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Nollywood actor and human rights advocate Yomi Fabiyi has announced plans to lead a peaceful protest demanding justice for the late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. Fabiyi made the announcement on his Instagram page, stating that the protest would take place on Monday, September 30, 2024, at the Lagos State House of … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has projected that lifting petroleum from the newly launched Dangote Refinery will help reduce food prices in Nigeria in the short to medium term. CBN Governor Olayemi Cardoso shared this outlook during a press conference following the 297th meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) in Abuja. EKO HOT … Read more
Five police officers who were providing security during the Edo State governorship election have tragically lost their lives in a road accident. The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) confirmed that the accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday along the Zaria-Kano Road near Karfi Village by the Trailer Park. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
Popular Nigerian Islamic singer Rukayat Gawat Oyefeso is set to be buried on Tuesday following her recent passing. A source close to the family confirmed that the singer died on Tuesday after a brief illness. The Solatul Janazzah (Prayer for the Dead) was held for the late artist in Ojota, Lagos State, earlier on Tuesday. … Read more
The House of Representatives has temporarily suspended its plenary session in tribute to the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who passed away during the National Assembly’s annual recess. This gesture follows the long-standing tradition of adjourning the first sitting after the death of any federal lawmaker. Plenary is scheduled to reconvene on Wednesday, September 25th. EDITOR’S … Read more
Governor Alex Otti has assured workers in Abia State that the new minimum wage will be implemented in October 2024. This announcement was made by the State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press conference in Umuahia. Kanu confirmed that the wage increase would apply to all categories of workers and fulfills Governor … Read more
Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), has formally requested that Justice Binta Nyako of the Federal High Court recuse herself from his ongoing trial, expressing a loss of confidence in the court’s impartiality. During a recent hearing, Kanu voiced his concerns regarding Justice Nyako’s management of his case, alleging that … Read more
The Federal Government and Dangote Refinery have finalized a deal to supply 12 million barrels of crude oil to the refinery in October, as confirmed by Aliko Dangote, CEO of Dangote Refinery, during an interview with Bloomberg TV in the United States. This crude oil supply is part of an ongoing agreement with the federal … Read more
The Kogi State House of Assembly has called for the removal of Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) Chairman Ola Olukoyede, citing the alleged mishandling of the corruption case against former Kogi governor Yahaya Bello. During a plenary session in Lokoja on Monday, the legislators condemned the EFCC’s attempted arrest of Bello, describing the agency’s … Read more
As the National Assembly resumes today (Tuesday) from its annual recess, Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele announced on Monday that both chambers are expecting President Bola Tinubu to present the 2025 budget alongside the new Medium Term Expenditure Framework (MTEF) and Fiscal Strategy Paper. In a statement personally signed by Bamidele, he emphasized the importance of … Read more
The Federal Executive Council (FEC), led by President Bola Tinubu, convened on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Council Chambers of the State House in Abuja. This meeting marked the first since President Tinubu’s return from his recent foreign trips and was attended by ministers and other council members. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has condemned the outcome of the Edo State governorship election, calling it a blatant example of “state capture” and a continued assault on Nigeria’s democratic values. In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, the former Anambra governor expressed deep concern over the conduct … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is currently presiding over the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, amidst reports of an impending cabinet reshuffle. Before the meeting began, Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Senator George Akume, praised President Tinubu for his dedication to democracy, citing the recent free and fair … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has announced plans to meet with Dangote Refinery this week to discuss direct procurement of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, and explore potential price reductions. IPMAN spokesperson, Chief Chinedu Ukadike, shared this update in a recent statement, expressing optimism among members about the imminent … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) secured a sweeping victory in the recent local government elections in Enugu State, winning all 17 Chairmanship seats and 260 councillorship positions across the state’s wards. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Chairman of the Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission (ENSIEC), Prof. Christian Ngwu, officially announced the results on Monday. He … Read more
The Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairman, Jeret Tenebe, expressed that the party’s hope is for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to continue conducting elections as they did in the recent Edo governorship election. Tenebe described Saturday’s election as the fairest he has witnessed, dismissing allegations that the APC rigged the election in … Read more
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has expressed his reaction to the results of the September 21 Governorship election in Edo State. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Monday Okpebholo of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the winner of the election held on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Monday Okpebholo, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the winner of the Edo State gubernatorial election. The announcement was made by the Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Faruq Adamu Kuta, Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology (FUT), Minna, at the … Read more
The Borno State government has initiated a fumigation exercise as floodwaters begin to recede in Maiduguri, the state capital. This was announced by Abdurrahman Bundi, Senior Special Adviser on New Media to Governor Babagana Zulum, during a press briefing at the Flood Disaster Situation Room in Maiduguri. Bundi explained that the fumigation is being carried … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kwara State have voiced opposing reactions to the outcomes of Saturday’s local government elections. The Kwara State Independent Electoral Commission (KWASIEC) announced on Sunday that the APC emerged victorious, winning all chairmanship and councillorship positions across the state’s 16 local government areas and … Read more