Christmas: Better Days Are Ahead – First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu Reassures Nigerians

Brighter days ahead in 2025, says Oluremi Tinubu. Calls for unity and support among Nigerians. Wishes peace, joy, and prosperity this Christmas. First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has extended warm Christmas wishes to all Nigerians, encouraging everyone to look forward to 2025 with hope and optimism, as brighter days lie ahead. EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more

‘God Is With Us’ – Tinubu’s Christmas Message, Prayers for Nigerians

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm greetings to Nigerians and Christians around the world on the occasion of the 2024 Christmas celebration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement personally signed on Tuesday, Tinubu called on citizens to show kindness to those facing challenges and offer encouragement. He also urged Christians to pray for … Read more

Christmas: Sanwo-Olu Assures Residents Of Better 2025

Sanwo-Olu appreciates journalist covering Governor’s office Governor’s press corps presents book on Lagos Gov. giant strides Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has extended his warm wishes to the residents of the state, particularly the Christian community, as they join the rest of the world in celebrating Christmas this year. Eko Hot Blog gathered that … Read more

Angry Jilted Man Remanded For Posting Nude Picture of Ex-Lover On Facebook

  Police source shows that Egu posted the Nude due to irreconcilable differences  Egu Seized her ATM and SIM Card He pleaded not guilty A 29-year-old man, Shedrack Kingsley Egu, has been arrested and charged in Lagos State for allegedly beating and posting nude pictures of his estranged lover on Facebook after she broke up … Read more

N250 Billion USSD Debt Dispute: CBN, NCC Issue Joint Directive

NCC Outline New Operational Guidelines For USSD Services CBN and NCC lnstructs banks to Settle 85% of all Outstanding Invoices by December 31 Telecom operators threatening to suspend USSD The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) have issued a final directive to resolve the long-standing N250 billion Unstructured Supplementary Service … Read more

How We Arrested Daredevil Armed Robbers Oyenusi, Mighty Joe in The 70s – Itoto Ogodo

Two Notorious Armed Robbers Terrorizing Southern Part of Nigeria  How they were caught eventually by Nigerian police Retired Police officer  Joseph Ododo Gave an insight into How They Were Arrested    Dr Oyenusi and Mighty Joe were two notorious armed robbers who terrorized the southern part of Nigeria in the 1970s. These two daredevil figures … Read more

Lagos First Lady Applauds Market Leaders’ Efforts in Ensuring Hygiene and Compliance

Lagos First Lady Urges Them To Be Vigilant During Yuletide  Laud then as lifeblood of the economy Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, wife of the Lagos State Governor, has commended Market Leaders in the State for their efforts in maintaining hygiene and adhering to standard practices across markets. Eko Hot Blog reports that she attributed this success … Read more

LASWARCO Seals Peak Milk, Coca-Cola, Guinness Factories

LASWARCO seal Peak Milk, Coca-Cola, Guinness Factories Due to Enforcement Measure  Despite Engaging These Companies in The Last 7 years, None has Complied The Lagos State Water Regulatory Commission (LASWARCO) has taken decisive action against three major companies – Nigerian Bottling Company (producers of Coca-Cola), FrieslandCampina (makers of Peak Milk), and Guinness Nigeria Plc – … Read more

EPL: Chelsea Not Title Contenders, City Will Bounce Back – Maresca

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City will recover and re-enter the Premier League title race. Maresca dismissed Chelsea as genuine title contenders, calling it ‘just reality.’ Despite a rough run, Maresca is confident City’s experience will see them back at the top. Enzo Maresca remains confident that Manchester City will recover and re-enter the Premier League … Read more

Ex-US President, Bill Clinton Released From Hospital After Treatment

Bill Clinton was released from the hospital Monday after being treated overnight for flu symptoms. Angel Ureña, Clinton’s deputy chief of staff, provided a health update on X, expressing gratitude for the care Clinton received. The former president is recovering well and shared warm holiday wishes with the public. Bill Clinton has been released from … Read more

Amidst Controversy Afe Babalola Named as 2024 Best Nigerian Patriot

Afe Babalola Recognized for Outstanding Contributions to Education, Law, and Humanitarian Causes United Nations Ambassador for Peace Describes Afe Babalola as a Detribalized Nationalist 300 Widows Supported in honor of Afe Babalola Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), the Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), has been named the 2024 Best Nigerian Patriot by … Read more

I Have Never Lied: Farotimi Defends Controversial Claims Against Afe Babalola

Dele Farotimi Finally Freed Human Right Lawyer Granted Interview to Newsmen Farotimi Defends Allegations Against Afe Babalola Activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi, on Tuesday, after being  released from detention stood firmly by the allegations he made against a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Afe Babalola, in his contentious book, Nigeria and its Criminal Justice System. Farotimi, … Read more

Court Orders DSS to Release Miyetti Allah President, Bodejo on Bail

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Abuja High Court orders DSS to release Bello Bodejo on administrative bail. Justice Zubairu grants leave for habeas corpus after Bodejo’s detention since December 9. Court sets December 30 hearing, demanding Bodejo’s release or appearance in court. An Abuja High Court has ordered the Department of State Services (DSS) to release the detained President of … Read more

Islamic Group Postpones Sharia Court Inauguration in Oyo Amid Public Backlash

Oyo Sharia court inauguration, set for January 11, 2025, postponed indefinitely. Announcement made by Imam Daud Igi Ogun, emphasizing Islam’s message of peace. Postponement follows public criticism of the event in the predominantly Yoruba region. An Islamic group, the Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria, has announced the indefinite postponement … Read more

My Car Wash Business Earns More Than Music Career – Jason Derulo

Jason Derulo reveals his car wash business generates more income than his music career. The unique all-glass car wash concept has contributed to its unexpected success. Derulo’s car wash venture is thriving despite no advertising. American singer and songwriter Jason Derulo has revealed that his car wash business generates more income than his successful music … Read more

Christmas Travel Made Easier as FG Subsidises Transport on 144 Routes

FG subsidizes road transport on 144 routes nationwide for Christmas travel. Tinubu assures safe and affordable travel during the festive season. Government’s efforts aim to ease travel burdens and support holiday travelers. President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government is subsidising transportation costs across Nigeria as part of efforts to alleviate hardship during … Read more

Technical Glitch Grounds American Airlines Flights Nationwide

American Airlines flights briefly grounded nationwide early Christmas Eve due to a technical issue. FAA lifted the ground stop after an hour; flights resumed as the issue was resolved. Airline apologized for the disruption, working to minimize delays during peak holiday travel. A technical issue briefly disrupted American Airlines flights nationwide early on Tuesday, according … Read more

Two Escape, Many Kidnapped as Bandits Ambush 18-Seater Bus on Ekiti Road

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Bandits ambushed an 18-passenger bus near Emure-Owo, abducting many. Two passengers escaped, while a ₦30 million ransom was demanded. Children left behind alerted passersby, prompting police action. An unspecified number of traders traveling to Ado-Ekiti via Emure Ile have reportedly been abducted by gunmen believed to be bandits. EKO HOT BLOG gathers that the incident … Read more

Religious Tensions Rise: Backlash Greets Planned Sharia Court in Oyo State

  The Oyo State chapter of the Supreme Council for Shari’ah in Nigeria (SCSN) has perfected plans  to inaugurate a Sharia court in Oyo State come January 11, 2025. The inauguration scheduled to take place at the Muslim Community Islamic Centre, located on Oba Adeyemi High School Road, in the Mobolaje Area of Oyo town. … Read more

Ibadan Stampede: Court Remands Principal, Ex-Queen Naomi

Oyo State: OYRTMA Officer's Alleged Killer Arraigned in Court

A Chief Magistrate Court in Iyaganku, Ibadan, has ordered the remand of three key figures in connection with last week’s tragic stampede at Bashorun Islamic High School. The people include Abdullahi Fasasi, the school’s principal; Alhaji Oriyomi Hamzat, the proprietor of Agidigbo FM and the estranged wife of Ooni of Ife, Naomi Silekunola. Presided over … Read more