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 Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has declared the seat of Erhiatake Ibori-Suenu, the member representing the Ethiope East/Ethiope West Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, vacant. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this follows her defection to the All Progressives Congress (APC). In a statement issued on Friday, the PDP called on the Independent National … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that Members of the Association of Retired Principals of Secondary Schools in Nigeria (ARPSSN) have appealed to the government at all levels to utilize their wealth of experience in advancing the education sector. The retirees made this call during the 6th edition of their Annual Get-Together, held on Thursday, December 5, … 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
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced the immediate deployment of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to lead Police Zonal Commands in Zones 1, 4, and 9, along with the appointment of a new AIG for the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos. EKO HOT BLOG reports that this was made … 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
Top Epe Division stories this week feature Hon Wale Raji, Eredo LCDA, Epe Local Government and more. Eko Hot Blog reports all the details below: Electricity Restored in Eredo LCDA: Residents Express Relief Eko hot blog reports that Electricity has been restored in Eredo Local Council Development Area, bringing relief to residents after weeks of darkness. … 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
TikTok faces a potential ban in the United States after losing an appeal on Friday over a law requiring the platform to sever ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, by January 19. The looming ban could heighten tensions between the US and China, coinciding with president-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on January 20. EDITOR’S PICKS … 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
By Tunde Odesola Four eyes lock in combat. Two belong to a snake. The other two belong to a former President, whose lipless mouth, pointed nose and slit eyes are snakelike, too. In a swift reversal of roles, the hunter has become the hunted, both locked in the ultimate battle. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens … Read more
The German government on Friday dismissed Amnesty International’s claim that Israel is committing “genocide” against Palestinians during its military operations in Gaza. Addressing Amnesty’s report, German Foreign Ministry spokesperson Sebastian Fischer stated, “Genocide requires clear intent to eliminate an ethnic group. I do not see any such clear intent and therefore cannot agree with the … Read more
Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that star forward Vinicius Junior is recovering faster than expected and will return from injury in time to face Atalanta in the Champions League on Tuesday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Brazilian winger sustained a hamstring injury in November, initially projected to sideline him until the Intercontinental Cup … 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
Benson Upah, the Head of Information for the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC), has in strong terms condemned the failure of some state governors to implement the new minimum wage, tagging it a “crime against humanity.” In a conversation with ARISE NEWS, Upah expressed his displeasure over the noncompliance of some state governors in fulfilling the … 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