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Actor Gideon Okeke has hailed his colleague, Zubby Michael, as the “biggest Nollywood star,” praising his immense talent and potential. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Okeke wrote on his Instagram story, “Zubby Michael is the biggest Nollywood star. But like Elizabeth, I know what Mary is carrying. God’s expression resounds in different decibels.” He added, … Read more
Google on Tuesday released its annual ‘2024 Year in Search’ report, spotlighting Bobrisky, Beta Edu, Shallipopi, and Ogechi lyrics as some of the top trending searches in Nigeria this year. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communications and Public Affairs Manager for Google West Africa, announced the findings in a statement. He explained that … Read more
The Magistrate Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, in prison custody. Farotimi was returned to custody after the court adjourned the hearing of his bail application to December 20, 2024, Naija News reports. His arraignment follows allegations of defamation leveled against him by Senior Advocate of … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, remanded the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello in Kuje Correctional Centre pending his bail application. Justice Maryann Anenih also adjourned hearing in the N110bn money laundering case brought against him by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission to January 29 and 30 and February … Read more
A chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Osita Okechukwu, has told the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to be thankful to God that its 16-year administration was not probed by the successive APC-led governments. Okechukwu stated this on Tuesday in Abuja, while reacting to a statement by PDP congratulating Ghanaians for the conduct of free, … Read more
The Federal Capital Territory High Court, on Tuesday, refused to grant a bail application filed by the former governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, saying it was filed prematurely. Justice Maryann Anenih, while delivering the ruling said, having been filed when the 1st defendant was neither in custody nor before the court, this instant application … Read more
The presidential candidate of the African Action Congress AAC in the 2023 general election, Omoyele Sowore, has blasted former Labour Party Presidential candidate, Peter Obi for visiting Afe Babalola to discuss ongoing legal cases involving activist lawyer, Dele Farotimi. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obi, who was accompanied by the Labour Party candidate in the … Read more
New Zealand has revealed plans to ban greyhound racing, citing an “unacceptably high” injury rate among the dogs. The sport has faced long-standing criticism, with allegations of animal mistreatment and doping by some breeders. The government intends to phase out the industry over the next 20 months, providing time to rehome the racing dogs and … Read more
Former world champion cyclist Rohan Dennis has pleaded guilty to a charge following a tragic car incident in Australia that resulted in the death of his wife, fellow Olympian Melissa Hoskins. Hoskins passed away in hospital on December 30, 2023, after being struck by a vehicle driven by Dennis outside their Adelaide home. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Reactions have continued to trail the endorsement of Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, by various groups for the position of Lagos State Governor in 2027. Findings by Eko Hot Blog revealed that the Coalition of Nigerian Youth Leaders (CONYL), an umbrella body for youth groups across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, endorsed Seyi Tinubu … Read more
Nigerian celebrity dancer, Lil Smart, has made serious allegations against popular musicians Naira Marley and Zinoleesky. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Idowu Smart Emmanuel, better known as Lil Smart, accused Azeez Adeshina Fashola (Naira Marley) and Oniyide Azeez (Zinoleesky) of plotting to take his life. In a series of Instagram posts, Lil Smart claimed that … Read more
West Ham secured a hard-fought Premier League win over struggling Wolves, easing the pressure on under-fire head coach Julen Lopetegui. However, the victory is unlikely to lessen the scrutiny surrounding Wolves manager Gary O’Neil, with his team staying in 19th place after a third consecutive defeat. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
Princess Zainab J. Ado Bayero, the daughter of the late Emir of Kano, HRH Alhaji Ado Bayero, has raised alarm over an alleged hostage situation involving her family in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the filmmaker and women’s rights advocate revealed to Vanguard that as of December 8, 2024, her mother and brother, Ahmed … Read more
The father of Ebonyi State Governor, Chief Ezekiel Nwifuru Nwankpu, who has 30 wives, has been crowned the traditional ruler of the Oferekpe Agbaja Autonomous Community in Izzi Local Government Area of the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ezeogo Nwifuru Nwankpu initially married 30 wives, but over time, those who could not bear children … Read more
Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing regarding 115 breaches of Premier League rules has reportedly concluded, though a verdict is not expected until 2025. According to the Daily Mail, the case, which began on September 16 at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in London, saw closing arguments presented to an independent panel on Friday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Naira settled at N1538.50 per dollar at the foreign exchange market for the first time after an appreciation streak. The Central Bank of Nigeria’s foreign exchange change data on Monday showed that it stood at N1,538.50 per dollar, slightly down from N,1535 recorded on Friday. This represents an N3.5 depreciation compared to the N1535 … Read more
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili, has condemned the use of handcuffs on human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi during his appearance at the Ekiti State High Court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi’s arrest stemmed from a defamation lawsuit filed by Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Afe Babalola. The lawsuit alleged defamation in Farotimi’s book, Nigeria … Read more
Kebbi State Police Command has rescued 36 kidnapped victims along the Mairairai/Bena road in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State. The State Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, made this known in a statement on Monday in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital. He said the gunmen in large numbers barricaded Mairairai/Bena road on December 8, … Read more
Donald Trump praised the Prince of Wales as a “good-looking guy” following their weekend meeting in Paris. The US president-elect spoke warmly about Prince William during an interview with the New York Post, recounting their conversation and offering personal compliments. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To … Read more
President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany will arrive in Nigeria on Tuesday on state visit for two days. The German Embassy made this disclosure in a statement on Monday. The statement said that President Steinmeier will meet with Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the President of the Commission of Economic Community of West African States, … Read more