NUPENG ends two-day strike after Dangote agrees to unionise drivers Meeting brokered by DSS led to a signed agreement Normal fuel loading operations have resumed The Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has called off its two-day strike following a resolution reached with the Dangote Group during a meeting held on Tuesday. … Read more
FG Declares September 5 Public Holiday for Eid-ul-Mawlid Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo extended warm greetings to Muslims in Nigeria He called on the Muslim Ummah to reflect on and emulate the Prophet’s virtues The Federal Government has declared Friday, September 5, 2025, a public holiday in observance of Eid-ul-Mawlid, which commemorates the birth of the Holy … Read more
Simon Ekpa Jailed in Finland Over Terrorism and Incitement Charges The Päijät-Häme District Court had remanded him in custody earlier Ekpa is the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government (IPOB) A District Court in Finland has sentenced Simon Ekpa, the self-proclaimed leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra Government in Exile, to … Read more
Kidnapped Anglican Bishop and Family Gain Freedom Head Of Amotekun Confirms Release Victims Rushed to hospital for Treatment The Anglican Bishop of Akure, Canon Olowolagba, along with his wife and children, has been released after being kidnapped on Saturday. Eko Hot Blog reports that the family who were abducted on Iboropa Road while traveling from … Read more
Kwara gov’s Chief of Staff dies at 73 Kwara State Chief of Staff, Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, has passed away. Mahe was buried on Saturday at his Moro Street residence in Ilorin. Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Emir of Ilorin mourn his loss. Prince AbdulKadir Mahe, the Chief of Staff to Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, … Read more
Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi is mourning the loss of his 24-year-old son, Abdulwahab, just a day after the passing of his mother. Eko Hot Blog gathered that a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Hamisu Gumel, Abdulwahab acknowledged that the Governor Son died on Thursday as a result of a road accident. EDITOR’S PICK See … Read more
A fire incident has been reported at the Federal Institute of Industrial Research (FIIRO) office in Oshodi, Lagos State, causing significant property damage worth millions of naira. EDITOR’S PICK Ex-Queen Naomi’s Mother Appeals for Help Over Daughter’s Legal Woes Edo Governor Swears in New Permanent Secretaries Cross River Suspends Traffic Enforcement for Festive Season Eko … Read more
Farotimi to Spend Christmas With Family Court Adjourn Case for January 29, 2025, at the Federal High Court and February 15, 2025, at the Magistrate Court Nigerian human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has finally been released from prison in Ekiti State, where he had been held for weeks on defamation charges after meeting bail conditions. … Read more
A former military governor of Akwa Ibom and River states and Minister retired Major General Godwin Osagie Abbe (Rtd.), has passed away in Abuja following a prolonged illness. Eko Hot Blog reports that Abbe was widely recognized for his service to Nigeria, served as the Minister of Defence and Interior, and also held the position … Read more
Human rights lawyer, Dele Farotimi, has been granted bail by an Ekiti State Magistrate Court, in a defamation case filed by Afe Babalola. EKo Hot Blog reports that the 2023 African Action Congress, AAC, presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, announced the development of his Facebook handle on Friday. EDITOR’S PICK FCT-IRS Reports 19.8% Revenue Growth in … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially presented the 2025 Appropriation Bill to a joint session of the National Assembly. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the president unveiled the budget during a session held on Wednesday. He described the 2025 Appropriation Bill as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace and Building Prosperity.” The session was presided … Read more
In honor of Nigeria’s former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, the Federal Executive Council has approved the renaming of the University of Abuja. Ekohotblog reports that the institution will now be called Yakubu Gowon University, as announced by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, … Read more
The Supreme Court in Abuja on Monday imposed a fine of N5 million on Ambrose Albert Owuru, a former presidential candidate, for filing a frivolous and vexatious lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Owuru, who ran in the 2019 presidential election under the Hope Democratic Party (HDP) against former President … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will present the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Tuesday, December 17. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Senate President Godswill Akpabio disclosed this during Thursday’s plenary session, stating that the presentation will take place in the House of Representatives chamber. Last Tuesday, President Tinubu submitted the … Read more
Nigeria was plunged into darkness on Wednesday after the national power grid collapsed once again. EKO HOT BLOG reports the grid has now collapsed 11 times between January and November 2024. In October alone, the grid experienced three collapses within a single week, leading to widespread blackouts and significant public outcry. The official Twitter account … Read more
Earlier today, around 8:30 AM, someone was brutally killed in Abayomi area, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Oyo State. The Aye cult group struck again. After gathering information from sources, Ekohotblog reports that the victim was an alleged Aye cult member popularly known as Emperor. The Emperor, who was released from prison 3 months ago, had reportedly … Read more
On Monday a teacher named John Osifo, was sentenced to life imprisonment for sexually violating a nine year old girl in Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court. Administering judgement, Justice Rahman Oshodi held that the prosecution proved the charge of defilement against Osifo beyond every reasonable doubt. Evidence of the victim was gathered by … Read more
Ekohotblog reports an incident that happened earlier today, around 7 o’clock AM (WAT), at Poly small gate, Apete, Ibadan, Oyo State. It has been confirmed that the Aye Confraternity Group were responsible for the murder of one Dolly P who is supposedly a popular Nail Technician in that area. The deceased was said to have … Read more
A major defection has hit the Labour Party (LP) caucus in the House of Representatives as four members switched allegiance to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the defections, announced on Thursday by Speaker Abbas Tajudeen, involve lawmakers from four states: Kaduna, Imo, Edo, and Cross River. The defectors are … Read more
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol shocked the nation with a surprise declaration of martial law on Tuesday night, only to reverse the decision hours later after intense backlash from lawmakers and the public. The Decree and Its Fallout In an unexpected late-night address, President Yoon announced martial law, accusing the opposition Democratic Party of … Read more