The Federal Government has set aside N700 billion to implement the distribution of free electricity meters under the Presidential Metering Initiative (PMI). The Federal government is deducting N100bn monthly from the federation revenue to address the 50 percent metering gap. Between April and August, N420bn was saved, with N120bn deducted from April’s revenue as the … Read more
President Joe Biden is considering issuing preemptive pardons for several prominent individuals who may face potential retribution from the incoming Trump administration. Anthony Fauci, the former White House special advisor on COVID-19, and former Republican lawmaker Liz Cheney, a vocal opponent of Donald Trump, are among those reportedly being considered for these unprecedented pardons. Trump … Read more
The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has demanded the immediate revocation of a private airstrip licence granted to Living Faith Church Worldwide, led by Bishop David Oyedepo, citing concerns over potential threats to national peace and security. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a communiqué issued after the 10th meeting of its Expanded … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointments of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) for key Nigerian agencies, including the National Universities Commission (NUC), the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council (NERDC), the Solid Minerals Development Fund/Presidential Artisanal Gold Mining Initiative (SMDF/PAGMI), and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development (NEPAD). This announcement was made in a statement … Read more
The Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) has appealed to elder statesman, Chief Afe Babalola,to handle the alleged defamation of character and cyberbullying against rights activist, Dele Farotimi with mercy and understanding. In a statement by its Publicity Secretary, Yinka Oguntimehin, the OPC said the controversy generated by the recent arrest and detention of the rights activist … Read more
The Minister of state, Petroleum Resources (Gas), Mr Obonogemem Ekpo says in Nigeria, but for God and Tinubu, peace would have eluded the country completely. Ekpo stated this in a speech he delivered as the guest speaker at the national congress of the Divine Mercy Devotion, Nigeria in Calabar on Friday. He noted that before … Read more
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims by Amnesty International that 10, 000 persons died in its custody since the Boko Haram conflict began in the northeast. EKO HOT BLOG recalls that the Country Director of the international human rights, Isa Sanusi, at a briefing in Maiduguri, accused Boko Haram and the military of many abuses. … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed profound sorrow over the death of esteemed Islamic cleric, Sheikh Muyideen Ajani Bello, whose passing at the age of 84 was announced on Friday by Alfa Aribidesi of At-Tawdeeh Islamic Da’awah. In a statement issued by the presidency, Tinubu paid tribute to Sheikh Bello’s lifetime devotion to serving Allah … Read more
The Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Bola Tinubu, Bayo Onanuga, has dismissed concerns from the Muslim North regarding the Tax Reform Bill, clarifying that it does not include provisions for taxing family inheritance, which is prohibited under Islamic law. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a post on his X (formerly Twitter) handle … Read more
The Nigerian Police have filed 12 additional charges against prominent human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi at the Federal High Court in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, intensifying his legal battle over allegations of cybercrime. Farotimi, who was arrested in Lagos on Tuesday and transferred to Ekiti State, first appeared before the court on Wednesday. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: … Read more
The Nigerian Institute of Medical Research (NIMR) held its 14th annual International Conference on Health Advances, Innovation, and Research (ICHAIR), welcoming students from various institutions across Nigeria. The ICHAIR conference, established in 2010, is an annual gathering of international biomedical professionals aimed at discussing critical issues in health, biomedical research, diagnostics, and emerging trends in … Read more
A tragic accident occurred around midnight on Thursday along the Iwo Road-Ojoo expressway, involving a commercial Micra vehicle and a truck. The crash resulted in Five dead, one person sustaining injuries, while six others escaped unscathed. According to a statement issued by the Oyo State Road Safety Command, the collision was caused by a route … Read more
New York police are looking for the suspect in the killing of a healthcare executive outside a Manhattan hotel. Two photos of the unmasked suspect have been released, and investigators are asking the public for help identifying the individual. Read also, Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan The murder happened around 6:45 … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, says military actions alone cannot achieve national security in Nigeria. General Musa stated this at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest, organized by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with Defence Correspondents, in Abuja. According … Read more
The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and influential figures, Alhaji Muyideen Bello, who passed away at the age of 84. His death marks the end of an era for a scholar whose teachings and spiritual leadership profoundly impacted countless lives. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says corruption has severely brought Nigeria’s economic and social development to its knees. This is as the commission urged Nigerians to summon the courage needed to expose corrupt practices and combat the scourge. Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of ICPC, Mrs Ekere Usiere, made this statement on … Read more
Tensions soared in Kano on Friday as security forces blocked the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir was slated to preside over the presentation of a staff of office to a newly appointed District Head in … Read more
Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur and over 100 other passengers narrowly avoided disaster on Wednesday evening when their Max Air flight made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when the aircraft struck a bird mid-air, causing one of its engines to catch fire. A Max Air staff member, … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing education during the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board Meeting in Dubai’s Expo City. Representing Nigeria as a Board Member for GPE’s Africa 3 Constituency—which includes Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and São Tomé & Príncipe—Dr. Alausa emphasized the importance of … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that PSC sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and … Read more