Kaduna Assembly commits to programme-based budgeting for 2026. UNICEF conducts training to enhance lawmakers’ budgeting skills. Focus on child development sectors: education, health, water, and social protection. The Kaduna State House of Assembly has announced plans to implement programme-based budgeting in the 2026 fiscal year to better address citizens’ needs. According to Eko Hot Blog, … Read more
Trump denies rumours about being in poor health or dead. Says he spent the weekend doing interviews and golfing. Social media buzz started after two days of public absence. U.S. President Donald Trump has denied growing speculations about his health, saying he remained active. Eko Hot Blog retrieves that Trump explained that he was “very … Read more
Incorporating fruits into your weekly diet is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to boost your health. Packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, fruits strengthen your immune system, reduce the risk of chronic diseases, and keep your body in optimal condition. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations … Read more
Breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day because it sets the tone for your energy levels and overall health. However, what you choose to eat matters greatly. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages … Read more
Your diet plays a crucial role in determining how well you sleep. EDITOR’S PICKS NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion BREAKING: Sokoto Villages Hit by Airstrike Targeting Terrorists, Several Feared Dead EKO HOT BLOG reports that while some foods promote rest, others … Read more
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep, everyone has their rituals, from specific pillow arrangements to preferred room temperatures. One question often arises: Is it beneficial to wear socks while sleeping? Let’s delve into the science and myths surrounding this practice. Wearing socks to bed can promote better sleep by regulating your body … Read more
No fewer than 10 federal ministries and agencies have been allocated over ₦1 trillion each in the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the allocations are detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly. The ministries receiving significant funding include Police Affairs, Interior, Defence, Finance, Power, Works, Budget and Economic Planning, … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about African leaders becoming complacent in addressing diabetes, labeling it a “silent killer. ” The WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, issued a stark warning during the 2024 World Diabetes Day commemoration, emphasizing the disease’s escalating prevalence due to urbanization, unhealthy diets, and physical … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) recently convened its 14th International Conference on Health Advances, Innovation, and Research (CHAIR), an event dedicated to addressing pressing health and environmental challenges in Nigeria. The conference, held recently in Lagos, brought together researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders to deliberate on strategies to foster a healthier and safer environment. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu visited the Ikosi-Ejinrin Local Council Development Area (LCDA) on Saturday, November 30, 2024, to assess the progress of two significant projects in Ketu-Ereyun: the Lagos State Mental Health Institute and the Lagos Central Food Security Systems and Logistics Hub. The Governor was received by members of … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for a three-day official visit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron. Tinubu, accompanied by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, landed at Orly Airport around 5:10 p.m. on Wednesday. His arrival was marked by a ceremonial military reception, signifying the commencement of the visit. … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Epe Local Government, led by Executive Chairman Hon. (Princess) Surah Animashaun, is organizing a free health screening for Epe residents to curb the spread of tuberculosis (TB). The event is scheduled for November 6 and 7, 2024, at the Epe Local Government Secretariat. Residents will receive free services, including blood pressure … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe Local Government under the leadership of Hon princess Surah Animashaun, working with the Lagos State Ministry of Health, has started a health campaign called the “Know Your Numbers Campaign” to help fight high blood pressure and diabetes. The campaign, themed “Fight Against Silent Killers,” offers free health check up and … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that as part of the ongoing vaccination campaign in Epe Local Government, nurses from Epe health center visited Saint Theresa Catholic Church on Sunday to give vaccines to church members. They where able to get everyone received the right vaccine according to their age category. The team was led by one of the … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Lagos State Health District III today convened a stakeholder meeting aimed at sensitizing residents on the importance of mass vaccination. The meeting, held at the NUT Hall in Ibeju-Agbe, was attended by top health officials, community leaders, and the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, who … Read more
Dignitaries, prominent clerics, friends, and family members gathered on September 27 to celebrate the 70th birthday of Bishop David Oyedepo, founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, also known as Winners Chapel. The grand celebration took place at the church’s headquarters in Ota, Ogun State, with the auditorium packed with guests, all dressed in white and … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Lagos State has commenced its 3rd Quarter Health Initiative for Rural Dwellers (HIRD) at the Ibeju-Lekki Health Center. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, Burnt By Son In Delta Man Detained for Allegedly Killing Mother, Mutilating Son in Abia Fubara Regains Freedom After 11 Days in … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that the Executive Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government, Hon. Abdullahi Sesan Olowa, along with the Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Professor Akin Abayomi, and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Oreoluwa Finnih, inspected the site of the proposed world-class medical facility in Akodo today. EDITOR’S PICKS School Proprietress Allegedly Killed, … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State is on the verge of launching its much-anticipated standalone University of Medicine and Health Sciences, a key element of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration. The institution is poised to transform healthcare education and delivery, not just for Lagosians but also for the entire nation. Admissions into the multi-campus university … Read more
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has disclosed that Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, Gates emphasized that reducing health inequality globally is … Read more