Ogunkelu Donates Transformer to Temu Community, Reels Out Achievements at Constituency Meeting

Temu community receives transformer after enduring months of blackout Ogunkelu reels out road, education, and welfare projects at constituency meeting Residents, monarchs, and leaders commend his interventions across Epe Constituency II Eko Hot Blog reports that the lawmaker representing Epe Constituency II at the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu, has reiterated his … Read more

New Budget to Fund New Agencies, School Renovations in Kano

Kano State House of Assembly

Kano State 2025 Budget Now Exceeds N935 Billion Assembly Vows to Oversee Budget Spending Governor Yusuf’s Supplementary Budget The Kano State House of Assembly has passed a N215.3 billion supplementary budget for the 2025 fiscal year. This approval, which followed a request from Governor Abba Yusuf, brings the total state budget to more than N935 … Read more

Rep Wale Raji Champions Unity, Infrastructure, Free Markets at Okemagba Presidential Gala

Ekohotblog reports that the Okemagba Presidential Gala, held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the Okemagba Development Association (ODA) Hall in Eredo LCDA, brought together dignitaries, traditional rulers, and community leaders to discuss the progress and development of the region. EDITOR’S PICKS  Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement … Read more

Ex-Deputy Minority Leader, Toby Okechukwu Resigns from PDP

Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … Read more

‘Don’t Burden Residents with Rent Increases’– Sanwo-Olu Warns Lagos Landlords

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Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged landlords and property owners in the state to refrain from increasing rents and property prices following the inauguration of major infrastructure projects in the Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS  PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from … Read more

Jonathan, Fubara Honored With Traditional Titles In Rivers

Jonathan Fubara Traditional Titles Rivers

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was conferred with the title Eze Udo 1 of Nigeria (King of Peace) by the Etche Traditional Rulers Council during the 10th anniversary celebration of HRH Dr. Ken O. Nwala, King of the Etche Kingdom, in Rivers State. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State also received the title Dike Oha 1 … Read more

LG Autonomy Will Boost Development – Sanwo-Olu

LG Autonomy Will Boost Development – Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reiterated that Lagos has long upheld local government autonomy, emphasizing its importance in fostering grassroots development. He made this statement on Friday while receiving representatives of the Association of Ex-Local Government Chairmen of Nigeria, led by its President, Albert Ashipa, during a courtesy visit at Lagos House, Marina. EDITOR’S … Read more

Lagos Beckons Global Investors, Touts Conducive Business Climate

Lagos Beckons Global Investors, Touts Conducive Business Climate

Lagos Positions Itself as Africa’s Economic Hub State Guarantees Friendly Business Environment for Investments Showcases Infrastructure Projects to Attract Foreign Capital Eko Hot Blog reports that at the ongoing 2024 US-Africa Business Summit in Dallas, Texas, the Lagos State Government has extended an invitation to foreign investors, particularly those interested in Nigeria. Touting Lagos as … Read more

Unmasking Obaseki’s N70,000 Minimum Wage Bait: A Wolf In Sheep’s Clothing Pre-Election Ploy?

Unmasking Obaseki's N70,000 Minimum Wage Bait: A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing Pre-Election Ploy?

Civic group accuses Obaseki of vote-wooing tactics Condemns new minimum wage as electoral manipulation Questions timing and feasibility of wage increase Eko Hot Blog reports that the Edo N’Okpa Movement, a civic organization based in Benin City, has strongly criticized Governor Godwin Obaseki’s recent announcement of a new N70,000 minimum wage for state workers. The … Read more

Umahi Slams Peter Obi For ‘Inciting’ Igbos Over Coastal Highway Project

Umahi Slams Peter Obi For 'Inciting' Igbos Over Coastal Highway Project

Umahi Accuses Peter Obi of Inciting Igbos Against Tinubu Govt Alleges Obi Misleading Southeast Over Lagos-Calabar Highway Project Claims Obi Won’t Fight for Those He Misguides Eko Hot Blog reports that the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, has leveled accusations against the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, alleging that he … Read more

Lagos Council Begins Bursary, Palliatives Distribution

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Ifelodun LCDA Chairman begins bursary allowances and social security interventions. N10m disbursed to 200 indigent students and residents, announced by Governor’s aide. Palliatives include cash transfers, healthcare support, and infrastructure projects. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Ifelodun Local Council Development Area of Lagos State, Olufemi Okeowo, on Wednesday, began the disbursement of … Read more

Wike Delivers On Promise, Invites Tinubu To Commission Rumuola-Rumuokwuta Flyover In Rivers

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Governor Nyesom Wike has invited President-elect Asiwaju Tinubu to inaugurate the Rumuola-Rumuokwuta flyover and Magistrate Court building in Port Harcourt. The projects are ready for commissioning on May 3rd and 4th, and this will mark the 12th flyover built by Wike’s administration since 2019. Tinubu’s visit to the state was promised during his campaign trail, … Read more