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The lawyer representing embattled Nigerian singer Speed Darlington, Stan Alieke, has confirmed that the legal case involving the controversial artist and fellow singer Burna Boy has been formally charged to court. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Darlington was re-arrested by police in Owerri, Imo State, after returning to Nigeria for a show. He was subsequently … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, says Nigerians will vote out the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, the way the New Patriotic Party, NPP, was kicked out in the just concluded Ghana elections. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Monday evening, the electoral commission of Ghana declared Mahama as the winner of the presidential election held … Read more
A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection to last week’s fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York City. Luigi Mangione was apprehended on Monday at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania—about 280 miles west of New York City—after a customer recognized him from media reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
No fewer than 110 elderly residents in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have been brutally killed in a gang-led massacre, according to the National Human Rights Defence Network (RNDDH). The violence, cantered in the Wharf Jérémie area of Cité Soleil, was reportedly orchestrated by gang leader Monel Felix, also known as Mikano, following the death of his son … Read more
Police investigating the fatal shooting of healthcare executive Brian Thompson in New York City have expanded their search to Georgia, as they continue their pursuit of the fugitive gunman. Thompson, a UnitedHealthcare executive and father of two, was shot multiple times last week in Midtown Manhattan. The suspect fled the scene and is believed to … Read more
By: Kehinde Adeleye Netizens have taken to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to slam the Federal High Court ruling in Ekiti on the ongoing defamation suit between Aare Afe Babalola (SAN) and Dele Farotimi, Human rights lawyer. Recall that Ekohotblog reported that Farotimi was arrested in Lagos and brought to Ado-Ekiti to face trial … Read more
The Borno State High Court in Maiduguri has sentenced Aisha Wakil, widely known as Mama Boko Haram, to five years in prison for fraud. Wakil, along with two officials of her non-governmental organization (Complete Care and Aid Foundation)—Tahiru Daura (Programme Manager) and Prince Shoyode (Country Director)—was convicted on charges brought by the Economic and Financial … Read more
The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo, will inaugurate the construction of an airport in Nsulu, Abia State, on Tuesday next week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the announcement was made by the Abia State Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, during a press briefing after the weekly Executive Council meeting in Umuahia. Kanu explained … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has commissioned the newly constructed Abiola-Onijemo Link Road with a bridge in Ifako-Ijaiye Local Government Area. The project, unveiled on Monday, reflects the administration’s commitment to addressing long-standing infrastructure challenges and enhancing connectivity across Lagos State. The 643-meter project includes a 135-meter reinforced concrete bridge, modern carriageways, slip roads, solar-powered … Read more
Premier League referee David Coote has been dismissed by the referees’ governing body, PGMOL (Professional Game Match Officials Limited), following a “thorough investigation” into multiple allegations of misconduct. Coote, 42, was initially suspended on November 11 after a video surfaced on social media allegedly showing him making disparaging remarks about Liverpool and their former manager … Read more
By Kehinde Adeleye The Lagos gubernatorial candidate of the Labor party in the 2023 election has recounted his experience in the last general election and announced that he will be vying for the apex seat in Lagos come 2027. Gbadebo spelt out the importance of opposition parties in politics and the current state of Lagos … Read more
By: Kehinde Adeleye Court Activities have been shut down in Benue State as Members of the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria have embarked on strike since December, 6 2024. The action was in relations to the non-implementation of the new minimum wage of N75,000 which was promised by the Benue State Governor, Hyacinth Alia last … Read more
The Edo Governorship Election Petitions Tribunal which began sitting in Benin received seven petitions challenging the victory of Governor Monday Okpebholo in the September 21 poll. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the petitions were submitted by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and six other political parties. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid … Read more
Judiciary workers in Benue State, under the Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), have locked the gates of the state High Court in Makurdi, protesting the government’s failure to include them in the new ₦75,000 minimum wage implementation. During a visit to the court premises, EKO HOT BLOG correspondent observed union members barricading the entrance, … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has officially released the list of eligible candidates for the Zonal General Aptitude Test, part of its Direct Short Service Commission (DSSC) 33/2024 Enlistment Exercise. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement issued on December 9, 2024, Air Commodore Olusola Fakinboyewa, Director of Public Relations and Information, confirmed the … Read more
Famous Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo has emerged the winner of Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Dumelo, who contested on the platform of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, defeated the incumbent, Lydia Alhassan of the ruling party, New Patriotic Party, NPP. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage … Read more
Tojemarine and Safety Babes emerged as champions of the Ardova Handball Premier League 2024, concluding the tournament in style on Sunday at the NIS Gymnasium, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos. Tojemarine secured their place at the top of the men’s standings with an impressive 36-33 victory over Sokoto Rima Strikers, finishing with 64 points. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has been barred from leaving the country, the Ministry of Justice announced on Monday, following a tumultuous week in which he briefly imposed martial law, plunging the nation into political chaos. On December 3, Yoon deployed special forces and helicopters to parliament under martial law orders. However, lawmakers swiftly … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo says a leader made by Satan is bound to fail, while God’s chosen one will thrive. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obasanjo, however, warned that leaders enthroned by Satan are bound to fail. EDITOR’S PICKS: Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more