The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) gives Olanike Nafisat Balogun her flowers as she makes history as the first female pilot. In a post released on their social media pages today, December 9, 2024, the NCS spokesperson Abdullahi Maiwada said Olanike has shown consistent dedication to the service. Editors Pick: Bandits abduct newly-wedded bride, four bridesmaids … Read more
President Bola Tinubu will on Sunday depart Nigeria for Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. Tinubu will attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East. The scheduled trip was made public by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday. The Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024. The statement … Read more
Since 2015, when Hon. Wale Raji was first elected to the House of Representatives, he has proven himself as an indispensable advocate and leader for the people of Epe Federal Constituency. Representing his constituents in the Green Chamber of the National Assembly, Rep. Raji has not only distinguished himself through his legislative duties but also … Read more
The Spiritual Director of Adoration Ministry, Enugu State, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, has called on Nigerians to pray against the looming threat of famine in the country. He decried the escalating cost of fuel, warning that Nigeria is already grappling with hunger, and if left unaddressed, the situation could spiral into a full-blown famine crisis. … Read more
Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2024 United States presidential election on Wednesday, defeating Democrat candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris in a closely contested race. In his victory speech held in West Palm Beach, Florida, Trump addressed thousands of enthusiastic supporters, expressing gratitude to Americans for electing him both as the 45th and now … 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
As Election Day dawns, America is at a historic crossroads with Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race that could redefine the nation’s path. Each candidate is campaigning vigorously across crucial battleground states, using the final hours to lock in undecided voters and secure their bases, EKO HOT BLOG … Read more
The Presidency says former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is pushing his untested agenda as a better alternative to President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms. The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He noted that Atiku’s ideas were already rejected by Nigerians … Read more
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, have condemned the detention and prosecution of some minors for allegedly participating in the #EndBadGovernance protest. The Nigeria police arraigned the minors on Friday, with some of them fainting before Obiora Egwuatu of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The suspects, 75 in … Read more
Otunba T.J. Abass, the Publisher of EKO HOT BLOG, on Friday urged young people in Epe Division to consider joining the Nigerian Armed Forces, describing it as a way to serve their country and protect their community. Otunba Abass made this plea at a special event organized by the Office of Hon. Wale Raji, Member … Read more
The Federal High Court in Abuja has granted bail to 67 minors to N10m each out of the 76 that were arraigned for participating in the August 2024 EndBadGovernance protests. Justice Obiora Egwuatu, while granting minors who are below 15 years, said they are expected to present one surety who must be a civil servant. … Read more
The Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, will be one of the guest speakers, alongside other notable figures, at the awareness program aimed at sensitizing young people in Epe and Lagos State at large to consider a career in the military. The event, organized by the Office of Wale Raji (MHR) for Epe … Read more
Renowned philanthropist Sir Kessington Adebukunola Adebutu has made a landmark contribution to Nigeria’s journalism sector by donating a state-of-the-art Media Resource Centre to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ) in Lagos. EKOT HOT BLOG reports that the multi-million naira facility was officially commissioned during an elaborate ceremony held at the institution on Wednesday. The new … Read more
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has stopped the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, from further release of financial allocations to the Rivers State Government pending when a lawful appropriation act is passed by a validly constituted House of Assembly. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik issued the order on Wednesday in a judgment on a suit … Read more
The Office of Wale Raji (MHR) for Epe Federal Constituency, in collaboration with EKO HOT BLOG, is organizing a special awareness programme aimed at sensitizing young people in Epe and Lagos State at large to consider a career in the military. The event will showcase the benefits and honor associated with joining the armed forces, … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has, for the second time this month, increased the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol. The latest price hike is coming despite the ongoing economic challenges facing the nation. Reports indicate that residents of Lagos will now pay N1,025 per litre, while those in … Read more
It is no longer news that Dr Morufu Olatunji Alausa, former Minister of State for Health, has been appointed Nigeria’s new Minister of Education following a cabinet reshuffle led by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that his appointment is part of President Tinubu’s strategic approach to strengthening key sectors within the government. … Read more
Former militant leader Asari Dokubo has declared his intention to form an alliance with the North ahead of the 2027 presidential election, accusing President Bola Tinubu of betrayal after supporting his rise to the presidency in 2023. In a viral video addressing his followers, Dokubo recounted how he invested his personal funds to campaign for … Read more
President Bola Tinubu wielded his political sledgehammer on Wednesday, shaking up his cabinet with forceful precision. Five ministers were sacked, 10 were redeployed and seven new nominees were brought in to fill key positions. However, several high-profile ministers, including Nyesom Wike, Adegboyega Oyetola, David Umahi, and Atiku Bagudu, narrowly escaped the axe. The president’s reshuffle … 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