Philip Ibitoye 
Passengers were stranded after aviation workers shut down the Lagos airport terminal. Eko Hot Blog reports that passengers were left stranded after early morning flights were suspended at the Lagos airport on Tuesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Kano APC Meeting Turns Bloody As Reps’ Majority Leader ‘Attacks’ Deputy Gov’ship Candidate Nigerian Music Star, Davido Loses Son, Ifeanyi … Read more
Lagos government has fixed a meeting with the striking commercial drivers in the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State government has fixed a meeting with the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria (JDWAN) over the ongoing strike by drivers for Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Passengers Stranded As Lagos Bus Drivers Begin Strike (PHOTOS) … Read more
The suspect in the attack on US Speaker Pelosi’s husband has been charged with assault and attempted kidnapping. Eko Hot Blog reports that the suspect identified as David DePape has been been charged with a litany of crimes, including assault and attempted kidnapping, in connection with his attack on Paul Pelosi, husband of United States … Read more
Ukraine has suffered water and power outages after Russia resumed strikes on the country’s key infrastructure. Eko Hot Blog reports that Russia launched a barrage of cruise missile and drone strikes on Kyiv, Kharkiv and other Ukrainian cities on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS War: EU Nations Prepare To Fight Off Russian Attacks, Say ‘If Ukraine Falls, … Read more
Passengers are stranded as Lagos bus drivers commenced a strike. Eko Hot Blog reports that many passengers, including, travellers, were stranded in Lagos State on Monday as commercial bus drivers commenced a seven-day strike. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses Reelection To Lula Da Silva Security … Read more
The death toll in the bridge collapse in India has risen to 132. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 132 people, including children, have now died after a suspension bridge collapsed in India’s western state of Gujarat. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Brazil’s President Bolsonaro Loses … Read more
Security operatives have rescued 50 girls who were forced into prostitution, according to the Nigerian Navy. Eko Hot Blog reports that security operatives have raided two brothels in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital, and rescued 50 young girls allegedly forced into prostitution. EDITOR’S PICKS Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Bridge … Read more
Brazil’s President Bolsonaro has lost reelection to Lula Da Silva. Eko Hot Blog reports that President of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has been ousted in a close presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Death Toll In India’s Bridge Collapse Rises To 132 Security Operatives Rescue 50 Girls … Read more
A bridge collapse has killed at least 40 people in India. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 40 people were killed and dozens critically injured when a suspension bridge in India’s western Gujarat state collapsed on Sunday. EDITOR’S PICKS Bridge Collapse Kills At Least 40, Injures 30 In India (VIDEO) Naira Redesign: CBN Owes … Read more
Colleagues of an ex-UI DVC are seeking donations after his kidnappers demanded a N50 million ransom. Eko Hot Blog reports that the abductors of a former Deputy Vice-chancellor (academics) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Adigun Agbaje, have demanded a ransom of N50 million to release him. EDITOR’S PICKS Policeman Killed, Another Injured As … Read more
Atiku’s campaign has rejected Fitch’s prediction of Tinubu’s victory in the 2023 presidential election. Eko Hot Blog reports that the campaign ogranisation of Atiku Abubakar, presidential candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), has rejected the prediction of the Fitch Solutions Country Risk & Industry Research that the presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives … Read more
Moghalu says the CBN does not owe the finance minister any information regarding its plan to redesign some naira notes. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has said the apex bank does not owe the Minister of Finance, Zainab Ahmed, any information about … Read more
A Halloween crush has killed at least 120 people and injured 100 in South Korea. Eko Hot Blog reports that at least 120 people have died in a crush among huge Halloween crowds in a popular nightlife area of Seoul, South Korea’s capital. EDITOR’S PICKS Father Who Made Daughter’s Abuser Dig His Own Grave, Kill … Read more
A father, who made his daughter’s abuser dig his own grave and kill himself, has been freed from prison early. Eko Hot Blog reports that a devastated father, who forced his best friend to kill himself after discovering that the man had sexually abused his daughter, has been freed from jail after only six months. … Read more
The NBS says the prices of tomato, rice, and others rose in September. Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said that the prices of selected food items increased in September. EDITOR’S PICKS Why CBN’s Naira Redesign Plan May Hurt Nigeria’s Currency – Moghalu Finance Ministry Opposes Emefiele’s Plan To Redesign … Read more
Moghalu has explained why the CBN’s naira redesign plan may hurt Nigeria’s currency. Eko Hot Blog reports that a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Moghalu, has explained the pros and cons of the decision of the CBN to redesign some naira notes. EDITOR’S PICKS CBN Announces Date To Introduce … Read more
A man has assaulted US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband at their residence. Eko Hot Blog reports that an assailant attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of United States (US) House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer at the couple’s home in San Francisco, California early Friday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror … Read more
The IGP has said there are no imminent threats in Abuja as the Police released emergency numbers nationwide. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has assured Nigerian residents of adequate security and prompt emergency responses. EDITOR’S PICKS “There’s An Elevated Risk Of Terror Attacks In Abuja” – US … Read more
Buhari has urged Nigerians in South Korea to project a positive image of Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that President Muhammadu Buhari in Seoul, Republic of Korea, reminded Nigerians resident in the Asian country that they are the “faces of Nigeria,” and should endeavour to project a positive image of the country through their actions, … Read more
NNPC and South Korea’s Daewoo Group have signed an MOU to rehabilitate the Kaduna refinery. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd and Daewoo Group of South Korea have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the rehabilitation of the Kaduna refinery. EDITOR’S PICKS Buhari Attends First World Bio Summit … Read more