Eko Hot Blog reports that the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police are investigating a violent clash between DSS operatives and a mob in Garki market, Abuja, on Thursday evening. A video of the incident which surfaced on the internet showed traders scampering for safety after a loud sound … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Managing Director of the Niger Delta Power Holding Company Limited (NDPHC), Chinedu Ugbo, says the company is working to address the issues of power distribution in the country. Chinedu Ugbo, on Thursday, assured Nigerians that the company is addressing a plethora of factors responsible for epileptic power supply in the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the immediate past Vice President who is also Global Advisor at Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet, added that GEAPP and himself are committed to reducing the cost of deploying such solutions alongside providing clean, reliable and affordable power in the continent. Osinbajo spoke during a side event organised … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Lagos State Government has the capacity to provide timely and adequate supply of safe blood and blood products in the event of emergencies and disasters. This is according to the Executive Secretary of the Lagos State Blood Transfusion Service (LSBTS), Dr. Bodunrin Osikomaiya, who said that the state government has … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Shannon Meenan Browse from Londonderry tragically lost her life at the age of 32 in August after traveling to Turkey for weight-loss surgery. Her father, Shane Meenan, is now urging people to reconsider their decisions before pursuing similar procedures abroad. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: Tension As Fire Breaks Out At Lagos … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged state pilgrim welfare boards to collect 4.5 million naira as deposits from 2024 hajj pilgrims. Speaking after a meeting with chairmen and executive secretaries for the state’s pilgrim board on Tuesday in Abuja, the Chairman of NAHCON, Zikrullah Hassan, said the fare … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Lagos State Government has launched a new plan to reduce newborn deaths and stillbirths. The plan, called the Lagos State Every Newborn Action Plan (LaSENAP), was developed in line with the Nigerian Every Newborn Action Plan (NiENAP) and the Lagos State Strategic Health Development Plan II (SSDPII). EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Africa is home to some of the longest-serving leaders in the world. This article lists the top 10 longest-serving African leaders, both elected and monarchs. The list is based on the length of time each leader has been in power, as of March 8, 2023. EDITOR’S PICKS Tinubu To Leave … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has advised its members against embarking on night journeys, following the recent abduction of eight corps members in Zamfara State. “Let’s not look at the NYSC as if we are living in a different world. NYSC is part of Nigerian society. You and I … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Rivers State Police Command has arrested four policemen for allegedly extorting N6.5m from three men. The policemen were said to have arrested the men from Omoluwabi in the Ogba-Egbema-Ndoni Local Government Area of the state, tagged them Internet fraudsters and ferried them to Delta State where they reportedly collected … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the 80th birthday celebration of the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, will feature a week-long programme of activities, including free medical care for 3,000 people. The chairman of the planning committee, Yinka Kufile, said the celebration will kick off on Friday, September 8, with the conferment of chieftaincy titles … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a group of celebrities, including Kaffy, Shaffy Bello, Jodie, Asiri, Kemen, Saskay, Saga, and Pharmsavi, recently joined the Lagos Food Bank Initiative’s walkathon to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in indigent communities. Editors Pick BREAKING: Professor Osunbor Formally Joins Edo Guber Race JUST IN: Gunmen Invade Abuja Community, … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that a couple of weeks ago, Fagbemi Abayomi from Ilupeju-Ekiti and Ojo Musa from Kogi State, both based in Aisegba Ekiti, were kidnapped at gunpoint between Ilu-Omoba and Aisegba Ekiti. The victims’ families were contacted by the kidnappers and demanded a ransom of 15 million naira, which was later reduced to … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Association of Resident Doctors (ARD) in Kogi State has threatened to embark on an indefinite strike from September 9, 2023, if the state government does not meet their demands. The doctors, who are members of the Kogi State Specialist Hospital (KSSH), Lokoja, gave the ultimatum in a statement issued … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Chairman of the Ekiti State Council of Traditional Rulers, Oba Ayorinde Ilori-Faboro, has urged governments to avoid interfering in the selection process of traditional rulers. The monarch, who is also the Olojudo of Ido Ekiti, said that governments should operate as unbiased umpires while moderating the process. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Ministry of Health has dismissed claims of a new COVID-19 variant in Ebonyi state. The claims were made in a memo that originated from the National Obstetric Fistula Centre in Abakaliki. The memo warned staff of the centre about an alleged outbreak of a new variant of COVID-19 that was … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has dismissed rumors that singer Portable was paid to perform at its 2023 Annual General Conference. In an interview with PUNCH, NBA National Publicity Secretary Akorede Lawal said that Portable’s performance was part of the package of headline sponsor Obi Cubana’s Cubana Group. EDITOR’S PICKS AU … Read more
She will step down as Labour Party leader no later than 7 February. There will be a vote in the coming days to determine her replacement. New Zealand will hold a general election on 14 October. Eko Hot Blog reports that Jacinda Ardern has announced she will quit as New Zealand prime minister next month, … Read more
The Osun State Police Command on Monday disclosed that it has arrested ten persons in connection with the disruption of law and order in Osogbo while trying to take control of motor parks. Eko Hot Blog reports that Hoodlums, earlier in the day, were on a rampage across Osogbo, Osun state capital shooting sporadically into the … Read more
Local forces in north-east Syria have said that they may be forced to abandon camps holding Islamic State (IS) group detainees. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) said they no longer have the capacity to guard the compounds if Turkey launched a fresh ground operation there. EDITOR’S PICKS Nigerians Can Now … Read more