An 11-year-old girl was rescued after clinging to tyre tubes for three days in stormy Mediterranean weather. Rescuers from Compass Collective heard her calls for help while on their way to another emergency. The girl, from Sierra Leone, was traveling with 44 others from Tunisia when their boat sank. She is the only survivor, as … Read more
The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) continues to escalate, with growing tensions among party leaders and members of the Board of Trustees (BoT) over the leadership of acting National Chairman, Umar Damagum. Damagum, who assumed leadership following Senator Iyorchia Ayu’s court removal, faces mounting opposition from various party factions, with critics calling for … Read more
Kemi Badenoch has defended her previous remarks about Nigeria after the country’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, accused her of denigrating the nation. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Conservative Party leader, born in the UK but largely raised in Nigeria, has consistently spoken about growing up in a country plagued by corruption, insecurity, and fear. She … Read more
The National Economic Council (NEC) will review reports on the establishment of state police during its meeting today at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The session, chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima, aims to deliberate on findings and recommendations from committees tasked with evaluating the feasibility of state policing as part of efforts to address Nigeria’s … Read more
Residents of Okuama in Ughelli South Local Government Area, Delta State, are in shock and anger following the death of their 81-year-old treasurer, Pa Dennis Okugbaye, while in military detention. EKO HOT BLOG reports that his tragic event occurred just six days after the death of Pa James Oghoroko, the community’s President-General, who also passed … Read more
Embattled South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has defended his controversial decision to declare martial law last week, asserting that it was a necessary move to protect the nation’s democracy. In a surprise televised address on Thursday, Yoon explained that the declaration was a legal action taken to “prevent the collapse” of democracy and counter … Read more
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, will host the 18th annual Lagos State Town Hall Meeting on Security, a key summit designed to address security challenges and solutions in the state. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the state’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, announced in a statement on Wednesday that the event, themed “Data & … Read more
The Bayelsa State Government has approved a minimum wage of ₦80,000 for local government workers, following pressure from the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC). Acting Governor Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo announced the decision during a meeting at the Government House with stakeholders, including representatives from the NLC, TUC, Nigeria Union of Local … Read more
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign before President-elect Donald Trump takes office next month, following weeks of consideration. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Wray’s decision comes amid Trump’s indication that he would remove Wray from his position. Trump has already nominated Kash Patel, a vocal critic of the FBI, to lead … Read more
Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, says the interest and welfare of the citizens in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger remain priority for leaders of Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS. This is as the president assured that wisdom and diplomacy will make the difference in reintegrating the countries into the commission. Receiving the President of … Read more
Martins Ortse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), has refuted allegations that he threatened the life of Nyesom Wike, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), following the revocation of a land allocated to the family of the late Colonel Paul Osakpamwan Ogbebor. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the controversy began after a video surfaced … Read more
The lawnaker representing Edo North Senatorial District, Adams Oshiomhole, says his son, Cyril, is qualified to the Commissioner of Health in Edo state. Oshiomhole stated this on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Wednesday. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that in November, Governor Monday Okphebolo of Edo state appointed Cyril as health commissioner just after the … Read more
The Nigeria Governors’ Forum, NGF, on Wednesday night held an in-person meeting at the Forum’s Secretariat in Abuja. It was gathered that fifteen governors, mainly of the All Progressives Congress, APC, were present at the meeting as of the time of filing this report. Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, of the Labour Party, LP, and … Read more
Dangote Refinery has officially commenced the export of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to Cameroon, marking its first-ever international shipment and a significant milestone for Africa’s largest oil refinery. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this groundbreaking export, announced in a statement by Dangote Refinery on Wednesday, results from a strategic partnership with Neptune Oil, a leading … Read more
Dr. ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye, Regional Director of Ford Foundation West Africa, stressed the importance of the rule of law for good governance and socio-economic stability at the 2024 Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Enugu Law Week. Dr. Aniagolu-Okoye highlighted that strengthening the rule of law can address Nigeria’s economic challenges, promote growth, attract investments, and reduce poverty. … Read more
Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has promised to increase food security and infrastructure development from 18 percent to over 50 percent. During a visit to the Lagos Central Food Security Park in Epe, he confirmed the first phase will be completed by mid-2025. Governor Sanwo-Olu highlighted the hub’s role in reducing food waste, stabilizing prices, and … Read more
Mrs. Shareefah Abiola Andu, CEO of Arabel Islamic Nigeria, has become the first female chairperson of the Lekki Phase 1 Residents Association, sworn in on December 8 with six other executives. They include Kevin Ebhojie (Vice Chairman), Yetty Ogunnubi (General Secretary), Toye Owodunni (Asst. General Secretary), Kola Oni (Financial Secretary), Kenneth Atuanya (Treasurer) and Akin … Read more
Elon Musk’s net worth has surpassed $400 billion, reaching $440 billion after a SpaceX share buyback valued the company at $350 billion. This $50 billion boost solidifies his position as the world’s richest person, according to Bloomberg. Musk’s wealth, mostly driven by Tesla and SpaceX, surged after Trump’s November election win. Tesla’s stock rose 65 … Read more
The Minister of Power, Adebayo Adelabu, has announced plans to add 150 megawatts of electricity to Nigeria’s national grid before January 2025. Speaking on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Adelabu said this move is part of ongoing efforts to stabilize the fragile and aging grid. EDITOR’S PICKS PDP Declares Ethiope East Federal Seat … Read more
Senator Ibrahim Lamido of Sokoto East has awarded foreign scholarships to over 100 students to study sciences and engineering at Greeta and MGR Universities in India. At Abuja Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Senator Ibrahim Lamido urged the first batch of 57 scholarship recipients to focus on their studies and represent Sokoto State and Nigeria proudly. The … Read more