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BREAKING: PDP Expels Lawmaker, Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere Over Disciplinary Violations

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The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has expelled Hon. Ikenga Imo Ugochinyere, the lawmaker representing the Ideato North/Ideato South Federal Constituency of Imo State and spokesperson for the Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the expulsion, effective immediately, follows charges of gross indiscipline, insubordination, and anti-party activities. The decision was communicated … Read more

Prove That I Corrupted The Judiciary System – Afe Babalola tells Farotimi, As Police File Fresh Charges

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Court Farotimi’s Book

Elder statesman and founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has reaffirmed his stance that activist lawyer Dele Farotimi is attempting to tarnish his hard-earned reputation through defamatory claims in his book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System. Speaking at a press conference in Ado Ekiti on Friday, Babalola, represented by … Read more

Emir Palace Barricade: Kano Govt Fingers FG

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Kano State Government has accused the Federal Government of being behind the barricade of the palace of the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II by security operatives. The Secretary to the State Government, Abdullahi Baffa Bichi, laid the accusation while featuring on a local radio. He expressed shock at action, saying it was surprising … Read more

Afe Babalola: Dele Farotimi’s Book Tops Global Bestseller List on Amazon After Controversial Arrest

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Dele Farotimi’s explosive book, Nigeria and Its Criminal Justice System, has soared to the top of Amazon’s global bestseller list for political books, following his arrest over allegations of defamation by prominent Nigerian lawyer Afe Babalola. The book, which critiques systemic corruption within Nigeria’s judiciary, gained unprecedented attention after armed policemen detained Mr. Farotimi in … Read more

Trade Surplus In Nigeria Hits N5.81 Trillion

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Tinubu Approves Reintroduction Of History As Compulsory Subject

Nigeria recorded a N5.81tn trade surplus in the third quarter of 2024, boosted by higher export earnings but down from the N6.95tn surplus in the previous quarter as reported by the National Bureau of Statistics.. The NBS, reported on Friday, that total exports for the quarter surged by 98.00 percent to N20.49tn, compared to N10.35tn … Read more

Nigerian Govt Alerts Public on New COVID-19 Variant XEC, Confirmed in 29 Countries

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The Federal Government, through the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, has urged health authorities to implement heightened alert systems in response to the newly identified XEC COVID-19 variant, which is rapidly spreading worldwide. EKO HOT BLOG reports that XEC, the latest addition to the ongoing monitoring of COVID variants, was first detected in Australia … Read more

Soyombo Reveals Why He Didn’t Involve Nigerian Military in Oil Bunkering Probe

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Investigative journalist Fisayo Soyombo has revealed that he deliberately chose not to involve the Nigerian military in his recent investigation into crude oil bunkering in the Niger Delta, citing the alleged involvement of some military personnel in the illegal activities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Soyombo made the claim during an appearance on Channels Television … Read more

NAFDAC Enforces Ban on Alcoholic Beverages in Sachets, PET Bottles Below 200ml

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The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has begun implementing its ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in sachets and PET bottles smaller than 200ml. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the enforcement kicked off with an operation targeting distributors at Rumuokoro Market in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement released … Read more

FG Begins Payment Of Military Retirees’ Entitlements After Protest

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Military Retirees’ Entitlements

The Federal Government on Friday initiated the long-awaited payment of outstanding entitlements to military retirees after months of delays and assurances without fulfillment. The retirees, who had been owed a 20% to 28% salary increment covering January to November 2024, staged a protest at the Ministry of Finance on Thursday, expressing frustration over the prolonged … Read more

Oyo: Joint Border Patrol Intercepts Six Rifles, 1,125 Live Ammunition Hidden in Garri Sacks

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Operatives of the Joint Border Patrol Team 2 have intercepted six automatic pump-action rifles and 1,125 live cartridges cleverly concealed in sacks of garri. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the discovery was made inside an abandoned Toyota vehicle along the Okerete-Ododo bush path in Oyo State. The Coordinator of the team, Deputy Comptroller of Customs … Read more

Strike: ASUP Tasks Members On Compliance

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The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Zone C Executive Council, has urged members on compliance with the two weeks strike following industrial disagreement with the Federal Government. The union’s Zonal Coordinator, Mr Adekunle Masopa made this known during a media conference at Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech) in Lagos on Friday. Recall that the … Read more

Yuletide: Dangote, Marketers Finalize Supply Deal, PH Refinery Taps Dubai Market

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Petrol Price Dropped Dangote

The Petroleum Products Retail Outlets Owners Association (PETROAN) has reached an agreement with the Dangote Refinery to lift petroleum products directly, ensuring seamless distribution across depots and retail outlets during the yuletide season. This development was confirmed in a statement by PETROAN’s National Public Relations Officer, Dr. Joseph Obele, on Saturday. EDITOR’S PICKS  PDP Declares … Read more

Tinubu Reverses Danfulani’s SMDF/PAGMI Appointment Hours After Announcement

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Tinubu Permanent Secretaries

President Bola Tinubu has overturned the appointment of Yazid Shehu Umar Danfulani as the Executive Secretary of the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), barely hours after it was made public. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the initial announcement, delivered by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, had highlighted Danfulani’s credentials, including a Bachelor’s … Read more

UK Tribunal Reveals Reasons Behind Pastor Adegboyega’s Deportation Order – Details Emerge

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Pastor Adegboyega Badenoch

Fresh details have surfaced on why the UK’s Upper Immigration Tribunal approved the deportation of Pastor Tobi Adegboyega, the founder of the Salvation Proclaimers Anointed Church (SPAC Nation). The 44-year-old cleric, who arrived in the UK in 2005 on a visitor visa but overstayed, sought to remain on human rights grounds, citing his marriage to … Read more

Alleged Defamation: Adeyanju Retracts Statements, Apologises To Damagun, Anyanwu

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A human rights activists and lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, on Friday, retracted the alleged defamatory statements made against acting National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Umar Damagun and the acting National Secretary, Samuel Anyanwu. Adeyanju, in a letter dated December 6 written from his law firm, Deji Adeyanju & Partners, and signed by Zainab … Read more

Arewa Youths Demand Resuscitation of Kaduna Refinery

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Arewa Youth Forum

Arewa Youths Initiative for Energy Reforms, AYIFER, has called on the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, to do everything possible to bring Kaduna Refinery back into operation. National Coordinator of the group, Mr Bashir Al’Amin, stated this in a statement issued on Friday in Abuja. Al’Amin specifically called on the Chief Executive Officer of … Read more

Ensure Nationwide Availability Of Naira Notes -Shettima Tasks Banks

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Youth Development Bank

Vice-President Kashim Shettima has urged Nigerian Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) to ensure seamless availability of Naira notes to the banking public. Shettima made the call on Friday in Abuja, at the 2024 Bankers ‘ Committee Retreat. He was represented by Tope Fasua, Special Adviser on Economic Affairs, Office of the Vice-President. He urged the committee … Read more

Alleged Mass Killings: NHRC Seeks Justice For Victims

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The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has demanded justice and accountability for civilian victims allegedly killed by operatives of the Nigerian Army in the Abisari community in Borno state. A member of the NHRC Governing Council, Kemi Okonyedo, made the demand at the presentation of the report from the probe panel on human rights violations … Read more

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