Ekohot Editor 
The Abia State Government (ABSG) issued a stern warning on Sunday against actions that could trigger stampedes, particularly the spraying of cash and gift items at events with large crowds. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release titled “Public Safety Alert” and signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and … Read more
Ten members of a family, including Brazilian businessman Luiz Claudio Galeazzi, have died after their private plane crashed in the city of Gramado, located in southern Brazil. Galeazzi, who was piloting the plane, was killed along with his wife, three daughters, and other relatives, according to a statement from his company. The small aircraft reportedly … Read more
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a stampede, and urged for compassion, and improved safety measures for future events. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that a stampede at Holy Trinity Catholic Church … Read more
No fewer than 10 federal ministries and agencies have been allocated over ₦1 trillion each in the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the allocations are detailed in the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented to the National Assembly. The ministries receiving significant funding include Police Affairs, Interior, Defence, Finance, Power, Works, Budget and Economic Planning, … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has called on Panama to lower fees for use of the Panama Canal or return control of the waterway to the United States, accusing the Central American nation of imposing “exorbitant prices” on American shipping and naval vessels. “The fees being charged by Panama are ridiculous, highly unfair,” Trump told supporters at … Read more
Aareonakakanfo of Yoruba land, Iba Gani Adams, has reiterated the need for religious tolerance for peace and tranquility to reign in Nigeria. This is as he said any country that upholds religious fanatism would be designated a terrorist state and thrown into war if not well managed. Iba Adams made the call at the weekend, … Read more
The Federal Government is set to arraign five suspected terrorists allegedly linked to the notorious terrorist kingpin, Bello Turji, at the Federal High Court in Abuja today. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suspects, arrested by Nigerian security agencies, will face arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite, a vacation judge, under the supervision of the office … Read more
A man has been arrested in New York in connection with the horrific death of a woman who was set on fire aboard a subway train in Brooklyn. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch described the crime, which occurred on Sunday, as “one of the most depraved crimes one person could possibly commit against another human being”. … Read more
A 40-year-old man, Joshua Nwafor, has allegedly killed his wife, Charity Nwafor, during a domestic dispute over a tuber of yam in Nsokkara, Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the couple, who had been married for 17 years and shared children, had reportedly lived peacefully until the tragic … Read more
Sarah Ayinde, a wife, is reportedly on the run after allegedly setting her husband, Abidemi Ayinde, a special constable with the Ogun State Police Command, ablaze in the Iperu area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Sources, who spoke anonymously, revealed that the incident took place on December 12, following what was described … Read more
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made an unanticipated visit to Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, becoming only the third Western leader to meet Putin since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine three years ago. Fico, a vocal critic of the European Union’s support for Ukraine during the conflict, stated that … Read more
Hon. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, Chairman and CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), has expressed her admiration for the Daniel Ford Foundation’s philanthropic endeavors in support of humanity. Eko Hot Blog reports that Dabiri-Erewa who attended the Daniel Ford International Elite Table Tennis Tournament held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Lagos was the Special … Read more
On Friday, December 20th, the Borno State capital played host to an inspiring literary event as author Aisha Amdagas launched her latest books during the second Borno Books and Arts Festival (BOBAFEST24). The festival, which began in 2022, celebrates literature, culture, and art in northern Nigeria and has quickly become a prominent platform for showcasing … Read more
In a coordinated effort, troops of the 6 Division, along with other security agencies, have successfully dismantled 37 illegal refining sites and confiscated a staggering 130,000 litres of stolen petroleum products in the Niger Delta region. Eko Hot Blog reports that the operation also resulted in the seizure of six boats and the arrest of … Read more
Kwara State Police Command has announced a discreet investigation into the sudden death of 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri while in police custody. Eko Hot Blog reports that the deceased, a resident of the Balogun Fulani community in Erubu/Asunnara, Ilorin, was reportedly arrested on December 19, 2024, over an alleged debt of N220,000 owed to an individual … Read more
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Chain Reaction Ltd, is set to launch the highly anticipated Lagos Shopping Festival, a 72-hour non-stop shopping extravaganza at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena in Onikan, Lagos. Eko Hot Blog reports that the event is set to Commence tomorrow December 23 and running until December 25, the festival promises … Read more
Hosts Ghana lifted the inaugural WAFU B U17 Girls’ Cup on Sunday, but only after a 5-4 penalty shootout defeat of resilient Nigeria at the Ghanaian Centre of Excellence in Prampram, outside Accra. Minutes after both countries’s senior home-based professionals could not find the net in an African Nations Championship qualifier scores of kilometres away … Read more
Reports suggest that notorious bandit leader Bello Turji has established a new operational base in Sokoto State. Naija News gathered that the camp is located in the Indaduwa Forest, approximately three kilometers northwest of Bula village, near the borders of Gundumi, Galadi, Maradun, and Raba. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Zagazola Makama, a renowned counterterrorism … Read more
The Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) has confirmed that the pump price of petrol will drop to ₦935 per litre nationwide starting Monday. This announcement was made by IPMAN’s National President, Alhaji Maigandi Garima, on Sunday in Abuja. He commended Dangote Refinery for facilitating the new pricing structure aimed at reducing transportation … Read more
The Federal Government has lifted the ban on mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after its implementation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dele Alake, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, made the announcement during a press briefing. His spokesperson, Segun Tomori, released a statement on Sunday highlighting the rationale behind the decision. “The Federal … Read more