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Lawyer Slams Police for Ignoring Court Order in Speed Darlington Case Speed Darlington’s Lawyer Says He’s Exhausted All Efforts to Secure Release Court Grants Bail, But Speed Darlington Remains in Police Custody Stan Alieke, the lawyer representing Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, has accused the police of defying a court order by refusing to release his … Read more
Allen Onyema Warns of Dangerous Campaign Against Air Peace Air Peace CEO Calls for Investigation into Malicious Attacks False Claims and Fake News Threaten Air Peace’s Reputation, Onyema Says Air Peace Chairman and CEO, Allen Onyema, has expressed concerns over a growing and dangerous campaign aimed at defaming the airline. Onyema made the statement during … Read more
Naira Strengthens to N1,534/$ Post-Christmas Holiday Parallel Market: Naira Closes at N1,650/$ on Friday FX Turnover Hits N23.95 Trillion in November The Nigerian naira appreciated against the US dollar in the foreign exchange market following the resumption of work after the Christmas holidays. According to FMDQ data, the naira strengthened to N1,534 per dollar on … Read more
Osinbajo Make List of 100 Most Influential Africans 100 Most Influential Africans offers in-depth look The New African magazine has released its annual list of the 100 Most Influential Africans, recognizing individuals who have made significant impacts across various sectors in 2024. Eko Hot Blog gathered that among those honored are prominent figures such as … Read more
Gunna Took Center Stage As The Headliner at Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged 2024 in Lagos Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged 2024 Has Cemented Its Reputation As The Premier Indoor Festival The 2024 Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged festival, an integral part of Flytime Fest 2024, brought together a stunning array of musical talent at its long-standing home in Lagos, Nigeria. … Read more
The Federal Government will conduct thorough investigation and ensure justice for victims of Wednesday’s erroneous aerial bombardment that killed 10 people in Gidan Bisa and Runtuwa villages of Silame Local Government Area in Sokoto State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mutawalle, gave the assurance during a condolence visit … Read more
Two teenagers and five men have appeared before an Abeokuta Magistrates’ Court over alleged theft of electrical fittings household items worth over N28million EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defendants Sunday Odeshola, 15, Monday Ubah, 16, David Odeshola, 45, were arraigned on a three count charge of conspiracy stealing and malicious damage. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
Describes it as a strategic move to address the critical infrastructure needs Says some road projects that kicked off in 2023 would be delivered in 2025 Commends the lawmakers for giving the bill an accelerated hearing and passage. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, on Friday, signed the 2025 Appropriation Bill of N750.2 billion as passed by … Read more
Plateau State Police Command arrested 859 suspects, recovered 27 arms and 115 ammunition in the state in 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Emmanuel Adesina, disclosed this at a news conference in Jos on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection … Read more
Sanwo-olu Extend Sympathy To the People of Jigawa State Abdulwahab Death is an act of God – Sanwo-Olu Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has expressed his condolences to Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi over the tragic deaths of his eldest son, Abdulwahab, and mother, Hajiya Maryam Namadi. Abdulwahab passed away in a car accident … Read more
Sterling HoldCo moves ahead in recapitalisation Cements capital raise with full regulatory approval Sterling HoldCo witnessed a 19% surge in stock price Sterling Financial Holdings Company PLC has made substantial progress in its recapitalisation efforts, with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) approving an additional ₦75 billion capital raise. Eko Hot Blog gathered that this … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has officially launched its 2025 recruitment exercise, assuring Nigerians that the process will be free and fair. The agency has warned the public to be cautious of scammers who might attempt to exploit applicants during this period. The recruitment drive aims to fill 3,927 positions in the Superintendent, Inspector, and … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the disconnection of Exchange Telecommunications Ltd. from MTN Nigeria’s network over unpaid interconnect charges. EKO HOT BLOG reports thathe announcement was made in a public notice issued by Mr. Reuben Muoka, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, on Friday. Exchange Telecommunications, a local and international interconnect carrier, was … Read more
A Catholic priest in the Diocese of Nnewi, Anambra State, Reverend Father Tobias Okonkwo, was tragically shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Thursday evening. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred along the Onitsha-Owerri Expressway around 7 p.m. Father Okonkwo, a pharmacist and manager of the Schools of Nursing, Midwifery, and Medical Laboratory at … Read more
Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has shared his thoughts on why many women remain unmarried in their 30s, attributing it to decisions made earlier in life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a recent interview with News Central, Kanayo explained that many women spend their 20s in relationships with wealthy, often older, married men, … Read more
NCC approves expansion of spectrums to cover 17 states The initial partnership between MTN Nigeria and NTEL began in 2023 NCC approves renewal of spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria and NATCOM The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has approved the renewal of a spectrum lease agreement between MTN Nigeria Communications Plc and Natcom Development and … Read more
Human Right Activist and Lawyer, Femi Falana SAN, has urged the Federal Government to compensate the families of those involved in the recent stampedes in parts of the country. Falana made this call on Friday in Akure during a programme organised by the Ondo State Government tagged Akeredolu Leadership Lecture Series to honour the late … Read more
Prince Haastrup Historic Elevation as A Monarch in Ijesha Osun State Governor Approves The Former Deputy Governor as Owa -Obokun He Suceeds Oba Gabriel Aromolaran Prince Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, a former Deputy Governor of Osun State, has been chosen as the new Owa-Obokun of Ijesaland by the kingmakers. His election has been approved by … Read more
The Catholic Diocese of Nnewi has confirmed the killing of Reverend Father Tobias Chukwujekwu Okonkwo by unidentified gunmen in Ihiala, Anambra State, on Boxing Day. Fr. Okonkwo, a Catholic priest and pharmacist, was born on August 11, 1984, and ordained on July 11, 2015. At the time of his death, he was the Manager of … Read more
Tinubu to Spend Festive Season in Lagos Chief Imam of Lagos Central Mosque, Ridhwan Jamiu, urged people to be grateful to Allah Says the President hasn’t disappointed President Bola Tinubu attended the Jumat prayer at the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos on Friday, marking his first public appearance since last week’s prayers at the Alausa … Read more