Whitney slumped and died at the venue of her school’s inter-house sports event on February 9, 2023. Her parents alleged that Chrisland Schools, her school, was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government consequently ordered a coroner’s inquest into the 12-year-old’s death and the report has been released. Eko Hot … Read more
Before now, students could not pay online to register for screening tests into model colleges in Lagos. The Lagos government has announced that a new payment and registration regime has begun. The government said the move was to ensure seamless payment and access to public services. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government … Read more
The police in Lagos have made efforts to keep the peace in Lagos. The efforts come after the presidential and national assembly elections which witnessed thugs disrupting proceedings in some areas. The police met with stakeholders ahead of the governorship and state house of assembly polls. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Commissioner … Read more
President-Elect Tinubu has reassured his supporters that Lagos’s defeat is not permanent. Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party had emerged victorious over Tinubu in Lagos. Speaking to his supporters in Abuja on Wednesday, the president-elect said “there is no beating in Lagos, but a temporary defeat”. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President-elect, … Read more
Tinubu is Nigeria’s president-elect. He was the candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). His declaration as winner of the presidential election marks the end of an intense, sometimes chaotic, electoral process. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Bola Ahmed Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) … Read more
The ‘Ilera Eko” health insurance scheme commenced in 2020. The plan was aimed at making healthcare affordable for Lagos residents. The health insurance scheme recently facilitated the birth of its first set of quadruplets. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has recorded its first quadruplets on its social health insurance plan popularly … Read more
APC campaign council has revealed why Obi defeated Tinubu in Lagos. The LP Candidate scored 582,454 votes in the South west state. Tinubu however won more LGAs but lost in number of votes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council (APC PCC) has said its flagbearer, Bola Tinubu, lost the … Read more
The recently concluded 2023 House of Representatives elections in Lagos State witnessed winners and losers. The APC won 19 federal constituencies, with Labour Party emerging victorious in 5. Popular singer and musician Banky W was runner-up in Eti-Osa for the PDP. EKO HOT BLOG details the winners and losers of the House of Representatives election … Read more
The Lagos first lady has commissioned a maternal and child care centre at the Orile Agege General Hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the First Lady of Lagos State Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commissioned a Maternal and Child Care Centre (MCCC) at the Orile Agege General Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Shocker: Peter Obi Wins Lagos … Read more
Lagos state police has debunked rumours of an alleged attack on Igbo traders. There was an alleged attack on Igbo traders in the state, following Obi’s victory. According to the state police, no shop was vandalized. EKO HOT BLOG reports that A Lagos State Public Police Relations Officer, SP Benjamin Hundeyin has said that reports … Read more
They claimed no INEC official was present at their polling units They aired their grievances in one of the collation centres at Maria, Lagos Security forces were there to ensure peace and order Eko Hot Blog reports that some youths in Lagos have expressed dismay over their denial to cast their votes during the just … Read more
Labour Party has called for the cancellation of the Presidential election. The call for the cancellation was made by Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the party. Abure said the inability of INEC to upload results after over 12 hours is worrisome and called it “electoral robbery.” EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Labour Party, … Read more
SERAP has urged Joe Biden to impose visa bans on perpetrators of electoral violence in Nigeria. SERAP also called on Biden to cancel the visas of individuals believed to have been involved in incidents of intimidation, harassment, and violence during the elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project has urged … Read more
Nigerian actor and musician, Folarin Falana otherwise known as Falz the Bad Guy got into an encounter with political thugs at Lagos polling unit. The incident occurred in Ikate, Lekki while the local government elections were on-going. According to an eyewitness account, Falz and other voters were attacked with Falz’s phone stolen. EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The voting process has been disrupted in various parts of Surulere owing to political hooliganism taking place in the city. Scores of ballot papers were left littered around the streets with voters either intimidated or violently abused by hooligans. An alleged APC agent was seen making threats to voters in a polling unit in Surulere … Read more
Hundreds of PVCs has been found in a hotel in Lagos. People who discovered the PVCs has called out to residents in the area. They also blamed INEC for not distributing them properly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Hundred Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) have been allegedly l discovered in a hotel at ago palace … Read more
In January 2023, a container-laden truck fell off the Ojuelegba bridge and crushed nine people to death. The Lagos government responded in February by banning articulated truck drivers from plying the bridge. However, another container fell off on the bridge on Friday night despite the ban. Eko Hot Blog reports that a container has fallen … Read more
In recent months, the Lagos government has prioritised cleaning up the real estate sector. The latest effort involved a collaboration between the state regulatory authority and law enforcement agencies. The government said its efforts will curb fraudulent practices in the sector. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA) has … Read more
The EFCC said the suspect is in custody. The commission alleged that the cash found on the suspect was meant for vote-buying. The presidential and national assembly elections are holding tomorrow, February 25, 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the Lagos State Zonal Command of the Economic Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have intercepted … Read more
By Otunba TJ Abass It is 3 a.m. here in Nigeria. I just woke up with the feeling of butterflies in my stomach, a nervous wreck, just to put it bluntly. It’s hardly a surprise, as it’s intricately linked to the current state of our cherished nation and the challenges that threaten its very existence, … Read more