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Flooding caused by the release of water from the Oyan Dam has forced many residents to flee communities along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, including Isheri, Arepo, Lafenwa, and Warewa. The ongoing flood, which has affected homes and businesses, has left those remaining struggling to cope. EKO HOT BLOG reports that residents reported that the situation has worsened, … Read more
The Northern States Governors’ Forum, led by Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, has donated N50 million each to support the Jigawa State government following the petrol tanker explosion that claimed over 170 lives and left many injured. Eighteen of the 19 northern governors, excluding Jigawa, collectively contributed N900 million to aid the victims and rebuild … Read more
The Nigerian Army has dismissed recent reports alleging that the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has died. The rumors claimed Lagbaja passed away in an undisclosed hospital abroad due to stage three cancer, sparking widespread concern. EDITOR’S PICKS BREAKING: Tinubu Arrives Abuja After Two-Week Working Vacation In UK, France NIDCOM Gears Up … Read more
The Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Tosin Ajayi, has removed Adeboyega Fasasi from his role as Chief Security Officer (CSO) to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Reliable security sources confirmed this to Daily Nigerian over the weekend, revealing that Fasasi has been replaced by Rasheed Atanda Lawal, a deputy director currently enrolled … Read more
Lagos State Police Commissioner Olanrewaju Ishola has declared that the #EndSARS memorial protest marking the fourth anniversary of the movement is illegal and will not proceed. Demonstrators gathered at the Lekki toll gate on Sunday to remember those who lost their lives during the shooting incident at the same location in October 2020. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Abia State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the arrest of the Labour Party’s National Vice Chairman for the South-East, Ceekay Igara, on Saturday, stating that he was invited following a petition from the party’s acting state chairman accusing him of impersonation. This clarification was made in a statement issued by the command’s … Read more
Retired Vice President of the Living Faith Church, Bishop David Abioye, has addressed public perceptions of being a mere duplicate of the church’s founder, Bishop David Oyedepo. In a recent speech, Abioye affirmed his unwavering commitment to upholding the core values and teachings of the ministry while highlighting his close relationship with Oyedepo, which has … Read more
Operatives of the Nigerian Police Force fired tear gas and arrested several protesters on Sunday during a memorial procession at the Lekki Tollgate, Lagos State. The demonstrators had gathered to commemorate the lives lost during the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, which sought to end police brutality in Nigeria. Eyewitnesses reported that the peaceful protest was … Read more
The Federal Government has proposed a five percent excise duty on telecommunications services, gaming, and betting activities as part of a new bill aimed at overhauling Nigeria’s tax framework. Titled “A Bill for an Act to Repeal Certain Acts on Taxation and Consolidate the Legal Frameworks Relating to Taxation and Enact the Nigeria Tax Act … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) released $547.7 million (N823.19 billion at the official exchange rate of N1,503.3/$1) to Nigerians for food importation in the second quarter of 2024. This amount marks a 20.6% decrease from the $689.88 million recorded in the first quarter, with a corresponding reduction of N80.76 billion when converted to naira. … Read more
A tense scene unfolded in Aba on Saturday when over 20 masked men, suspected to be police officers, stormed a Labour Party (LP) meeting, disrupting the event and demanding silence from attendees. The masked individuals reportedly confronted Prince G.O. Ndubueze, the secretary of the Labour Party’s local government election committee, and informed him of his … Read more
At least ten students from Good Shepherd Catholic Catering School in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, were rushed to the Alex Ekwueme Federal Teaching Hospital after a gas explosion rocked the school’s kitchen. The incident, which occurred early Friday, left several students severely injured while they were carrying out their kitchen duties. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja following a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap the EFCC, Fix It, Fintiri Slams Calls For Abolition AFCON Qualifiers: West Brom Celebrate Ajayi On Super Eagles’ Win Over Libya EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more
A drone launched from Lebanon exploded near Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s private residence in Caesarea on October 19. According to Reuters, there were no casualties as Netanyahu and his wife were not at home during the incident. The drone attack occurred amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, heightening security concerns in the region. … Read more
Nigeria’s national grid has experienced yet another collapse, marking the third incident in just one week. The latest failure occurred early Saturday morning, plunging numerous states into complete darkness. Data from the Nigerian System Operator’s portal (niggrid.org) indicated that as of 9:20 AM today, the grid recorded zero megawatts (MW), exacerbating the ongoing power crisis … Read more
Powerful political figures from northern Nigeria are intensifying efforts to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan into the 2027 presidential race. Their strategy is grounded in the understanding that Jonathan, who served as president from 2011 to 2015, is eligible for one more four-year term under the 1999 Constitution, which allows a maximum of two terms … Read more
The peaceful coastal town of Idado in Ibeju-Lekki came alive with grace, joy, and a strong sense of community as the Epe Division Professional Women Association (EPWA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and three-day retreat. The event celebrated the conclusion of President Opeluwa Balogun’s successful tenure and marked the beginning of a new chapter … Read more
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) have reportedly arrested journalist Edna Ulaeto, a staff member of OrderPaper, following a raid on her residence early Friday morning. According to a statement from the management of OrderPaper, a group of armed men identifying themselves as DSS officers from the Office of the National Security Adviser … Read more
The Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has reported the vandalism of two towers along its 330kV Shiroro-Kaduna transmission lines, resulting in power outages affecting parts of Kano and Kaduna states. In a statement signed by TCN’s General Manager of Public Affairs, Ndidi Mbah, the company confirmed that the damage occurred on both transmission lines, with … Read more
The Federal Government’s efforts to reduce food prices through a zero percent duty and exemption from value-added tax on basic food items are facing serious setbacks, as the average price of imported food items surged to a staggering 878.3 price point index in September 2024. This spike reflects the mounting economic challenges hampering attempts to … Read more