A group of protesters stormed the Lagos State House of Assembly on Thursday to express their opposition to the appointment of a new traditional ruler in the Ajah region of the state. The protesters, hailing from the Ajah community, raised concerns that the matter of the Obaship of Ajah is still under judicial review. They … Read more
Nollywood actor-turned-politician Desmond Elliot has retutrd claims that he’s gay. The controversy started after a blog post accused several Nigerian celebrities, such as actors and reality stars, of being gay. The list, which included the names of several high-profile figures in the country, sparked a strong backlash from netizens. In an with interview with TVC, … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified over 15 distressed buildings in Iponri Estate, Surulere, set for demolition. Occupants of these buildings have been given a two-week notice to evacuate to prevent potential loss of lives and property. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State House of Assembly has inaugurated an ad-hoc committee to investigate the case of a 12-year-old boy, Adebola Akin-Bright, whose small intestines allegedly went missing during a surgery. The Speaker, Mr. Mudashiru Obasa, inaugurated the committee at plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS We’ve Discovered Plans To Stage Violent … Read more
Several ranking state lawmakers have started making moves to take over the Lagos State House of Assembly Deputy Speaker’s position after Hon. Wasiu Eshinlokun’s elevation. Four prominent lawmakers, including Desmond Elliot, Noheem Adam, Mojisola Meranda, and Abiodun Tobun, have shown interest in the position. The contenders have sought traditional influence, political backing, and support from … Read more
Olumide Oworu is a Nollywood actor and cum politician. The LP candidate is planning to unseat Desmond Elliot in the House of Assembly elections. Olumide Oworu is known for his role in the family series the Johnsons. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nollywood actor cum politician, Desmond Elliot, would face his younger colleague, Olumide … Read more
On-Air-Personality, Kayode Ojuolape Oladotun tears into the APC government and uses Desmond Elliot as a vivid example to pass across his point. This comes in response to the former Nollywood actor distributing transformers to his constituency prior to elections. According to Do2dtun, this is glaring that the politicians do not really care about the masses. … Read more
Desmond Elliot has tendered his apology for his slur during the EndSARS protests in October 2020. Elliot had referred to Nigerian youths who reacted to the Lekki shooting as children, undermining their stance to protest. According to the politician, his comments weren’t on the youths on social media but those criticizing the Lagos House of … Read more
The finalists were picked from the five administrative divisions (Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe) in Lagos. The talent hunt was among the activities that made up the Greater Lagos Fiesta event in December 2022. The government urged the winners to grow their creative skills to ensure success in third fields. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
LAWMA held a stakeholder engagement session on Wednesday to discuss the 2015 Public Health Law and the 2017 Environment Protection Law. Chairman, House Committee on Environment lauded the initiative behind the gathering, noting that the state parliament would continue to enact laws to ensure the protection of the environment of Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICK: 2023: … Read more
The Commissioner, who also prayed against further re-occurence of any sudden or premature death in the family, read out the condolence letter from the Governor and his Deputy. Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, sent delegates to pay a condolence visit to the family of the late veteran actress, Rachel … Read more
The politician had come under fire on numerous occasions ever since he backed godfatherism and social media regulation last year — despite his eventual apology Desmond Elliot, the actor-turned-politician, said there is no justification for the suspension of Twitter’s operations in Nigeria by the federal government, EKO HOT BLOG gathered. The government had on Friday announced the indefinite suspension of the … Read more
The two pictures of the bridge, the one constructed by Desmond Elliot and the female Councillor Hon Onem Tyna Miracle, has been trending online after Nigerian youths photo mixed the pictures of the two bridges. This has generated several reactions and controversies across the internet and social media platforms According to the reports, the picture … Read more
The Lawmaker and actor has been trending on social media for the past few days The politician has now reacted! EKO HOT BLOG recalls that during the Lekki End Sars Protest in October 2020, the Nollywood actor Desmond Elliot representing the Surulere Constituency of Lagos State House of Assembly referred to the youths as children … Read more
Actress Toyin Abraham took to Twitter to urge Nigerians to stop joking about her colleague Desmond Elliot The actress’ tweet did not go down well with many people who warned her to mind her business The mother of one said it was fine, noting that she does not want any negativity on her timeline Nigerians … Read more
The 4th of February 2021, marks the 47th birthday of a renowned Nigerian movie director, actor and politician Desmond Oluwashola Elliott He was born on the 4th day of February 1974, in Lagos State, Nigeria He obtained a degree in Economics from Lagos State University , LASU in 2003 before going into acting. EKO HOT … Read more
Ekohotblog, October 30th, 2020 Lagos lawmaker and actor, Desmond Elliot has broken down in tears after he was dragged to filth by Nigerians over his comment on social media regulation. During a chat on Thursday evening with Arise TV, the actor was filled with emotions as he explained what led to his speech on social … Read more
October 29, 2020. The lawmaker representing Surulere 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Desmond Elliot, has come under attack for referring to protesters as children and saying that Nigeria may disintegrate if the social media space is not regulated. The popular Nollywood Actor, had while issuing the warning during plenary lamented the … Read more
Ekohotblog, 29th October, 2020 Desmond Elliot has apologized for addressing the youths as ‘Children’ while making his submission during plenary at the Lagos state House of Assembly last week. A viral video that captured submission of Desmond Eliot’s on the Lagos carnage, he addressed the youths as children and opined that social media was … Read more
October 29, 2020. Mr Desmond Elliot, the lawmaker representing Surulere 1 at the Lagos State House of Assembly, has warned that Nigeria may not exist in the next five years. Elliot revealed that the country may disintegrate if Nigeria’s social media space is not regulated. The Nollywood veteran issued the warning while addressing the Lagos … Read more