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Ghana’s elections on Saturday, with vice president and former central banker Mahamudu Bawumia and opposition, ex-president John Mahama facing off in a closely contested race. Voters will choose a successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo, who steps down after his legally allowed two terms, and will also elect the country’s new parliament. With a history of … Read more
The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Services on Friday evening rescued a female adult from a chemical-induced inferno. According to a statement from the agency’s director, Margaret Adeseye, the fire broke out following the explosion of multiple kegs containing an unknown chemical, which were stored unsafely in an open, fenced land. The explosion was likely … Read more
Tobi Adegboyega, the founder and pastor of SPAC has narrated why he flaunts his extravagant lifestyle in the United Kingdom. The court claimed that Adegboyega had arrived in the UK on a visitor’s visa in 2005 but did not leave when it expired, and had decided to remain in the country on human rights grounds. … Read more
Nigeria recorded a N5.81tn trade surplus in the third quarter of 2024, boosted by higher export earnings but down from the N6.95tn surplus in the previous quarter as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics.. The NBS, reported on Friday, that total exports for the quarter surged by 98.00 percent to N20.49tn, compared to N10.35tn … Read more
The Federal Government has set aside N700 billion to implement the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI). The Federal government is deducting N100bn monthly from the federation revenue to address the 50 percent metering gap. Between April and August, N420bn was saved, with N120bn deducted from April’s revenue as the … Read more
President Joe Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons for several prominent individuals who may face potential retribution from the incoming Trump administration. Anthony Fauci, the former White House special advisor on COVID-19, and former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney, a vocal opponent of Donald Trump, are among those reportedly being considered for these unprecedented pardons. Trump … Read more
A tragic accident occurred around midnight on Thursday along the Iwo Road-Ojoo expressway, involving a commercial Micra vehicle and a truck. The crash resulted in Five dead, one person sustaining injuries, while six others escaped unscathed. According to a statement issued by the Oyo State Road Safety Command, the collision was caused by a route … Read more
New York police are looking for the suspect in the killing of a healthcare executive outside a Manhattan hotel. Two photos of the unmasked suspect have been released, and investigators are asking the public for help identifying the individual. Read also, Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan The murder happened around 6:45 … Read more
Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur and over 100 other passengers narrowly avoided disaster on Wednesday evening when their Max Air flight made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when the aircraft struck a bird mid-air, causing one of its engines to catch fire. A Max Air staff member, … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has disassociated itself from Team New Nigeria (TNN), a group that recently sparked speculation by flooding Kano with campaign posters for former President Goodluck Jonathan’s potential 2027 presidential bid. The posters, seen in prominent locations like the Gyadi-Gyadi/Zoo Road flyover, Kofar Nasarawa, and State Road, bore slogans such as “Team … Read more
Champion Breweries Plc has received shareholder approval to raise ₦20 billion to expand its operations and boost growth. The decision was made at an extraordinary general meeting, the company announced on Thursday. The funding plan includes issuing up to 1.58 billion ordinary shares to meet the Nigerian Exchange Limited’s (NGX) free float requirement. This move … Read more
Global streaming giant Netflix has debunked rumors of leaving Nigeria, emphasizing its commitment to investing in Nigerian stories. A spokesperson told Ekohotblog, “We are not exiting Nigeria.” Editors Pick: Taaooma, Abula Welcome Their First Child Funke Akindele Drops Christmas Anthem ‘Everybody Loves Christmas’ with All-Star Cast The rumors, which caused a stir online, had fans … Read more
Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Taaooma, and her husband, Abula, have shared the joyful news of the arrival of their first child, a baby girl. The couple took to Instagram on December 5, 2024, to announce the birth with a heartwarming collaborative post, offering fans a sneak peek at their newborn daughter. The … Read more
Bitcoin made history on Thursday by surpassing the $100,000 mark for the first time, fueled by enthusiasm following Donald Trump’s decision to appoint a cryptocurrency advocate to lead the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).The move has bolstered expectations that the new administration will embrace deregulation in the digital asset sector. Record-Breaking Rally The cryptocurrency … Read more
Shopping platform Temu has halted its operations in Vietnam after failing to meet a government deadline to register with the Ministry of Industry and Trade, according to state media reports on Thursday. Customs Clearance Stopped As of the missed registration deadline at the end of November, goods ordered through Temu were no longer being cleared … Read more
In a tragic and shocking event early Wednesday morning, Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of UnitedHealthcare, was fatally shot in a deliberate attack near the Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan. The incident occurred just hours before UnitedHealthcare’s planned investor conference. Details of the Incident At approximately 6:45 a.m., Thompson was walking toward the Hilton Hotel … Read more
Kunle Afolayan popular Nollywood filmmaker has asked the government to provide grants to help the Nigerian movie industry grow. He said this during the 2024 Zuma Film Festival, organized by the Nigerian Film Corporation and the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Need for Grants Kunle Afolayan explained that grants would allow filmmakers to focus on creating … Read more
It’s that magical time of the year, and Funke Akindele has unwrapped a sparkling holiday gift for us all—a festive banger titled Everybody Loves Christmas! Featuring a lineup that reads like the who’s-who of Nigerian entertainment, the song and its dazzling video are here to bring joy, laughter, and a lot of groove to your … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jared Isaacman, a 41-year-old billionaire entrepreneur and founder of Shift4 Payments, as the next head of NASA. Isaacman, a pioneer in commercial spaceflight and the first private astronaut to conduct a spacewalk, has played a key role in shaping the future of space exploration through his collaboration with SpaceX. … Read more
Hajiya Zainab Nasir Idris, the wife of Kebbi State Governor, distributed ₦100 million in grants to help people with disabilities. The event, held at the Presidential Lodge in Birnin Kebbi, was part of this year’s International Day of People with Disabilities celebrations. During the launch, Hajiya Zainab encouraged the grant beneficiaries to use the money … Read more