Ekohot Editor 
The market value of Taiwo Awoniyi, the 27-year-old striker for both Nottingham Forest and the Super Eagles, has dropped by €6 million, according to the latest player valuations released on Monday by the football statistics platform Transfermarkt. Awoniyi’s value has decreased from €28 million to €22 million in just three months, marking a significant decline … Read more
Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior both found the net as Real Madrid secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Mexican side Pachuca in the inaugural Intercontinental Cup final in Doha on Wednesday. Mbappé opened the scoring in the 37th minute, tapping in from close range after a brilliant assist from Vinícius. Rodrygo then extended Madrid’s lead … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the executive management teams for 12 River Basin Development Authorities under the Ministry of Water Resources. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was announced in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday. The reconstitution, which involves 72 appointees, is … Read more
Mikel Arteta is hopeful that Gabriel Jesus’ Carabao Cup hat-trick will provide the “spark” needed to reignite his Premier League goalscoring form. The Brazilian striker netted three second-half goals against Crystal Palace, helping Arsenal come from behind to secure a place in the semi-finals. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
Darwin Núñez put Liverpool on course for victory over Southampton, helping Arne Slot’s side secure a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals. Núñez, breaking a six-game goal drought, and Harvey Elliott struck in the first half to give Liverpool a commanding lead. Southampton’s Cameron Archer later scored to reignite hopes for the hosts, but it … Read more
The naira strengthened against the dollar on the parallel foreign exchange market on Wednesday. Bello, a Bureau de Change operator at Garki, Abuja, confirmed to EKO HOT BLOG that the naira traded at N1,660 per dollar, improving from N1,675 on Tuesday, marking a gain of N15. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has faulted the 2025 budget proposal presented by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, describing it as “unrealistic, opaque, and insincere.” PDP National Publicity Secretary, Debo Ologunagba, via a statement on Wednesday said the budget was anti-people, warning that its implementation would worsen insecurity, poverty, and despair across the nation. Tinubu unveiled … Read more
The Public Accounts Committee of the House of Representatives has recommended excluding the National Examination Council, University of Ibadan, Federal Ministry of Labour and Employment, 21 other Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) from the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this recommendation follows the repeated failure of these MDAs to provide accountability for previous … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), has shut down 150 shops at Eziukwu Market in Abia State, over fake and expired products Worth N5 billion. The agency disclosed this in a statement on its X handle (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday. NAFDAC said the shops were shut during a two-day operation … Read more
Ghana’s Supreme Court has unanimously dismissed two legal challenges against a proposed anti-LGBT law that has drawn widespread criticism from rights groups. The bill, passed by lawmakers earlier this year, imposes up to three years in prison for individuals identifying as LGBT and up to five years for forming or funding LGBT organizations. Critics, including … Read more
The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, has urged ministers and heads of federal government agencies to be ready to defend their respective allocations within the 2025 budget proposal. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akpabio made this statement on Wednesday following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s presentation of the ₦47.9 trillion 2025 budget proposal to a joint session … Read more
Troops of the Multinational Joint Task Force, MNJTF, have repelled an attack by Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighters on their base in Darak, Cameroon. A counterinsurgency publication focused on the Lake Chad region, Zagazola Makama, reported that the attack occurred around 1 am on Wednesday. According to the publication, the troops launched a … Read more
At least 13 people have died after an Indian naval speedboat lost control and collided with a passenger ferry off Mumbai’s coast, according to a navy spokesperson. Among the deceased are three navy personnel. More than 100 passengers were rescued from the water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Tinubu to warn intransigent ministers in his cabinet, who disregard invitations by the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in Tinubu’s government because they are not democrats. The former Akwa Ibom Governor made this call on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates … Read more
Nigerians are celebrated for their resilience and humour. They often transform life’s challenges into creative expressions that resonate across the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh slang emerges from viral moments, social media trends, and street culture on a yearly basis. While some stick around, others fade almost as quickly as they appear. Here … Read more
The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear final legal arguments from TikTok in its bid to avoid being banned or forced to sell its US operations. Report has it that the US government is pursuing action against the popular app over alleged ties to the Chinese state, accusations that TikTok and its parent company, … Read more
In a groundbreaking move for Nigerian cultural excellence, esteemed actress and social changemaker Rita Dominic has been appointed Chairman of the Miss Nigeria Board. Eko Hot Blog reports that this significant appointment ushers in a new era of purpose-driven representation and female empowerment for the prestigious 45th Miss Nigeria Pageant, scheduled to take place today … Read more
The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Lagos Safety Commission and Fire and Rescue Service, has launched a public enlightenment campaign on fire prevention in marketplaces across the state. Eko Hot Blog reports that this initiative aims to raise awareness among traders and residents about the importance of fire safety during the harmattan season … Read more
Airtel Nigeria’s commitment to sustainable development has once again been acknowledged at the 18th edition of the Sustainability, Enterprise, and Responsibility Awards (SERAS), where the company received the prestigious Partnership of the Year award. Eko Hot Blog reports that the recognition celebrates Airtel’s groundbreaking collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the Re-imagine … Read more
In 2024, Africa experienced a momentous year filled with significant elections across the continent. Eko Hot Blog reports that these polls, which took place in countries such as Senegal, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and Ghana, resulted in transformative outcomes and underscored the evolving democratic maturity in the region. EDITOR’S PICK Exploring 7 World’s Coldest and … Read more