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Tension erupted on Saturday at Elekahia Primary School in Port Harcourt City Local Government Area, Rivers state, when armed men dressed in police uniforms violently disrupted the ongoing local government elections. Eyewitnesses revealed that the attackers, arriving in about 21 Hilux patrol vans, unleashed chaos by firing tear gas and seizing election materials, forcing officials … Read more
Nigerian singer and presenter Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has criticized Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), following the pastor’s recent apology about his teachings on tithing. The apology, which has sparked widespread reactions online, came during the church’s International Youth Convention (IYC) held at … Read more
Voting in the local government elections across Rivers State officially commenced, with some voters casting their ballots while others waited for essential election materials. The Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) began distributing sensitive materials to local government areas earlier today, despite a federal high court order prohibiting the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other … Read more
Supporters of the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, held a peaceful protest on Saturday morning in the Government Reserved Area (GRA) of Port Harcourt, expressing opposition to the ongoing local government elections in Rivers State. The protest, which took place near the Polio Club, saw about 100 participants, mostly youths, denouncing … Read more
Strong indications have emerged that President Bola Tinubu has completed the selection process for his reshuffled cabinet. Multiple sources within the Presidency have revealed to Saturday Punch that the president has finalized the names and roles of both retained and dropped ministers. The much-anticipated announcement is expected to take place on Thursday night, following Tinubu’s … Read more
In response to the ongoing crisis in Lebanon, the Federal Government has initiated arrangements to evacuate Nigerians who wish to return home. As part of this effort, the government convened a multi-stakeholder meeting to review the situation of Nigerians in Lebanon and coordinate preparations for the evacuation exercise. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with … Read more
September 7, 2024, marked a tragic day for the family of Mr. David Achinya, particularly for 20-year-old Mrs. Doosuur Achinya, whose husband, Terhile Timothy Achinya, was brutally killed by soldiers attached to Operation Whirl Stroke in Nasarawa State. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of … Read more
Top Entertainment Stories Today: Davido, DDG, Yung6ix And More Eko Hot Blog reports all the details: Davido Responds to Wizkid’s Social Media Drama with Inspiration Grammy-nominated singer Davido broke his silence amid the social media backlash from Wizkid by choosing the high road. Instead of engaging, Davido shared an inspiring post on Instagram, urging his fans … Read more
Controversial social media influencer, Martins Ortse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan, has stated that he is now waiting for the General Overseer of Salvation Ministries, Pastor David Ibieyomie, to follow suit after Pastor Enoch Adeboye apologized for his previous teachings on tithing. Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), … Read more
The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has secured a $500 million loan from the World Bank to implement the Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria (SPIN) initiative. This project aims to address critical challenges posed by climate change. Chakib Jenane, the World Bank’s Regional Director of Sustainable Infrastructure Development for West and Central Africa, … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has admitted to making a mistake in a previous statement about tithes and tithing. Pastor Adeboye apologized for claiming that believers who do not pay tithes will not make heaven. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System … Read more
The Nigeria Police Force has directed its commanders to enforce a Federal High Court ruling that halts the local government elections scheduled for tomorrow in Rivers State. This follows an incident early Friday when Governor Siminalayi Fubara led a delegation to the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in Port Harcourt to prevent an … Read more
Security operatives in Rivers State thwarted an attempt by armed men disguised as police officers to storm the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC) office in the early hours of Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime Minister Loses Life Match Words … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has yet to begin the planned supply of crude oil in naira to the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which was scheduled to start on October 1, 2024, as of Thursday, October 3. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed his condolences to the families affected by the recent boat accident in Niger State, where over 150 passengers are reported missing. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To Honour Ronaldo For Record-Breaking Champions League Career … Read more
Top Entertainment Stories Today: Wanni, Portable, Wizkid and more Eko Hot Blog reports all the details: Wanni Wins Innoson Car Challenge in Big Brother Naija Season 9 Big Brother Naija Season 9 contestant Wanni has emerged victorious in the much-anticipated Innoson Car Challenge. The competition, which served as a highlight of the season, saw housemates battling … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to ban single-use plastics, including PET bottles and sachet water, starting January 2025 to tackle the growing plastic waste problem in the state. This follows a prior ban on styrofoam in January 2024 across government establishments and the state. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on … Read more
Justice Evelyn Maha of the Federal High Court in Abuja has ruled that the Directorate of Road Traffic Services, also known as the Vehicle Inspection Office (VIO), has no legal authority to stop, impound, or confiscate vehicles on the road or impose fines on motorists. The ruling, delivered on October 2, 2024, stemmed from a … Read more
In what is anticipated to be a significant event in the 2024 election cycle, Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican contender JD Vance are poised to engage in a consequential vice-presidential debate. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? … Read more
Protest, in Nigeria like many other democratic nations, has always been seen as the last resort—the final tool in the hands of the people to bend the government to their will. Nigerians, known for their boldness, have never shied away from protests. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more