Eko Hot Blog reports that A recent study by the University of Michigan uncovered alarming levels of arsenic and cadmium in rice shipments from the United States to Haiti, a revelation with dire health implications for Haitians who heavily rely on this imported staple. Editor’s pick: Ibeju Lekki LG Residents Benefit From Subsidised Food … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Lagos State Police Command has declared wanted Benjamin Best Nnanyereugo. Nnanyereugo is suspected to have murdered his girlfriend, 21-year-old Augusta Onuwabhagbe Osedion, on July 13, 2023 in his Oral Estate, Ajah home. EDITOR’S PICKS Fraudulent Academic Records: ‘Bring Evidence In 30 Days’ – Wole Soynika Dares Accusers IPOB: Troops … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has played down the issues surrounding the certificate of President Bola Tinubu. Editor’s Pick Akwa-Ibom PDP Debunks Social Media Claim Celebrating Tinubu’s Fake Certificate JUST IN: Senate Begins Screening Of Last Three Ministerial Nominees BREAKING: Ministerial Nominee Slumps During Senate Screening Tuggar said the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Senate President Godswill Akpabio has provided an update regarding the health status of Balarabe Abbas Lawal, the ministerial nominee who suffered a collapse during his screening on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Police Investigate Alleged Poisoning Of Tinubu’s Minister Reactions As Lady Pushed Out Of Vehicle Dies In Abuja BREAKING: Tribunal Affirms … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports some members of the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC), Oke Igan in Akure, Ondo state capital, have been abducted. The victims were travelling for a burial programme when the attackers struck on the notorious Ifon road in the Ose Local Council Area of the state, on Friday evening. A source confirmed the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Federal Government of Nigeria has declared October 2nd a public holiday to celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Day. The Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo made this known in a statement signed by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Oluwatoyin Akinlade. Dr Olubunmi acknowledged the global socio-economic hardship noting that Nigeria is … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has confirmed the completion of the autopsy for the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as MohBad. This announcement was made by the NPF on its official platform on Thursday night. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The police in Lagos have completed the exhumation of the corpse of MohBad, the late Nigerian singer. EDITOR’S PICKS Ogun Records Cholera Outbreak, Warns Residents Mohbad’s Mother Insists Son Was Killed, Says He Lived In Fear After Meeting Naira Marley Umahi Reveals How Tinubu’s Administration Inherited N14 Trillion Road Projec … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a motorist in Lagos, Nigeria, squeezed a Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) official to death on Saturday, according to eyewitnesses and the FRSC spokesperson. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad Laid To Rest Amidst … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that thousands of individuals joined rallies in Australia on Sunday, demonstrating their support for the constitutional recognition of the country’s Indigenous people. This proposal faces challenges as a crucial referendum approaches next month. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian sprint icon Tobi Amusan has bounced back from a disappointing outing at the World Athletics Championship to win the Diamond League trophy for the third consecutive time. EDITOR’S PICKS Group Demands Investigation Into Alleged Corrupt Verdicts By Election Petition Tribunals Police Declare Killer Of Slain Rivers DPO Wanted Mohbad … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that residents of Kenta-Olokuta-Idi-Aba in Abeokuta, Ogun State, have called on the federal and state governments to fix the road that leads to Wole Soyinka Train Station. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand Devastating Floods Hope In … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that The Federal Government has announced that it plans to produce at least 24,000 passports daily in a bid to completely eradicate the delays that citizens experience in obtaining their passports. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not Built To Withstand … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr. Olayemi Michael Cardoso, the newly nominated Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), is a financial and development expert with over 30 years of experience in the private, public, and not-for-profit sectors. Editor’s Picks International Rescue Committee Calls For Urgent Global Aid For Libya Derna Deputy Mayor: Infrastructure Not … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian government has moved the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) to the Ministry of Interior. The decision was reached by the Federal Government as part of efforts to resolve issues around passport processing in the country. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP: Atiku’s Camp Calls For Wike’s Expulsion Amid Party Infighting ECOWAS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian striker Desire Oparanozie has announced her retirement from professional football. EDITOR’S PICKS NDLEA Intercepts Meth, Skunk Consignments Concealed In Tomato Pastes, Clothes FAAN Redirects Flight Operations To MMIA’s New Terminal After Fire Incident Two Dead, One Injured In Lagos-Ibadan Expressway Crash The 29-year-old made the announcement on her Twitter … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has said the new administration is collaborating with all relevant stakeholders in the health ministry to fix the country’s ailing healthcare system. Alausa made the statement during a 3-day Ministerial Briefing organised by the Federal Ministry of Health and … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has welcomed the judgment of the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja, which upheld his victory in the 2023 presidential election. In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu said he was grateful to the tribunal for … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Governor of Lagos state, Southwest Nigeria, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has sent a second list of commissioner-nominees to the state house of assembly for screening and confirmation. The house announced the receipt of the list of nominees during the plenary on Monday. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu Recalls ALL Ambassadors Permanent Representatives To UN … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the leader of Gabon’s military junta has vowed to return power to civilians after “free, transparent” elections. However, in a speech after being sworn in as interim president, he did not give a date for military rule to end. Gen Brice Nguema led last Wednesday’s coup against Ali Bongo, toppling … Read more