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Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has reinstated two landed properties previously revoked by the administration of former Governor Nasir El-Rufai to the family of the late military leader, General Sani Abacha. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the properties, located at No. 9 Abakpa GRA and No. 1 Degel Road, Ungwan Rimi GRA in Kaduna metropolis, … Read more
The Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State has presented N14.2 billion 2025 budget to its legislative arm. Mr Ganiyu Egunjobi, Executive Chairman of the local government while addressing the legislative arm of the council, said the budget was 48 per cent above the 2024 approved appropriation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the budget was … Read more
Delta State Government has expressed concern over the recent discovery that the state has overtaken Edo in having the highest cases of human trafficking in Nigeria. Eko Hot Blog reports that the government has emphasized its commitment to addressing this issue through the implementation of the Delta State Human Trafficking Prohibition Law. EDITOR’S PICK Exploring … Read more
Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has initiated steps to grant a pardon to a young man sentenced to death by hanging in 2010 for allegedly stealing a fowl and eggs. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement shared on X.com on Tuesday, Governor Adeleke directed the state’s Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice to … Read more
The 5th edition of the Epe Division Community Annual Awards (EDCAA) took place on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the Lagos Theatre in Epe. The event honored distinguished individuals from various sectors for their exceptional contributions to society. Under the theme ‘Rewarding Excellence,’ the event, organized by the Concerned Nation Builder Initiative (CNI), celebrated the … Read more
The minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, says like a prodigal son, Governor Alex Otti of Abia State will eventually find his way to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Otti was a member of the All Progressives Congress in 2020 after leaving All Progressives Grand Alliance APGA, … Read more
The coldest countries in the world are known for their diverse weather conditions and harsh low temperatures, yet they are also rich in culture and natural beauty. Eko Hot Blog reports that despite their frigid climates, residents in these countries embrace the cold season by engaging in various outdoor activities such as snowboarding, skiing, and … Read more
Nigeria’s headline inflation rose to 34.60% in November 2024, marking a significant surge in the costs of goods and services across the country. EkoHotBlog reliably gathered that to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Nigeria Bureau of Statistics (NBS), represents a 0.72% increase from 33.88% in October. The sharp rise in … Read more
The Immediate past Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, has accused his successor, Monday Okpebholo, of undermining the operations of the Edo Broadcasting Service (EBS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obaseki, through his Media Adviser, Crusoe Osagie via a statement, accused Okpebholo of mismanagement, claiming his actions have undermined the advancements made in the state’s … Read more
Nigerian comedian Bovi Ugboma, popularly known as Bovi, has revealed that his child, who broke his television three times, has speech and communication issues. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview, Bovi spoke out against the practice of flogging children as punishment for misbehavior. He argued that flogging might sometimes be more about expressing … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit accusing a newspaper and a polling firm of engaging in “brazen election interference” by publishing a pre-election survey that downplayed his popularity. The lawsuit, filed late Monday, targets The Des Moines Register newspaper, its parent company Gannett, and pollster Ann Selzer. Trump claims they intentionally underestimated his support … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has approved the nominations for membership of the Edo State Oil and Gas Producing Areas Development Commission (EDSOPADEC) and the Edo State Independent Electoral Commission (EDSIEC). EKO HOT BLOG reliably gathered that the governor confirmed the nominations are effective immediately. The secretary to the state government, Musa Ikhilor also … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has revealed that a critical staff shortage is hampering its ability to perform regulatory duties effectively. EKO HOT BLOG reports that NAFDAC Director-General, Mojisola Adeyeye, addressed the issue of inadequate staffing during a press briefing. She emphasized that while NAFDAC is primarily known for … Read more
Mauritius, under new PM Navin Ramgoolam, has revised the Chagos Islands deal, calling the original terms inadequate. The initial agreement, announced in October, involved the UK transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, while retaining a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia, which hosts a significant UK-US military airbase. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Media personality and Nollywood actress, Nancy Isime, has shared the inspiring story of how she fulfilled her father’s lifelong dream of owning a fully completed home and achieved a major milestone in her own life. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a heartfelt Instagram post, the actress recounted her humble beginnings, recalling the struggles her … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Edo State has faulted the suspension of chairmen in the 18 local governments of the state by the House of Assembly. In a statement by the state PDP Chairman, Anthony Aziegbemi on Tuesday in Benin, the party described the action as unconstitutional, null and void. Aziegbemi explained that the … Read more
Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has expressed her frustration with an unidentified colleague for blocking her on social media. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a TikTok video circulating online, the actress addressed the issue in a lighthearted yet pointed manner, saying: “Hey, they said you blocked me. Please, if you blocked me on earth, did … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has set a daily withdrawal limit on Point-of-Sale, PoS, terminals to N100,000 per customer. This was contained in a circular the apex bank sent to all Deposit Money Banks, DMBs, Microfinance Banks, mobile money operators and super-agents. In the circular titled ‘Cash-out limits for agent banking transactions,’ the CBN … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, says Nigerians paid N2.23tn as ransom to kidnappers in twelve months between May 2023 and April 2024. The bureau’s latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey report published on Tuesday, revealed that 65 per cent of households affected by kidnapping paid ransoms for the release of their loved ones … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has predicted dust haze from Wednesday to Friday accross the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Tuesday in Abuja envisaged moderate dust haze on Wednesday with visibility range from 2Km to 5km in the northern region. The agency said localised visibility of less than or equal to 1km is expected … Read more