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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay says he has no regrets about his decision to leave Manchester United during the summer transfer window. Since making the move to the Italian club, McTominay has contributed impressively, tallying three goals and three assists in 13 Serie A appearances. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s … Read more
France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has upheld the corruption conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy, rejecting his appeal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, requires the former leader to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call … Read more
Femi Adesina, the former spokesman to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that his former principal refrained from removing the fuel subsidy during his tenure because of his deep concern for ordinary Nigerians. EkoHotBlog recalls Adesina describing Buhari as a leader who prioritized the welfare of the poor, earning him the affectionate title “Ore Mekunu,” meaning … Read more
Following the presentation of the 2025 budget before the National Assembly, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Lagos State to spend the Christmas and New Year holidays. Eko Hot Blog reports that the President was warmly received at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce have apprehended 27 persons for alleged unlawful act of street begging. Mr Tokunbo Wahab, the State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, confirmed this in a post he shared on his X handle @tokunbo_wahab on Wednesday. Wahab said that the agency carried out the operation on Tuesday. “The … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has passed the 2014 Nigerian Insurance Industry Reform Bill, marking a significant step towards consolidating various existing laws that regulate insurance businesses in the country. Eko Hot Blog reports that the bill which was read for the second time on July 18, aims to create a more robust legal and regulatory framework … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has accelerated preparations for the introduction of its long-anticipated regional currency, the ECO. EkoHotBlog can authoritatively report that the initiative, which aims to revolutionize the region’s financial ecosystem, was reinforced during ECOWAS’s 66th Ordinary Session held in Abuja, where leaders revisited their commitment to the project. The … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force component of Operation Hadin Kai has struck a gathering of ISWAP terrorists at Kaula in Borno, killing several insurgents. This was made known by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, via a post on his X handle on Wednesday. Makama said intelligence sources informed him that the … Read more
Over 20 children have reportedly lost their lives in a tragic stampede during a Christmas celebration organized for children in Ibadan, the Oyo state capital. EKO HOT BLOG gathered the event, which was said to have been hosted by a popular broadcaster’s radio station, promised gifts for attendees. According to online reports, several children were … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday delivered the 2025 budget proposal to a joint session of the National Assembly. The full text of his speech during the budget presentation is provided below. PRESENTATION BY HIS EXCELLENCY, PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU, GCFR OF THE 2025 BUDGET OF RESTORATION: SECURING PEACE, REBUILDING PROSPERITY TO A JOINT … Read more
The National Assembly has finalised plans to extend the 2024 budget cycle beyond its scheduled timeframe, raising concerns about the timely passage of the 2025 budget. EKO HOT BLOG reports that due to the late submission and presentation of the 2025 Appropriation Bill by President Bola Tinubu, lawmakers may be unable to approve it before … Read more
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has expressed his desire to keep Marcus Rashford at the club, despite the forward suggesting he might seek a “new challenge” outside of Old Trafford. 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: … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president unveiled the budget during a session held on Wednesday. He described the 2025 Appropriation Bill as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Building Prosperity.” The session was presided … Read more
Former Super Eagles striker Obafemi Martins has boldly claimed that he was faster than football’s most renowned speedsters, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry, and Kylian Mbappe, during his illustrious playing career. The former Inter Milan forward made the statement during an interview with ESPN at the CAF Awards in Morocco on Monday when asked to … Read more
Holders of Nigerian passports can travel to 45 countries worldwide without needing a visa, as per the latest update on travel options for Nigerian citizens. EKO HOT BLOG reports that these countries have varying visa requirements. Some offer visa-on-arrival services, while others provide access through Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). This update is crucial for Nigerians … Read more
An Indian woman who claims she was trafficked to Pakistan over two decades ago has finally reunited with her family, 18 months after her grandson identified her in a YouTube video. Hamida Banu, now 75, described the past 22 years as living “like a corpse,” trapped in Pakistan and unable to reach her loved ones. … Read more
Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has detained a 29-year-old Uzbek national in connection with the assassination of Lt Gen Igor Kirillov, a high-ranking military figure and head of Russia’s Radiation, Chemical, and Biological Protection Forces, as well as his assistant. The attack occurred early Tuesday outside Kirillov’s residential building in Moscow when a remotely detonated … Read more
The Senate has initiated a move to restore Nigeria’s monetary sovereignty by prohibiting the use of foreign currencies for payments and transactions within the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this effort aims to ensure that all financial transactions, including salaries, are conducted in naira. The proposed ban would cover not only local workers but … Read more
The Federal Government has announced plans to establish a youth bank that will offer loans, grants, and other financial products to support young entrepreneurs, fostering innovation and job creation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Minister of Youth Development, Mr. Ayodele Olawande, made this announcement during a media briefing in Abuja on Tuesday. The minister … Read more
Ademola Lookman’s exceptional performances for Atalanta and the Nigerian national team have significantly elevated his profile in international football. His recent accolade as the 2024 African Player of the Year underscores his growing influence on the field EkoHotBlog can reliably inform. EDITOR’S PICK Man Seeks Justice After Being Shot By Stray Police Bullet Seduction Goes … Read more