Baale Anwoju Reaffirmed as Authentic Leader of Iraye-Oke

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Hon. Akinloye reaffirmed Baale Anwoju’s recognition as the authentic head of Iraye-Oke. The Chairman pledged continuous support for Iraye-Oke’s development aspirations. The Baale assured that the community remains united behind Hon. Akinloye’s leadership. Earlier today, the Executive Chairman of Eredo Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Hon. Ismail Monsuru Akinloye, paid a courtesy visit to the … Read more

Ondo Police Arrest Suspect Who Duped Aspiring Cadets Online

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Fake Admission Syndicate Scammer Defrauds Over 100 Applicants The Man Behind ‘POLAC UPDATES’ The Ondo Police Command has arrested a suspected fraudster believed to lead a fake admission syndicate that targets the Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) in Wudil, Kano. Eko Hot Blog reports that the police apprehended Samson Olamilekan Owolade, a native of Akure, on … Read more

NAF Airstrikes Kill Over 30 Terrorists in Borno

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Nigerian Military Neutralizes Insurgents Over 30 Insurgents Dead Victory in Borno Counterterrorism Op The Nigerian military has killed at least 30 terrorists in a coordinated air and ground operation at Dar-El-Jamal village, located in the Bama Local Government Area of Borno State. In a statement on Saturday, the spokesman for the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), … Read more

Gov Adeleke Gives Appointment To Puff-Puff Seller

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Gov Adeleke Appoint Puff-Puff Seller

Gov Adeleke Gives Appointment To Puff-Puff Seller He also approved a scholarship for her education up to Master’s level. Adeleke commissioned the long-abandoned Osun Farmers’ House to boost agriculture. Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has appointed a puff-puff vendor, Oluwatosin Adejumo, as a chef in the Osun State Government House. EDITOR’S PICKS  How Nigeria’s Excess … Read more

Rhodes-Vivour Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC

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Rhodes-Vivour Dumps Labour Party

Rhodes-Vivour Dumps Labour Party, Joins ADC He calls for a united opposition ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 elections. ADC hails him as leader of a movement that shook Lagos politics. The 2023 Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate in Lagos State, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, has officially joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking at his defection ceremony held … Read more

Oworonshoki Residents Count Losses As Midnight Demolition Rocks Community

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Oworonshoki, Berger Axis

Residents of Oworoshoki were thrown into chaos Many complained of being caught unawares Authorities ordered remaining occupants to vacate within a week Residents of Oworonshoki, Berger axis of Lagos, were thrown into chaos in the early hours of saturday as government-backed demolition teams pulled down several houses, leaving many homeless and stranded. Eko Hot Blog … Read more

NIDO Africa Chair Urges Unity, Warns Against Divisive Politics

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NIDO Africa Chair Urges Unity, Warns Against Divisive Politics Osakwe revealed that more than 1,500 Nigerians have been rescued in Ghana and other African countries He underscored Dr Dabiri Erewa’s humanitarian work, pointing out that her dedication goes beyond political and regional divides The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation (NIDO) Africa has made a strong appeal … Read more

The Abike Dabiri I know, by Fredrick Nwabufo

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I have long admired Honourable Abike Dabiri-Erewa for her brilliance and ardour for duty. I believe it will not be an overreach to say she bears the totem of excellence. She comes to any assignment, whether in a private or public office, with gravitas, passion, and humility. I have seen this facility for distinction from … Read more

JUST IN: NNPP Expels Abdulmumin Jibrin, Gives Reason

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NNPP Expels Abdulmumin Jibrin

NNPP expels Abdulmumin Jibrin over anti-party activities and unpaid dues. Kano NNPP chairman says Jibrin owes his success to Kwankwasiyya. Party vows to recover debts in court, dismisses impact of APC return. The New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) has expelled House of Representatives member Abdulmumin Jibrin Kofa, who represents Kiru/Bebeji constituency in Kano State. EDITOR’S … Read more

Osun Monarch Convicted in US Fraud Case Accused of Seizing Crown, Beads

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Osun Monarch Convicted in US Fraud Case

Osun Monarch Convicted in US Fraud Case Accused of Seizing Crown, Beads Sources link the disappearance to aides of jailed monarch Oloyede. Tension grips Ipetumodu as residents fear cultural and spiritual backlash. The ancient crown and royal beads belonging to the Apetu of Ipetumodu in Ife North Local Government Area of Osun State have reportedly … Read more

World Cup Qualifier: Eagles Seek Victory To Keep Hopes Alive

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Victor Osimhen

Nigeria set to clash with Rwanda Eagles recorded 1 win in 6 games Chelle Ignored Boniface, Sadiq and Awoniyi The super Eagles of Nigeria step up preparation against The Wasp of Rwanda in one of the decisive showdowns for 2026 world cup qualifier at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium, Uyo. Eko Hot Blog reports that Nigeria … Read more

Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Chatta’s Son Is Dead

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Ibrahim Chatta’s Son Is Dead

Nollywood Actor Ibrahim Chatta’s Son Is Dead. The tragedy recalls his earlier loss of a baby daughter. Peju Ogunmola also lost her only son, deepening Nollywood’s grief. Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta has been thrown into mourning following the death of his son. EDITOR’S PICKS  How Nigeria’s Excess Crude Account Has Depleted Over Time 2027: Why … Read more

Paraguay Ends 16-Year Wait, Qualifies For 2026 World Cup

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Paraguay Qualifies For 2026 World Cup

Paraguay Qualifies for 2026 World Cup After 16-Year Absence President Peña declared a national holiday to honor the historic feat. Seventeen teams, including Morocco and Asian giants, have booked their tickets. Paraguay erupted in nationwide celebration on Friday after securing a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking their first return to football’s biggest … Read more

Abike Dabiri Erewa: The Woman Who Bears Nigeria’s Diaspora Burden – By Kehinde Adeleye

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Abike Dabiri Erewa: The Woman Who Bears Nigeria’s Diaspora Burden - By Kehinde Adeleye

In every generation, there are leaders whose work transcends their office, leaders who embody the struggles and hopes of their people. For Nigeria, one of such figures is Abike Dabiri Erewa, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission. Her role is as demanding as it is emotional, constantly pulling her into … Read more

Gunmen Disguised in Hijabs Kidnap Principal, Woman in Niger State

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Gunmen Disguised in Hijabs Kidnap Principal, Woman in Niger State

Gunmen Disguised in Hijabs Kidnap Principal, Woman in Niger State The gunmen sat calmly at the entrance of the victims’ house, posing as ordinary women A Fulani woman identified as Aminu Runtoje was also abducted Armed bandits have kidnapped two people, including the Principal of Junior Secondary School Melehe, during a late night attack on … Read more

Budget Report Shows Lagos Assembly Members Set for N155m Houses Each

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Budget Report Shows Lagos Assembly Members Set for N155m Houses Each

Budget Report Shows Lagos Assembly Members Set for N155m Houses Each  Budgets N6.2b To Buy 40 Property In Lagos, Abuja Uncertainty whether the initiative to provide houses originated from the executive or the legislature If the information contained in the second quarter 2025 budget performance report of the Lagos State government is anything to go … Read more

FG Launches N75m Innovation Challenge for Young Inventors

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  • FG Launches N75m Innovation Challenge for Young Inventors
  • Yazid explained that the challenge seeks to discover and nurture local innovations.
  • The National Bureau of Statistics recently reported that Nigeria’s unemployment rate stood at 4.3 percent

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Peter Obi Funds Good Hope Specialist Hospital

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Obi donates ₦10m to Anglican Diocese for hospital revival

Obi donates ₦10m to Anglican Diocese Diocese plans to establish nursing schools Healthcare, education, are top priorities Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has donated ₦10 million to the Aguata Anglican Diocese to support the acquisition and revitalization of the Good Hope Specialist Hospital in Isulo, Anambra State. Eko Hot Blog reports that during … Read more

Femi Falana Condemns Three-Year Jail Term for Yam Thief

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Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, SAN

Falana condemns harsh jail term Urgent reform of Nigeria’s sentencing policy Move to appeal Akeem Jimoh’s conviction Prominent human rights lawyer Femi Falana, SAN, has strongly condemned the three-year prison sentence of Akeem Jimoh, a 28-year-old auto mechanic from Osun State. A Chief Magistrate Court in Osogbo convicted Jimoh for stealing 17 tubers of yams … Read more

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