Ekohot Editor 
The Organised Labour in Cross River has ordered state civil servants to return to work on Wednesday. The state Chairman of the Trade Union Congress, Mr Monday Ogbodum, issued the order in a statement on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital. Ogbodum said that the order followed the success of the two-day warning strike over … Read more
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, following an announcement by U.S. President Joe Biden that a deal to end the “devastating” conflict had been finalized. The agreement aims to halt nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting that has claimed thousands of lives. The truce, which began at 4 a.m. local time … Read more
The naira appreciated against the dollar at the foreign exchange market amid the Central Bank of Nigeria’s interest rate hike. FMDQ data showed that the naira strengthened to N1659.44 on Tuesday from N1675.62 on Monday. This represents a N16.11 appreciation against the dollar compared to the N1675.62 exchange rate on Monday. Similarly, at the black … Read more
The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Olatunji Alausa, has called for greater strategic partnerships across Africa and the United Kingdom to build sustainable and relevant tertiary education systems in Africa. He made this call during his opening address at the Going Global Africa Conference 2024, held at the Transcorp Hilton in Abuja, on Tuesday. In … Read more
Ademola Lookman and Fiorentina goalkeeper David De Gea have been named the top performers in Serie A after the first 13 matches of the 2024-25 season, according to a ranking by Football Italia. The list, compiled based on average player ratings from Italian sports publications, features players who have made at least 50% of their … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has announced that President Bola Tinubu will facilitate the release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the detained leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB). The declaration was made during the 13th memorial anniversary of the late Dim Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu in Owerri on Tuesday. Ambassador … Read more
The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a U.S.-mediated ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah, paving the way for a de-escalation in southern Lebanon. Under the terms of the deal, Hezbollah forces will retreat north of the Litani River, Israeli troops will withdraw from the region, and Lebanese Army soldiers will be deployed in their place. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) has reacted to reports of Abdul Olatunji, a Nigerian citizen allegedly detained in South Africa since 2019 without a fair trial. In a statement on Monday, NiDCOM disclosed that it had contacted the Acting Nigerian High Commissioner in South Africa to engage with South African authorities and seek clarification … Read more
Inter Miami have announced the appointment of former Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano as their new head coach, the Major League Soccer club confirmed on Tuesday. Mascherano will reunite with his former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi at the club, taking over from Gerardo Martino, who stepped down last week citing “personal reasons.” EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a three-day state visit to France, following an invitation from French President Emmanuel Macron. The announcement was made in a statement by Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. The statement, titled ‘President Tinubu honours invitation for a state visit to France,’ … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has detained Yahaya Bello, the former Governor of Kogi State, following his voluntary appearance at the agency’s headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday. The EFCC’s Head of Media and Publicity, Dele Oyewale, confirmed Bello’s detention to journalists, stating that the former governor was taken into custody by the Commission’s … Read more
Former Kogi State Governor Yahaya Bello appeared at the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday regarding allegations leveled against him by the anti-graft agency. Bello arrived at the EFCC office in a black Hilux vehicle, accompanied by his legal team. This follows a November 14 hearing where the EFCC requested … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Ltd. has fulfilled its commitment to re-stream the Port Harcourt Refining Company (PHRC), marking the start of crude oil processing and the distribution of petroleum products to the market. This milestone was announced in a statement on Tuesday by the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of NNPC Ltd., Olufemi Soneye. … Read more
Catholic Bishop Aba Diocese, Prof. Augustine Echema, has confirmed the tragic death of some faithful during the Christ the King Feast procession held last Sunday in Aba. It was gathered that five worshipers lost their lives, while over 30 others, including children, sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals across the city. … Read more
The House of Representatives, like the senate, has invoked the provision of paragraph 17 (3), Part 1, fifth schedule to the constitution to remove Umar Danladi as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal, CCT. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos … Read more
Delta State Police Command has confirmed the death of two robbery suspects in the state. The command’s spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday in Warri, said that the deceased were neutralised from the bullets shot by their gang members. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage … Read more
A former presidential spokesperson, Doyin Okupe, has insisted that the presidency will not return to the north in 2027, even if the incumbent, President Bola Tinubu, fails to get a second term. Okupe made this known on Monday during an interview with Arise TV while tackling those agitating for the Northern presidency in the next … Read more
Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has slammed indefinite suspension on two commissioners from his cabinet amid cases of alleged gross misconduct and dereliction of duties against them. The State Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Jude Chikadibia-Okpor, made this known in a statement on Tuesday in Abakaliki, the state capital. EDITOR’S PICKS: Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
No fewer than 20 passengers are missing, while a toddler and seven others lost their lives during a tragic boat accident at Beneth Island in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West local government area of Delta State. It was gathered that the lifeless body of the one-year-old child was discovered hours later floating along the creek. EDITOR’S … Read more
The Port Harcourt Refinery in Rivers State has commenced crude oil processing. According to the Chief Corporate Communications Officer of the Nigeria National Petroluem Company Limited (NNPCL) Femi Soneye, the refinery will operate at 60 percent capacity. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more