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The electricity subsidy paid by the Federal Government surged to N181.63 billion in September, up from N102.30 billion in May, indicating a potential tariff increase for customers on Band A feeders. In April, the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) announced the removal of subsidies for customers on Band A feeders, raising their tariff to N225 … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, on his victory in the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday. The Independent National Electoral Commission announced Okpebholo as the winner on Sunday, following a competitive election. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Monday Okpebholo, has emerged victorious in the September 21, 2024, Edo State governorship election. The off-cycle election saw 17 candidates vying for the coveted seat at the Dennis Osadebay House in Benin City. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK … Read more
The governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Monday Okpebholo, is currently leading in the Edo State governorship election. This online media platform recalls that the gubernatorial election was conducted across the South-South state on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK for … Read more
As the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) releases results from the Edo governorship election, candidates from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) have achieved victories in four local governments. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the APC candidate, claimed victories in Esan West and Owan East local governments. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed Nigeria to represent the country at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in the United States. This was disclosed in a statement released on Sunday by Stanley Nkwocha, Shettima’s Senior Special Adviser on Media and Communication. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has secured a victory in the first local government area announced in the Edo State governorship election as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) commenced the collation of results. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) Why I Left UK for Big Brother Naija – … Read more
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has begun collating the results of the governorship election held in Edo State on Saturday. Key officials, including INEC National Commissioner Prof. Rhoda Gumus, Resident Electoral Commissioner Dr. Anugbum Omuoha, and State Returning Officer Prof. Faruk Adams Kuta, were present at the collation center. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
Asue Ighodalo, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in Edo State, has expressed deep concerns about the ongoing election, describing it as potentially the worst in Nigeria’s history due to widespread alleged irregularities. Speaking during a live press conference on Sunday organized by the Edo PDP National Campaign Council, led by Adamawa State Governor … Read more
Experts in the petroleum industry have proposed that with effective government intervention, petrol from the Dangote Refinery could be sold for less than ₦600 per litre. The Crude Oil Refiners Association of Nigeria (CORAN) expressed optimism that local refineries, including Dangote’s, could reduce fuel costs if proper measures are implemented. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man … Read more
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has revealed that his administration is actively working on implementing a new minimum wage for civil servants in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking at the 14th convocation ceremony of Osun State University, held at the institution’s main campus in Osogbo on Saturday, Governor Adeleke acknowledged the economic challenges faced … Read more
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in Kwara State’s local government elections, held on Saturday after a seven-year hiatus. The APC secured wins in all 16 local council areas across the state. 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 … Read more
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has refuted claims that Seaman Abbas Haruna has been detained for six years, as alleged by his wife, Hussaina Iliya. The DHQ clarified that Haruna was never arrested. 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 … Read more
Early Sunday morning, tensions intensified as members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Dennis Idahosa, the running mate of gubernatorial candidate Monday Okpebholo, organized a protest demanding the removal of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) premises. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold Laid to Rest in Lagos (PHOTOS) … Read more
Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, recently visited Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, to offer substantial assistance to those affected by the recent flooding. Accompanied by his brother, Yinka Tinubu, and a group of friends and associates, Seyi provided over ₦500 million in relief support to the devastated community. The donation aims to … Read more
Traders at the new Benin market defied police-imposed movement restrictions to engage in brisk business on Saturday morning as the Edo governorship election commenced. By 7 a.m., vendors had set up makeshift stalls along the main thoroughfare, selling goods despite official warnings to maintain order for the electoral process. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
The rainfall that began in the early hours of Saturday has caused delays in the arrival and distribution of electoral materials across several areas in the Edo Central Senatorial District. This district encompasses five local government areas (LGAs): Esan South-East, Igueben, Esan North-East, Esan West, and Esan Central. The region is anticipated to be … Read more
The G5 faction of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), spearheaded by the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, convened a critical meeting in Abuja on Friday. This influential group includes notable figures such as Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, and former governors Samuel Ortom of Benue, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu, and Okezie Ikpeazu … Read more
Senator George Akume, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), has approved the promotion of 49 senior officials within the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC). This announcement was made in a statement issued on Friday, September 20, by Corps Commander and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele Gold … Read more
Seventeen months into his administration, President Bola Tinubu has yet to announce a date for Nigeria’s much-anticipated National Population and Housing Census, causing growing concern among stakeholders over the potential impact on national planning and governance. This delay follows the indefinite postponement of the 2023 census by former President Muhammadu Buhari, leaving the responsibility to … Read more