The Federal Executive Council, FEC, has scrapped the Niger Delta Ministry and the Ministry of Sports Development. This is contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday in Abuja. The statement said there will now be a ministry of regional development to oversee all … Read more
Until recently, many Nigerians were unaware that a national grid collapse was even a possibility. Unfortunately, what once seemed rare has now become a frequent occurrence—moving from a monthly event to weekly, and now almost daily. Today, October 19, Nigeria experienced yet another national grid collapse—the third time this week and the eighth time this … Read more
By Comfort Olayinka The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating maternal mortality and improving child healthcare outcomes. Prof. Alli Pate, the Coordinating Minister for Health and Social Welfare, emphasized this commitment at the 8th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting of the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund (BHCPF) in Abuja. … Read more
Rivers State has been overwhelmed by political crisis since the coming on board of Governor Siminalayi Fubara on May 29, 2023. Rivers remains one of the most strategic states in the country. It is the cosmopolitan home base of the nation’s oil and gas industry and is also home to the nation’s second most important … Read more
The Director General of the Nigeria Institute of Medical Research (NIMR), Prof. John Obafunwa, recently announced the institute’s commitment to advancing medical research in Nigeria. He made this statement while hosting a delegation of nine medical experts from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at NIMR’s headquarters in Yaba, Lagos. The delegation visited to establish … Read more
The Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has officially announced an increase in the minimum wage for civil servants in the state to ₦85,000. Sanwo-Olu made this disclosure during an interview with Channels Television on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Speaking on the wage hike, the governor explained that the decision followed extensive discussions with labor … Read more
Since its debut in 2006, Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) has been a significant part of Nigerian popular culture. Over the years, it has captivated millions of viewers, creating viral moments and launching the careers of several Nigerian celebrities, EKO HOT BLOG has observed. However, as the show enters its ninth season, many fans and critics … Read more
The Confederation of African Football, CAF, has delisted the Group D second-leg fixture of the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations qualifier between the Super Eagles of Nigeria and the Mediterranean Knights of Libya. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the game was earlier scheduled to take place in Libya by 8 pm after the first … Read more
Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governors’ Forum, Bala Mohammed says the party has resolved the crisis in its National Working Committee, NWC. Mohammed and the acting national chairman Ambassador Umar Ilyas Damagun, spoke with few reporters at the private departure lounge of the Nnamdi Azikwe airport on Tuesday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICK: Alleged … Read more
Darkness has fallen over Nigeria as the national grid experienced another collapse on Monday. Emeka Ezeh, the spokesperson for the Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC), confirmed the grid failure in a statement released on Monday evening. According to Ezeh, the general system collapse occurred at 6:48 PM on October 14, 2024. The EEDC reported that … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Epe residents are set to witness a significant breakthrough as the long-standing electricity outage in the area is expected to be resolved today. This follows the relentless efforts of Hon. Princess Surah Animashaun, the Chairman of Epe Local Government, in collaboration with Hon. Abiodun Tobun, a member of the Lagos State House … Read more
The internal crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has deepened as a faction of the National Working Committee (NWC) has suspended the acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum, and National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu, over accusations of disloyalty to the party. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student … Read more
In an era where national security is increasingly vital, the lack of participation from Lagos indigenes in military recruitment exercises is both concerning and disappointing. With the Nigerian military actively seeking new recruits and the Federal Government allocating 150 slots for each state, the consistent shortfall in filling these positions in Lagos raises questions about … Read more
The Lagos State Government has expressed concern over the low participation of Lagos indigenes in recent recruitment exercises. The state, therefore, called on the youth to consider enrolling in the Nigerian military, EKO HOT BLOG reports. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim Ahmed: Student Ally of Bangladesh’s Ex-Prime … Read more
The Court of Appeal sitting in Enugu has upheld the removal of Hon. Simon Atigwe of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) from the House of Representatives, affirming the ruling of the Election Petition Tribunal. In its judgment, the court confirmed Hon. Dennis Nnamdi Agbo of the Labour Party (LP) as the rightful winner of the … 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 Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has firmly stated that he has no apologies for opposing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) during the 2023 presidential election. Wike explained that his decision to work against his party’s presidential candidate was driven by the PDP’s abandonment of fairness, equity, and justice. The former Rivers … Read more
The Lagos State Government and the Federal Government have officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to transfer Epe General Hospital, which will now serve as the newly established Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Epe. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the agreement was signed by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Minister of Health and Social … Read more
Protest, in Nigeria like many other democratic nations, has always been seen as the last resort—the final tool in the hands of the people to bend the government to their will. Nigerians, known for their boldness, have never shied away from protests. EDITOR’S PICKS Health, Planning Ministries Partner with AfDB on Sustainable System Project Shamim … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday addressed the nation during the celebration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary celebration, saying his reforms are yielding results. He also announced the intention of the Federal Government to include the Nigerian youths in his administration, by introducing a 30-day national youth conference. Read Ful Text Below: TEXT OF NATIONAL BROADCAST … Read more