Israel launched an airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas, killing five members and a Qatari security officer. The Trump administration claims Qatar was warned in advance, but Qatar denies receiving any prior notice. Trump says the decision was Israel’s alone and promises such an incident won’t recur. Tensions flared between the United States and Qatar on … Read more
LP Candidates and RSIEC Clash Reject N5m Security Bond Clash Over Election Results Some Labour Party candidates from the recent local government elections in Rivers State have rejected a N5m security bond that the Local Government Election Tribunal imposed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidates not only called the N5m bond a prerequisite for … Read more
Putin told U.S. officials he plans to seize Donbas within 3–4 months, according to Zelensky. At least 23 civilians killed in Russian airstrike on a pension queue in Donetsk region. Zelensky warns Russia’s full offensive could cost “a million lives” if left unchecked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has … Read more
Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
Trump says D.C. is now “virtually crime-free” after federal crack down Over 2,200 arrests have been made since August 7. Mixed reactions as Trump dines publicly in restaurants downtown Washington to promote crackdown. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that Washington D.C. has become safer following his administration’s deployment of federal security forces. Eko … Read more
NARD Holds Emergency Meeting Doctors’ Strike Looms Over Unpaid Salaries Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will hold a National Executive Council meeting today to decide on a possible nationwide strike. The association had previously given a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members would stop … Read more
Treat Informants as Bandits Fight Against Banditry Visits Attack Victims Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has ordered security agencies to treat anyone they catch acting as an informant for bandits with the same severity as the criminals themselves. According to Eko Hot Blog, Governor Aliyu gave the directive during a condolence visit to Wurno and … Read more
Digital Skills to Power Nigeria’s Economy CBN Targets $1bn Monthly in Diaspora Financial Authorities to Track Digital Currencies President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s financial and capital market authorities to monitor the growing use of stablecoins and digital currencies. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, the president, represented by Finance … Read more
Zaria Floods: Mother, Child, and Motorcyclist Swept Away Jukun said the recovered corpse was identified as Yusuf Surajo, also known as Abba Dangoma confirmed that the deceased sustained a head injury before being buried according to Islamic rites At least three people have been swept away following a heavy downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State. Eko … Read more
Case Goes to Court of Appeal Assembly Blocks Natasha Return Natasha Request to Resume The National Assembly has stated that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central senator, cannot resume her office despite her 6-month suspension ending, even after she wrote to them expressing her desire to return. According to Eko Hot Blog, the Clerk to … Read more
No Nigerian Should Die from Power Failure in Hospitals – Tinubu Odunuga noted that power failures often compromise safety, disrupt care, and sometimes cost lives The president explained that strengthening power supply in healthcare facilities is part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to address the persistent … Read more
Women to Play Key Role in Tinubu’s One Trillion Dollar Economy Target – Minister Nigeria’s economy is currently valued at about 500 billion dollars Sulaiman Ibrahim praised President Tinubu’s “unprecedented commitment” to women’s development The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has urged Nigerian women to rally behind President Bola … Read more
NiDCOM, NASENI Partner to Harness Diaspora Expertise for Innovation, Technology Dabiri-Erewa praised NASENI’s ongoing projects and pledged NiDCOM’s support Halilu explained that his visit to NiDCOM was to present two new projects The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) and the National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) have announced a partnership to leverage the … Read more
Imokun Community in Epe Marks One Year Without Electricity, Slams Lawmakers’ Neglect Appeals for Urgent Intervention Laud council chairman effort Imokun community in Eredo Local Council Development Area, Epe, Lagos State, has cried out over a year-long total blackout, leaving over 800 households dependent on a single 500 kVA transformer stranded and frustrated. Eko Hot … Read more
The decision by the National Assembly to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming her legislative duties has raised questions about parliamentary discipline, judicial authority, and the balance between internal legislative autonomy and the constitutional right of representation. Akpoti-Uduaghan, who represents Kogi Central, was suspended by the Senate on March 6 following what was described as … Read more
Why Residents Should Be Blamed For Flood Crisis In Lagos. He urged citizens to stop blocking drainage channels with refuse. Singer Fola recalled being arrested on his first day in Lagos. Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has attributed the persistent flooding in Lagos to the poor waste disposal practices of residents. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess … Read more
Why NUPENG, Dangote Meeting Was Held At DSS Office – FG NUPENG suspended strike after Dangote agreed to unionisation. Controversial trucking drivers’ union created by refinery was disbanded. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has explained why the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja was chosen as the … Read more
Olubadan-designate Rashidi Ladoja vows to teach after coronation. He plans to return to Ibadan Boys’ High School classrooms. School principal hails his gesture as inspiring to students. Olubadan-designate and former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to return to classroom teaching after his coronation, promising to take Mathematics and Physics lessons at his … Read more
Troost-Ekong scored an unfortunate own goal to give South Africa the lead. Super Eagles Calvin Bassey’s header secured a vital equaliser before half-time. Nigeria made tactical changes but couldn’t break the deadlock in the second half. Nigeria’s Super Eagles came from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against South Africa’s Bafana Bafana in a World … Read more
The federal government’s plan to introduce a 5 percent surcharge on refined petroleum products — including petrol and diesel — has been met with swift and loud opposition from industry stakeholders, civil society groups, and political figures. The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association of Nigeria (PETROAN) has warned that the tax could push many … Read more