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Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has come under fire for his recent comments stating that most states in Nigeria now enjoy 22 hours of power supply daily, attributing this improvement to President Bola Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Edochie made the statement on Saturday, also praising Tinubu for contributing to reduced insecurity across the country. … Read more
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery and the Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) are in ongoing discussions to finalise the details for lifting petroleum products from the refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Monday, Dr. Billy Gillis-Harry, the National President of PETROAN, led the association in negotiations with Dangote Refinery in Lagos. The talks … Read more
The Prince of Wales met U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during a visit to France for the ceremonial reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Prince William joined global leaders in Paris to celebrate the restoration of the iconic landmark, which was ravaged by a fire five years ago. French President Emmanuel Macron, delivering … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has offered automatic employment to the daughter of a former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress, NLC, Edo State Chapter, late Comrade Anthony Kaduna Ebiogbodin, who died recently. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that Ebiogbodin slumped and died during a scuffle with policemen in Benin City. The governor announces the … Read more
As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the emergence of new variants poses ongoing challenges. The latest strain, XEC, has raised international concerns due to its potential impact on public health. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The World Health Organization … Read more
The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the expulsion of the House of Representative member from Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, as null and void. PDP National Working Committee, NWC, said Ugochinyere’s expulsion by his Ward chapter of the party was of no effect. The PDP Umuopia/Umukegwu Ward chapter … Read more
A newlywed couple and 16 other passengers suffered various injuries in a multi-vehicle accident on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge on Saturday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the couple was returning from the Ikoyi Marriage Registry when the incident occurred. Adebayo Taofiq, spokesperson for the Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA), confirmed the crash in a … Read more
Bandits have reportedly murdered eight people, abducted scores, and seriously injured others after laying siege to the Kankara Local Area of Katsina on Friday and Saturday. A source said that the bandits launched a fierce attack on several communities in Kankara Local Government Area, leading the villagers fleeing their homes due to fear. “Earlier this … Read more
Jude Bellingham continued his remarkable scoring streak in La Liga, netting for the fifth consecutive game as Real Madrid secured a victory over Girona. The England midfielder, who had not scored in the league earlier this season, has now become the first Real Madrid player to score in five straight league matches since Karim Benzema … Read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, says it will sanction errant airlines for delaying flights unnecessarily, urging aviation passengers to be more informed about their challenges while travelling via airports. Head of Consumer Protection, NCAA , Michael Achimugu, stated this on Saturday during a road walk in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital. According to him, this … Read more
Yobe State Police Command says it has detained three men for allegedly defrauding six Automated Teller Machine (ATM) users in Damaturu. The command’s spokesman, DSP Dungus Abdulkarim, disclosed this in a statement in Damaturu on Saturday. According to him, the syndicate was arrested by operatives of the State Intelligent Department (SIB) on Dec. 6 after … Read more
Nottingham Forest capitalized on Manchester United’s defensive mistakes to secure a historic 3-2 victory at Old Trafford, their first win at the iconic venue in nearly three decades. Nikola Milenkovic opened the scoring early for Forest, but Rasmus Hojlund equalized for United before halftime. However, the visitors seized control with two quick goals early in … Read more
Concerns are rising in Anambra State following the disappearance of Most Rev. Prof. Godwin Okpala, Retired Archbishop of the Niger Province and Bishop of Nnewi. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the Archbishop was last seen on Friday when he set out on a journey to Umuchu, a community in the state. Since then, neither he … Read more
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has been involved in a road traffic accident, the Premier League club has confirmed. In a statement, West Ham expressed their support, saying, “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at the club are with Michail, his family, and friends at this time.” EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Health has assured Nigerians that there is no evidence of the newly detected COVID-19 variant, XEC, in the country. This clarification was made in a press release issued on December 6, 2024, by Alaba Balogun, Deputy Director of Information and Public Relations, in response to concerns over misinformation circulating on social … Read more
Manchester City twice battled back to secure a draw against Crystal Palace, as the reigning champions’ struggles to regain top form persisted. Despite a midweek victory over Nottingham Forest, City failed to build momentum, and Palace might feel unfortunate not to have taken all three points at Selhurst Park. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
Controversial Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has has said that many states now enjoy 22-hours of electricity, crediting the improved power supply across the country to the government of President Bola Tinubu. Edochie who has not hidden his support for Tinubu has continued on that path despite attracting the ire of most netizens when he’s at … Read more
The The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has said that Nigeria’s tax system is long overdue for reforms. Idris stated this at the national discourse organised by the Kaduna Chapter of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations, on Saturday in Kaduna State. Idris emphasized the role of public relations in bridging the … Read more
The federal government has directed all the chief medical directors and medical directors of tertiary hospitals to immediately activate alert systems throughout the hospitals for a high index of suspicion in patients with COVID-like symptoms. This followed the circulation of the newly detected XEC COVID-19 variant in 29 countries globally. A circular with reference number … Read more
An explosion has struck a three-story block of flats in The Hague, causing a devastating fire and the collapse of several homes in the city’s Tarwekamp area, police have confirmed. The blast occurred around 06:15 local time (05:15 GMT). EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more