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The Federal High Court in Lagos has scheduled September 12 for a hearing on various applications related to the asset forfeiture case involving former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele. Justice Deinde Dipeolu announced the date after reviewing submissions from the involved parties. During the hearing, Bilikisu Buhari-Bala, representing the Economic and Financial … Read more
The Minority Caucus of the House of Representatives has demanded an immediate reversal of the recent petrol price increase, arguing that it will exacerbate the hardships faced by Nigerians. In a statement issued on Thursday, Minority Leader Kingsley Chinda criticized the unilateral decision to raise the price of Premium Motor Spirit, claiming it violates principles … Read more
Chris Imumolen, the newly appointed national chairman of the Accord Party, has announced the reinstatement of 26 members who were previously expelled or suspended from the party. This decision was revealed during an Emergency National Executive Committee (NEC) Meeting held on September 4, 2024, in Abuja. This development follows a recent ruling by an Abuja … Read more
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration has announced plans to establish a drug manufacturing agency aimed at improving access to high-quality pharmaceuticals and consumables. Prof. Akin Abayomi, Lagos State Commissioner for Health, made the announcement at the inauguration of the 7th Nigeria Pharma Manufacturers’ Expo in Lagos on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution … Read more
Job Posting: Realtor/Real Estate Agent – Port Harcourt Company: Blessed Hill Properties Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers (Hybrid) Employment Type: Fixed-term contract/Freelance Experience Level: 0-5 years (Experience not mandatory) Education: Bachelor’s Degree Industry: Real Estate, Architecture, Town Planning Age Range: 18-27 years Open Positions: 5 Company Overview: EKO HOT BLOG reports that Blessed Hill Properties is a Port … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has reportedly suspended the sale of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to independent marketers following a price hike to N855 per litre at its retail outlets nationwide. This decision, made on Tuesday, has exacerbated fuel scarcity, leading to widespread protests and long queues at petrol … Read more
A recent report by Nigeria’s leading parliamentary monitoring organization, OrderPaper, revealed that 164 lawmakers in the 10th National Assembly, including 15 Senators and 149 House of Representatives members, have not sponsored any bills since its inauguration on June 13, 2023. The report highlighted that 62% of these inactive lawmakers in the House are first-timers and … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) has set a deadline of September 9 for four states to submit their reports on the establishment of state police. All 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are required to provide comprehensive reports for review. States that fail to meet the deadline will be subject to NEC’s decisions … Read more
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has denied claims that it plans to regulate food and goods prices in Nigeria. The commission clarified that its role is not to control prices but to ensure fair market practices. This statement followed concerns from the Organised Private Sector and stakeholders about the FCCPC’s recent directive … Read more
Nigeria and China have reached an agreement to enhance their collaboration on financial intelligence to combat money laundering and other economic crimes within Nigeria. This strategic partnership, announced in a joint statement following a meeting between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and President Xi Jinping of China, is intended to bolster Nigeria’s efforts to maintain the … Read more
Fatima Musa, a repentant Boko Haram member who was recently deradicalized and resettled in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno, has expressed deep regret over destroying her National Certificate of Education (NCE) when she embraced the extremist ideology of the group. Speaking during a community dialogue in Maiduguri, organized by the Allamin Foundation with support … Read more
Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, has disclosed that Nigeria receives the largest share of the foundation’s intervention funds in Africa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking during an interview with selected journalists on the sidelines of the 2024 NutriVision Dialogue in Abuja on Tuesday, Gates emphasized that reducing health inequality globally is … Read more
The Federal High Court in Lagos has sentenced Courage Ipaka to two years in prison for impersonating Nigerian singer Chinedu Okoli, popularly known as Flavour N’abania, and defrauding a U.S. citizen, Yvelte M. Thompson, of $53,000. Justice Dehinde Dipeolu delivered the sentence on Tuesday after Ipaka pleaded guilty to two charges brought against him by … Read more
Ghanaian journalist Abdul Hakim Awal has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest time spent hugging a tree. 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 EKO … Read more
There are fresh indications that Julius Abure, the National Chairman of the Labour Party, along with his National Working Committee (NWC) members and loyalists, plans to shun today’s stakeholders’ meeting summoned by Abia State Governor Alex Otti. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
Billionaire businessman and Chairman of Geregu Power Plc, Femi Otedola, has praised President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering support of the $20 billion Dangote Refinery in Lagos, crediting the President’s backing as instrumental to the project’s success. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People … Read more
Nigerians are grappling with frustration as petrol prices soar to an unprecedented ₦855 per liter at NNPCL stations, particularly in Lagos, worsening the fuel scarcity and increasing the cost of living. The steep hike has drawn widespread criticism, with many, including Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, voicing their concerns on social media. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the federal government for betrayal following the Nigerian National Petroleum Company’s (NNPC) increase in petrol prices. In a statement on Tuesday, NLC President Joe Ajaero criticized the government’s move to raise the pump price to ₦855 per litre, emphasizing that it contradicts their agreement to keep fuel prices … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has assured that the Ibadan-Abuja-Kaduna-Kano railway corridors will be completed, following his visit to the China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) in Beijing on Monday. The visit, part of his official trip to China, highlighted CRCC as a reliable partner in Nigeria’s infrastructure development, with the President also commending the company’s ongoing railway … Read more
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, and his fourth wife, Olori Folashade, have welcomed their first child together. The monarch announced the joyful news on his social media today. 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 … Read more