor’s Picks  BREAKING: Senate Suspends Senator Abdul Ningi Over Budget Padding Allegations EFCC Presents Additional Evidence … Read more

Ambode’s Chef Lands In Prison For ‘Stealing’ Ex-Lagos Governor’s Properties

Ambode's chef

Eko Hot Blog reports that that the State Security Service (SSS) has arraigned former Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s chef, Victor Abayomi, for allegedly stealing valuables worth millions at his Ikoyi residence. The SSS arraigned Abayomi before the Sabo-Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court sitting in Lagos on Monday. The legal officer, Joshua Babalola, in the employment … Read more

Nigeria: Powering Beyond The Immediate

Nigeria: Powering Beyond The Immediate

By abiodun KOMOLAFE Nigeria is at a crossroads and Nigerians are trying to find the responses to an economic crisis and currency turmoil. Of course, all manner of symptoms keep appearing! Towards the end of February, Governor Biodun Oyebanji unveiled a N12 billion economic relief programme for Ekiti residents. That’s in addition to other proactive … Read more

Wale Raji Leads 60 Reps To Push For Nigeria’s Return To Parliamentary System Of Govt

Lagos News: Wale Raji

Eko Hot Blog reports that some members of the House of Representatives have made a push for constitutional reforms in order to restore the parliamentary system of government in Nigeria. The lawmakers, not less than 60 in number, are proposing a bill to alter the 1999 constitution to return the country to parliamentary democracy as … Read more

AFCON: Lagos Govt Issues Health Advisory Ahead Of Nigeria Vs Ivory Coast Match

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ministry of Health, under the Lagos State Government, has issued a set of health guidelines to the citizens of Nigeria and football enthusiasts in preparation for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final match between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the host country, Cote d’Ivoire. Nigeria and … Read more

Lagos Taskforce Arrests 51 Notorious Highway Gang Terrorizing Truck Drivers On Apapa, Badagry Expressway

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has apprehended 51 notorious members of a highway gang known for terrorizing truck drivers along the Apapa/ Oshodi and Lagos/Badagry Expressway. Announcing the development in a statement on Tuesday, the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on New Media, Jubril Gawat, detailed that the taskforce … Read more

JUST IN: APC’s Fuad Laguda Coasts Home To Landslide Victory In Lagos By-election

Ekp Hot Blog reports that the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Fuad Laguda has coasted home to a landslide victory in Saturday’s by-election in Surulere Federal Constituency, Lagos. Results monitored by this PM News on IRev portal of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) indicated that Laguda won massively in the six wards … Read more

Obey Traffic Rules, Pay Taxes To Help Build A Better Lagos, Sanwo-Olu Tells Lagos Residents

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, delivers the inaugural address for his second term in office on Monday, May 29, 2023

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged residents of the state pay taxes and adhere to laws to help build a better state. The governor made the charge on Sunday during the 24th annual New Year Thanksgiving of the state at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos. “Today, at the 24th Annual … Read more

PHOTOS: Ambode Joins Sanwo-Olu, Hamzat, Others For Lagos Govt New Year Thanksgiving

Former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, and their wives at the Lagos State Government New Year's Thanksgiving Service

Eko Hot Blog reports that former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, on Sunday, attended the state government’s New Year Thanksgiving Service. He joined Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, at the event, which held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan, Lagos. Their wives, including First Lady Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, were some of the dignitaries … Read more

Alara, Ambode, Wale Raji, Oladunjoye, Arebi, Thanni Lead Powerful Epe Delegation To Lanre Awe And Olayemi Lawal’s Wedding

Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo and former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode at the wedding ceremony

By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that distinguished figures from Epe, including the esteemed Alara of Ilara, Oba Olufolarin Olukayode Ogunsanwo; former Governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode; the federal representative from Epe, Wale Raji; Olatunde Oladunjoye; Tunde Thanni, and Fariu Arebi, led a powerful delegation to the wedding ceremony of the Awe’s and Lawal’s … Read more

PHOTOS: Olanrewaju Awe And Olayemi Lawal Exchange Vows, Rings At Nikkah Ceremony In Lagos

Olanrewaju Awe and Olayemi Lawal at their Nikkah Ceremony

Eko Hot Blog reports that Olanrewaju Abdullateef Awe has tied the knot with his lover, Olayemi Hafsat Lawal. The couple exchanged their vows and marital rings at a Nikkah ceremony on the premises of Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos State, on Saturday, December 30, 2023. The Nikkah ceremony was attended by various eminent personalities, … Read more