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Trump recounts Pennsylvania rally shooting that left one dead, one injured, and resulted in a minor injury to his ear. Eko Hot Blog reports that United States Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump has recounted the shooting incident at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which left one person dead and another seriously injured. The former … Read more
President Tinubu approves new appointments for various agencies, including NDE, NIHSA, NPC, NALDA, NSITF, PenCom, and ICRC. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a series of appointments across multiple agencies and departments. The announcements were made on Saturday through statements by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri … Read more
Fire, allegedly set by unknown individuals, destroys part of the Emir of Kano’s palace, damaging the throne and valuables. Eko Hot Blog reports that a fire has reportedly razed part of the palace at Gidan Rumfa, currently occupied by the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Lamido Sanusi. The incident occurred on Friday night around 11 … Read more
Former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim defects from PDP to APC during a campaign event in Abakaliki, joined by other prominent political figures. Eko Hot Blog reports that Former President of the Senate, Anyim Pius Anyim, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). The announcement was made at … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that four individuals have been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed two-storey building located beside Cupid Hotel on Sultan Dansuki Road, Phase 2, Site 2, in the Kubwa area of Bwari Area Council, Abuja. Of those rescued, two have been transported to the Kubwa General Hospital for treatment. The … Read more
President Tinubu appoints Tosin Adeyanju as Executive Secretary of NLTF, Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho as MD of NPA, and Senator Adedayo Adeyeye as Chairman of NPA Board. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the appointment of Tosin Adeyanju as the new Executive Secretary of the National Lottery Trust Fund (NLTF). This … Read more
Residential building, formerly Al-Hilal Hotel in Abuja’s Kubwa area, partially collapses, trapping residents; emergency response delayed by equipment shortage. Eko Hot Blog reports that in Abuja, a former hotel transformed into residential apartments, adjacent to the well-known Cupid Hotel on Cupid Road (Sultan Dasuki Way) in Kubwa, suffered a partial collapse early Saturday morning, trapping … Read more
Governor Alex Otti, Abia State, interest-free loans, micro-businesses, entrepreneurship, economic development, Abia entrepreneurs, loan scheme Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor Alex Otti of Abia State has launched the disbursement of a ₦1 billion interest-free loan under the state cooperative support scheme for 10,000 nano and micro business operators across the state’s 184 electoral wards. … Read more
Plateau State Government issues urgent plea for blood donations to aid victims of the recent school building collapse in Jos, emphasizing critical need amidst widespread injuries. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Plateau State Government urgently appeals for blood donations to aid victims of the recent tragic school building collapse in Jos. State Commissioner for … Read more
Marketers urges NNPC to increase fuel supply to members to alleviate petrol scarcity and high prices, citing long queues at gas stations as a direct consequence of insufficient supply. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Independent Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has initiated a fresh move to reduce petrol prices and alleviate long queues at … Read more
Daniel Bwala claims President Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet following criticisms about the administration’s accessibility and effectiveness. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former spokesman for the Atiku Abubakar/Ifeanyi Okowa presidential campaign in the 2023 election Daniel Bwala, has asserted that President Bola Tinubu will soon reshuffle his cabinet. Bwala made this revelation in … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that State governors will be meeting next week to deliberate on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding Local Government Autonomy, announced AbdulRazaq AbdulRahman, the chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) and the Governor of Kwara State. The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that all federal allocations for local government councils … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Oba Owolabi Olakulehin on his coronation as the 43rd Olubadan of Ibadan, which took place on July 12, 2024. In a State House press release on Friday, signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President wished the new monarch a … Read more
A school building collapse in Busa Buji, Jos North, Plateau State, has trapped many students, prompting ongoing rescue efforts and causing distress among parents. Eko Hot Blog reports that many students are currently trapped in a collapsed school building in the Busa Buji community of Jos North Local Government Area, Plateau State. The incident occurred … Read more
Hundreds of inmates, including terrorists and criminals, escaped Koutoukalé prison near Niamey, Niger Republic, after a violent breakout involving gunshots and explosions. Eko Hot Blog reports that hundreds of terrorists, criminals, and drug traffickers have reportedly escaped from the Koutoukalé prison, located near the capital city of Niamey, in the Niger Republic. The incident, which … Read more
Ali Ndume commends President Tinubu for securing financial autonomy for Local Governments through a Supreme Court ruling, enhancing grassroots governance. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate Chief Whip Ali Ndume has commended President Bola Tinubu’s administration for securing financial autonomy for Local Governments, marking it as the president’s most significant achievement since his inauguration in … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health announces a comprehensive plan to address the country’s high mother-to-child HIV transmission rate, aiming for an AIDS-free generation. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria’s Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has outlined the Federal Government’s plan to address the country’s high rate of mother-to-child … Read more
Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, dies at 80 after brief illness in Jos hospital. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chief Imam of Jos Central Mosque in Plateau State, Sheikh Lawal Adam Abubakar, has passed away at the age of 80 after battling a brief illness at a private hospital … Read more
Nigeria Police dismiss Corporal for not reporting to new station in Kaduna after nine years, engaged in self-promotion and illegal activities. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Command has dismissed an officer, Corporal Buba Adamu, for failing to report to his new station in Kaduna after being transferred from Cross River Command nine … Read more
NLC President Joe Ajaero praises the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local governments, calling it a significant restoration of democratic hope. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has praised the Supreme Court’s decision to grant financial autonomy to local government areas. In a statement issued on Thursday, NLC … Read more