Ekohot Editor 
The widow of the late Colonel Paul Ogbebor, Mrs. Rita Lori Ogbebor, has expressed that she would rather die than beg President Bola Tinubu or the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, to intervene in a land dispute in Abuja. Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Friday, Mrs. Ogbebor addressed … Read more
President Bola Tinubu, along with top politicians from various political parties, including governors, senators, ministers, business tycoons, and prominent traditional and religious leaders, attended the wedding Fatiha of the children of Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau Jibrin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the ceremony, held on Friday at the National Mosque in Abuja … Read more
The Nigerian military has neutralized 181 terrorists, arrested 253 suspects and rescued 161 kidnapped victims. The Director of Defence Media Operations, Major General Edward Buba, disclosed this in a statement on Friday. Buba said one of those arrested is a notorious gun runner identified as Mohammed Musa (aka Mamman), who was arrested in Plateau State. … Read more
Former Big Brother Naija housemate, Natacha Anita Akide, popularly known as Tacha, has opened up about her decision to relocate abroad. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tacha recently moved from Nigeria to the United Kingdom. In a conversation with British media personality Madame Joyce, Tacha explained that she decided to relocate to the UK because … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN, says the judgement of the Court of Appeal setting aside orders restraining the Central Bank of Nigeria and the Accountant General of the Federation from releasing funds to the Rivers State government are in line with the tenets of federalism outlined in Nigeria’s Constitution. Falana stated this on Channels … Read more
Legendary Afro-Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has revealed that he was ordained as a bishop through divine calling. EKO HOT BLOG reports that In 2021, the veteran artist was ordained as a bishop at the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of God in the Iju area of Lagos State. Speaking to reporters on Friday in Lagos, … Read more
A fire gutted the Caring Heart Market in Okitipupa, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State, destroying goods worth millions of naira. Although the cause of the fire which started on Thursday night cannot yet be ascertained, it was gathered that the incident affected about 18 shops and fortunately, no life was lost to the … Read more
Toby Okechukwu, a former Deputy Minority Leader of the House of Representatives and ex-Chief of Staff to the Deputy Speaker, has officially resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recently appointed Okechukwu Executive Director of Projects for the South East Development Commission. In his resignation letter, … Read more
The Federation Accounts Allocation Committee (FAAC), has shared N1.727 trillion among the Federal Government, states, and Local Government Councils (LGCs) for November. This is contained in a communiqué issued after the FAAC meeting on Thursday in Abuja. According to the communiqué, the N1.727 trillion total distributable revenue comprised statutory revenue of N455.354 billion. It also … Read more
The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP) has directed its members nationwide to return to work following the conclusion of their two-week warning strike. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the industrial action, which commenced on December 2, 2024, was intended as a precursor to an indefinite strike, highlighting unresolved issues with the government. In a … Read more
Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested a suspected online fraudster, Osang Otukpa, over an alleged duping of 139 Australians to the tune of eight million Australian dollars. EFCC’s spokesperson, Dele Oyewale, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. According to him, the suspect was picked up in a … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has clarified that all naira banknotes, including the old and new designs of the ₦1000, ₦500, and ₦200 denominations, as well as the commemorative and previous designs of the ₦100 note, remain valid legal tender indefinitely, with no set deadline. EKO HOT BLOG reports that In a statement signed … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says all denominations of Naira banknotes currently in circulation remain indefinitely valid as legal tender and cannot expire or be phased out. A statement on Friday by CBN’s Acting Director, Corporate Communications, Mrs Sidi Ali Hakama, said all banknotes including the old and new designs of N1,000, N500, and … Read more
The naira weakened against the dollar on Friday in the foreign exchange market, ending the week on a downward trend. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria’s FX rate, the naira depreciated to N1,540.00 per dollar on Friday, compared to N1,532.00 on Thursday, reflecting a slight decline of N8 at the official market. … Read more
The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) and African Democratic Congress (ADC) have formed an alliance to advance democracy in the country. Chairman of PRP, Falalu Bello, disclosed this while briefing newsmen in Abuja on Friday. Falalu said that both parties were pleased to announce that discussions had been initiated regarding a potential alliance which might lead … Read more
Former Everton midfielder and ex-China international Li Tie has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for bribery, marking a significant development in China’s anti-corruption campaign in football. Li, who made 34 Premier League appearances for Everton between 2002 and 2006, served as head coach of the Chinese national team from 2019 to 2021. Earlier … Read more
A Chinese businessman, identified only as H6, has lost his appeal against a UK ban imposed on national security grounds, according to a Special Immigration Appeals Commission ruling. The businessman, described as a “close confidant” of Prince Andrew, was prohibited from entering the UK in March 2023. Judges determined that the former home secretary, Suella … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron has named François Bayrou, leader of the centrist MoDem party, as France’s new prime minister, in a strategic move to stabilize the nation’s volatile political landscape. Bayrou, 73, a seasoned politician and mayor from southwestern France, acknowledged the challenges ahead, emphasizing the need for unity: “I think reconciliation is necessary.” His … Read more
The Lagos State Government has announced its commitment to adopting a new Building Code in the coming year, aimed at achieving high-performance standards necessary for Lagos to become a sustainable and Smart City. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this initiative was revealed at the Lagos State Executive Council Retreat on the Domestication of the Lagos … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, revealed yesterday that he almost faced challenges with certain individuals in the country after urging Nigerians to pray for divine intervention against efforts by powerful cabals allegedly working to hinder the success of private refineries in Nigeria. He made this … Read more