EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), Ogun Area 1 Command, said it seized over 2,000 bags of smuggled rice and generated N13,370,229 revenue in July. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints Special Investigator To Probe CBN BREAKING: ECOWAS Imposes No Flight Zone On Niger Republic Over Coup JUST IN: Nnamdi Kanu Meets … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Secretary to the Ogun State Government, Mr Tokunbo Talabi, has clarified that he submitted a petition to the Department of State Services to request an investigation into the allegations against him by faceless people. Tokunbo, in a statement signed by the Information Officer, Office of Secretary to Ogun State … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that some of the traders and transporters in Sango-Ota, Ogun on Wednesday defied the protest led by Organised Labour as they carried on with their business activities. The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) organised the protest to force the hands of government. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Appoints … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the West African Examination Council (WAEC) did not present Governor Dapo Abiodun‘s 1978 certificate at the Ogun State Election Petition Tribunal on Thursday. The tribunal, which is based in Abeokuta, the state capital, had requested the document. EDITOR’S PICKS Delta Community Imposes N10,000 Fine, 40 Stroke For Ladies, Others … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Governor Dapo Abiodun-led government of Ogun State has declared August 20 as a public holiday to celebrate ‘Isese Day’ across the state. The announcement was made on Tuesday following the approval of the State House of Assembly. EDITOR’S PICKS Akpabio Announces Chairmen, Vice Chairmen Of Senate Committees (Full … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that a witness of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Kehinde Soboyejo, took a traditional oath with a cutlass at the governorship election petition tribunal in Abeokuta on Monday. He followed the precedent set by three witnesses last week who preferred a traditional oath, swearing on the god of iron, before testifying. … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ogun State government has earmarked N1 billion for about 1,500 business owners across the 20 local governments as operational grants for micro and small-scale enterprises in the state. Speaking in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, during the enumeration and vetting exercise for beneficiaries, the Project Manager of Ogun State COVID-19 … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that an armed attack on a Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Ogun State resulted in the death of a pastor and the abduction of several worshippers. The incident took place this weekend at the church’s location in Abule-Ori, part of the Obafemi Owode Local Government Area. EDITOR’S PICKS OPM’s … Read more
The fight reportedly started with the wife confronting her husband over his alleged infidelity. The husband, who didn’t take it well, pounced on his wife afterwards. The case has been reported to the Ogun State Government. Eko Hot Blog reports that a mother of four, Elizabeth Olaniyonu, has been allegedly beaten to a pulp by … Read more
Since President Bola Tinubu assumed power a week ago, at least 78 Nigerians have been killed and 12 abducted in violent attacks across the country. The incidents have occurred in various states, including Rivers, Zamfara, Kaduna, Ogun, Sokoto, and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The alarming rise in violence poses significant challenges to the new … Read more
Alhaji Tolani Abass turns 83 today, May 28, 2023. His is a story of inspiration, perseverance, ingenuity, trustworthiness, hard work, and success. Today, many youths want to take shortcuts to short-lived success. But inspiring stories like that of Alhaji Abass remind us that hard work breeds lasting success and there is no shortcut to enjoying … Read more
Mothers are nurturers. They are guardians. They shape the future through nurturing children. There are many mothers who excel at this job. There are a few who fail at it. There is also a unique set that goes beyond nurturing their own children, but also train and guide the children of others. Mama Umo Balogun … Read more
It has been four years since His Royal Highness, Oba Kazeem Adeshina Salami, the Osobia of Makun-Omi Kingdom, ascended the throne of his ancestors. The then-Governor of Ogun State, Senator Ibikunle Amosun, presented the staff of office to the monarch on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. EDITOR’S PICKS INSIGHT: Nigerians Are On The Brink Of A … Read more
By Sola Ogunbanjo Some recalcitrant owners of Businesses along Animashaun VeePee Road, Kilometer 2, off Idiroko Road, Tomori Estate, Sango Ota, Ogun State, have been mandated by the Ogun State House of Assembly to pay up their CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) fees within a stipulated time or face possible prosecution. This is coming on the … Read more
The NBS said Lagos had the highest active internet and voice subscribers in the country. The total number of active internet subscribers in Nigeria rose by 9.07% from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022. The total number of voice subscribers across the country grew by 13.87% from Q4 2021 to Q4 2022. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
Seven Passengers have been burnt to death in the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway crash. The tragic incident happened on Thursday a few metres after the Saapade Bridge. A total of 27 persons were involved in the crash, 25 of whom were male adults. EKO HOT BLOG reports that no fewer than seven people were reportedly burnt beyond … Read more
A heavy flood has killed a teenager in Ogun State. An unspecified number of people were reportedly swept away by the flood. The tragic incident happened on Tuesday in Sagamu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a 14-year-old secondary school student was reportedly killed while an unknown number of people were reportedly swept away in a … Read more
The Ex-ICJ judge passed away in the early hours of Sunday. He held several positions in the judiciary at home and abroad. The late legal luminary was also prominent in his hometown of Owu, holding the title of Olori Omo of Owu Kingdom when he was alive. Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Governor, … Read more
The driver of the tanker blamed the collision on the SUV driver. The SUV driver said a tyre bust made them lose control. The FRSC confirmed that a tyre bust triggered the accident. Eko Hot Blog reports that a petrol-laden tanker has exploded after it collided with a Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) on the Long … Read more
Earlier this week, police officers tried to execute an arrest warrant on Portable but he resisted. He subsequently took to social media to say the police were after him because he beat up an underling, who was a ‘Yahoo Boy’ (internet fraudster). The police consequently gave him a 72-hour ultimatum to turn himself in. Eko … Read more