Human rights activist and lawyer Dele Farotimi was reportedly arrested earlier today by unidentified men at his office in Lekki Phase 1. Eyewitness accounts reveal that Farotimi was forcefully taken away in a black tinted van, sparking widespread concern about his safety and well-being. According to an eyewitness, who works in a nearby office, the … Read more
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law in a surprise late-night TV announcement on Tuesday. He accused the main opposition party, the Democratic Party, of supporting North Korea and engaging in actions against the state. President Yoon said the opposition’s recent moves, including an attempt to impeach top prosecutors and reject a government … Read more
A Delaware court has rejected Elon Musk’s massive pay package for serving as Tesla’s CEO, despite it being approved by Tesla shareholders earlier this year. The package, valued at about $101 billion based on Tesla’s current stock price, includes 303 million stock options. Court Ruling and Shareholder Challenge Delaware Chancery Court, Chancellor Kathaleen McCormick first … Read more
Trump, recently elected to a second term as U.S. president, is set to travel to Paris later this week to attend the reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral on December 7. This marks Donald Trump’s first overseas trip since his re-election last month. Trump’s team and French President Emmanuel Macron’s office have been in talks about … Read more
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has invoked special powers to pass the 2025 social security budget without a parliamentary vote, a controversial move that has set the stage for a no-confidence vote against his government. The radical left France Unbowed (LFI) party announced plans to formally trigger the vote on Tuesday afternoon, with the far-right … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has submitted the 2025-2027 Medium Term Expenditure Framework and Fiscal Strategy Paper (MTEF/FSP) to the Senate for consideration and approval. The Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, read the president’s letter during plenary on Tuesday, November 19. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again As Deregulation Takes Effect Biden, Harris Set To Congratulate … Read more
Powerful Explosion Rocks Jos Terminus Market, Multiple Injuries Reporte A powerful explosion shook Jos on Tuesday morning, rattling surrounding communities and sending residents into a panic. The blast, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the crowded Terminus market, left a scene of destruction and chaos in its wake. Eyewitnesses recounted the terrifying moments … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has announced the passing of Lt. General Taoreed Abiodun Lagbaja, the Chief of Army Staff, who died at the age of 56. A statement from the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed that Lagbaja passed away on Tuesday night in … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in seven new ministers during a ceremony held at the Council Chambers in Abuja. The newly appointed ministers include Nentawe Yilwatda as the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction; Muhammadu Maigari Dingyadi as the Minister of Labour & Employment; Bianca Odinaka Odumegwu-Ojukwu as the Minister of State Foreign … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the appointment of seven new ministers to his cabinet. Tinubu said the development was a strategic move to enhance governance and address pressing national issues. Among the notable appointees is Ambassador Bianca Odimegwu Ojukwu, who takes on the role of Minister of State for Foreign Affairs. As the widow … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has redeployed Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa to the Ministry of Education in a major cabinet reshuffle. Dr Alausa, who previously served as Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, replaces Prof Tahir Mamman, who was relieved of his duties as the Minister of Education, EKO HOT BLOG reports. A seasoned medical … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has once again increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to N1,030 per litre. This price hike was observed at NNPCL outlets in Abuja on Wednesday. According to Premium Times, the increase follows NNPCL’s decision to terminate its exclusive purchase agreement with … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced its intention to sanction Elon Musk’s internet company, Starlink, for raising its subscription prices in Nigeria without the regulator’s approval. In response to inquiries from the publication, the NCC’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr. Reuben Muoka, confirmed that the Commission had not sanctioned Starlink’s price increase. Muoka stated … Read more
The new Rivers State Commissioner of Police, Bala Mustapha, has ordered for the immediate withdrawal of all police personnel previously deployed to seal and safeguard the Local Government Secretariats in the State. A statement by the command’s spokesman, Grace Iringe-Koko, said the order was in compliance with the directive of the Inspector General of Police, … Read more
Big Brother Naija ‘No Loose Guard’ housemate Kellyrae has been crowned winner of the season 9 edition. Kellyrae was announced with on the 71st day of the show. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, host of the show, Ebuka, announced the winner on Sunday. The eight housemates who made it to the finals were Soj, Anita, Nelly, Onyeka, Wanni, … Read more
The Action People’s Party, APP, has won 22 out of 23 chairmanship positions in the recently concluded local government elections in Rivers State. According to Channels Television, Chief Election Officer of the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission, RSIEC, Adolphus Enebeli made this announcement on Saturday in Port Harcourt. Enebeli said that the announcement for Etche … Read more
Hajia Dada, mother of former president of Nigeria, late Umaru Musa Yar’adua, is dead. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Dada died on Monday evening at the Katsina Teaching Hospital at the age of 102 years. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Arrest Man For Allegedly Killing Neighbour’s 4-Year-Old Daughter Misinformation Grinds Down Trust Between Govt, People -Minister UEFA To … Read more
Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed has appointed Alhaji Haruna Yunusa Danyaya as the new Emir of Ningi, succeeding his late father, the 16th Emir, Alhaji Yunusa Muhammad Danyaya. The appointment was announced by Mukhtar Mohammed Gidado, the governor’s spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday. The decision, which was formalised in a letter signed by the … Read more
Human rights activist Femi Falana, SAN, along with Maxwell Opara and Deji Adeyanju, were among the lawyers who accompanied Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President, Comrade Joe Ajaero, to the Force Headquarters for questioning over allegations including terrorism financing EKO HOT BLOG reports Initially, the Labour movement had mobilised its members to accompany Ajaero to the … Read more
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has set September 14 as the final deadline for Nigerians to link their Subscriber Identification Modules (SIMs) with National Identity Numbers (NINs). According to the NCC, a total of 153 million SIMs have now been linked to NINs, reflecting a significant compliance rate of 96 percent, up from 69.7 percent … Read more