Israel launched an airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas, killing five members and a Qatari security officer. The Trump administration claims Qatar was warned in advance, but Qatar denies receiving any prior notice. Trump says the decision was Israel’s alone and promises such an incident won’t recur. Tensions flared between the United States and Qatar on … Read more
LP Candidates and RSIEC Clash Reject N5m Security Bond Clash Over Election Results Some Labour Party candidates from the recent local government elections in Rivers State have rejected a N5m security bond that the Local Government Election Tribunal imposed. Eko Hot Blog reports that the candidates not only called the N5m bond a prerequisite for … Read more
Putin told U.S. officials he plans to seize Donbas within 3–4 months, according to Zelensky. At least 23 civilians killed in Russian airstrike on a pension queue in Donetsk region. Zelensky warns Russia’s full offensive could cost “a million lives” if left unchecked. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Russian leader Vladimir Putin has … Read more
Misconduct Allegations Extended for Another Three Months More Time to Probe Council Chairman The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of Theresa Ushie, the Chairman of Bekwarra Local Government Area, for another three months. Eko Hot Blog reports that Ushie was first suspended in June over allegations of gross misconduct following … Read more
Trump says D.C. is now “virtually crime-free” after federal crack down Over 2,200 arrests have been made since August 7. Mixed reactions as Trump dines publicly in restaurants downtown Washington to promote crackdown. President Donald Trump on Tuesday night declared that Washington D.C. has become safer following his administration’s deployment of federal security forces. Eko … Read more
NARD Holds Emergency Meeting Doctors’ Strike Looms Over Unpaid Salaries Ultimatum to Federal Government Expires The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) will hold a National Executive Council meeting today to decide on a possible nationwide strike. The association had previously given a 10-day ultimatum to the Federal Government, warning that its members would stop … Read more
Treat Informants as Bandits Fight Against Banditry Visits Attack Victims Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has ordered security agencies to treat anyone they catch acting as an informant for bandits with the same severity as the criminals themselves. According to Eko Hot Blog, Governor Aliyu gave the directive during a condolence visit to Wurno and … Read more
Digital Skills to Power Nigeria’s Economy CBN Targets $1bn Monthly in Diaspora Financial Authorities to Track Digital Currencies President Bola Tinubu has directed Nigeria’s financial and capital market authorities to monitor the growing use of stablecoins and digital currencies. Speaking at the 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference in Abuja, the president, represented by Finance … Read more
Zaria Floods: Mother, Child, and Motorcyclist Swept Away Jukun said the recovered corpse was identified as Yusuf Surajo, also known as Abba Dangoma confirmed that the deceased sustained a head injury before being buried according to Islamic rites At least three people have been swept away following a heavy downpour in Zaria, Kaduna State. Eko … Read more
Case Goes to Court of Appeal Assembly Blocks Natasha Return Natasha Request to Resume The National Assembly has stated that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, the Kogi Central senator, cannot resume her office despite her 6-month suspension ending, even after she wrote to them expressing her desire to return. According to Eko Hot Blog, the Clerk to … Read more
No Nigerian Should Die from Power Failure in Hospitals – Tinubu Odunuga noted that power failures often compromise safety, disrupt care, and sometimes cost lives The president explained that strengthening power supply in healthcare facilities is part of the broader Renewed Hope Agenda President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s resolve to address the persistent … Read more
Women to Play Key Role in Tinubu’s One Trillion Dollar Economy Target – Minister Nigeria’s economy is currently valued at about 500 billion dollars Sulaiman Ibrahim praised President Tinubu’s “unprecedented commitment” to women’s development The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim, has urged Nigerian women to rally behind President Bola … Read more
Why Residents Should Be Blamed For Flood Crisis In Lagos. He urged citizens to stop blocking drainage channels with refuse. Singer Fola recalled being arrested on his first day in Lagos. Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has attributed the persistent flooding in Lagos to the poor waste disposal practices of residents. EDITOR’S PICKS How Nigeria’s Excess … Read more
Why NUPENG, Dangote Meeting Was Held At DSS Office – FG NUPENG suspended strike after Dangote agreed to unionisation. Controversial trucking drivers’ union created by refinery was disbanded. The Minister of Labour and Employment, Muhammad Maigari Dingyadi, has explained why the headquarters of the Department of State Services (DSS) in Abuja was chosen as the … Read more
Olubadan-designate Rashidi Ladoja vows to teach after coronation. He plans to return to Ibadan Boys’ High School classrooms. School principal hails his gesture as inspiring to students. Olubadan-designate and former Oyo State governor, Rashidi Ladoja, has pledged to return to classroom teaching after his coronation, promising to take Mathematics and Physics lessons at his … Read more
Screening results now available on candidates’ UNIBEN portals. “Not Admitted” status is not final—admission process is still ongoing. Admission runs until October 31; 50% is the eligibility cut-off. The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced the release of results for its recently concluded Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise. Eko Hot Blog reports candidates can … Read more
Lawmakers issue 48-hour ultimatum Minister to explain cause of incident Eko Hot Blog highlights growing public concern The House of Representatives has given the Minister of Transportation 48 hours to appear and explain the recent derailment of the Abuja-Kaduna train. According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, the summon came after strong reactions from … Read more
Jarvis says Peller’s age is holding up their marriage She’s ready, but won’t rush him to grow up Peller says he’s ready for the next step Jarvis, in a recent TikTok livestream, says she’s delaying marriage because Peller is still too young. According to Eko Hot Blog, the 23‑year‑old content creator explained that while she’s … Read more
Optimism for trade-friendly leadership Comptroller Queen Obazee takes charge Promises reforms on security and anti-smuggling Comptroller Queen Obazee has officially taken over as the 28th Customs Area Controller for the Nigeria Customs Service, Ondo/Ekiti Area Command. Eko Hot Blog reports that in a statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Aondoakura Dzungwenen, on September 3, the … Read more
Nwifuru Gifts ₦10m to Man Who Trekked 17 Days From Lagos to Ebonyi Obaji explained that along the journey he battled hunger, fatigue, and insect bites Obaji began the journey on August 21, 2025, and arrived in Abakaliki on September 7, 2025 An Ebonyi indigene based in Lagos, Comrade Jeremiah Obaji, on Tuesday recounted his ordeal … Read more