Top political stories today feature President Bola Tinubu, his former rivals; former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Tinubu In South Africa For Ramaphosa’s Inauguration President Bola Tinubu arrived in South Africa on Tuesday night to attend the inauguration of … Read more
By Kunle Aremu The Nigeria’s constitution has provided room for the review of national minimum wage but it seems the organised labour unions and those representing the Federal Government do not actually understand the context of that law. This was the import of the argument of the former Lagos State Governor Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN) … Read more
Omotilewa Aro-Lambo has passed away. His family announced his passing on Tuesday. He was a former governorship aspirant in Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Omotilewa Gausudeen Ayinde Aro-Lambo, a former Secretary to the Lagos State Government, has died. His family disclosed the development in a statement issued Tuesday night. Born on June 8, … Read more
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
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
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
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, took center stage as the esteemed chairman of the 15th edition of the Alhaji Kafaru Oluwole Tinubu Memorial Ramadan Lecture. The event, organized by Radio Lagos and Lagos Television, served as a platform to address pressing societal issues … Read more
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
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government says it is going ahead with its monthly rental scheme, saying it will begin enforcement before the end of 2024 or early next year. Special Adviser to Lagos State Governor on Housing, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare, stated it during a recent press briefing of the Lagos State Real … Read more
Tinubu inaugurated the new intra-city metro line on Thursday. The Red Line rail is the second intra-city rail line in the state after the inauguration of the Blue Line last year. The Red Line rail is expected to move 250,000 passengers daily when fully operational. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, has disclosed that he only receives N577,000 monthly pension as a former Governor of Lagos State. Fashola made the revelation ton Saturday while appearing as a guest on Arise Television programme, Perspectives. EDITOR’S PICKS Uzodimma’s Inauguration: Tinubu Meets Obasanjo In Imo (Photos) Aiyedatiwa … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Author and Former Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Dr. Femi Olugbile, has unveiled his new book ‘Pelewura’ to positive acclaim. The book was launched on Wednesday at the Nigerian Institute of International Affairs (NIIA) in Victoria Island, Lagos. The event, … Read more
By Solomon Babawale Pastor (Mrs.) Mayowa Ikuforiji marked her 60th birthday and celebrated 38 years of marriage with her husband, Rt. Hon. Dr. Adeyemi Ikuforiji, in a special church thanksgiving ceremony held at Gospel Ministry International in Aswani Mechanic Village, off Osolo Way, Lagos State, on Sunday. The day was filled with joy and gratitude … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has charged newly inaugurated cabinet members and Permanent Secretaries to ensure strict implementation and enforcement of all state laws for Lagos residents to live in a sane, safe and secure society. He urged the new members of the State Executive Council to hit the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Former Lagos Governor, Mr Babatunde Raji Fashola, and successor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, on Saturday in Epe were among those who tutored the newly inaugurated cabinet members of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on delivery of good governance to the people of the state. The two former governors were among the facilitators who … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Former Minister of Works, Babatunde Fashola has reacted to the allegations of writing the judgment set to be delivered by the judges of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal regarding the outcome of the 2023 presidential election. Fashola in his reaction through a statement released on Sunday by his media aide, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu on Thursday night expressed excitement to see former governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode. Ambode was at the Lagos House, Marina, to honour an invitation to the reception held in honour of the president. Tinubu had on Tuesday returned to Lagos after a seven-day trip abroad. Ambode’s … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the trio of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and former Lagos governors Akinwunmi Ambode and Babatunde Fashola were on Thursday seen together for the first time in years. The governor and former governors met at the State Reception held in honour of President Bola Tinubu at Lagos House, Marina, on … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State University (LASU) has conferred honorary doctorate degrees to eminent personalities in and outside the state. The conferment took place at LASU’s 26th convocation ceremony held at the university’s Ojo campus on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Hajj 2023: Lagos Airlifts Final Batch Of Pilgrims To Saudi Arabia, Urges Them … Read more