Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, has vehemently denied accusations from Governor Siminalayi Fubara that he demanded N120 billion In an interview on Channels Television and monitored by EKO HOT BLOG, Wike labeled Fubara’s claims as false and misleading Wike, who previously served as Governor of Rivers State and handpicked Fubara as … Read more
The arrest and release of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) President Joe Ajaero by the Department of State Services (DSS) on September 9 have triggered reactions from the public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ajaero was detained at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, just as he was about to embark on an official trip to the … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump faced off in their first—and potentially only—debate on Tuesday night in a highly charged and eagerly anticipated exchange. EKO HOT BLOG reports that over the course of 1 hour and 45 minutes, Harris showcased her extensive preparation and strategic prowess, targeting Trump with a series of … Read more
The successful recovery of seven-month-old Abdul Fatai Edu, who was kidnapped from Epe, Lagos, has been attributed to the timely and impactful reporting by EKO HOT BLOG. The incident, which occurred last Friday, saw chaos erupt in Epe when Abdul Fatai was abducted by a neighbor, Jimoh Barakat Tolani. Tolani had persuaded the infant’s mother, … Read more
Reactions have poured in from across Nigeria following the federal government’s announcement that all degree certificates from Cotonou University in Benin Republic, issued from 2017 to date, will be invalidated, leading to mass sackings of people using parading certificates for employment in Nigeria. Findings by EKO HOT BLOG revealed that this decision follows the government’s … Read more
The National Chairman of the Labour Party, LP, Julius Abure, has declared that the party’s presidential ticket is no longer reserved for its 2023 candidate, Peter Obi. This is coming amid the party’s decision to nullify a resolution taken at the its national convention held in Nnewi, Anambra State, on March 27, 2024. The party … Read more
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded the immediate and unconditional release of its President, Mr Joe Ajaero. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Ajaero was allegedly arrested by the Department of State Services (DSS), on Monday at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport on his way to the UK for a TUC meeting. Mr Benson Upah, NLC … Read more
The President of Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Joe Ajaero has been arrested by the Operatives of the Department of the State Service, DSS. The NLC president was picked up on Monday morning at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. According to Vanguard, Ajaero was about to board a flight to the United Kingdom, UK, for … Read more
No fewer than 30 persons and 50 cattle have lost their lives in a tanker explosion that occurred at Agaie Local Government Area of Niger State. The explosion occurred around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday along the Lapai-Agaie road, about 2 kilometers from Dendo community in Agaie. EDITOR’S PICKS I’ll Support Nigerian Govt Find Solution To … Read more
Panic erupted in the Egbeda area of Ibadan, Oyo State, as a petrol-laden tanker exploded, igniting a massive fire that engulfed two articulated trucks, an 18-seater bus, two commercial cabs, and three motorcycles. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the incident occurred at Iyana-Ajia, near the ongoing Iyana-Ajia bridge on the Ibadan-Ife Expressway. As of the … Read more
Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Media and Publicity, has announced that he is taking an indefinite leave of absence. Ngelale explained that the decision came after extensive consultations with his family over the past few days due to a worsening medical condition. In a statement released on Saturday, he mentioned … Read more
By the time the dust settled, Mafa had been reduced to ashes One of the bloodiest episodes in recent memory The once-thriving community of Mafa in northeastern Nigeria’s Yobe State was recently plunged into chaos and devastation following a violent assault by the extremist group Boko Haram. The villagers, gripped by fear and insecurity for … Read more
Two Nigerian brothers, Samuel Ogoshi, 24, and Samson Ogoshi, 21, have been sentenced to 17 years and six months in prison by a U.S. court for their role in a sextortion scam that led to the tragic suicide of a 17-year-old American teenager, Jordan DeMay. The brothers, posed as a young woman on Instagram to … Read more
Nigerians React to N70,000 National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill) Nigerians from various walks of life have responded to the recently agreed N70,000 National Minimum Wage Act 2019 (Amendment Bill) between organized labor and the federal government. EKO HOT BLOG reported that the agreement came after several rounds of negotiations between labor leaders and … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, on Thursday, officially unveiled the Nigerian National Task Force Committee for Cervical Cancer Elimination at an inaugural ceremony held today. The development is a significant move towards combating cervical cancer in Nigeria. Addressing members of the newly-formed task force, Dr Alausa noted … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has dissociated itself from the planned protest slated to be held on the 15th of September against fuel price hikes. In a statement signed by NANS senate president, Afeez Akinteye on Wednesday, the students group described the information as a false information and rumor. EDITORS PICK: Maduro Grounded: … Read more
The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, has given notification of a planned massive shutdown of all major cities in Nigeria. It said the protest is coming amid the recent fuel price hike and the perceived incompetence of the NNPC Director General, Mele Kyari. The student body also demanded an immediate reversal of the fuel … Read more
The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Morufu Tunji Alausa, has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his exceptional commitment to the Nigerian health sector, EKO HOT BLOG reports. Speaking at the quarterly meeting of the Committee of Heads of Federal Tertiary Hospitals held in Abuja, Dr Alausa highlighted President Tinubu’s efforts … Read more
The Dangote Refinery has successfully commenced the rollout of its first batch of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, from its state-of-the-art 650,000 barrels per day refinery located in Lagos. Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, announced the milestone during a press conference held on Tuesday. He emphasized that the refinery’s output … Read more
Andrew Martin Wynne, a 70-year-old British citizen, and nine other individuals were arraigned on Monday before the Federal High Court in Abuja, facing charges of attempting to overthrow President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The alleged offenses are said to have occurred between July 1 and August 4, 2024. The defendants are accused of engaging in treasonous … Read more