By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that HRM Oba Babatunde Olaogun Ogunlaja (JP), the Aladeshonyin and Paramount Ruler of Odo-Noforija kingdom, Epe Division, Lagos State, has urged Nigerians to be patient and trust in President Bola Tinubu’s leadership. He made the plea on Thursday, December 28, 2023, when he hosted the Managing Director of LTV … Read more
Rep. Raji has facilitated the completion of various projects in Epe Federal Constituency in 2023. The lawmaker is ending the year with the start of asphalt laying for roads on three streets in Epe. His robust representation has been credited for his election to an unprecedented third term in the House of Representatives in February. … Read more
In a few days, it will be the end of the year 2023. It has been a year replete with stories, many of them bad. The mind struggles to find the good story, not tainted by doubt, or worry. Perhaps the spate of tragic, disturbing events that erupted across the world in the more recent … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Publisher of SaharaReporters, Omoyele Sowore, has described as lies all that had been said earlier by the wife and children of late Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu. Akeredolu passed away on Wednesday after a prolonged battle with leukaemia. However, the reports surrounding Akeredolu’s death have since generated mixed reactions … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu and the First Lady, Oluremi, on Thursday, received the reigning CAF Women’s Player of the Year, Asisat Oshoala, on Thursday in Lagos. The Barcelona Femeni forward earlier in the month received her sixth CAF Award, becoming the footballer with the most Player of the Year awards on … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that friends and family of Olayemi Hafsat Lawal and Olanrewaju Awe have sent goodwill messages to them following their traditional wedding ceremony. The couple were joined in a traditional wedding ceremony on Saturday, December 24, 2023, in Lagos State. The ceremony was well-attended by close relatives and friends … Read more
Olugbile launched the book, Pelewura, on November 15, 2023. The book has received positive reviews from various quarters. It centers on the life and times of Alimotu Pelewura, the founder of the Lagos Market Women’s Association. Eko Hot Blog reports that Pelewura, a historical account of Alimotu Pewura, written by Consultant Psychiatrist and Newspaper Columnist, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian filmmaker, Biodun Stephen, has decried the persistent harassment and extortion of Lagos State residents by hoodlums, better known as ‘area boys’. In a video she recently posted on social media, she called on Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and the Chairman of the National Union of Road Transport Workers … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has told President Bola Tinubu that his vision for the development of the state remains on track. The governor made the claim on Wednesday at a welcome party the state government held for the president. Tinubu is in Lagos, where he was governor from 1999 … Read more
The barman at the New Americana Hotel, Washington D.C. was plying the retired partners of KPMG who are still awaiting their gratuity and pension with exotic cocktails and succulent canapes in mock sympathy following the BREAKING NEWS: ‘’KPMG SLAPPED WITH $6.2 MILLION FINE OVER OIL AUDIT ERRORS’’ -Bloomberg, August 15, 2017 (Hannah Murphy) ‘’Miller Energy … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that the families of Otunba Adeyemi Lawal and Yeye Otunba Ayotunde Lawal, alongside Mr. Oladipo Awe and Mrs. Folashade Awe, have united as their children, Olayemi Hafsat and Olanrewaju Abdul Lateef tied the knot. The festive couple married in a traditional Wedding ceremony at Harbour Point in Victoria … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, has succumbed to death at the age of 67. A family source told SaharaReporters on Wednesday that Akeredolu died in Lagos. Editor’s Pick JUST IN: Former House Of Reps Speaker, Ghali Na’abba Is Dead Christmas: Minister Tunji-Ojo Donates N23m Cash, Four Truckloads Of Rice In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has urged stakeholders to embrace Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) as a critical tool for environmental management. Addressing a recent stakeholders’ engagement on mainstreaming Environmental Impact Assessment and safeguard instruments into developmental initiatives at Alausa, State Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab said the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested four suspected traffic robbers. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday. He revealed that the suspects were arrested while the RRS was on patrol at MKO Abiola’s Garden, … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has asserted that Nigeria’s federal and sub-national governments have a mutual responsibility to ensure the country’s peace and stability. Tinubu made this known in a statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, on Tuesday after the meeting with the Governors at his … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Otunba TJ Abass, the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, has celebrated the legacy of Alhaji Isaac (Iziak) Durodola Apatira, who has served as the President Emeritus of Eko Club, Ohio, USA. The Epe chief honoured Alhaji Apatira on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his 60th birthday celebration at … Read more
By Babawale Solomon Eko Hot Blog reports that Alhaji Isaac Durodola Apatira has been treated to a surprise 60th birthday party by his friends and family. The party took place at the Bamboo Hall, Eko Club, Surulere Lagos, on Saturday, December 23, 2023. The celebration kicked off with the jubilant entrance of the celebrant, accompanied … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that tragedy struck along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday evening as two persons died in an accident that occurred on the route. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has confirmed the incident. The FRSC spokesperson in Ogun State, Florence Okpe, revealed that the road crash happened after Sagamu Interchange, before the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has revealed how a 30-year-old technician stole solar panels installed to power streetlights. The command’s spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, made the revelation in a statement on his X account on Monday. According to Hundeyin, the Lagos State Government recently facilitated the installation of solar-powered streetlights … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lagos State chapter of the Labour Party on Monday urged Nigerians, especially Lagos residents, not to despair despite the current challenges facing the nation. The state’s LP Chairperson, Dayo Ekong, said this in her message to Nigerians in commemoration of the 2023 Christmas celebration. EDITOR’S PICKS Don’t Hand Over PH Refinery … Read more