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The Kaaro Oojiire ÌmÍ Oodua Foundation (KOOOF), a group of Yoruba elders, has voiced concerns over the increasing incidents of ritual killings and body parts harvesting in the South West region. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement released by KOOOF Vice President/Diaspora Counsel, Gbenga Adewusi, the group questioned how such horrific acts have … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has disclosed that the Supreme Court of Nigeria, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), and 13 other agencies failed to meet the requirements of its 2024 Ethics and Integrity Compliance Scorecard (EICS). Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement highlights the failure of several … Read more
Access Bank Plc recently hosted Frank-Walter Steinmeier, the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, during his first official visit to Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that this visit underscores the growing significance of German-Nigerian economic ties and highlights Access Bank’s pivotal role in fostering bilateral trade relations. EDITOR’S PICK Anambra Assembly Approves Governor Soludo’s … Read more
Lagos State Government has emphasized the importance of Permanent Secretaries upholding the core values and principles that define the State’s Public Service. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Head of Service Bode Agoro, highlighted this during the Y2024 Pens-Down ceremony for 12 retiring Permanent Secretaries. EDITOR’S PICK Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families … Read more
The Oyo State Government has taken decisive action in response to the tragic death of OYRTMA officer Fabunmi Kehinde on December 14, 2024. Eko Hot Blog reports that the alleged perpetrator, 28-year-old Ifeoluwa Ologbese, has been arraigned before the Magistrate Court in Iyaganku. EDITOR’S PICK Family Betrayal: Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced to Prison Over Shocking … Read more
Ex-Queen of the Ooni of Ife, Prophetess Naomi Shikemi, the principal organizer of the tragic Ibadan funfair that caused the death of several children has been arrested and detained by the Nigerian police. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that about 32 children were killed in a stampede that occurred on Wednesday during a funfair at the … Read more
Justice Maryanne Anenih of the the Federal Capital Territory High Court has granted the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with three sureties in like sum. Justice Anenih had on December 10 refused the ex-governor’s bail application, saying it was filed prematurely. While delivering the initial … Read more
Paris Court Delivers Judgment on Mathias Pogba Mathias Pogba is the elder brother of Paul Pogba Three – Year Court Sentence A Paris Court on Sunday handed down a three-year prison sentence with two years suspension to Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of France international footballer Paul Pogba, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a valuable piece of advice for Nigerian consumers: always purchase goods from sellers who provide a receipt. Eko Hot Blog reports that NAFDAC’s Director-General, Prof. Mojisola Adeyeye, emphasized the importance of this practice during a forum held in Abuja. By obtaining a … Read more
The Friedkin Group, a US-based investment firm, has officially completed its acquisition of Everton, the Premier League club confirmed on Thursday. The club announced that ownership had transferred to Roundhouse Capital Holdings Limited, a subsidiary of the Friedkin Group. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals … Read more
Israel’s military carried out lethal airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen early Thursday, following the latest assault by the Iran-backed group on Israeli territory. According to Nasruddin Amer, deputy head of the Houthi media office, nine people were killed and three others injured in strikes that hit a port and an oil facility near Yemen’s … Read more
Operatives of the Oyo State Police Command have detained the principal of Islamic High School Bashorun Ibadan, Mr. Abdullahi Fasasi. EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that Fasasi was invited by the police on Wednesday and has been detained since then. The principal was detained in connection with the stampede that occurred in the school on … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) may have invited the suspended chairmen of the 18 local governments in Edo to its office for interrogation. The invitation was contained in a letter by EFFC Director of Investigation, Abdulkarim Chukkol and addressed to the Secretary to the State Government. Chukkol, in the letter dated December 17, … Read more
In a groundbreaking move for prospective car owners, Stanbic IBTC Bank has partnered with CIG Motors, the driving force behind the renowned automobile brand GAC Motors. Eko Hot Blog reports that the partnership, officially signed at the GAC G-Style showroom, seeks to streamline the often-complex process of owning a brand-new vehicle by introducing a flexible … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised concerns about African leaders becoming complacent in addressing diabetes, labeling it a “silent killer. ” The WHO’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, issued a stark warning during the 2024 World Diabetes Day commemoration, emphasizing the disease’s escalating prevalence due to urbanization, unhealthy diets, and physical … Read more
In a tragic case of domestic violence, 54-year-old Eseni Chima has been arrested and charged in Ebonyi State for allegedly murdering his wife, Ugochukwu Chima. Eko Hots Blog reports that Eseni is accused of striking Ugochukwu to death with an iron rod. EDITOR’S PICK Delta State Government Implement Law Prohibiting Human Trafficking Badenoch ‘A Knock … Read more
Riding high on his recent bail victory at the Federal High Court, former Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Adoza Bello is set to begin a new legal battle for bail this morning at the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Bello, who faces charges of public trust violations by the Economic and Financial … Read more
The Nigerian Bottling Company Limited (NBC) has admitted to the Competition and Consumer Protection Tribunal that the mislabeling of the zero-sugar variant of Limca Lime-Lemon was caused by a production error at its Abuja factory. The company confirmed to the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) that the mislabeling was accidental, not deliberate. NBC … Read more
Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has unveiled a comprehensive strategy to tackle the security challenges confronting the state, including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and drug epidemic, among others. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a recent broadcast, Soludo emphasized the importance of security, law, and order in achieving his administration’s vision of a … Read more
Super Eagles striker Kelechi Iheanacho is set to depart Spanish La Liga club Sevilla in January following a disappointing six-month stint at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium. Iheanacho, who joined from Leicester City last summer, has struggled to make an impact at Sevilla, finding himself behind Isaac Romero in the striker pecking order, despite Romero’s … Read more