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The killing of notorious bandit kingpin Halilu Sububu by the Nigerian military has brought a sense of relief to residents of Zamfara, Sokoto, and other northern states. Sububu, known for his reign of terror across the region, was neutralized in an ambush by Nigerian troops in Kwaren Kirya, Zamfara State, on September 12, 2024. EDITOR’S … Read more
Knarik Gambaryan, the mother of Tigran Gambaryan, a detained Binance executive in Nigeria, has fervently declared her son’s innocence regarding the charges of money laundering and terrorism financing brought against him by the Nigerian government. In a statement sent on Friday, Knarik emphasized that her son is unaware of the allegations against him. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Prince Henry Odianosen Okojie, a Nigerian politician and husband of Nollywood star Mercy Johnson, narrowly escaped an assassination attempt on Friday morning. The lawmaker, who represents the Esan North-East/Esan South-East Federal Constituency in Edo State, was reportedly attacked at his Uromi residence by armed men believed to be political thugs. EDITOR’S PICKS Gospel Singer Dele … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has refuted claims that it has reinstated the cybersecurity levy on electronic transfers, a charge that was suspended earlier this year. Originally, on May 6, 2024, the CBN issued a directive requiring all commercial, merchant, non-interest, and payment service banks, as well as mobile money operators, to implement a … Read more
Kennedy Iyere, the governorship candidate of the Accord Party, has officially withdrawn from the upcoming 2024 Edo Gubernatorial election. He cited his ambition to serve Nigeria at a higher level and address pressing social and economic issues, particularly the ongoing food crisis. In a statement outlining his decision, Iyere emphasized his commitment to using his … Read more
A dramatic standoff between the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello unfolded on Wednesday night. The agency’s attempt to apprehend Bello, who is wanted in connection with an alleged N80.2 billion fraud, ended in failure. Despite Bello’s public declaration of cooperation and his apparent compliance with the EFCC’s … Read more
The Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, has strongly denied accusations from Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal, who has implicated him in banditry activities within the state. In a statement issued by Matawalle’s media team, the Minister refuted these claims, arguing that Governor Lawal has persistently tried to smear his name by associating him … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced its intention to engage the federal government in discussions on strategies to help workers cope with the recent surge in petrol prices, which the union claims has diminished the anticipated benefits of the new ₦70,000 national minimum wage. NLC President Joe Ajaero made this announcement during the opening … Read more
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue State has assured that the state is fully prepared to address potential flooding risks, particularly in the event of the opening of the Lagdo Dam. He emphasized that the state is not just considering options but has actively engaged in extensive public awareness campaigns to mitigate the risk. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which is set to take place in September 2024. The 79th UNGA will officially begin on September 10, 2024, with the general debate scheduled from Tuesday, September 24, to Saturday, September 28, and concluding … Read more
Pandemonium broke out at Senator Stella Oduah’s Estate in the Akili-Ozizor community of Ogbaru Local Government Area, Anambra State, following the tragic shooting and killing of Noel Chinedu Okechukwu, a final-year Fine and Applied Arts student of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), Igbariam. The incident occurred on Saturday, August 17, when Okechukwu was allegedly shot … Read more
The Department of State Services (DSS) is reportedly planning to arrest Fisayo Soyombo, the founder and editor-in-chief of the Foundation for Investigative Journalism (FIJ). According to an anonymous security official, the DSS is actively tracking Soyombo’s location and could detain him at any moment once his whereabouts are confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For … Read more
The Federal Government has issued a stern warning to private sector employers, urging them to strictly adhere to the N70,000 minimum wage. Any deviation from this mandate will not be tolerated, the government has emphasized. According to the FG, the new minimum wage is crucial in addressing the current economic challenges, and it is imperative … Read more
A source within the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has revealed that the agency’s chairman, Ola Olukoyede, specifically instructed staff not to attend to the former Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, during his visit to the commission’s headquarters on Wednesday. The source noted that Bello’s arrival was seen as a violation of the … Read more
Gunshots erupted at the Kogi State Governor’s Lodge in Abuja on Wednesday night as operatives from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) attempted to execute a search warrant related to former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello. EKO HOT BLOG reports that prior to the shooting, Ohiare Michael, Director of Bello’s Media Office, alleged that the … Read more
The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) has approved loan applications for 3,283 students at the University of Ibadan, as confirmed by the university management in a circular issued on September 18, 2024. While the loans have been approved, the disbursement of funds is still pending. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s Autonomy … Read more
The Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions (NASU) has issued a fresh strike threat, stating that their members will down tools if their demands are not met within three weeks. In a joint statement signed by SSANU President, Mohammed … Read more
The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has called on members of the party’s dissolved National Working Committee (NWC), previously led by Julius Abure, to set aside their differences and work with the newly appointed National Caretaker Committee to rebuild the party. Obi, represented by Datti Baba-Ahmed at the committee’s inaugural … Read more
The Lagos State Government has issued a stern warning about a looming building collapse at the Mopol 20 Barracks in Ikeja. The state’s emergency management agency, LASEMA, is preparing to initiate an urgent evacuation of the old block 3 section of the barracks due to the deteriorating structural integrity. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows … Read more
Many residents of Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have struggled to obtain the Federal Government’s subsidized 50kg bags of rice, priced at N40,000. The government launched the sale of 30,000 metric tons of subsidized rice, but the process of obtaining the rice has been fraught with challenges. EDITOR’S PICKS Japan’s Next PM Vows to Respect BOJ’s … Read more