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The management of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has strongly opposed a recent directive from the Federal Ministry of Education concerning the alleged dissolution of its Governing Council and the removal of Vice-Chancellor, Professor Benard Odoh. EKO HOT BLOG reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had reportedly approved the directive, which authorized the Ministry to … Read more
Israel Adesanya will headline the UFC’s second Fight Night event in Saudi Arabia on February 1, 2025, facing Nassourdine Imavov at The Venue in Riyadh. This middleweight bout presents a pivotal opportunity for Adesanya to regain his momentum after recent defeats to Sean Strickland and Dricus du Plessis. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Former Rangers and Sunderland manager Michael Beale has been appointed as assistant coach to Steven Gerrard at Saudi Pro League club Al-Ettifaq. Beale, 44, reunites with Gerrard, having previously served as his assistant at both Rangers and Aston Villa. The duo achieved notable success in Scotland, guiding Rangers to their first Scottish Premiership title in … Read more
Aston Villa owner Nassef Sawiris has announced that the club will join Manchester City in opposing proposed amendments to Premier League rules on commercial agreements. On Friday, Premier League clubs are set to vote on changes to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) regulations during a league meeting. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As … Read more
UEFA announced on Wednesday that Kosovo had forfeited their Nations League match against Romania, which ended prematurely after the Kosovo team left the pitch in stoppage time and refused to return, citing pro-Serbia chants from the crowd. The incident occurred last Friday in Bucharest when Kosovo players walked off the field following chants of “Serbia” … Read more
The death toll has climbed to 209 lives lost to the Majia town tanker explosion that happened in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State. Chairman of the investigative committee, DIG Hafiz M. Inuwa (retd), disclosed these findings during the formal presentation of the committee’s report to Governor Umar Namadi. He said the tragedy, which … Read more
The House of Representatives on Wednesday called for a minimum of N500 billion recapitalisation threshold for the 11 electricity Distribution Companies (DisCos) in the country if they must remain in business. The call is coming amidst concerns that a number of the distribution companies in the country have low financial capacity to make the necessary … Read more
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and former spokesman of Atiku Abubakar, Segun Sowunmi, has identified President Bola Tinubu as the major cause of the party’s problem. Sowunmi said Tinubu has no business appointing Nyesom Wike Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, without consulting with the elders of PDP. Featuring on Channels … Read more
Accord party has expelled Prof. Christopher Imumolen, its presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections and seven state chairmen over alleged anti-party activities and other offences. The expulsion of the members was contained in a communique issued after the party’s National Executive Committee, NEC, meeting held in Abuja. According to the communique by the party’s … Read more
The apex Northern socio-cultural group, Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has said they will support a Northern candidate during the 2027 general election. ACF also declared they will back Northerners who will be seeking political offices. This was stated by the National Chairman of ACF, Mamman Mike Osuman, while speaking during Forum’s National Executive Council (NEC) … Read more
Nigeria’s three tiers of government shared a total sum of N1.411 trillion as allocation for the month of October, 2024, from a gross total of N2.668 trillion. This was announced by Mohammed Manga, FCIA Director, Information and Public Relations, on Wednesday. He made the disclosure after the Federation Account Allocation Committee (FAAC), November 2024 meeting … Read more
Barcelona announced on Wednesday that their return to Camp Nou has been delayed until at least mid-February as the iconic stadium undergoes extensive modernization and expansion. In a statement, the club confirmed that their La Liga home fixtures against Valencia on January 26 and Alaves on February 2 would be held at the temporary Montjuic … Read more
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, has stressed the need to educate the people on the importance of self-defence in the North due to the prevailing insecurity. The ACF Chairman, Mamman Mike Osuman, SAN, stated this at the ACF National Executive Committee, NEC meeting on Wednesday. Osuman emphasized the urgent need for collective action to address … Read more
A DNA test has revealed that Vinicius Jr., the Brazilian and Real Madrid star, has ancestral roots tracing back to Cameroon. The test, conducted by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in collaboration with AfricanAncestry.com, was unveiled on November 19, 2024, at Fonte Nova Stadium. It confirmed that Vinicius Jr. is descended from the Tikar tribe, … Read more
The Federal Government has announced the dissolution of the Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra State. This follows grave breaches of the laws governing the university and disregard for lawful directives from the Federal Ministry of Education. This decision was necessitated by findings that the Chairman of the Governing Council unilaterally appointed a … Read more
The Federal Government has announced changes in the leadership of the Governing Councils of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) and the Federal University, Lokoja (FUL). The Honourable Minister of Education, Dr Tunji Alausa, stated that the reassignment of the Pro-Chancellors and Chairmen of the Governing Councils aims to enhance national cohesion and improve governance in … Read more
The Senate has invoked Section 157 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, to remove Yakubu Danladi Umar as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) due to what it described as unacceptable acts of misconduct. According to the Senate, Umar’s actions were unbecoming of a person holding such a sensitive position, and his … Read more
The Federal Ministry of Education has announced the removal of Dr. Bernard Odoh as the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, and the dissolution of the institution’s Governing Council. The announcement, made on Wednesday through a statement by the Ministry’s Director of Press and Public Relations, Folashade Boriowo, follows accusations from the Academic … Read more
Edo State Deputy Governor, Dennis Idahosa, has disclosed that former Governor Adams Oshiomhole opposed the nomination of his son, Cyril, as Commissioner for Health-designate in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that, Governor Monday Okpebholo appointed Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health-designate last Tuesday, as confirmed in a statement by his Chief Press … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declined to appear before the Judicial Commission of Inquiry established by the Rivers State Government to probe arson, killings, and the destruction of property in several local government headquarters. The seven-member panel, led by Justice Ibiwengi Minakiri, was inaugurated by Governor Siminalayi Fubara in … Read more