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Protesters Storm Abkhazia’s Parliament, Demand Leader’s Resignation

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Protesters stormed the parliament of Abkhazia, a Russian-backed breakaway region in Georgia, on Friday, demanding the resignation of its leader over a controversial investment agreement with Moscow. The region’s self-proclaimed president firmly rejected calls to step down or flee, stating that discussions with opposition representatives were underway. Russia expressed concern over the unfolding “crisis situation” … Read more

Ondo Guber: INEC Obeys Court Order, Restores Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as LP Candidate

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The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has reaffirmed Olorunfemi Ayodele Festus as the legitimate candidate of the Labour Party for the upcoming Saturday governorship election in Ondo State. This decision comes after Olusola Ebiseni’s attempt to present himself as the official candidate faced a major setback. The Court of Appeal ruled that Ebiseni’s name should … Read more

Former Councillor, Mutiu Akinbami Shot Dead in Ogun

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Mutiu Akinbami, the former councillor of Abeokuta North Local Government Area in Ogun State, also known as Igor, has been shot dead. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Akinbami was killed on Friday night by gunmen while riding a motorcycle with his daughter in Abeokuta, the state capital. The incident occurred around 6:13 p.m., between the … Read more

NAFDAC Shuts Down Warehouse With Expired Products In Benue

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says its operatives have uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Centre in Gboko, Benue State. The agency said the warehouse contained 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals. NAFDAC revealed this on Friday via a post on its official X handle. According to the statement, … Read more

Confront Wike Directly, He’s Not Untouchable – Deji Adeyanju Tells Fubara

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Fubara Peace Rivers Wike

Nigerian activist Deji Adeyanju has advised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to boldly confront his predecessor, Nyesom Wike. Adeyanju stated that there is nothing Fubara can do to make Wike back down, describing the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Minister as a totalitarian figure who does not believe in compromise. He made these remarks during a … Read more

Zelensky Condemns Scholz-Putin Call, Warns Of Undermining Russia’s Isolation

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has strongly criticized a recent phone call between German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Russian President Vladimir Putin, describing it as opening a “Pandora’s box” that undermines international efforts to isolate the Russian leader. “This is exactly what Putin has been wanting for a long time: it is extremely important for him … Read more

Tiwa Savage Slams Wizkid FC, Calls Fans Bullies Over Harassment

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Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage has accused fans of Wizkid, known as “Wizkid FC,” of bullying her after they criticised her for releasing a new song on the same day as Wizkid. The singer made these remarks on Friday, calling out the harassment she received from the fanbase. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tiwa Savage’s new … Read more

NJC Asks Governors to Appoint 36 New Judges Across States [Full List]

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The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more

LASTMA Rescues Injures Passenger Involved In Accident

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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has rescued a male passenger who sustained severed injury in a head-on collision between a commercial bus and a dispatch rider. The General Manager of LASTMA, Mr Olalekan Bakare-Oki, confirmed this in a statement on Friday in Lagos. Bakare-Oki said the accident took place near Alalade Memorial Hospital, … Read more

Federal Technical Colleges to Offer Accelerated Training and Entrepreneurial Grants – Education Minister, Dr Alausa

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The minister of Education Dr. Moruf Tunji Alausa, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance technical and vocational education in the country. Speaking at the 9th Annual Implementation Science Conference in Abuja, the Minister highlighted the urgent need to provide short-term, practical training for the youth, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society. Dr. Alausa … Read more

ANCOPSS, NUT, NAPPS Set Agenda for New Education Minister, Dr Tunji Alausa

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By Grace Edema Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have outlined key priorities for the newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa. They emphasized the need for an overhaul of the basic education curriculum and stronger collaboration with State Commissioners of Education and relevant agencies across the country. Dr. Alausa was appointed Minister of Education … Read more

Tinubu Demands Peaceful Election In Ondo

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President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and the electorate in Ondo State to uphold peace and fulfill their civic responsibilities without fear during Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS  Trump Taps … Read more

Tragic Fire At Spanish Care Home Kills 10, Injure many

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At least 10 people have died, and several others have been injured in a fire at a care home near Zaragoza in northeastern Spain, emergency services reported. The blaze broke out early Friday morning in the town of Villafranca de Ebro, where 82 residents were living at the facility. EDITOR’S PICKS  Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more

Israeli Airstrikes Kill 15 Rescue Workers In Lebanon

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An Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted an emergency response centre in northeastern Lebanon, killing at least 15 rescue workers in what officials have described as one of the deadliest assaults involving Lebanese emergency responders during the ongoing conflict. The strike occurred in Douris, near Baalbek, demolishing a building belonging to the Lebanese government’s civil defence … Read more

$1 Will Be N10,000 By Now If God Didn’t Intervene – Pastor Adeboye

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The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has attributed Nigeria’s current exchange rate stability to divine intervention, warning that without it, the naira could have plunged to ₦10,000 to $1. Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, Pastor Adeboye noted that the naira’s free fall had … Read more

Trump Hosts Argentina’s President Milei Ahead Of CPAC Summit

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Donald Trump described it as an “honour” to host Argentina’s President Javier Milei in Florida, marking the first meeting between Trump and a foreign leader since his November 5 U.S. presidential election victory. The meeting took place on Thursday at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort during a gala ahead of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) Investor … Read more

I’m Not Afraid Of Joining APC – Wike

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, says he is not afraid of joining the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, if he wants to. Wike made this statement while explaining reasons for not supporting the candidacy of the former Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Atiku Abubakar during the 2023 presidential election. EDITOR’S PICKS  … Read more

Supreme Court Strikes Out Suit Challenging Establishment Of EFCC

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The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by 19 state governments against the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and two others.  The apex court threw out the suit for lacking in merit and substance. EDITOR’S PICKS  Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete … Read more

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