Ocean Basket Limited Staff, Emmanuel Enoma Charged With N12.7m Theft; Pleads Not Guilty

Emmanuel Enoma, if found guilty, could spend 7 years behind bar Police to present evidence in the next court sitting To be Remanded in Prison till bail conditions fulfilled A 37-year-old employee of Ocean Basket Limited, Emmanuel Odugbo Enoma, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly stealing N12.7 million from the company. … Read more

Wale Edun Leads Delegation to Unlock New Avenues for Nigeria-Saudi Arabia Partnership

Wale Edun Dad’s Delegation to Saudi-Arabia Saudi EXIM Bank Keen on Collaborating with Nigerian Institutions for Future Transactions Nigeria  Request $5 Billion Trade Loan In a move aimed at fostering stronger economic relations, Nigeria and Saudi Arabia are taking steps to enhance export credit, insurance frameworks, and market access between the two nations. Eko Hot … Read more

LASODA’s Financial Support Boosts Operations at Homes for People With Disabilities

LASODA G.M Calls for Public Support  Over 80 PWDs Homes Registered With LASODA In a bid to support the wellbeing and address the needs of People With Disabilities (PWDs) in Lagos State, the Lagos State Office for Disability Affairs (LASODA) has allocated financial resources and also addressing the medical challenges faced by PWDs. Eko Hot … Read more

Rapper Kendrick Lamar Named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024

American rapper Kendrick Lamar has been named Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star’ of 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lamar’s impressive performance on the Billboard Hot 100 chart this year was partly fueled by his high-profile hip-hop feud with Canadian rapper Drake. During the feud, Lamar released several chart-topping hits, including his number one single, “Not … Read more

Nigerian Govt Spends N8.73 Billion on Airport Power Infrastructure in 2024 – Report

The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according to a report by BudgIT. The expenditure aimed to ensure a consistent electricity supply at the new international terminal of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. This expenditure was highlighted in a report by BudgIT’s GovSpend Wednesday. According to … Read more

Edo: Police Arrest Ex-Convict for Armed Robbery Just Days After Release

The police in Edo State have arrested an ex-convict for armed robbery, just two days after his release from prison. Edo State Police Command Spokesman, Superintendent Moses Yamu, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday. According to Yamu, the suspect was apprehended following a distress call on Sunday, December 22, about an armed robbery … Read more

22 Injured in Gombe as Commercial Bus Crashes into Christmas Procession

At least 22 people were injured in Gombe when a commercial bus driver lost control and collided with a procession of Christian faithful. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident occurred around 2 p.m. when the celebrants were marching from the Tumfure community to the Government House and Gombe Emir’s Palace to pay homage. According … Read more

Tinubu Sacked Me Two Weeks After Nigerians Donated ₦200m for Projects – Ex-Minister Uju-Kennedy

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Former Minister of Women Affairs, Uju-Kennedy Ohanenye, revealed on Wednesday that she was dismissed less than two weeks after Nigerians donated over ₦200 million to support projects she initiated in the ministry. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Ohanenye explained that the projects she planned, including mobile courts and rescue initiatives for young street hawkers, were … Read more

Yoruba Leader, Prof. Banji Akintoye Loses Wife On Christmas Day

The Yoruba self-determination movement is in mourning following the death of Mrs. Julia Olubusola Akintoye, wife of its leader, Professor Banji Akintoye. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Akintoye family confirmed her passing in a statement on Wednesday, December 25, 2024. According to the family, Mrs. Akintoye peacefully departed in the early hours of the … Read more

See 14 Nigerians on Interpol Wanted List

14 Nigerians on  interpol  Wanted List Their offenses Range from Forgery, Robbery and Cheating Interpol to cooperate with domestic laws before arrest The International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued Red Notices for 14 Nigerians alleged to have engaged in various criminal activities, including human and drug trafficking, robbery, cheating, and forgery. The notices, detailed … Read more

Nigerian Govt Spent N8.73bn On Power Supply At Nnamdi Azikiwe Int’l Airport, Abuja

The Federal Government of Nigeria spent N8.73 billion on airport power infrastructure in 2024, according to BudgIT’s report.  EDITOR’S PICKS  PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call for Recognition and Better Welfare from Government BREAKING: IGP Egbetokun Orders Major Shake-Up, Deploys New AIG to Lagos FCID Annex … Read more

34 Arrested, Arms Recovered as NDLEA Clears Kano’s Drug Hotspots

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Kano State Command, has apprehended 34 individuals found in possession of varying quantities of illicit drugs during a recent operation aimed at curbing drug abuse and criminal activities in the state. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the command’s Public Relations Officer, Sadiq Muhammad-Maigatari, on … Read more

NNPC Unveils Command Centre for Real-Time Monitoring of Hydrocarbon Operations

Centralized Data and Enhanced Tracking: NNPC’s Strategy to Revolutionize the Energy Sector Mele Kyari’s Has Achieved A Production Increase to 1.8m bpd PMCC: A Transformative Step in Boosting Oil Production and Operational Efficiency The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has introduced the Production Monitoring Command Centre (PMCC), a transformative initiative aimed at revolutionizing … Read more

ATCON Urges FG to Tackle Infrastructural Barriers Hindering Broadband Expansion

ATCON Highlights Systemic Challenges as Nigeria’s Broadband Goals Loom Broadband: Telecoms Firms Task Govt With Improving Infrastructure Emoekpere Calls for Government Action to Achieve 2025 Broadband Connectivity Targets The Association of Telecommunications Companies of Nigeria (ATCON) has urged the Federal Government to address the infrastructural deficit, economic constraints, and systemic challenges hindering the expansion of … Read more

Nollywood Actress, Kiitan Bukola Opens up On What Influenced Her Perspective About Marriage 

Bukola Kiitan, Says She Grew Up Without a a Father  I’ve Had No Experienced of Paternal Love I Love Marriage But I’m Afraid of It – Bukola Kiitan Nollywood actress Kiitan Bukola recently opened up about her personal struggles and how her childhood experiences have influenced her perspective on marriage. The actress during a recent … Read more

Nigeria Strengthens Economic Ties With Saudi Arabia

Nigeria and Saudi Arabia have begun moves to strengthen their economic ties with export credit and infrastructure development. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a statement from the Ministry of Finance on Tuesday, said the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun led a Nigerian delegation to Riyadh to strengthen economic cooperation … Read more

NAFDAC Seizes Food Products In Lagos

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Says investigations were still ongoing The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, has intercepted unregistered food products valued over N3.8 Billion in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the agency disclosed this in a statement via its verified X handle on Tuesday. It had earlier stormed a warehouse in the Apongbon … Read more

Christmas: Don’t Always Blame Constitution, Politicians For Nigeria’s Failures -Bishop Kukah

Bishop Kukah

Urges Christians not allow the structural weaknesses Appeals to Christians not to forget that they are the light of the world Says Christmas offers Christians a time for deep personal reflections The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has called on Christians not to continue to blame the Constitution, the judiciary, the police, or … Read more

EPL Boxing Day Special: Newcastle and Spurs to Suffer Defeats, Lawrenson Forecasts

Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson has shared his predictions for the Premier League fixtures scheduled for Boxing Day and Friday. Speaking with Paddy Power, Lawrenson provided his expert analysis on the games, forecasting a mix of outcomes as top teams and underdogs clash. “Boxing Day Special: Newcastle and Spurs to Suffer Defeats, Lawrenson Forecasts” EDITOR’S PICK  … Read more