By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Eredo LCDA Chairman, Hon Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, has promised a mega empowerment programme before the year runs out and before the first quarter of the year 2024. He made the promise on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the Children Christmas Funfair held at the Eredo LCDA secretariat, … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Mrs Ismail Christiana Oyinloluwa, the wife of the Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, on Tuesday December 19, 2023, spearheaded the much-anticipated 2023 Children Christmas Funfair at the LCDA secretariat. Children from Eredo LCDA and neighbouring areas gathered for a day of festivities. Hon. Akinloye … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has unveiled its plan for residents to savor Eko Rice this festive season, with no less than 40,000 bags set to hit the market before Christmas Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture, Oluwarotimi Fashola disclosed this while speaking with newsmen during a tour of the … Read more
By Haneefa Badru Christmas celebration is a commemoration of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the son of God. Each year on December 25th, billions of people around the globe come together to honor this sacred event through religious and cultural celebrations. The atmosphere during this time is filled with cheer and merriment as believers … Read more
More than 600 people gathered at a community centre in north Belfast on Sunday to mark Ukrainian Christmas. Eko Hot Blog reports that in the eastern Orthodox Church, Christmas Day is marked on 7 January, in accordance with the Julian calendar. EDITOR’S PICKS US: House Of Reps Bans TikTok From Official Devices Supreme Court Sets … Read more
Obi urged Christians to remain hopeful for a better nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to remain hopeful for a better nation, especially as they prepare to take back their nation come 2023. Obi made the call while delivering his Christmas message … Read more
It was a Christmas tragedy for three people who died in a road crash on the Lagos-Ibadan expressway on Sunday. Eko Hot Blog reports that three persons died, while six others were injured in an accident that occurred on Christmas day on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us with … Read more
CAN has sent Christmas message to all Christians in Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has lamented that Nigerians are celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ amidst pain, fear, and untold hardship. The President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, stated this on Saturday in his Christmas message to Nigerians … Read more
King Charles is set to include a tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, in his first Christmas message as monarch. Eko Hot Blog reports that an image of Charles delivering his speech, which is due to be broadcast on Christmas Day at 15:00 GMT, shows the King in St George’s Chapel, Windsor. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Sanwo-Olu says 2022 has been a year of prosperity for Lagosians. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has said the state broke all barriers in 2022, leading to “purposeful development.” EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Taking Our Financial Freedom from Us with ‘Suffocating’ Monetary Policies Renewed Hope: Dissecting Tinubu’s Comprehensive Plans For … Read more
Buhari has sent a Christmas message to Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday released his last Christmas message as President to Nigerians. The President in the statement rejoiced with Christians in the country as they celebrate this year’s Christmas. EDITOR’S PICKS JUST IN: Max Air CEO, Bishir Mangal Is Dead … Read more
Osun Police have banned open street carnivals in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Police in Osun on Tuesday announced a ban on street carnivals during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state. Police spokesperson in the state, SP Yemisi Opalola, stated that the ban was put in place to prevent … Read more
FG has declared Public Holidays for Christmas and New year celebrations. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Government has declared public holidays for the celebration of Christmas, Boxing Day, and New Year, respectively. This online media platform gathered that the Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, made the announcement in a statement signed by the … Read more
Lagos-Ibadan expressway, 2nd Niger bridge will be ready for Christmas – Fashola ….the benefits of the infrastructures that the government is building are in the horizon. EDITOR’S PICK 2023: Tinubu’s Ally Reveals What Will Determine Winner Of Presidential Election APC 2023: Bola Tinubu Shortlists El-Rufai, Oshiomhole For Campaign DG –Reports Don’t Be Distracted With BBNaija … Read more
Bank has mistakenly paid $175 million to customers on Christmas day. EKO HOT BLOG reports that UK bank Santander got into the Christmas spirit this year by paying out a total of £130 million ($175 million) to customers by mistake on December 25. The total payment was split over 75,000 transactions for around 2,000 corporate … Read more
Passengers Commend Federal Govt Over Free Train Ride At Christmas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Railway passengers in Lagos have commneded the decision of the Federal Government to introduce free ride on all routes to celebrate the Christmas season. Passengers at the train stations in Agege on Monday, described the decision as a welcome development, … Read more
Lagosians Thank Sanwo-Olu For Free BRT Ride During Christmas EKO HOT BLOG reports that Some Lagosians who enjoyed the free bus ride in the Lagos Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), on Christmas Day as granted by Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, have showered encomium on the Governor. The passengers boarded BRT from CMS, Ikorodu, Ketu and Fadeyi, Tafawa … Read more
Florida man shoots neighbor during dispute over loud music EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 31-year-old U.S. man in Florida identified as Zachary Moncada shot his neighbour during a dispute over loud music on Christmas Eve, a report said. Moncada is accused of shooting the man in the back before the victim’s relatives subdued him on … Read more
At Christmas, Foundation supports less privileged with food, other items in Makoko EKO HOT BLOG reports that Over 100 indigent members of Oko Agbon in Makoko community in Lagos State, at the weekend, received food and other household items from a foundation, Gift the Needy and Youth Empowerment Initiative in the spirit of the festive season. … Read more
The Christmas message of Sir Ahmadu Bello in 1959 remains a strong message to Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports thar Sir Ahmadu Bello was the first and only premier of the Northern Nigeria region. He also held the title of Sardauna of Sokoto. In his 1959 Christmas message, Bello, who was recognised as one of … Read more