Human rights lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi has regained freedom after meeting his bail conditions, and is on his way to his Lagos home. The development was disclosed by politician and activist, Omoyele Sowore. He was arrested earlier in the month for allegedly defaming Afe Babalola, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and founder of Afe … Read more
Six suspects arrested in connection with a stampede at a children’s carnival in Ibadan have been released. The incident occurred at Islamic High School, Bashorun, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. Oyo State Police confirmed the arrests, but some individuals remain in custody. The Oyo State Police Command has freed six of the eight suspects detained … Read more
Yoruba youths have rejected plans to introduce Shari’ah law or courts in the Southwest. They consider the move a threat to their cultural identity and traditions. The youths insist such efforts are unacceptable and vowed to oppose them. In a statement reported by Ekohotblog on Monday, group leaders Ayodele Ologunloluwa (Diaspora) and Oyegunle Omotoyole (Homebase) … Read more
Benue APC Throws Support For President’s Second Term in office. 2027 General Elections in View President Tinubu yet to decide The Benue State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Monday announced it’s support for President Bola Tinubu Should he decided to run for a second term come 2027. EkoHotBlog gathers that the party also … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu held his first media chat on Monday, where he addressed critical national issues ranging from security and economic reforms to governance and social welfare. EKO HOT BLOG looks at the 10 major highlights from the discussion: 1: On Stampede Incidents President Tinubu extended condolences to families affected by recent stampede incidents … Read more
In 2024, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to lead the global passport rankings, maintaining its position as the most powerful passport for the fourth consecutive year. UAE citizens enjoy the privilege of accessing 133 countries without a visa and can visit an additional 47 countries with a visa on arrival. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates … Read more
Residents of an Australian region hit by bushfires were given two hours on Tuesday to return to their homes and gather their belongings before Christmas, as emergency teams worked to control the blaze. Evacuations were ordered in communities around the Grampians in Victoria, with authorities warning that conditions in the coming days could be the … Read more
Greenland has once again reiterated that it is not for sale, responding to US President-elect Donald Trump’s recent comments about wanting to take control of the territory. “Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland,” said Prime Minister Mute Egede on Monday, following Trump’s remarks, which he had previously made several years ago. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP … Read more
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has accused the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, of politicising the recent stampedes in Abuja, Anambra, and Ibadan, where several lives were tragically lost. A statement by the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Felix Morka, on Monday in Abuja, condemned the PDP’s actions, calling them grossly indecent, insensitive, and despicable. Morka … Read more
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, has publicly confirmed for the first time that Hamas’s political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, was killed in Tehran in July. Katz made the revelation during a speech in which he vowed to target the leadership of the Iran-backed Houthi movement in Yemen, responsible for launching missiles and drones at Israel. EDITOR’S … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says the stampedes recently experienced during palliative distributions across the country were due to poor organisations. The president stated this on Monday during his first media chat, attributing the mishaps to indiscipline on the part of the beneficiaries of the palliatives. EKO HOT BLOG reports that palliative distributions in Ibadan, Anambra and … Read more
Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, has signed the State 2025 Appropriation Bill of N607 billion into law. Speaking during the event at the Governor’s Lodge, Awka on Monday, Soludo expressed the confidence that the budget would catalyze change in the state in the coming year. “With this signing, Anambra state will be ready to begin … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that the country is moving forward regardless of critics of his economic policies. Tinubu disclosed this during his maiden media chat aired on Monday from Lagos. This comes as the president insisted that the country is on a path of recovery despite economic hardship. Speaking on the 2025 … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said he has no intention to prune down the size of his cabinet. Tinubu disclosed this in his first Presidential Media Chat on Monday. This comes amid calls for the president to downsize his cabinet, which includes over 50 ministers. However, while fielding questions during the media chat, Tinubu explained that … Read more
President Bola Tinubu on Monday said that the borrowing envisaged in the 2025 budget was targeted at providing critical infrastructure. The President, in his maiden media chat, said the country had a serious infrastructure shortage. “We have to put money on the long-term matching projects, we don’t have the short-term funds to manage long-term projects. … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says he has confidence in the security architecture of Nigeria. The President said this during his maiden media chat on Monday. “It is very unfortunate that we have had wanton killings in the past. I remember when I jumped into the campaign. I had to stop the campaign to pay condolence visits … Read more
A former Zenith bank manager, Fidelis Egueke, has been sentenced to six months in prison by a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Asaba, Delta State, for defrauding a victim of $46,900 under false pretenses. The judgment was delivered by Chief Magistrate Callistus Isioma Moeteke. The case was brought to court by prosecutor Raphael Ogechi Eze of … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has called on the Federal Government to urgently repair the collapsed Alau Dam, which caused severe flooding in Maiduguri and nearby communities. The Alau Dam, located in Konduga, was built between 1984 and 1986 to supply water for farming and household use in Maiduguri. Its failure recently led to … Read more
A Lagos Magistrate’s Court in Ogba yesterday denied a police request to remand popular TikToker Olumide Ogunsanwo, also known as SeaKing, and instead granted him bail. SeaKing was arrested by the Lagos State Police Command for allegedly inciting the public. He had called on Nigerian youths to retaliate against police brutality and reportedly criticized President … Read more
Powell Homes and Shelters recently hosted an end-of-year celebration and awards ceremony to honor their clients, partners, and employees. The event, covered by Ekohotblog, was held at the company’s headquarters on Umuamulu Street, Independence Layout, featured entertainment, recognition, and generous rewards for outstanding performances. The Managing Director, Arc. Emmanuel Chibuikem Onyekachi, expressed his gratitude to … Read more