By Philip Ibitoye On Saturday February 25th, 2023, Lagosians, alongside their fellow countrymen and women, flocked to the polls in the hopes of appointing their next president. Bola Tinubu, the perceived invincible don of Lagos politics and candidate for the All Progressives Congress (APC), was widely anticipated to triumph in the Centre of Excellence. However, … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is facing a tough reelection battle. His race to return as Lagos governor got complicated after his party lost the February 25 presidential election in the state. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, has … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has been treating the injured persons in a few health facilities and has discharged more than half of the victims. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
The CBN introduced a naira redesign policy that affected the old N200, N500, and N1000 notes late last year. The policy resulted in a cash shortage that continues to affect Nigerians nationwide. The cash shortage forced some states, including Lagos, to sue the federal government and they secured a Supreme Court order that upheld the … Read more
APC has reacted to Rhodes-Vivour alleged life threat comment. According to the APC, Rhodes-Vivour’s statement will only cause panic among citizens in the state. They advised the LP candidate to take the matter to security agents rather than broadcasting it. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
Rhodes-Vivour has opened up on alleged death threats. According to the LP Guber candidate, there have been several attempts to assassinate him. Rhodes Vivour of the Labour Party is hoping to dethrone Sanwo-Olu as governor of Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Labour Party governorship candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour has alleged that there are death threats … Read more
South East group known as Coalition of South East Youth Leaders have raised their voice to condemn the arson that happened at the Akere Market in Apapa. According to the group, the assault was targeted at Igbo traders by hoodlums in a strategic attack that was rather political. Igbo traders are noted to be of … Read more
The dangerous trend of falling containers in Lagos continued on Saturday as two containers fell along Lagos-Badagry Highway. The incident comes a day after five containers fell in different areas of Lagos. The Lagos government continues to struggle to fix the problem. Eko Hot Blog reports that two loaded 20 feet containers on Saturday fell … Read more
An oncoming train crashed into a Lagos government staff bus on Thursday. The accident led to the death of at least six passengers, while more than 100 people were injured. The government has started discharging victims who were treated successfully. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Commissioner for Health, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has said … Read more
There seems to be no stopping the galore of container falls in Lagos State as several containers fell on Friday. All container falls luckily resulted in no casualty. The constant falls persist despite efforts by the Lagos government to curb them. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least five 40ft containers fell in different areas … Read more
APC has reacted to Rhodes Vivour’s Endorsement by the Afenifere group. The ruling party asserted that The LP will lose in Lagos like Obi lost the Presidential election. The Party also described the endorsement as ‘Valueless’. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the endorsement of the governorship candidate of … Read more
A Lagos government staff bus carrying tens of civil servants to work on Thursday collided with a train. Two people died at the scene of the accident but the death toll rose to six later that day. Pictures emerged on social media showing injured survivors in an open space, leading to claims that they were … Read more
The life of a car owner was cut short on Thursday in Lagos. A commercial bus driver was responsible for the car owner’s death. Officials said the bus driver drove against traffic and collided with the private car. Eko Hot Blog reports that an unidentified private car owner was killed on Thursday by the driver … Read more
The Lagos governor’s 2023 budget includes a provision to help private waste managers buy new evacuation trucks. The provision will provide low-interest loans to the private sector players. The Lagos government is also planning to empower recyclers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has concluded plans to help … Read more
Sanwo-Olu is seeking a second term as Lagos governor. Waste managers in the state have endorsed his reelection bid. The governorship election will hold on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Waste Managers of Nigeria (AWAM) has launched a door-to-door campaign in support of the reelection bid of Lagos … Read more
Rhodes-Vivour has spoken ahead of Lagos Guber Elections. The LP candidate stated that he is ensuring that voters will come out in mass to vote without harassment or intimation. This is coming after INEC announced the postponement of the Governorship elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the governorship candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in … Read more
The Nigerian army have recovered a number of PVCs running up to a thousand figures from an apartment in Olodi-Apapa. Also, the army uncovered some ballot papers, cutlasses and Indian hemp presumably belonging to hoodlums ahead of the elections. 3 individuals were arrested in the raid on the apartment, however the real culprits remain on … Read more
Buhari has expressed sadness over the death of a security guard in Lagos. Buhari also expressed his sympathy towards the traders and their families who were affected by the unfortunate fire incident. This was disclosed by Garba Shehu a Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President … Read more
Afenifere has endorsed the LP candidate for the Lagos Governorship election. Rhodes-Vivour will be seeking to dethrone Sanwo-Olu to become the new Governor of the Southwest state. The group pointed out that Rhodes-Vivour is indeed a Yoruba man, and will serve the people well. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the pan-Yoruba sociopolitical group, Afenifere, on … Read more
Traders at the Akere spare parts market woke up on Wednesday morning to find their stores in flames. Officials said the fire started around 3:28 am on Wednesday. The Lagos government will investigate the cause of the fire amid rumours it was started by arsonists. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu … Read more