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Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State has urged President Bola Tinubu to remove what he called excess baggage within his cabinet. Mohammed gave this advice as during the commissioning of the 14.1km Umuakali-Eberi Road in Omuma Local Government Area of Rivers State. He said while governors have confidence in the President’s leadership, the actions of … Read more
Funke Akindele’s newly released movie, Everybody Loves Jenifa, has set a new Nollywood record, becoming the highest-grossing opening day film in the industry’s history. According to the Nigerian Box Office, the movie, released in cinemas last Friday, grossed ₦45.2 million on its opening day with 9,409 admissions. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the blockbuster surpassed … Read more
ABC News has reached a $15 million (£12 million) settlement with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump over a defamation lawsuit stemming from false statements made by its anchor, George Stephanopoulos. During a 10 March interview on This Week, Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump had been found “liable for rape” in a civil case, a misstatement of the … Read more
A fully loaded petrol tanker burst into flame at Ijabe, a community in Odo-Otin local government area of Osun State, creating palpable panic among residents of the area. The tanker with 33,000 litres of Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol was said to have caught fire right on the highway linking Osun with Kwara State. … Read more
A new per-litre price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, has been introduced across Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) retail outlets in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Journalists observed that the price of petrol had dropped from ₦1,060 to ₦1,040 per litre, reflecting a ₦20 … Read more
Nze Fidelis Chukwu from Imo has emerged as the new President-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide. This is contained in a communique issued at the end of the Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Imeobi and General Assembly meeting held on Saturday in Enugu and signed by the Secretary-General Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide Amb. Okey Emuchay. Chukwu’s leadership is expected … Read more
At least five people have died, 40 are reported missing, and 39 have been rescued after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Gavdos, south of Crete, according to Greece’s coastguard. The boat capsized shortly after midnight on Saturday, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving vessels and aircraft. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Afrobeat musician and activist Seun Kuti has called on African leaders to ban British Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch from entering the continent. He went further, advocating that Badenoch be jailed should she set foot in Africa, accusing her of disrespecting African people and their ancestors with her remarks about colonialism. Kuti’s comments come in … Read more
At least three people were killed and dozens injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at the Red Cross Doi Loyfa fair in Thailand’s northern Tak province late Friday night. The attack occurred shortly before midnight local time in Umphang district, where the annual festival was underway. Two suspects have been detained, … Read more
Jay-Z’s lawyer has called for the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing him and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000, citing inconsistencies in her allegations. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, claims the two musicians drugged and assaulted her at a house party after the MTV Video Music Awards. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, has imposed a fine of N150 million on Deposit Money Banks found culpable of issuing illegal flow of mint naira notes to currency hawkers across the country. This was contained in a statement by the acting Director of Corporate Communications of the apex bank, Sidi Ali Hakama in Abuja. … Read more
Former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar’s Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, on Saturday tackled Vice President Kashim Shettima over his comment regarding the newly elected United Kingdom’s Conservative Party leader, Kemi Badenoch. Shettima had accused Badenoch of disparaging her country of origin, Nigeria, after she emerged as the UK’s Conservative … Read more
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, Kano State Command, has secured the conviction of 12 drug peddlers in the state. This was contained in a statement issued to newsmen by the Spokesman of the agency, Sadiq Maigatari, on Saturday in Kano. Maigatari said the conviction was a significant milestone in the agency’s relentless fight … Read more
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps, NSCDC, has uncovered a residential premises used in storing illegally refined petroleum products in Rivers State. The state commandant of the corps, Joachim Okafor, who made this disclosure, said the illegal storage facility located at Elelewo community in Obio/Akpor Local government area contains large storage tanks and cans … Read more
An ancient relic, believed by some to have been placed on Jesus Christ’s head during his crucifixion, has returned to Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, five years after being saved from the devastating fire that engulfed the building. The Crown of Thorns, which consists of a circle of rushes encased in a crystal and gold tube, … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly following his controversial attempt to impose martial law, a move that has plunged the nation into political chaos midway through his presidency. The unicameral legislature voted 204 to 85 in favour of impeachment on Saturday, marking the second such vote in just over … Read more
William Troost-Ekong has expressed his support for compatriot Ademola Lookman to claim the 2024 CAF Men’s Player of the Year award. Lookman is one of five players shortlisted for the prestigious honour, following an impressive season for both club and country. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is preparing to celebrate the continent’s top football talents at the 2024 CAF Awards ceremony. Scheduled for Monday, December 16, in Marrakech, Morocco, the event is expected to spotlight Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda as strong contenders for the prestigious Men’s and Women’s African Footballer of the … Read more
A Palestinian doctor, believed to be the last remaining orthopaedic surgeon in northern Gaza, was killed by Israeli tank fire, according to Palestinian officials. Dr. Sayeed Joudeh, a retired surgeon who returned to work during the ongoing conflict, died on Thursday while en route to al-Awda Hospital. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has imposed a ban on the use of firecrackers and knockouts in Abuja during the Christmas celebrations to ensure the safety of residents. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Disu, stated that the ban is aimed at protecting lives and property throughout the festive … Read more