Ekohot Editor 
Two civil groups, Community Rescue Initiative, Toro Concerned Citizens of a Relief Foundation and an Abuja based lawyer, Comrade Nasir Bala have sued President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, the Senate President, Senator Goodswill Akpabio over the alleged unlawful removal of Justice Danladi Yakubu Umar as Chairman of … Read more
Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has sparked online controversy after a public confrontation with one of his partners, Queen Dami, who is also a widow of the late Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi. The altercation, captured in a now-viral video, has drawn significant attention. The incident reportedly unfolded after Portable caught … Read more
The Federal High Court, Abuja, on Friday, granted the immediate-past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, bail in the sum of N500 million with two sureties in like sum. This was after the former governor had pleaded not guilty to the 19-count charges brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Bello … Read more
The immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, has pleaded not guilty to the alleged ₦80 billion fraud levelled against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). 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
“Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” – William Shakespeare. These timeless words aptly define the remarkable journey of Hon. Tasir Wale Raji, a man whose achievements as a public servant have brought transformative change to Epe Federal Constituency. Since his election to the House of Representatives in … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has explained why the red chamber cannot outrightly stop the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, from demolishing structures in the nation’s capital. Akpabio, who explained that all demolitions could not be stopped because some were ordered by the courts, mandated the minister to continue with demolition of … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, police command has arrested eight suspects and recovered seven vehicles over ‘one chance’ robbery in the territory in one week. The Commissioner of Police in charge of the FCT Command, Olatunji Disu, disclosed this during a media briefing on Thursday in Abuja. Dusu said three Point of Sale, POS, machines, … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr. Nyesom Wike, through his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Mr. Lere Olayinka, has explained the rationale behind the revocation of a multi-million naira land allocated to Paulosa Nigeria Ltd nearly 40 years ago. He also dismissed allegations of land grabbing against the … Read more
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman and Super Falcons goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie are leading Nigeria’s bid for honours at this year’s CAF Awards, having made the final shortlist in their respective categories. The awards will be presented on Monday in Marrakesh, Morocco. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set … Read more
The Okemagba Development Association (ODA) is set to organise its Presidential Gala event for 2024 on Sunday, December 15, 2024. Speaking about the event, the incumbent chairman of the association, Otunba Felix Awolaja, stated that the Gala is not just a celebration but a call to action for all members of the community to rally … Read more
The National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, widely known as MC Oluomo, led a distinguished delegation to meet with the Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, at the minister’s office in Abuja on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the visit, announced … Read more
World record holder in the women’s 100m hurdles, Tobi Amusan, is reportedly training in Jamaica under the guidance of renowned coach Glen Mills, who is famous for mentoring multiple world record holder and fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt. Radio Jamaica Sports reports that Amusan, who has been training in Jamaica since September — … Read more
Rasmus Højlund came on as a substitute and scored twice, helping Manchester United recover from a goal deficit to secure a crucial Europa League victory against Viktoria Plzeň. The win propels Ruben Amorim’s side into the top eight, putting them in a strong position to automatically advance to the competition’s last 16. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the daughter of former Delta State Governor James Ibori and representative of Ethiope Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has described her defection from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC) as the best decision of her political career. Ibori-Suenu accused the PDP of attempting to hinder her political … Read more
An investigation into alleged rape and sexual assault in Stockholm, reportedly involving Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, has been closed due to a lack of sufficient evidence, the Swedish prosecutor announced on Thursday. The 25-year-old French football star, widely regarded as one of the sport’s biggest names, was in Stockholm from October 9 to 11 … Read more
Lecturers in Bauchi State-owned polytechnics, colleges, and monotechnics, under the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of academic and non-academic staff, have announced a two-week warning strike over the government’s failure to meet their demands regarding the new minimum wage. The union had previously issued a 21-day ultimatum on November 19, calling for the implementation of the … Read more
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) says for the second consecutive year, conflict zones have proven dangerous for journalists and media workers, with 2024 seeing at least 68 deaths in the line of duty. More than 60 per cent of these killings occurred in countries experiencing conflict – the highest percentage in … Read more
The naira appreciated against the dollar in both the official and parallel foreign exchange markets on Thursday. According to data from the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the naira closed at N1,532 per dollar, up from N1,545 on Wednesday. Similarly, data from FMDQ indicated that the naira strengthened to N1,534.35 per dollar on Thursday, compared … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron will delay naming France’s next prime minister until Friday (today), according to the Elysée Palace, as he seeks to end months of political stalemate following the ousting of Michel Barnier in a no-confidence vote last week. Macron, who cut short a visit to Poland on Thursday, was initially expected to announce … Read more
There was a mild drama on the floor of the Senate on Thursday when Senator Ireti Kingibe, representing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, stormed out in anger after being prevented from presenting a motion on demolitions in Abuja. The incident happened during a plenary session, which was said to be proceeding smoothly until Senate President … Read more