Philip Ibitoye 
Yahaya Bello has been in the eye of the storm for alleged corruption. In the past few days, the former Kogi governor has engaged in a cat and mouse race with the EFCC. The anti-graft agency has made a fresh revelation about Bello’s alleged corrupt practices. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Economic and Financial … Read more
There is a high rate of maternal mortality in Nigeria. Since the inception of the Tinubu administration, the health ministry has taken intentional steps to fix the issue. The latest move is providing funding to nearly 9,000 health facilities across Nigeria to address maternal mortality. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Federal Government of Nigeria … Read more
The Federal Government of Nigeria has made a fresh move to reduce the maternal mortality rate. The new move features the launch of a labour care guide. The government said it is committed to allowing all pregnant women receive maternal care during and after pregnancy. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health … Read more
The Nigeria police force is warning Nigerians to be careful how they use sarcasm to pass messages on the Internet. The force says sarcastic statements can constitute cybercrime. It threatens to use the controversial Cybercrime Prohibition Act against Nigerians. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigeria Police Force has warned Nigerians to be careful when … Read more
Aiyedatiwa is declared as the winner of the Ondo APC primary. The declaration follows allegations of electoral irregularities. Some aspirants rejected the process as a “sham” and “daylight robbery”. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has clinched the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the November 16 election. … Read more
Queen Fatima Balogun is the wife of Elejinrin of Ejinrin, Oba Rafiu Balogun. She is turning 50 in May 2024. The royal has decided to celebrate the milestone by reaching out to the less privileged in society. Eko Hot Blog reports that Queen Fatima Balogun, the wife of the Elejinrin of Ejinrin of Lagos State, … Read more
Farmers and herders led by Miyetti Allah have a long history of, often violent, conflicts. Both parties in the southwest are aiming to end all hostilities. The aim has led to the signing of a peace accord. Eko Hot Blog reports that cattle breeders under the auspices of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of … Read more
Nigerians in New York could not contain their excitement as their comaptriot, Tunde Onakoya, did the unthinkable. The Nigerian chess master dared to break the world record of 56 consecutive hours of chess matches. He did that and even more during his attempt that traversed three days. Eko Hot Blog reports that it was a … Read more
Nigerians were ecstatic on Saturday morning as Tunde Onakoya did the unthinkable. The Nigerian chess master dared to break the world record of 56 consecutive hours of chess matches. He did that and even more during his attempt that traversed three days. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian chess master Tunde Onakoya has completed an … Read more
There has been a shocking discovery at an unknown poultry. Eggs were found buried deep in the soil on the poultry premises. The person or people behind the theft are unknown. Eko Hot Blog reports that that an unknown poultry is reeling from a wild attempt by its workers to steal dozens of eggs. In … Read more
The conflict between Iran and Israel appears to have no end in sight. Despite warnings by Iran to Israel not to respond to its retaliatory attacks, the latter has not be deterred. Israel has reportedly responded to Iran’s Saturday attacks on its soil. Eko Hot Blog reports that an Israeli missile has hit Iran, according … Read more
Trump’s historic trial started on Monday with jury selection. On Day 3 of the trial on Thursday, the full 12-person jury had been selected. Jury selection for remaining alternate spots is set to resume Friday morning. Eko Hot Blog reports that former United States President Donald Trump has gotten a 12-person jury in his New … Read more
Bayo Onanuga is reacting to Yahaya Bello’s legal trouble. Bello is standing trial over alleged financial crimes valued at N80 billion. The Kogi governor has been declared wanted by the EFCC. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has taunted an embattled former governor … Read more
The police recently arrested a DJ for assaulting officers. Some media outlets reported that DJ Switch was the violent DJ. The police spokesperson in Lagos initially confirmed that the arrested person was DJ Switch. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Police Command has admitted misidentifying one Commissioner DJ Wysei as Obianuju Catherine Ude, … Read more
There has been a failed attempt to steal a car in the Ikotun area of Lagos. Police operatives on patrol successfully responded to the incident. Police detectives also busted a one-chance robbery gang in a different incident. Eko Hot Blog reports that men of the Lagos State Police Command have arrested one Stanley Eshett for … Read more
IBD Dende has been the subject of allegations of smuggling in recent weeks. An investigative report in February 2024 named him among alleged smugglers whom corrupt Customs official allegedly allow to operate freely. However, he has denied these accusations as a witch-hunt. Eko Hot Blog reports that groups under the umbrella of the Coalition of … Read more
Tunde Onakoya is known for his “Chess in Slums” organisation. The organisation takes homeless kids out of slums and turns them to chess champions. Onakoya is aiming to raise $1 million for chess education for children globally. Eko Hot Blog reports that Tunde Onakoya, the founder of Chess in Slums, a nongovernmental organisation that supports … Read more
Rafiu Ibrahim is an ally of former Senate President Bukola Saraki. He represented Kwara South Senatorial District between 2015 and 2019. The late politician unsuccessfully attempted to return to the Senate in 2019 and 2023. Eko Hot Blog reports that Senator Rafiu Ibrahim, an ally of former Kwara State Governor and Nigeria’s Senate President, Bukola … Read more
Jurors have been selected on the second day of Ex-US President Trump criminal trial. The second day saw the judge, the prosecution, and the defense teams picking seven jurors from an initial group of 96. At least 11 more jurors (at least six alternate jurors included) are expected to be picked. Eko Hot Blog reports … Read more
CP Tunji Disu has been rewarded for his “outstanding dedication to duty” and “outstanding performance”. The Rivers CP was named as the top police commissioner in Nigeria by his colleagues. He won the award at the at the maiden edition of the Nigeria Police Awards. Eko Hot Blog reports that Monday evening was a big … Read more