Following the death of Sikiru Osinowo last week, Lagos East senatorial district has been left without a representation at the upper legislative chamber. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will have to conduct a bye election to fill the legislative void created by the demise of senator sikiru. To this end, there have scheming and … Read more
There was palpable apprehension on Sunday morning after a tanker exploded at the Kara axis of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. EkoHotBlog learnt that the incident happened shortly after midnight, with a lot of vehicles stuck on the bridge as a result of the curfew imposed to curtail the spread of the virulent coronavirus. Recall that the … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has announced the death of Mrs Shola Oladeinbo, the Women Leader of the party. A statement signed by Prince Muiz Dosunmu, the State Secretary of the party said she died on Friday, June 19, after a brief illness. Describing the deceased as a dedicated member of the PDP family, he … Read more
Ninety-eight more COVID-19 patients have recovered from the deadly virus in Lagos State. This was disclosed by the State Incident Commander, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in a statement issued on Friday. According to the governor, the discharged patients consist of 71 males and 27 females. Giving a breakdown of the figures, Sanwo-Olu said 23 were from … Read more
Selinat Atinuke Adeola Pelumi ( Nee Samuel ), the mother of fomer speaker of Lagos state house of assembly, Rt. Hon. Jokotola Pelumi, has passed away. The former speaker comfirmed her death to EkoHotBlog in text message. According to Jokotola, She died on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, at the age of 82. Burial arrangements are … Read more
The former speaker of Lagos state house of assembly Abayomi Ikuforiji, has condoled with the nuclear and extended family of the late Senator representing Lagos east senatorial district, Adebayo Osinowo. Osinowo died on Tuesday at isolation centre in Lagos after battling with COVID-19. In a statement on Tuesday, Ikuforiji described Osinowo as a dependable and … Read more
Lagos State government has announced the suspension of re-opening of churches and mosques in the state till further notice. The state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon. He attributed the decision to increase in index cases in Lagos. He said “As at midnight yesterday, June 15, 2020, Lagos State had recorded a … Read more
Another medical doctor identified as Mr Enoch Okpara has been murdered and burnt beyond recognition in Zamfara state. Ekohotblog reports that Zamfara state police command has commenced an investigation into the death of Enoch Okpara, a medical doctor, who was killed and burnt by unknown assailants. This online news platform learnt that the medical practitioner … Read more
The Republic of Benin has revealed why it dropped it’s World Trade Organisation (WTO) candidate for Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. Ekohotblog understands that the West African country disclosed that it pulled its candidate out of the race to enable Okonjo-Iweala to get stronger backing during the election – this creates a problem for Egypt. It was reported … Read more
A national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with the family of late senator Bayo Osinowo over his death. Osinowo who represented Lagos East senatorial district at the upper legislative chamber died on Monday from coronavirus complications. Tinubu in a statement on Monday described Osinowo as a great politician with a … Read more
The Nigeria political enclave was thrown into a pensive mood this afternoon after the news filter through to the public that the Senator representing Lagos East senatorial district, Adebayo Osinowo, has passed away. EkoHotBlog learnt that Oshiniwo was said to have been sick after contracting coronavirus in Lagos State. The deceased, aged 64, was placed … Read more
By Seye Olumide. The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) of the Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), formed and headed by the party’s national leader, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, wielded the big stick recently. In a swift move, GAC proscribed all groupings in the party after its meeting on Wednesday. The shock wave reverberated across … Read more
The Lagos State Waste Management Authority (LAWMA) has clarified its position on the delayed salary payment to street Sweepers. The clarification becomes imperative in view of the recent pockets of protests and agitations over the issue. The agency made the clarification in a statement issued on Saturday by its Acting Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. … Read more
#NigeriansMustFall tops twitter trends in South Africa after a video of a South African lady stripping and twerking for Nigerian men went viral. Ekohotblog understands that #NigeriansMustFall started trending in South Africa as a protest against Nigerians living in South Africa. As seen in the video, a half-naked South African lady was twerking for some … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu has finally released the contents of the IPOB document that caused panic in Aso Rock, Nigeria’s Presidential Villa. According to reports via NewsOneNigeria, the pro-Biafra group submitted a document to the United States Department titled: “Nigeria: A history of serial genocide and the urgent need for US Intervention.” The IPOB document got the … Read more
Police in Lagos have charged the Ketu Branch Manager of Access Bank Plc, Mr. Nwaru Jerry Nnamdi, with stealing N14m. Nwaru, 34, was alleged to have stolen the money while refilling the bank’s ATM Vault. His employer, the Access Bank, reported the theft at the Ikoyi Division of Nigeria Police Force, Ikoyi, Lagos State. The … Read more
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has appointed Hakeem Ogunniran as chairman Board of Directors Lagos Investment Co Plc (LBIC). The appointment of Ogunniran was announced on Wednesday. Before his appointment Ogunniran has a sterling record and impeccable reputation from working at executive positions of private companies. Hakeem Ogunniran is a household name in the real … Read more
National leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu says there’s no ulterior motive behind the disbandment of all political groups within the party in Lagos. Reacting to claims that the decision was aimed at cutting the minister of interior, Rauf Aregbesola, to sizes, Tinubu said his relationship with the minister is cordial, insisting … Read more
Nigeria recorded her highest daily number of COVID-19 cases as NCDC announced 663 new infections. Ekohotblog reports that the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) confirmed 633 new COVID-19 cases in a tweet on the micro-blogging site, Twitter on Tuesday night, June 9. This brings the country’s total number of cases to 13464. READ ALSO: … Read more
Earlier in the day, information filter through to the about the disbandment of political groups in Lagos on the orders of a national leader of the All Progressives Congress, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. According to the cable, the dissolution is a precursor to an alleged long-standing imbroglio between Tinubu and his close associate, Rauf Aregbesola. The … Read more