NDLEA Intercepts Cocaine Shipment, Arrests Cartel Leaders

Seizes ₦5.3bn Cocaine From Lagos to Dubai NDLEA Busts International Drug Syndicate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled an international drug syndicate that operated across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. Eko Hot Blog reports that the breakthrough came after a two-week intelligence-led operation in Lagos, … Read more

U.S. Visa: Interviews Must Now Hold in Applicant’s Home Country

Only in country of residence/nationality No refunds or transfers abroad Longer waits if applied outside The U.S. government has introduced a new visa rule requiring all non-immigrant visa applicants to attend interviews strictly in their country of residence or nationality. This policy takes immediate effect and is meant to stop applicants from applying in other … Read more

Rev. Adebote: “I Am Not a Politician, But I Pray for Our Leaders”

Rev. Abraham Adebote emphasized that Zebullum’s Ark of Covenant is purely prayer-centered, with no blood sacrifices or rituals. The G.O urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity, and continuous prayers for leaders. The 25-year-old Zebullum program continues to attract thousands with testimonies of breakthroughs and miracles. The General Overseer of the Redemption Gospel Miracle Centre, Epe, … Read more

Worshippers Celebrate God’s Faithfulness at Zebullum 25 Grand Finale

Zebullum 25 attracted Christians from across communities and denominations. Participants testified to miracles, breakthroughs, and renewed faith. Gospel artists and ministers inspired worshippers with spirit-filled music. The Redemption Gospel Miracle Centre, Epe, was filled with joy, music, and heartfelt prayers today as the grand finale of the annual Zebullum 25 prayer program came to a … Read more

Oworonshoki Residents Count Losses As Midnight Demolition Rocks Community

Oworonshoki, Berger Axis

Residents of Oworoshoki were thrown into chaos Many complained of being caught unawares Authorities ordered remaining occupants to vacate within a week Residents of Oworonshoki, Berger axis of Lagos, were thrown into chaos in the early hours of saturday as government-backed demolition teams pulled down several houses, leaving many homeless and stranded. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

Single-Use Plastics Ban: Should Lagos Target Manufacturers or Retailers?

Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab

The Lagos State Government, through its Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, has been the subject of criticisms after recent enforcement activities at retail stores in parts of the state over the ban of single-use plastics. In recent days, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, has posted footage of state officials conducting … Read more

5 Bodies Recovered In Lagos River Bank

Police, UNILAG Probe Lecturer Over Alleged S3xual Assault

5 Bodies Have Been Reportedly Found in Along Igbobo Area In Lagos. Reports Link Deaths to Cult Cases Chairman of Igbogbo/Baiyeku LCDA, Hammed Aroyewun, confirmed the attacks in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Oluwaseun Ajayi. Multiple reports have confirmed that five bodies were recovered along the riverbank in the Oreta area of … Read more

EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO, Ogundele Wanted

EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO Wanted

EFCC Declares Sujimoto CEO, Olasijibomi Ogundele Wanted. He is accused of diversion of funds and money laundering. Public urged to provide information to EFCC or security agencies. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has declared the Chief Executive Officer of Sujimoto Luxury Construction Limited, Olasijibomi Suji Ogundele, wanted over alleged involvement in diversion of … Read more

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Will Power Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal by 2030

Sanwo-Olu: Lagos Will Power Nigeria’s $1 Trillion Economy Goal by 2030 Governor, minister, tech experts attend opening ceremony of GITEX Expo Nigeria 2025 Sanwo-Olu  commended Dr. Bosun Tijani, for his leadership in advancing artificial intelligence infrastructure Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to positioning Lagos as the heartbeat of Nigeria’s digital … Read more

Lagos Is a No Man’s Land – Tinubu’s Adviser Daniel Bwala

Lagos Is a No Man’s Land – Tinubu’s Adviser Daniel Bwala Bwala defended the N3.9 trillion in federal projects reportedly allocated to Lagos over two years Says Lagos pride of Nigeria’s economy Daniel Bwala, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, described Lagos State as belonging to no single group and called … Read more

Tinubu, Mastermind Of Eko Club International, Congratulates Diaspora Group On 25th Anniversary

Tinubu Over 2025 Revenue Achievement

President Tinubu sent a congratulatory message to Eko Club International members. The president, a former member of the diaspora, helped create the group. The group is set to celebrate its 25th anniversary later this month. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the leaders and members of Eko Club International (ECI), the … Read more

Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Lagos

Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Lagos

Tanker Overturns, Explodes in Lagos The resulting fire engulfed at least four nearby trucks Oki also confirmed that reinforcements from neighboring zones were mobilized to support the operation A petrol tanker loaded with Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) burst into flames on Sunday at Iyana Isolo, heading toward Oshodi, Lagos, causing panic and raising fears of … Read more

Vacancy: Hotel Manager Needed In Lagos, Attractive Pay Attached – See If You Qualify

Customer Service Role Opens at SIMS Nigeria Limited

  Mulligan Hotel is hiring a General Manager to oversee hotel operations. The role requires 10+ years of hotel management experience and leadership skills. Applications are open until January 17, 2025, via email submission. Mulligan Hotel, a private Nigerian Group of Companies involved in retail, hospitality, and property businesses, is currently recruiting a Hotel General … Read more

Obanikoro, Bawa-Allah Laud Isale-Eko Descendants Union Job Data Base Launch

How Isale-Eko Contributes to Lagos Ranks as 10th Economy in Africa by GDP

Senator Musiliu Obanikoro commended the efforts Isale-Eko Descendants Union Chairman, Adeniji Kazeem (SAN) Hon Kayode Bawa-Allah Laud Dr.Odewole Involvement and Identifying With Isale-Eko Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, former Minister of State for Defence, has praised the leadership of the Isale-Eko Descendants Union (IDU) for launching the Job Database initiative. Eko Hot Blog reports that the initiative … Read more

How Isale-Eko Contributes to Lagos Ranks as 10th Economy in Africa by GDP

Isale-Eko Descendants Union Held Annual General meeting (AGM), Launches Job Database  The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment Laud Isale-Eko as a dynamic center of commerce IDU Expressed Optimism About LASG Proposed Lagos Island Regeneration Plans. To truly understand why Lagos is rightfully known as Nigeria’s commercial nerve center, one must venture into the heart … Read more

Lagos APC Confirms 37 LCDAs to Participate in 2025 Local Government Polls

Lagos APC Chairman highlights project undertaken by LCDAs Ojelabi Calls for peace and unity ahead of LG Poll The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced that the upcoming local government elections scheduled for 2025 will be held across all 20 Local Government Councils and 37 Local Council Development Areas … Read more

AfCFTA: Lagos Takes Bold Steps Towards Becoming Africa’s Trade Powerhouse

AfCFTA is the future of trade in Lagos AfCFTA centered on a shared vision of promoting intra-African trade by Africans Lagos State is taking decisive steps to reinforce its position as a prominent trade hub in Africa by leveraging the opportunities presented by the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Eko Hot Blog reports that … Read more

NDLEA Nabs Businessman Smuggling Cocaine for €3,000 Payout

NDLEA Nabs Businessman Smuggling Cocaine for €3,000 Payout

 NDLEA Says 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine was ingested Suspect Chose MMIA rather than Abuja Airport to bypass Security check The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has apprehended 48-year-old businessman Orizu Ifeanyi Arthur for attempting to smuggle 74 wraps of heroin and cocaine onboard an Air France flight from the Nnamdi Azikiwe International … Read more

Lagos Cleric Lauds Tinubu During Jumaat Prayer at Lagos Mosque

Tinubu to Spend Festive Season in Lagos Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, urged people to be grateful to Allah Says the President hasn’t disappointed President Bola Tinubu attended the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday, marking his first public appearance since last week’s prayers at the Alausa … Read more

Four Lagos Drug Lords Jailed for 28 Years, Ordered to Forfeit VGC Properties

A Federal High Court in Lagos, presided over by Justice Yellim Bogoro, has sentenced four drug kingpins to a combined total of 28 years in prison with hard labour. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the kingpins were arrested two years ago with 2.1 tonnes of cocaine at a residential estate in Ikorodu. Femi Babafemi, Director … Read more