The Ekiti government plans to review the situation following President Buhari’s directive to the CBN to allow old 200 naira notes to co-exist with new notes until April 10. The government is yet to decide on its next course of action. Lagos Government warned businesses rejecting old notes that they could be prosecuted, as this … Read more
Tinubu has revealed why the Lagos transformative agenda can’t be replicated in Nigeria. The LP Candidate stated Nigeria is a lot more complicated than just a single state like Lagos. According to Tinubu, each state government has to learn to grow individually. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress(APC), … Read more
The Lagos government announced the completion of the Blue Rail Line project in December 2022. President Muhammadu Buhari came to town in January 2023 to inaugurate it. The rail system is expected to move about 5000 passengers daily. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has commenced a test-run of the Blue Line … Read more
The federal government recently phased out the use of N500 and N1000 notes in violation of a Supreme Court order restraining it from enforcing a deadline. The government announced that it will allow the use of the old N200 note till April 10, a move that failed to pacify opponents of the naira redesign policy. … Read more
Sarumi’s foster son, Toyin Adeniji, was shot dead on Monday. The gunmen who carried out the attack were suspected to be cultists. The police say that they have made arrests. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has commenced an investigation into the death of Toyin Adeniji, a foster son of prominent … Read more
The taskforce had been accused of extorting commercial drivers. The force has denied the accusations. It also released 21 impounded commercial vehicles as a “show of faith.” Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation And Special Offenses (Enforcement) Unit, better known as Taskforce, has denied allegations making the rounds that its officials … Read more
Nigerians across the country, including in Lagos State, have been struggling to access naira notes for several weeks. The naira scarcity is due to the CBN’s naira redesign policy, which has been questionably executed. Lagos recently joined a Supreme Court suit against the federal government after the court ordered the old naira notes to remain … Read more
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has rejected INEC’s contract with the Lagos transport committee, led by MC Oluomo. The Obi camp claimed that this decision by INEC is provocative and could lead to a pre-determined election outcome. The LP camp has accused INEC of disregarding red lines in these elections by choosing a … Read more
Fashola has urged Lagos voters to elect only candidates with experience in governance. The former Lagos governor made the plea at an interactive meeting with business leaders in the state. The presidential and national assembly elections will hold on February 25, while the governorship and house of assembly polls hold on March 11. Eko Hot … Read more
Sanwo-Olu met with the Lagos business community on Monday. He reassured the stakeholders of his state’s commitment to their growth. The Lagos governor sought the business community’s support for his reelection. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu delivered a message of reassurance to the Lagos Business Community on Monday. EDITOR’S … Read more
A Chrisland Schools’ student slumped and died at the venue of the school’s inter-house sports event last Thursday. Her parents suggested that the school was negligent in handling events that led to her death. The Lagos government has temporarily shut down the Ikeja branch of the school where the deceased attended. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
A Chrisland Schools’ student slumped and died at the venue of the school’s inter-house sports event on Thursday. Her parents have suggested that the school was negligent in handling events that led to her death. However, Chrisland Schools has denied wrongdoing in how it handled the late student’s slump. Eko Hot Blog reports that the … Read more
Sanwo-Olu held a town hall meeting in Eti-Osa on Sunday. It was a chance for the Lagos governor to share his infrastructure renewal efforts with residents. The residents reportedly applauded the governor’s intervention and asked for more. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, had a heart-to-heart conversation with residents of Eti-Osa … Read more
The student died at the venue of the school’s inter-house sports event on Thursday. Her parents have suggested that the school was negligent in handling events that led to her death. Chrisland Schools has denied wrongdoing, saying it is awaiting the outcome of an independent post-mortem process. Eko Hot Blog reports that the management of … Read more
SERAP has threatened to file a case against Buhari’s government over the attack on Obi’s supporters in Lagos. Hoodlums attacked LP supporters and destroyed vehicles during their rally in Lagos on Saturday. Obi reacting to the incident, urged the police to fish out the individuals involved in the act. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the … Read more
Peter Obi held his presidential rally on Saturday in Lagos state. Residents of the state came out in mass to show their support for the LP candidate. Tinubu’s in-law Tee Mac was spotted in the crowd, cheering for Obi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the in-law of the presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress, … Read more
UNICEF donated the learning devices to schools in Lagos State. The state’s education commissioner handed over the devices to public schools. The commissioner said the Lagos government is determined to enhance the quality of education in the state to global standards. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has presented 60 Teaching and … Read more
Panic gripped people around the Ogun state area of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Friday. The panic was caused by the explosion of a tanker on the highway. Officials say the people involved in the accident escaped unhurt. Eko Hot Blog reports that a tanker has exploded in flames following a crash in the Ogun State … Read more
The pilgrims board is saddled with the responsibility of protecting and safeguarding the interest and welfare of pilgrims from Lagos. The Lagos governor has appointed a new secretary for the board. The new appointee is replacing Imam Abdulhakeem Kosoko who was appointed in January 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Governor of Lagos State, … Read more
INEC recently courted controversy after reports emerged that it engaged a park committee led by MC Oluomo, a known APC supporter. The commission faced demands to disengage the committee from transporting election materials. The electoral body has clarified the situation, saying it directly engaged drivers. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent National Electoral Commission … Read more