The much-anticipated boxing showdown between Jake Paul and Mike Tyson was as lucrative as it was hyped, blending spectacle and nostalgia to captivate fans and critics. Held at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the fight saw Paul dominate the 58-year-old Tyson over eight rounds, winning by unanimous decision with scores of 80-72, 79-73, and … Read more
Jake Paul emerged victorious in a high-profile boxing clash against legendary fighter Mike Tyson at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. The match concluded with a unanimous decision in favor of Paul, with judges scoring the bout 80-72, 79-73, and 79-73. This historic fight saw the largest age gap between opponents in professional boxing history—31 years. … Read more
The Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), in collaboration with key stakeholders, has successfully rescued and repatriated another 13 trafficked girls from Ghana. This brings the total number of trafficked victims rescued and returned to Nigeria over the past five months to 163. The recent operation, conducted over the weekend, was a result of coordinated efforts … Read more
The Lagos Water Corporation (LWC) is pleased to announce the resumption of production at its major waterworks in Iju and Adiyan, following the successful completion of Phase 1 of its rehabilitation project. Speaking at the Corporation’s headquarters today, the Managing Director, Engr. Mukhtaar Tijani, expressed gratitude to Lagos residents for their patience during the recent … Read more
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC says its operatives have uncovered and sealed Purity Agro Chemical Centre in Gboko, Benue State. The agency said the warehouse contained 724 cartons of expired Patriarc agrochemicals. NAFDAC revealed this on Friday via a post on its official X handle. According to the statement, … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has endorsed 36 candidates for judicial appointments, forwarding their recommendations to the respective State Governors for approval and swearing-in. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the recommendations were finalized during the NJC’s 107th meeting, chaired by the Chief Justice of Nigeria, Hon. Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, on November 13 and 14, 2024. … Read more
First Bank of Nigeria (FBN) Holdings Plc has announced shareholder approval for a rebranding effort that will see the company adopt the new name First Holdco Plc. In a statement issued on Friday by the company secretary, Adewale Arogundade, the decision was finalized during the 12th Annual General Meeting, held virtually on Thursday. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
The Court of Appeal has nullified the emergence of Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly known as MC Oluomo, as the National President of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) while reaffirming Tajudeen Baruwa as the duly re-elected president of the union. This decision was delivered in a unanimous judgment on November 8 by a three-member … Read more
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced a planned power shutdown at the International Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The temporary outage will occur on Saturday, November 18, from 1:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints … Read more
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed commercial banks to prioritize cash disbursements through automated teller machines (ATMs), warning that failure to comply will attract strict penalties. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations … Read more
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has suspended G.C. Aguma, a judge of the Rivers State High Court, and A.O. Nwabunike, a judge of the Anambra State High Court, for alleged judicial misconduct. In a statement released on Friday, the NJC announced that both judges are barred from judicial functions for one year without pay and … Read more
The minister of Education Dr. Moruf Tunji Alausa, has outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance technical and vocational education in the country. Speaking at the 9th Annual Implementation Science Conference in Abuja, the Minister highlighted the urgent need to provide short-term, practical training for the youth, empowering them to contribute meaningfully to society. Dr. Alausa … Read more
The late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has been laid to rest in Abuja, amid tears and tributes, ending an illustrious military career that spanned decades. The interment took place at the National Cemetery in the nation’s capital marking an end to two days of funeral rites that began in Lagos earlier … Read more
By Grace Edema Stakeholders in Nigeria’s education sector have outlined key priorities for the newly appointed Minister of Education, Dr. Olatunji Alausa. They emphasized the need for an overhaul of the basic education curriculum and stronger collaboration with State Commissioners of Education and relevant agencies across the country. Dr. Alausa was appointed Minister of Education … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has urged all political stakeholders and the electorate in Ondo State to uphold peace and fulfill their civic responsibilities without fear during Saturday’s governorship election. Tinubu made the call in a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Friday in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has dismissed circulating online reports about an ongoing recruitment exercise as fraudulent In a statement on Friday, Assistant Corps Marshal and Corps Public Education Officer, Olusegun Ogungbemide, cautioned the public to disregard these claims and avoid engaging with individuals or platforms promoting such scams. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more
A gas explosion at a filling station in Jibia Local Government Area of Katsina State on Thursday, November 15, 2024, destroyed six vehicles, the state police command confirmed on Friday. According to the spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command, ASP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the explosion occurred when a truck loaded with gas cylinders caught fire … Read more
The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has attributed Nigeria’s current exchange rate stability to divine intervention, warning that without it, the naira could have plunged to ₦10,000 to $1. Speaking at the Special Holy Ghost Congress in Abuja, Pastor Adeboye noted that the naira’s free fall had … Read more
The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a suit filed by 19 state governments against the federal government, challenging the constitutionality of the laws establishing the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission EFCC and two others. The apex court threw out the suit for lacking in merit and substance. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete … Read more
The Bauchi State Civil Service Commission has suspended six civil servants over alleged gross misconduct. The Information officer of the commission, Sale Umar, who confirmed this on Friday in Bauchi, said the commission considered the suspension of the officers on Thursday during its valedictory sitting for 2024 at the commission’s conference hall, adding that the … Read more