At least 13 people have died after an Indian naval speedboat lost control and collided with a passenger ferry off Mumbai’s coast, according to a navy spokesperson. Among the deceased are three navy personnel. More than 100 passengers were rescued from the water, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East … Read more
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has urged President Bola Tinubu to warn intransigent ministers in his cabinet, who disregard invitations by the National Assembly. Akpabio said such ministers have no place in Tinubu’s government because they are not democrats. The former Akwa Ibom Governor made this call on Wednesday when the President presented 2025 budget estimates … Read more
Nigerians are celebrated for their resilience and humour. They often transform life’s challenges into creative expressions that resonate across the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that fresh slang emerges from viral moments, social media trends, and street culture on a yearly basis. While some stick around, others fade almost as quickly as they appear. Here … Read more
Dangote Refinery PLC has dismissed reports claiming that a $1 billion loan from the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) was crucial in resolving its liquidity issues. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, Others This Festive Season Fatal Crash on Lagos Third Mainland … Read more
Ondo South Senator, Jimoh Ibrahim, has revealed that President Bola Tinubu is poised to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Nigeria’s security framework in 2025 to combat rising insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Wednesday, Senator Ibrahim emphasized that AI and advanced technology would bolster efforts to track and neutralize criminals, including bandits, kidnappers, … Read more
The Oyo State House of Assembly has approved an increase in the state’s budget for 2025, raising it from ₦678 billion to ₦684 billion. This decision was made during a plenary session held on Tuesday after the House Committee on Finance, Appropriation, and State Economic Planning presented its report. Editors Picks: Federal Government to Implement … Read more
The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has confirmed that its website has been hacked, adding to the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting public institutions in Nigeria. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and Families of Fallen Heroes Current Cement Prices: Dangote, BUA, Others This Festive Season Fatal Crash on Lagos Third Mainland Bridge; … Read more
The Federal Government has announced that it will fully implement a tax waiver on drugs starting from January 2025. This initiative aims to lower healthcare costs and improve access to essential medicines for Nigerians. Olubunmi Aribeana, Director of Food and Drugs Services at the Federal Ministry of Health, shared this update during a visit to … Read more
A tragic stampede at a children’s funfair in Islamic High School, Basorun, Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday has left multiple casualties, with the organisers now in custody. Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, confirmed the arrests and ongoing investigations through a statement on his official X handle. EDITOR’S PICKS Sanwo-Olu Donates N75M to Support Legionnaires and … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) has expressed concern over its high electricity costs, which reached about ₦218 million between August and December 2024. The institute stressed the need to find alternative power sources to remain efficient and sustainable. This issue was discussed during NIMR’s annual end-of-year retreat in Yaba, Lagos. The event aimed … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has promoted 1,419 junior officers to new ranks in a major step towards strengthening its workforce. The decision was approved during the 10th management meeting led by the Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), Bashir Adewale Adeniyi. According to a statement by the National Public Relations Officer, Abdullahi Maiwada, the promotions … Read more
The Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON) has condemned the suspension of 18 local government chairmen by the Edo State House of Assembly, describing the action as unconstitutional and an abuse of power. In an emergency meeting on Wednesday, the National Executive Council of ALGON jointly criticized the suspension, which followed Governor Monday Okpebholo’s … Read more
France’s highest court, the Cour de Cassation, has upheld the corruption conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy, rejecting his appeal. The ruling, delivered on Wednesday, requires the former leader to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet for one year. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat Vacant Following Ibori-Suenu’s Defection to APC Retired Principals Call … Read more
Femi Adesina, the former spokesman to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed that his former principal refrained from removing the fuel subsidy during his tenure because of his deep concern for ordinary Nigerians. EkoHotBlog recalls Adesina describing Buhari as a leader who prioritized the welfare of the poor, earning him the affectionate title “Ore Mekunu,” meaning … Read more
Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has approved N8.17 billion for road construction projects across the state. The projects aim to boost economic activities, improve infrastructure, and ease residents’ hardships. The Commissioner for Information, Taiwo Olatunbosun, told pressmen that the road projects were approved during the weekly Executive Council meeting. Editors Picks: Oyo Assembly Approves Increase … Read more
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has accelerated preparations for the introduction of its long-anticipated regional currency, the ECO. EkoHotBlog can authoritatively report that the initiative, which aims to revolutionize the region’s financial ecosystem, was reinforced during ECOWAS’s 66th Ordinary Session held in Abuja, where leaders revisited their commitment to the project. The … Read more
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has approved the promotion of 1,419 junior officers across various ranks, recognizing outstanding performance in the 2024 promotion exercise. The promotions, encompassing both General Duty and Support Staff officers, were ratified during the 10th Management Meeting held on November 29, 2024, under the leadership of Comptroller General of Customs (CGC), … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, December 18, to celebrate Christmas and the New Year with family and associates. The president landed at the Presidential Wing of Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, at exactly 3:23 p.m., where he was warmly received by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Deputy Governor Dr. Femi Hamzat, members of … Read more
The Nigerian Air Force component of Operation Hadin Kai has struck a gathering of ISWAP terrorists at Kaula in Borno, killing several insurgents. This was made known by Zagazola Makama, a Lake Chad Basin counterterrorism and insurgency expert, via a post on his X handle on Wednesday. Makama said intelligence sources informed him that the … Read more
A banner displayed at the gate of the Lekki Central Mosque in Lagos State has ignited intense reactions across social media, with many Nigerians criticizing its message as controversial and provocative. The banner, which went viral on Wednesday, reads: “Jesus Christ is not God. He is a Prophet and Messenger of God!” The inscription has … Read more