Isaac Adegboye 
Head of House Faith Saves Zita Mensan Wins Immunity Big Soso Evicted In a dramatic twist, Big Soso has been evicted from the “10/10” season of Big Brother Naija, making her the eighth contestant to exit the show. Eko Hot Blog reports that a surprise twist put 19 housemates up for a possible eviction after … Read more
see baba oninu re Man Tries to Assault Naira Marley Death of Mohbad Nigerian musician Naira Marley faced an attack on stage during a recent concert in Cotonou, Benin Republic. According to Eko Hot Blog, a man suddenly rushed toward the Marlian Music boss while he was performing, but security personnel quickly intervened, tackling the … Read more
Revives ‘Red Roof Revolution’ Project 2025 Constituency Projects Oshiomhole Focuses on Edo-North Senator Adams Oshiomhole (APC–Edo) has unveiled the first phase of his 2025 constituency projects for the Edo-North Senatorial District. Eko Hot Blog reports that On Sunday, Oshiomhole officially handed over the projects, which focus heavily on education and aim to improve living conditions … Read more
Arrests Notorious Kidnap Kingpin “Bishop” Forces Hunt Fleeing Kidnappers Amotekun Foils Kidnapping Syndicate The Osun State Security Network, codenamed Amotekun, has arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin known as “Bishop” after a fierce gun battle with operatives over the weekend. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Amotekun officers tracked the suspect to his hideout at Isokun, … Read more
APC Condemns ADC Rally Harassment in Alimosho Ibirogba Questions Rhodes-Vivour The All Progressives Congress (APC) has strongly condemned the conduct of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) rally held on Saturday in Alimosho, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the rally where former Labour Party governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour announced his defection allegedly turned violent, with … Read more
Wale Edun-Led Customs Board Cracks Down on Officer Misconduct NCSB Approves New Trade Policy The Nigeria Customs Service Board (NCSB) has introduced a new $300 duty-free threshold for low-value imports. According to Eko Hot Blog, the Board, chaired by Finance Minister Wale Edun, approved a major policy change at its 63rd regular meeting, which takes … Read more
Police Begin Investigation Guest Dies During Dinner Death of 56-Year-Old An Egyptian man, 56-year-old Mohammed Saleh, has died after he collapsed while having dinner at the Abuja Continental Hotel in Wuse, Abuja. Eko Hot Blog reports that hotel staff quickly rushed the victim to a nearby hospital, but the hospital referred him to the Wuse … Read more
Diesel Contamination in Yemetu Well Police Discover Diesel Residents Attempt to Scoop Diesel Police in Oyo State have discovered a well contaminated with a liquid suspected to be diesel fuel (AGO) in the Omikunle area of Yemetu, Ibadan. Eko Hot Blog reports that acting on a tip received on September 6, officers responded to the … Read more
Seizes ₦5.3bn Cocaine From Lagos to Dubai NDLEA Busts International Drug Syndicate The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has successfully dismantled an international drug syndicate that operated across Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. Eko Hot Blog reports that the breakthrough came after a two-week intelligence-led operation in Lagos, … Read more
Visit to Imo State El-Rufai and Peter Obi Meet in Owerri El-Rufai Calls for National Unity Former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai has concluded a two-day visit to Owerri, expressing deep gratitude for the city’s hospitality and stating that his trip successfully achieved its goal of fostering national unity and progress. In a statement … Read more
Fake Admission Syndicate Scammer Defrauds Over 100 Applicants The Man Behind ‘POLAC UPDATES’ The Ondo Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster believed to lead a fake admission syndicate that targets the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano. Eko Hot Blog reports that the police apprehended Samson Olamilekan Owolade, a native of Akure, on … Read more
Nigerian Military Neutralizes Insurgents Over 30 Insurgents Dead Victory in Borno Counterterrorism Op The Nigerian military has killed at least 30 terrorists in a coordinated air and ground operation at Dar-El-Jamal village, located in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), … Read more
Obi donates ₦10m to Anglican Diocese Diocese plans to establish nursing schools Healthcare, education, are top priorities Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to the Aguata Anglican Diocese to support the acquisition and revitalization of the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Anambra State. Eko Hot Blog reports that during … Read more
Falana condemns harsh jail term Urgent reform of Nigeria’s sentencing policy Move to appeal Akeem Jimoh’s conviction Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has strongly condemned the three-year prison sentence of Akeem Jimoh, a 28-year-old auto mechanic from Osun State. A Chief Magistrate Court in Osogbo convicted Jimoh for stealing 17 tubers of yams … Read more
APC appoints Olajolo as Director of Administration 20+ years of grassroots politics Drive efficiency in APC’s daily operations All Progressives Congress (APC) has appointed Ayoola Olajolo as the new Director of Administration at the party’s National Secretariat. Eko Hot Blog reports that the appointment of Ayoola Olajolo, a legal practitioner and experienced public administrator with … Read more
Leadership choice favors Atiku over Wike Friendship is different from leadership decisions Political disagreements are about principle, not personal rifts Former Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal has declared that he would support former Vice President Atiku Abubakar over Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, if faced with a choice for national leadership. Speaking … Read more
₦500 fuel levy won’t begin automatically in 2026 Nigerians urged to disregard misleading claims Implementation requires the Finance Minister’s formal order The Presidential Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms Committee has announced that the proposed ₦500 fuel levy will not take effect automatically on January 1, 2026. This clarification comes from the Committee’s chairman, Taiwo Oyedele, … Read more
1,200-seater hall started during his time as Speaker Gbajabiamila commissions Bola Tinubu Multipurpose Hall in Surulere Facility to strengthen civil-military cooperation in Lagos The Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, officially inaugurated a new 1,200-capacity Bola Ahmed Tinubu Multipurpose Hall at the Abalti Military Barracks in Surulere, Lagos, on Friday. Eko Hot Blog … Read more
Peter Obi urges leaders to patronize local tourism Says Nigeria can earn $20bn yearly Cites Turkey’s $61bn success Former Anambra Governor Peter Obi has called on Nigerian leaders to lead by example and prioritize taking their holidays within the country, rather than abroad. Speaking after the Domestic Tourism Conference in Enugu State, Obi took to … Read more
Lagos launches state-wide education needs assessment Six-week exercise to guide infrastructure Over 200 assessors deployed The Lagos State Government has officially launched a major needs assessment project aimed at generating reliable data to improve the quality of basic education and inform policy reforms. The initiative targets 1,238 public primary schools, vocational centers, and local government … Read more