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The website domain of Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank) has become inaccessible, sparking concerns among Nigerians about a possible hacker attack on the commercial bank. EKO HOT BLOG that confirmed that on Wednesday night that the GTBank website, gtbank.com, was no longer accessible. This issue emerged just a day after the domain was renewed for another … Read more
A French court has authorized the seizure of three presidential jets linked to the Nigerian government in connection with a legal battle involving the Chinese company, Zhongshan. The dispute, which originated from a business disagreement with the Ogun State government, has escalated into a significant legal action, sources informed Premium Times. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
Real Madrid’s new signing, Kylian Mbappe, marked his debut with a goal, helping the Spanish giants secure their first European club title of the season. Earlier today, Real Madrid faced Italian side Atalanta at the Stadion Narodowy in Warsaw, Poland, competing for the 2024 UEFA Super Cup. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just … Read more
The federal government has introduced a mobile application called “Mobiliser” to enable youths to report crimes and criminal activities in their communities from the comfort of their homes. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Issa Lanre-Onilu, the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), made this announcement on Wednesday, August 14, during a meeting with media executives … Read more
Conor Gallagher is set to resume training at Chelsea’s Cobham facility on Wednesday after returning to London from a trip to Atletico Madrid, where his potential transfer remains uncertain. The 24-year-old England international was in Madrid for five days, staying in a hotel and visiting Atletico Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium as part of a planned £33 … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for a three-day official visit to Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, following an invitation from President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo. The President’s flight took off around 1:00 PM on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: Tinubu Hails As … Read more
A report has revealed that the Nigerian government has frozen over $37 million worth of cryptocurrency held in wallets believed to be owned by organizers of the #EndBadGovernance protests. The freezing order was issued by the Federal High Court in Abuja. According to a copy of the ruling obtained by Premium Times, the order was … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) will convene on Friday, August 16, to select a successor for the outgoing Chief Justice of Nigeria (CJN), Justice Olukayode Ariwoola, who is set to retire on August 22 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 70. A reliable source within the Supreme Court, speaking anonymously, confirmed that the NJC … Read more
The Finnish government has announced that it has begun addressing the complaint lodged by the Nigerian government against Simon Ekpa, a Nigerian-Finnish citizen. Finland’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Elina Valtonen, revealed this during a press conference in Abuja on Tuesday. Valtonen stated that Ekpa’s case is currently before Finnish courts, confirming that the matter has … Read more
The Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) has clarified that each of the 109 senators in Nigeria’s Senate receives a total of ₦1,063,860 per month in salary and allowances. This clarification comes in response to statements by former Senator Shehu Sani, who claimed that senators receive a monthly running cost of ₦13.5 million in … Read more
Dangote Limited has refuted claims that it has set the price of petrol from its Lagos-based refinery at ₦600 per litre. This clarification was made in a statement issued on Tuesday night by the company’s Group Chief Branding and Communications Officer, Anthony Chiejina. The denial comes after the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) … Read more
The Federal Government has announced a goal to achieve a power generation capacity of at least 6,000 megawatts by the end of 2025. This target was disclosed by the Minister of Power, Bayo Adelabu, during his assessment visit to the Calabar Power Plant of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC) on Tuesday, August 13, … Read more
Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, widely known as Bobrisky, was born on August 31, 1991. She is a Nigerian social media personality, influencer and a self-claimed ‘Transgender’ woman. Bobrisky is particularly known for her strong presence on social media platforms such as Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, where she has built a massive following. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
Chelsea’s 22-year-old attacking midfielder Cole Palmer has signed a new contract with the club, extending his stay at Stamford Bridge until 2033. The nine-year deal, which includes improved terms, follows Palmer’s exceptional debut season in west London. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity – Osinbajo Tells Nigerian Churches Olympics Best Basketball Coach: … Read more
MTN Nigeria’s CEO, Karl Toriola, has warned that the country’s telecommunications sector is in a critical condition, describing it as being in an “intensive care unit” (ICU) and urgently needing intervention to prevent its collapse. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking at a hybrid telecom investment forum in Lagos on Tuesday, Toriola emphasized the severe challenges … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is presiding over his first Council of State meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Among the attendees are former Presidents Muhammadu Buhari and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and Abdulsalami Abubakar, who are participating virtually. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not Just Prosperity … Read more
The family of late Nigerian singer Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known as Mohbad, has expressed strong disapproval of plans to mark the first anniversary of the musician’s death. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Mohbad passed away on September 12, 2023, at the age of 27, and the circumstances surrounding his death remain unresolved. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on … Read more
The House of Representatives is currently deliberating a new piece of legislation, the Counter Subversion Bill 2024, which seeks to impose stringent penalties on individuals and groups engaging in actions that threaten Nigeria’s national unity and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the bill, sponsored by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, is set for a second reading, during … Read more
The Registrar of the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, has strongly cautioned parents against falsifying their children’s ages to meet the minimum age requirement for university admission in Nigeria. He warned that such actions could lead to corruption and criminal behavior in the future. EDITOR’S PICKS Focus on Hard Work, Not … Read more
Independent petroleum marketers in Nigeria are expecting petrol from the Dangote Petroleum Refinery to be priced between ₦600 and ₦650 per litre when it becomes available in the market. Hammed Fashola, the National Vice President of the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN), expressed optimism in an interview with Punch that the $20 billion Dangote … Read more