Mikel Obi Finally Speaks On London ‘Beef’ With 2face Idibia

Eko Hot Blog reports that former Super Eagles captain, Mikel Obi has spoken up on his alleged beef with legendary singer, Innocent Idibia aka 2baba. Recall in 2006, it was alleged that the former Chelsea star had snubbed the singer at a club in London which led the veteran singer to release his 2010 hit … Read more

Two Crew Members Rescued Alive In Lagos Aircraft Crash

Eko Hot Blog reports that a aircraft has crashed near the the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. Tunji Oketunbi, the spokesman for the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), confirmed the development on Tuesday afternoon. Editors Pick  BREAKING: Organised Labour To Take Fresh Decision On Nationwide Protest 25% In Abuja: INEC Speaks On FCT Special Status … Read more

Kayokayo Novelty Match: Embrace Peaceful Coexistence, Segun Agbaje Urges Epe Youths

Former Epe LG Chairman, Hon. Segun Muhammad Agbaje, speaking to Eko Hot Blog and other media outfits at the novelty match

Eko Hot Blog reports that Hon. Segun Muhammad Agbaje, a former Chairman of Epe Local Government, has urged young people in Epe to embrace the spirit of sportsmanship and peaceful coexistence. He gave the charge on Monday at the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival novelty match held at Senator Adetokunbo Abiru stadium, LASU Epe road, Epe. … Read more

Kayokayo Festival: Epe Ogunmodede Club Defeats Epe Club In Thrilling Novelty Match

Two Epe Ogunmodede Club players battle for the ball in the middle of the pitch

Eko Hot Blog reports that Epe Ogunmodede Club, on Monday, defeated Epe Club in a novelty match. The novelty match was part of several events lined up to celebrate the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival in Epe, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of Epe Epe Kayokayo Coordinator Otunba … Read more

Lagos Goes Tough On Nightclub Operators Over Use Of Drugs, Firearms

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Safety Commission (LSSC) has decried the increasing use of drugs and firearms in nightclubs in Lagos and has vowed to shut down any club involved with in such lawlessness henceforth. According to a statement Issued by the Lagos government Monday evening, the Director-General of the Commission, Mr. … Read more

Lagos Govt Outlines Programmes To Celebrate 2023 Youth Day

Lagos monthly rental scheme set for enforcement

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development has concluded plans to celebrate the Year 2023 International Youth Day with a week-long set of activities. According to a statement issued by the state government Monday evening, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Youth and Social Development, Pharm. (Mrs.) Toyin Oke-Osanyintolu, made … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Rolls Out Subsidy Palliatives, Orders ‘Danfo’ To Slash Fares

Sanwo-Olu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of of Lagos State has announced Palliatives measures to cushion the effect of the subsidy removal. The governor rolled out the palliatives at a media briefing on Monday. He ordered a 50 percent reduction on buses owned by the state government, with effect from Wednesday, and a … Read more

PHOTOS: Car Plunges Into Lagos Canal After ‘Losing Control At High Speed’

A Toyota Avalon CAL-466GA car in the canal

Eko Hot Blog reports that a Toyota Avalon CAL-466GA car has plunged into a canal along the Constain Roundabout inward Eko Bridge axis in Lagos State. The incident occurred Sunday afternoon but the vehicle was recovered by officials of the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) later in the evening. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps … Read more

Music Manager Selling Drugs At Quilox, Club DNA, Others In NDLEA’s Net

Oseni Abdulraheem Ayodeji Babatunde (aka Papalampa) with some of the drugs found in his possession

The music manager was in business with a businessman who was equally arrested. The NDLEA also intercepted consignments hidden in coffee tins and duvets at MMIA. The agency further uncovered UK, Oman, and Dubai-bound drugs in body cream bottles and vehicle engine. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency … Read more

Epe Kayokayo Festival: Winners Of Quranic Recitation Contest, Quiz Bag Cash Prizes

Yusuff Muheebah of Popo-Oba/Oke-Oba, the first prize winner of the Quranic recitation contest (Junior category) with her plaque receiving her prize (Photo: Kakalistiq)

Eko Hot Blog reports that winners of the Quranic recitation and quiz competitions at the ongoing Epe Kayokayo festival in Epe, Lagos State, on Saturday, received cash prizes. The competitions were part of events lined up to celebrate the 2023 Epe Kayokayo festival. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of … Read more

Epe Kayokayo Coordinator Otunba TJ Abass Announces Plans To Step Down

Kayokayo Festival Organising Committee coordinator, Otunba TJ Abass

Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural, religious, and social event in Epe, Lagos. It is celebrated annually, a month after the Eid-El-Kabir (Ileya) festival.  It literally translates to “eating to satisfaction.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, Otunba TJ Abass, has announced his plans to step down as the coordinator of … Read more

Keep Hope Alive; Tinubu Will Turn Nigeria’s Economic Fortunes Around Soon – Otunba TJ Abass

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Aremo of Epe Kingdom, Otunba TJ Abass, has implored Nigerians to be patient with President Bola Tinubu amid the economic hardship they are experiencing. Otunba Abass spoke on Friday at a press conference for the Epe Kayokayo festival in Epe, Lagos State. EDITOR’S PICKS Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now … Read more

Kayokayo Festival Keeps Progressing, Now Global – Olu Epe Of Epe

Olu-Epe of Epe Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Dr Shefiu Adewale

By Solomon Babawale Kayokayo Festival is the biggest cultural event in Epe, Lagos. It is celebrated annually a month after the Eid-El-Kabir (Ileya) festival. It literally translates to “eating to satisfaction.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the 2023 Kayokayo Festival, on Friday, got off to a flying start. The festival kicked off with a press … Read more

Anthrax Disease: Lagos Govt Commences Free Vaccination Of Animals

Anthrax vaccination

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Ministry of Agriculture has enhanced the surveillance of abattoirs and slaughter slabs in the state in order to forestall the prevalence of Anthrax disease. Anthrax, an infectious disease caused by Bacillus anthracis, affects domesticated animals such as cows, pigs, camels, sheep, goats, and wild animals. Human beings … Read more

Setting Up A PoS System In Lagos: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Lagos government distributed PoS machines to some residents

By Bayo Osiyemi Are you a business owner in Lagos looking to streamline your operations, boost efficiency, and enhance customer experience? Setting up a Point-of-Sale (PoS) system might be the game-changer you need. In this comprehensive step-by-step tutorial, we will walk you through the process of establishing a PoS system in Lagos, offering actionable insights, … Read more

Sanwo-Olu Finally Sends Commissioner Nominees’ List To Lagos Assembly

Sanwo-Olu

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has finally transmitted the list of his proposed Commissioner nominees to the Lagos State House of Assembly for confirmation. This online media platform gathered that the nominees list which was sent to the Assembly on Friday was made up of 39 names. More to … Read more

World Hepatitis Day: How To Save Your Life With Early Detection – Gbagada Gen. Hospital Cardiologist

Hepatitis virus

By Solomon Babawale Health is wealth, and to ensure a healthy world and individual healthy lifestyle, the World Health Organization (WHO) set July 28 as a day to create awareness for the silent killer virus Hepatitis and encourage prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Despite the effort of the WHO and other health parastatals to get people … Read more

NDLEA Operatives’ Stray Bullets Claim 2 Lives In Lagos Raid

NDLEA

EKO HOT BLOG reports that Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have reportedly shot dead two persons, including one Gafar Yusuf, in the Idioro area of Mushin, Lagos State. Reports say the NDLEA operatives stormed the community on Wednesday to raid a drug dealers’ hideout when they started shooting sporadically in a bid … Read more

Lagos Intensifies War Against Street Trading, Arrests Hawkers On Highways, Roads

File photo: Street traders

Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos Environmental Sanitation Corps (LAGESC) has effected the arrest of more than 25 hawkers in syndicated raids across the state. The Corps Marshal of the Agency, CP Gbemisola Akinpelu (retd) made the disclosure at the Command Headquarters, Bolade-Oshodi, on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Transmits 28-man List Of Ministerial Nominees … Read more

Lagos Seeks Health Insurance Stakeholders’ Partnership On Domestication Of NHIA Act

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has urged critical stakeholders in the State health insurance value chain, including Health Management Organizations (HMOs), Health Care Providers, Corporate Organizations, Health Insurance Coverage Providers, policymakers and employers of labour and employees to support, partner and corporate with the Lagos State Health Management Agency … Read more