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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has postponed its National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting, originally scheduled for October 24, to November 28, 2024. The decision followed a four-hour meeting of party stakeholders at the Bauchi State Governor’s Lodge in Asokoro, Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more
Controversial crossdresser Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, was detained in a female cell at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. A source from the facility, who spoke anonymously, confirmed that Bobrisky spent the night in the female section due to his high-profile lifestyle and the absence of other female … Read more
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, Professor Ishaq Oloyede, has claimed that JAMB is the largest user of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the world, particularly for registration and examination purposes. Speaking at the 2024 International Week and 17th Annual Research Conference at the University of Lagos, Oloyede emphasized that no other … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has received four cargoes of crude oil from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) under a naira-for-crude agreement, according to both refinery officials and the Federal Government. These deliveries, made over the past three weeks, are part of a larger initiative where NNPCL supplies crude to local refineries in exchange … Read more
The Olagunsoye Oyinlola-led Reconciliation Committee, formed to address internal divisions within the National Working Committee (NWC) of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has successfully completed its mission. EKO HOT BLOG reports that following a three-hour meeting with the disputing factions on Tuesday, Oyinlola, a former governor of Osun State, announced that the conflicts within the NWC … Read more
The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has announced that the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) for Private Candidates, 2024 – Second Series, will begin on Friday, October 25, and end on Friday, December 20, 2024. In a statement released on Tuesday, WAEC revealed that the examination would be delivered using a hybrid … Read more
The Nigerian Senate, led by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, entered a closed-door session today following a motion on a matter of privilege raised by Deputy Senate Leader, Oyelola Ashiru. The motion, citing Orders 9, 10, 41, and 52 of the Senate Standing Rules, was of urgent national importance. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After … Read more
Notorious crossdresser Okuneye Idris, popularly known as Bobrisky, spent the night in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos State. A source confirmed to Punch that further directives regarding Bobrisky’s case are pending. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to unveil a much-anticipated cabinet reshuffle this week following a closed-door meeting with Hadiza Bala-Usman, Special Adviser on Policy Coordination. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for 7th Nigeria Diaspora Investment Summit, Aims to Drive Economic Growth BREAKING: APC Sweeps … Read more
Dangote Refinery has clarified reports regarding a court case filed against the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) and five other companies over the importation of petroleum products. The five other companies involved are Aym Shafa Limited, A. A. Rano Limited, T. Time Petroleum Limited, 2015 Petroleum Limited, and Matrix Petroleum Services Limited. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Until recently, many Nigerians were unaware that a national grid collapse was even a possibility. Unfortunately, what once seemed rare has now become a frequent occurrence—moving from a monthly event to weekly, and now almost daily. Today, October 19, Nigeria experienced yet another national grid collapse—the third time this week and the eighth time this … Read more
Nine Northern states in Nigeria are currently experiencing widespread power outages following the latest collapse of the national electricity grid, marking the fourth incident in less than about 8 days. Kunle Olubiyo, President of the Nigeria Consumer Protection Network, confirmed this development in a statement released on Monday night. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja … Read more
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has confirmed the arrest of popular crossdresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, at the Seme border while attempting to leave Nigeria. In a statement issued on Monday by the Service Public Relations Officer, DCI KT Udo, the NIS revealed that Bobrisky was intercepted during passport checks on October 21. … Read more
The United Kingdom government has explained the reasons behind the denial of landing slots at Heathrow Airport for Nigerian flag carrier Air Peace. This explanation was provided in a letter from the UK’s Secretary of State for Transport, Louise Haigh, to Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in response to a diplomatic … Read more
No fewer than 25 communities in Edo State, located along the banks of the River Niger, have been submerged by floods following the release of water from the Lagdo Dam in Cameroon. The affected areas include Etsako East, Etsako Central, and Esan South East Local Government Areas. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week … Read more
More details have emerged regarding the removal of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Chief Security Officer (CSO), Adegboyega Fasasi. Reports indicate that Fasasi was removed by the new Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Adeola Ajayi. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up for … Read more
The Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has appointed Ben Iloanusi as the acting Managing Director (MD) of the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC). This decision comes after the completion of Fidet Okhiria’s tenure as MD. The announcement was made on Sunday by Yakub Mahmood, the Deputy Director of Public Relations at NRC. Okhiria officially completed his second … Read more
The Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has dispelled rumors surrounding his death by personally briefing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his health status. Contrary to the circulating rumors, Lagbaja is alive and recovering well. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a source at the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) revealed that President Tinubu expressed relief upon hearing … Read more
The Ondo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has renewed its call for the removal of the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mrs. Oluwatoyin Babalola, citing her deep ties to the state as a potential conflict of interest ahead of the November 16 gubernatorial election. In a letter addressed to the Chairman of the … Read more
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) has identified over 15 distressed buildings in Iponri Estate, Surulere, set for demolition. Occupants of these buildings have been given a two-week notice to evacuate to prevent potential loss of lives and property. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears … Read more