Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo state has ordered an immediate freezing of the state’s accounts. This was disclosed by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Fred Itua, in a statement he released on Thursday. The Governor also warned commercial banks, heads of Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to comply with the order immediately without … Read more
An Air Peace flight bound for Lagos was unexpectedly grounded on Thursday morning following a bird strike at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja. The flight, scheduled to depart at 6:30 a.m., was already on the runway and ready for takeoff when the incident occurred. Inibehe Effiong, a Lagos-based human rights lawyer who was … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has restated that his vision to boost the country’s economy is progressing as planned. Tinubu stated this through the National Security Adviser (NSA) at the opening of the 24th Comptroller-General of Customs Conference in Abuja. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke … Read more
The body of the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, has arrived at the Nigerian Airforce wing of Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos. The remains were received by soldiers from the Guards Brigade, who will honor the late army chief with military tributes. The body touched down at precisely 9:00 am, … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has responded to criticism from prominent lawyer and activist, Deji Adeyanju, regarding the recent demolitions in Abuja. Naija News recalls that Adeyanju, along with Vincent Martins Otse (also known as VeryDarkMan), led a protest against the demolition of Ruga, a settlement located along Airport Road … Read more
Residents of Saki, in Saki West Local Government Area of Oyo State, are gripped by fear following the sudden deaths of a doctor and three nurses from Almusharaf Hospital, Oke Sunah, within 72 hours. Concerns among residents heightened after one nurse passed away three days ago, followed by the deaths of another nurse and the … Read more
Federal Capital Territory Minister, Nyesom Wike, has defended his controversial efforts to reduce the number of beggars in Abuja, stating that some individuals could be serving as informants for terrorists. In October, Wike launched a “war on beggars” to prevent the capital from becoming “a city of beggars,” a move that drew criticism, particularly from … Read more
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has dismissed former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s chances of securing the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) presidential ticket for the 2027 election, asserting that it “will simply not happen.” In a live media interview on Wednesday in Abuja, Wike argued that Atiku had repeatedly presented his … Read more
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, swore in the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) and the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice on Wednesday, just 24 hours after taking office. Barrister Musa Ikhilor was appointed as SSG, while Barrister Samson Osagie assumed the role of Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. Okpebholo had announced the nominations … Read more
The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, has warned the new Islamic sect in the North-West known as Lakurawa, that their days are numbered if they don’t desist from acts of terrorism. Insisting that the terrorist group have come at the wrong time when the Tinubu is in power, the NSA vowed that they will be … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited announced key leadership changes on Wednesday, appointing Mr. Adedapo Segun as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Mr. Udobong Ntia as Executive Vice President (EVP) for Upstream. In a statement issued by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Mr. Olufemi Soneye, the national oil company also appointed Mr. … Read more
Simbi Wabote, the former Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), has denied reports that he was arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). On Wednesday, reports emerged claiming that Wabote had been arrested in connection with NCDMB’s investments in a modular refinery project by Atlantic International Refinery and … Read more
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Gas Marketing Limited (NGML), a subsidiary of NNPC Limited, has signed a Gas Sale and Purchase Agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals, Lagos, to supply natural gas for power generation and as feedstock for the refinery. The agreement was executed by NGML’s Managing Director, Justin Ezeala, and Dangote Group’s … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has restricted former Delta State Governor Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa from leaving the country, seizing his passport as part of his bail conditions. Okowa was reportedly detained by the EFCC last week over allegations of diverting N1.3 trillion in public funds and was granted administrative bail on Sunday. The … Read more
National Security Adviser (NSA) Nuhu Ribadu has issued a firm warning against any actions that obstruct security efforts under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, pledging a zero-tolerance stance on threats to national safety. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Speaking at the Comptroller General of Customs Conference in Abuja on Wednesday, Ribadu underscored the government’s commitment to rooting … Read more
Godwin Obaseki has taken a vacation to rest and undergo comprehensive medical check-ups after completing his second term as Governor of Edo State on November 11, 2024, Obaseki’s media adviser, Crusoe Osagie, revealed this on Wednesday night in a statement to Naija News. According to Osagie, Obaseki “once again expressed gratitude to God Almighty and … Read more
FG has collaborated with the U.S. and France to investigate the helicopter crash. Search efforts involving over 60 personnel are still ongoing. Cameroon assisted in the search after Nigerian authorities extended efforts. The Nigerian government has confirmed that the United States and France will join the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) in investigating the wreckage … Read more
The Nigerian government has vowed to take decisive action to dismantle Lakurawa, a newly formed terror group blamed for a series of violent attacks across the Northwestern region of the country. The group has been linked to numerous deadly incidents and cattle thefts in Sokoto and Kebbi states. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host … Read more
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Nigeria on Saturday, marking the first visit by an Indian leader to the country in 17 years. Invited by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Minister Modi’s visit is set to reinforce the strategic partnership between India and Nigeria, with a focus on expanding cooperation in energy, … Read more
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has effectively swore in Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as the news chair for Onigbongbo LCDA following the passing of its substantive chair, Late Hon. Oladotun Olakunle. Sanwo-olu made this development known on his officcial X account on Monday, November 11, 2024 by making a public … Read more