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The NNPC Limited and Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture (NNPC-CNL JV) has announced a major oil discovery following the successful drilling of the Meji NW-1 well in Petroleum Mining Lease (PML) 49, located in the shallow waters of the Western Niger Delta. This region remains a key part of Nigeria’s energy production and now operates … Read more
CSP Bolaji Olugbenga, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) at Ijanikin Police Station in Lagos State, has reportedly passed away. Olugbenga collapsed in his office on Thursday night and tragically died before he could be taken to the hospital. A police officer from the division, who wished to remain anonymous, shared with Daily Trust that the … Read more
The rationale behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision not to intervene in the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s (EFCC) investigation of former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello has been clarified. Bello, a significant figure in the All Progressives Congress (APC) and a member of the defunct Tinubu/Shettima campaign organization during the 2023 election, is facing … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has issued a strong warning to the Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Adeola Oluwatosin Ajayi, threatening imprisonment for obstructing the legal team of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), from accessing him. In a Notice of Consequences delivered on Friday, the … Read more
The Rivers State Government has officially approved a new minimum wage of ₦85,000 for its civil servants. This announcement was made by the state’s Head of Service, George Nwaeke, who revealed that Governor Siminalayi Fubara granted the approval during a private meeting with labor leaders and senior government officials. Nwaeke confirmed that the implementation of … Read more
A fire incident occurred at the headquarters of the Federal Ministry of Works in Mabushi, Abuja, shortly after workers resumed on Friday morning. The fire was caused by a spark from a faulty circuit breaker on the ground floor but was swiftly contained, preventing significant damage. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot … Read more
The Lagos State House of Assembly is poised to replace the current 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) with newly established Administrative Areas as part of a proposed bill aimed at enhancing governance and accountability in local administration. During a public hearing for the “Bill for a Law to Provide for the Local Government System, … Read more
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has inaugurated the Joint User Hydrant Installation 2 (JUHI-2), a state-of-the-art jet fuel storage facility with a capacity of 150 million litres of Jet A1 fuel, making it the largest airside jet fuel depot in Nigeria. This facility, located in Ikeja, Lagos, has the capacity to … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North, has revealed that his monthly earnings as a lawmaker total N14 million. During an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu addressed widespread misconceptions that Nigerian legislators live in luxury while the general public endures hardship. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in … Read more
The Kenyan Senate made history on Thursday by impeaching Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, the first time a deputy president has been removed from office in the country’s history. Despite a request from Gachagua’s lawyer, Paul Muite, for a postponement due to the deputy president’s sudden hospitalization, the Senate proceeded with the vote. Senate Speaker Amason … Read more
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North Senatorial District, has expressed his intention to run for president in 2027, but only if President Bola Tinubu does not seek a second term. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Thursday, Kalu emphasized his qualifications and readiness for the role. … Read more
Top Entertainment Stories Today: Featuring Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, VeryDarkMan And More Eko Hot Blog reports all the details: Tiwa Savage to Release Anticipated Single ‘Forgiveness’ on Friday Nigerian music superstar Tiwa Savage is set to drop her highly anticipated single, “Forgiveness,” on Friday, October 18, 2024. Teasing fans with a preview on Instagram, the singer … Read more
The Presidency has urged Nigerians to remain calm and patient as President Bola Tinubu’s administration continues to implement economic reforms. This appeal was made by Delu Bulus-Yakubu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, during her address marking the 2024 International Poverty Eradication Day in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: … Read more
The Senate caucus of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has taken steps to address the ongoing internal crisis within the party. Tensions within the PDP have intensified since last week, with the National Working Committee (NWC) suspending several senior members, further deepening divisions. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t … Read more
Adejumo Lateef, a member of the Yoruba Nation group, has reportedly died while in custody. The Nigerian Correctional Service confirmed this on Wednesday when they presented 27 other defendants before Court 3 of the Oyo State High Court in Ibadan for arraignment. Lateef was the 18th defendant in a case where the Oyo State Government … Read more
The National President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), Abubakar Maigandi, has reassured Nigerians that discussions with Dangote Refinery for direct petrol loading are progressing and will soon be finalized. Speaking during the inauguration of a task force to combat oil bunkering and pipeline vandalism in Abuja on Wednesday, Maigandi expressed confidence … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) remains the sole off-taker of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, despite the Federal Government’s recent directive allowing independent oil marketers to begin lifting petrol from the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS ICYMI: Nigerian TikToker, Oloba Salo Reportedly Shot in Lekki, Don’t Scrap … Read more
The Presidency has clarified that there is no vacuum in leadership despite President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima being out of the country. Shettima departed today for an official visit to Sweden, while President Tinubu is currently on a working vacation. In response to inquiries from journalists regarding who is in charge during … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Dr. Mahmud Sanusi Mohammed as the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Upper Benue River Basin Development Authority. Dr. Mohammed, who hails from Jalingo Local Government Area of Taraba State, is a distinguished professional with extensive qualifications in disaster management and environmental studies. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The federal government has shed light on its recent meeting with organized labour, which took place on Wednesday in Abuja. Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, explained that the government is committed to maintaining consistent dialogue with labour unions rather than waiting for tensions or disputes to arise before initiating discussions. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more