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Danny Jordaan, president of the South African Football Association (SAFA), was arrested and charged on Wednesday with misusing the organization’s resources for personal gain in a fraud and theft case involving $72,000, according to police and as reported by AFP. Jordaan, known for leading South Africa’s successful bid to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, … Read more
Just 24 hours after being sworn in as Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo has dismissed all permanent secretaries appointed from outside the state’s public service, as well as other political appointees. Governor Okpebholo also ordered the immediate dissolution of the executive teams of all boards, agencies, and parastatals within the Edo State Public … Read more
Gunmen have attacked an army checkpoint in Abia and killed two personnel. EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen on Wednesday attacked an army checkpoint in Ekenobizi, a border community between Abia and Imo states in Umuopara, Umuahia South Local Government Area, killing two soldiers. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect … Read more
The Libyan government has deported seven Nigerians and others over violation of law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Department for Combating Illegal Migration in Libya, Migrant Rescue Watch has deported seven Nigerians, three Bangladeshis, and three Ghanaians detained at the Qanfoudah Immigration Detention Centre. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has deployed a contingent of troops to the embattled Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State, amid attacks by a new terrorist group, Lakurawa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the group recently attacked Mera village, killing no fewer than 17 people. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
A fuel-laden tanker has caught fire in Jigawa State, located in North West Nigeria. The incident occurred at the Jigawa-Kano border and caused panic among onlookers. Aliyu M. A., Public Relations Officer for the Federal Fire Service (FFS) in Jigawa State, confirmed the incident to the media on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity … Read more
The Lagos State Government has arrested 94 persons during a midnight operation on rail track squatters. In a post on X, the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab announced the operation on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate Trump On Presidential Win … Read more
The National Examinations Council (NECO) has confirmed the full payment of allowances to all 72,138 examiners it hired as ad-hoc staff for the 2024 Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE). In response to rumors suggesting that the council intentionally withheld payments, NECO clarified that delays were caused by incorrect bank details submitted by some examiners, temporarily … Read more
The federal government has suspended 13 students of Federal Government College, Enugu, following a recent bullying incident that sparked outrage on social media. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that the incident, which occurred on November 7, 2024, involved a gang assault of an SS1 day student by a group of fellow students. A disturbing video of … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested Timber Kesiye Wabote, former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), over allegations of misappropriating $35 million linked to the stalled Brass Project in Bayelsa State. The investigation links Wabote to a misuse of public funds intended for a large-scale refinery and … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate and indefinite suspension of all revenue collections in the state especially in motor parks until further notice. This is contained in a statement issued by Mr Fred Itua, the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, on Wednesday in Benin. Okpebholo also ordered the State Commissioner of … Read more
The House Committee on Diaspora Affairs, led by its Chairman, Hon. Tochukwu Chinedu Okere, has commended the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM) for its exceptional achievements since its establishment five years ago. Hon. Okere made this statement during an oversight visit to the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission in Abuja. He noted the efforts of Chairman/CEO … Read more
Judges of the Federal High Court will commence their 2024 yuletide vacation on December 16, 2024. A statement signed by the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho on Tuesday, the vacation ends Monday, January 6, 2025, as the court resumes sitting Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in all judicial Divisions. This is according to … Read more
The Football Association (FA) has launched its own investigation into a video that appears to show Premier League referee David Coote using offensive language to refer to former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp. The refereeing body, Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL), has already suspended Coote pending a full investigation. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise … Read more
The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) has officially opened online applications for the 77th Regular Course, offering both male and female Nigerian candidates the opportunity to enroll in military and academic training programs. Applications, which started on November 6, 2024, will remain open until April 30, 2025. Successful candidates will undergo five years of academic and … Read more
US President-elect Donald Trump is unveiling key appointments for his incoming administration, offering a glimpse of his priorities as he prepares to assume office. Trump has named Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz as his national security adviser and Pete Hegseth, a veteran and co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, as secretary of defense. Former Arkansas Governor … Read more
Italian top seed Jannik Sinner secured a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Taylor Fritz to edge closer to the ATP Tour Finals semi-finals. The 23-year-old world number one fought off strong resistance from Fritz, clinching his second win in front of a home crowd in Turin. Sinner, who triumphed over Fritz in the US Open … Read more
Nigeria’s formidable squad arrived confidently at Stade Felix Houphouet-Boigny on Tuesday, with only Spain-based forward Sadiq Umar expected to join them. A total of 22 players were set to begin the team’s first training session ahead of their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against neighbouring Benin Republic on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel … Read more
The Nigerian military has identified Lakurawa as a new terror group infiltrating Sokoto and Kebbi states via the Niger Republic, following the recent coup in Nigeria’s neighboring country. However, investigations by Premium Times reveal that Lakurawa, an al-Qaeda-linked organization, has been active since before last year’s coup in Niger. Last week Thursday, EKO HOT BLOG reported that … Read more
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has appointed Musa U. Ikhilor as the new Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Samson Osagie as Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, and Dr. Cyril Adams Oshiomhole as Commissioner for Health. This announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Fred … Read more