Super Eagles goalkeeper, Stanley Nwabali, has announced the death of his father. 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 Will Face Penalties – FCCPC To Ikeja, Eko DisCos Sharing the sad news on his Instagram … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu since assuming office, has placed significant focus on shaping the image of his administration, appointing numerous media aides to manage public communication. EKO HOT BLOG reports that on Thursday, President Tinubu added Daniel Bwala, a former media aide to Atiku Abubakar, to his growing media team, bringing the total number of … Read more
President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the 2025 budget proposal, recently approved by the Federal Executive Council (FEC), to the National Assembly today, Friday, November 15. The federal government has proposed ₦47.9 trillion for the 2025 fiscal year, including ₦9.22 trillion in new borrowing, which was approved during the FEC meeting on Thursday at … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser, Media and Public Communications, State House. Others appointed on Thursday include three Nigerians as directors-general of various agencies. The new appointees, as announced by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President, Information and Strategy, include Mr Olawale Olopade, Director-General, National Sports Commission; Dr … Read more
The Lagos Territorial Office of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), along with other stakeholders, has received 148 Nigerian returnees from the Niger Republic. In a statement shared on social media Thursday, NEMA reported that the returnees arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday. The repatriation was facilitated by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) Mission in … Read more
On Thursday, the military high command gathered to honor the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away on November 5 after a brief illness. His remains were transported from Lagos to Abuja, marking the beginning of a solemn farewell attended by top military personnel, family, and notable dignitaries, including Lagos … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has indefinitely suspended Shehu Hadi Ahmad, the Executive Secretary of the Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA). EKO HOT BLOG reports that Lere Olayinka, the Senior Special Assistant on Public Communications to Wike, confirmed the suspension in a statement issued on Thursday. Olayinka stated that Ahmad’s … Read more
Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Kingsley Obiora, testified that the bank’s board did not recommend the 2022 naira redesign to then-President Muhammadu Buhari. Obiora, who once served as Special Adviser on Economic Matters to former CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele, stated that the board first learned of the redesign policy on … Read more
Eight governorship candidates from various political parties have pledged their support for Ondo State Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, ahead of the state’s upcoming gubernatorial election. Speaking on Thursday in Akure at an interactive event organized by the APC National Campaign Council’s Special Engagement Committee, Aiyedatiwa announced the endorsements, expressing … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has firmly dismissed claims that it has ceased the importation of refined petroleum products, calling recent reports a “misrepresentation and misinterpretation of facts.” The reports, which circulated widely online on Tuesday, suggested that NNPCL’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari, had announced an end to fuel importation, citing … Read more
The House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions has ordered the arrest of Shamsudeen Adebayo Apelegun, the National Chairman of the Tricycle Association of Nigeria, for repeatedly failing to attend hearings regarding allegations of financial misappropriation and abuse of office. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. … Read more
The Governing Council of the Federal University, Lokoja, Kogi State, has dismissed four lecturers over their alleged involvement in examination misconduct and sexual harassment. 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 Will Face Penalties – … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is currently leading the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the State House in Abuja, which began at 1:11 pm. This marks the first FEC session after last Wednesday’s meeting was canceled due to the passing of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps … Read more
Former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi Okowa made his first public appearance since his release, joining Governor Sheriff Oborevwori at a service of songs held in honor of Mrs. Victoria Ossai Obielum, mother of politician Godwill Obielum. Okowa had been detained on November 4, 2024, over allegations of ₦1.3 trillion fraud but was released after four … Read more
The Federal Government, through the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority, NMDPRA, has sealed two petroleum retail outlets and two gas stations in Delta State due to what it called sharp practices. Delta State Coordinator of NMDPRA, Victor Ohwodiasa, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing journalists in Warri. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News … Read more
Nigerian doctor and artist Fola David-Tolaram has achieved a historic milestone, setting the Guinness World Record for the largest individual drawing, as confirmed by Guinness World Records on Thursday. David-Tolaram’s masterpiece, titled “The Unity of Diversity,” spans an astonishing 1,004.7 square meters (10,814.5 square feet)—equivalent to nearly 3.8 tennis courts. The record-breaking artwork was created … Read more
Veteran gospel actor and producer Moses Korede Are, known affectionately as Baba Gbenro for his role in the popular Mount Zion series Abattoir, has reportedly passed away. The news was shared on Thursday by fellow gospel actor and producer Oluwaseun Adejumobi via his verified Instagram account. Adejumobi’s message read, “Heaven’s Gain Again. A General Has … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has sought an adjournment in the new case against the immediate past Governor of Kogi State, Yahaya Bello, stating that the 30-day window for the previously issued summons is still active. The EFCC also granted administrative bail to Bello’s co-defendants, Umar Oricha and Abdulsalami Hudu, praying the court … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, is set to arrive in Abuja from Lagos on Thursday. Upon arrival, his remains will be honored with a guard of honor and a red carpet procession, with top military officials in attendance. The body will then be transferred to an ambulance … Read more
The Chancellor of Covenant University, Ogun state, David Oyedepo, has called on the youth to create jobs rather than seek jobs to impact more in society. Oyedepo, who gave the charge on Thursday in Ota, Ogun state, said Nigeria had an unemployment challenge, adding that job creation would tackle it. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox … Read more