Rabiu Kwankwaso, the 2023 Presidential Candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), during the weekend met with former President Olusegun Obasanjo at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Accompanied by former Cross River State Governor Donald Duke, Kwankwaso reportedly engaged in discussions with Obasanjo regarding … Read more
The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has announced that chairmanship elections for the 20 local governments and councillors of the 236 wards will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the tenure of the current local government chairmen expired on July 26, 2024. This information was disclosed by the … Read more
Fuel shortages are reappearing in Abuja and neighboring states due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest, causing station closures and long queues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fuel shortages are reemerging in Abuja and neighboring states such as Niger, Nasarawa, and Kogi, as filling stations close due to concerns over a planned nationwide protest. Oil … Read more
Food Sufficiency: Southern Governors’ Forum To Promote Regional Trade-Abiodun Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun on Thursday said southern states have decided to promote inter-state and inter-region trade to foster food security and sufficiency. The governor also disclosed that Ogun State has decided to establish Farmers’ Markets across the state to ensure food security. He … Read more
Police arrest man over attempted murder Ibrahim Ogunrinde arrested for motorcycle theft So-Safe Corps sends out a press release update about Ibrahim Ogunride EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Division for Social Orientation and Safety Corps, popularly known as So-Safe Corps has arrested Ibrahim Ogunrinde for attempted murder. The 46-year-old resident of Adu … Read more
The Rotary District 9111 is set to install its first district governor. Oluwole Kukoyi will take the reins of the district from early July 2024. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Ota. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rotary District 9111 has announced that Oluwole Kukoyi will be installed as the District … Read more
By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Eko Hot Blog reports that the ancient town of Ago Iwoye in Ogun State on Wednesday commemorated the 20th coronation anniversary of His Royal Highness, Ọba Abdul Razaq Adesina Adenugba, the Ebumawe of Ago Iwoye. The event was attended by a multitude of dignitaries, including prominent personalities like former Governor Gbenga … Read more
By Oluwadamilola Opeoluwa Pitan Dapo Abiodun spoke at the 20th coronation anniversary ceremony of the Ebumawe Of Ago Iwoye. The governor said the monarch has been a supportive ally. He sought closer collaboration with leaders for rapid development. Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has expressed gratitude to the Ọba … Read more
The Ebumawe Of Ago-Iwoye ascended the throne of his forefathers in May 2000. Despite being the son of his father’s 12th wife, he was invited to ascend the throne. He is now celebrating his 20th anniversary of his coronation. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ebumawe of Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State, Oba Abdulrazaq Adenugba, is set … Read more
The purported ranking of states by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), based on their performance in the 2023 Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE),is the focus of this piece. In the said publication, ‘Lagos State, which hosts many private schools and home to virtually all Nigerians, is in the 6th position. The next Southwest … Read more
A drug mule recently choked on ingested cocaine at the Lagos airport. Consequently, the India-bound passenger vomited and excreted the drugs. The NDLEA executed other arrests and seizure of illicit drugs in other parts of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have arrested a Delhi, India-bound … Read more
On Tuesday, staff of KFC Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State, refused entry to Debola Daniel, the son of a former Governor of Ogun State, Gbenga Daniel, because he was in a wheelchair. In a series of tweets reported by Eko Hot Blog on Wednesday, Daniel said a KFC staff, whom … Read more
KFC continues to face blowback over its staff’s refusal to allow a wheelchair into its Lagos airport restaurant. The international restaurant brand attempted to apologise to Debola Daniel on Thursday. However, the apology has raised questions. Eko Hot Blog reports that KFC Nigeria, on Thursday, published an apology to Debola Daniel, the son of a … Read more
KFC is in the eye of the storm for telling Debola Daniel that no wheelchair is allowed at its restaurant. The customer, a son of a former Ogun governor, accused the restaurant of denying him entry in Lagos. KFC risks a fine of N1 million based on the Discrimination Against Persons With Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, … Read more
The Lagos State Government (In Southwest) recently endorsed a food production agreement with the Niger State Government. The partnership, known as the ‘Produce for Lagos Initiative’, is aimed at ensuring a steady flow of agricultural products to the end consumers. Interestingly, this agreement is coming at a time Sheik Ahmad Abubakar Gumi is warning the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 24 states of the federation will not be able to pay workers salaries this year without having to wait for federal allocations from the central government. According to findings by PUNCH, analysis of the state governments’ approved budgets for the 2024 fiscal year revealed that only 11 out … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has recently published a report indicating a notable increase in the average retail price for refilling a 5kg cylinder of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (Cooking Gas Prices). According to the latest data update released by the government agency, the price of refilling cooking gas surged by … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Ogun State Government on Monday began offering free surgery to indigent residents as part of efforts to cushion the effects of the harsh economy. EDITOR’S PICKS Full List Of AFCON Awards As Ekong Wins Player Of The Tournament REVEALED! How Model Of Aircraft Carrying Wigwe, Wife, Son Crashed Multiple … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Ogun State Government has denied its involvement in an online cash palliative information being circulated on social media. The state government in a press statement issued by the Special Adviser on Media and Communications to the Governor, Mr Kayode Akinmade urged the public to disregard such information. EDITOR’S PICKS A … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has identified the top ten states with the highest number of internet users in Nigeria. Records on the NBS database as of Sunday, February 25, 2024, indicated that there were a total of 163.8 million internet subscribers across the country. The figures, according to … Read more