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The Lagos State University, LASU, chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU, has declared an indefinite strike to protest the non-implementation of the Federal Government-approved salary increment of 25 percent/35 percent for members since January 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of … Read more
A Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has emphasised that the battle against corruption can only be effective and successful if it begins with accountability among top government officials. The former president said that tackling corruption at the highest levels of leadership would set an example for others and demonstrate the government’s commitment to … Read more
Deputy Superintendent of Customs (Pilot) Olanike Balogun has etched her name in history as the first female pilot in the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), exemplifying resilience and determination in the field of aviation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Balogun, Born in Kaduna and hailing from Odo-Otin Local Government Area in Osun State, began her journey … Read more
Former Manchester United and Portugal winger Nani has announced his retirement from professional football. The 38-year-old had been playing for Estrela Amadora, his hometown club, in the Portuguese Primeira Liga this season. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win Thousands Of ‘Trained’ … Read more
Segun Sowunmi, a prominent member of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has criticised President Bola Tinubu for the strong opposition to the tax reform bills introduced by his administration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the new tax bills have sparked widespread controversy, with significant pushback from Nigerians, including the 36 state governors under the National … Read more
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Sean “Diddy” Combs has amended her lawsuit to include allegations of assault by Jay-Z at the same party. The lawsuit, originally filed against Combs in October, now names Shawn Carter, the rapper and businessman known as Jay-Z, as a defendant. Carter becomes the first celebrity to … Read more
A policeman in Delta State has been arrested and detained for allegedly shooting and killing a 17-year-old boy, Emeka Odogwu, in Ozoro, Isoko North Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the tragic incident occurred on Saturday night when police officers arrived in the area after finding fireworks, known locally as “knockouts,” in the … Read more
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has dismissed a list of ambassadorial nominees circulating on social media, labeling it as fake. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a press release on Sunday, the ministry’s spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, clarified that no ambassadorial appointments have been made, emphasizing that such appointments remain the exclusive prerogative of the President. … Read more
Israeli airstrikes in the central Gaza Strip have claimed the lives of at least 16 Palestinians in separate incidents, intensifying the ongoing conflict in the enclave. In Deir el-Balah, five members of a single family, including children, were killed in a strike on a camp for displaced people during the early hours of Sunday as … Read more
A violent clash between herdsmen and youths in Lano village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State, resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of two others. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident, which occurred on Saturday, was confirmed by the Gombe State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, … Read more
The Magistrates Association of Nigeria (MAN) has ordered the closure of all magistrate courts in Cross River State, effective Monday, December 9, 2024. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the directive was issued in a notice on Sunday by the association’s state chairman, Godwin Onah, and secretary, Solomon Abuo. They stated that magistrates across the state … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former spokesman, Atiku Abubakar presidential campaign, Segun Sowunmi, says the former vice president is yet to respond to his question on whether he (Atiku) is contesting for the presidency again. Although the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar has not declared his intention to join the 2027 … Read more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that 43,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, marking a rare acknowledgment of his country’s military losses. In a social media post, Zelensky also reported 370,000 injuries among Ukrainian forces, though he clarified that this figure included multiple injuries to some … Read more
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has forecast hazy and cloudy weather activities from Monday to Wednesday across the country. NiMet’s weather outlook released on Sunday in Abuja, envisaged the North and North central regions of the country to experience dust haze with visibility range of 1km to 5km. The agency anticipated localised visibility of less … Read more
Operatives of the Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service have rescued a 63-year-old plumber, Akin Kuboye, alive from deep well in the Igando area of the Lagos. This was contained in a statement by the Director of the fire agency, Mrs Margaret Adeseye, on Sunday in Lagos. She said that the incident happened on Sunday … Read more
The Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, says the just-concluded presidential and parliamentary elections in Ghana showed that the country has learnt some lessons from Nigeria. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ghanaians last Saturday, headed to the polls to elect a new president and members of the parliament, where the … Read more
Udinese goalkeeper Maduka Okoye is set to undergo surgery in the coming days after sustaining a right wrist injury. The Serie A club announced on Saturday that Okoye, 25, has torn the scapholunate ligament in his wrist following an incident in training. As a result, he will miss Monday’s match against Monza. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has urged northerners nursing presidential ambition in 2027 to wait until 2031. Akume made this call on Sunday on ‘Politics Today,’ a TVC programme. He said those eyeing the presidency in 2027 should allow President Bola Tinubu the opportunity to complete a potential second … Read more
Former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan has joined Wayne Rooney’s coaching staff as the new assistant head coach at Plymouth Argyle. The 62-year-old, who served for nine years across two stints at Old Trafford, steps in to replace Pete Shuttleworth, who departed the club by mutual agreement. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has undergone surgery for a lower limb fracture following a car accident on Saturday, the club has confirmed. In a statement, the Hammers expressed their gratitude to emergency services and first responders who assisted Antonio at the scene, adding that he will remain in hospital under observation for the next … Read more