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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has reportedly shown keen interest in Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies, according to TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old Canadian international has become one of the most coveted left-backs globally as his contract with Bayern Munich nears expiration at the end of the season. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation … Read more
A Magistrate Court in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, has ordered the remand of human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, in a correctional facility. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the presiding magistrate, Abayomi Adeosun, issued the remand order after Farotimi was arraigned by the police on charges of defamation against renowned legal … Read more
After years of resisting calls to adopt child protection measures, the messaging platform Telegram has announced it will collaborate with the Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) to combat the spread of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The IWF, a globally recognized organization that helps detect and remove CSAM, works with major online platforms to prevent the … Read more
The Nigerian Senate has formed a committee to address the unclear aspects of the widely debated Tax Reform Bills, with the goal of providing a comprehensive report before the public hearing on the legislation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the committee will be chaired by the Minority Leader, Senator Abba Moro (PDP, Benue South). The … Read more
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new allegations in a lawsuit accusing him of dangling a woman from a 17th-floor balcony during a 2016 altercation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the suit, filed by fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan in Los Angeles, claims the incident occurred at the apartment of Combs’ then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. This lawsuit adds to … Read more
Popular Nigerian singer Timaya has opened up about his decision to remain single, despite his successful career. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the singer explained that marriage has never been something he has been drawn to, stating that it’s simply not a desire he holds. However, he made it clear that he hasn’t completely ruled … Read more
Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, has been arraigned before a Magistrate Court in Ekiti State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Farotimi was apprehended in Lagos on Tuesday by officers from the Ekiti State Police Command and was presented in court around 10:25 AM on Wednesday. The legal practitioner faces 16 charges of defamation … Read more
The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the death of a hotel guest, Gideon Ebukwe, who was shot by unidentified gunmen at Ok Winners Hotel, Igbosoro, Igode, in the Sagamu Local Government Area of Ogun State. EKO HOT BLOG reports that In a statement released from Abeokuta, the state’s capital, Police Public Relations Officer Omolola … Read more
The Nigerian Police Force has outlined how a group of officers illicitly seized ₦43,160,000 from a cargo worker at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja last year. EKO HOT BLOG notes that in a statement released on Wednesday, the NPF’s Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Ogunjobi, detailed the incident, which took place in August … Read more
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, says the proposed tax reform bills will favour the poor in Northern Nigeria. Bwala made this statement on Tuesday when he appeared on ‘Prime Time,’ an Arise Television programme. The tax reform bills have been faced with criticisms since they were sent to … Read more
The Nigerian government has explained that it is yet to take action on 60 private jets that operate in the country without payment of import duties amounting to several billions due to various court cases. The Nigeria Customs Service spokesperson, Abdullahi Maiwada, disclosed this on Tuesday while filing questions on the verification exercise for private … Read more
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, SGF, George Akume, has called on Nigerians not to resort to crime because of the hardship ravaging the country. Akume made the appeal in Abuja on Tuesday at the fourth quarterly meeting organised by the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC. The SGF emphasized the urgent need to address … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has implicated former Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Godwin Emefiele in the ownership of a massive estate comprising 753 duplexes and apartments in Abuja’s Cadastral Zone. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this revelation was detailed in court documents obtained by Punch on Tuesday. According to the EFCC, … Read more
A court in Italy has sentenced 23-year-old Filippo Turetta to life in prison for the brutal murder of his former girlfriend, Giulia Cecchettin, in a case that has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of violence against women in the country. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Turetta, who admitted to killing Cecchettin, 22, in November 2023—just … Read more
British indie band Sports Team were robbed at gunpoint on the first day of their US tour. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the group, known for two top 10 albums in the UK, had their passports, stage equipment, and personal belongings stolen when a thief broke into their tour van in Vallejo, California, in the Bay … Read more
The Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), Bolaji Idowu, is set to remain in custody at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja, following allegations of involvement in a ₦1.5 billion fraud. EKO HOT BLOG reported that Pastor Idowu was detained over claims of real estate fraud and money laundering. According to … Read more
Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), is currently under interrogation by operatives from the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) of the Nigerian Police in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that sources within the police confirmed to SaharaReporters that Pastor Idowu has been detained in connection with allegations of real estate … Read more
Protesters erupted in cheers outside South Korea’s parliament early on Wednesday after President Yoon Suk Yeol dramatically reversed a decision to impose martial law, which had sparked chaos in Seoul. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a surprise late-night televised address, President Yoon announced the imposition of military rule, citing the need to protect the country … Read more
The Senate plenary on Tuesday saw a heated confrontation between Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Senator Ahmed Aliyu Wadada (SDP, Nasarawa West) over claims regarding the operational status of the Port Harcourt refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) had announced last week that the refinery had resumed operations. However, … Read more
Comrade Kaduna Eboigbodin, former Chairman of the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Edo State, has tragically passed away following an altercation with police officers at a roadblock in Benin City’s Upper Sokponba area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Civil society organizations have issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the police, demanding that those responsible be identified … Read more