New York police are looking for the suspect in the killing of a healthcare executive outside a Manhattan hotel. Two photos of the unmasked suspect have been released, and investigators are asking the public for help identifying the individual. Read also, Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan The murder happened around 6:45 … Read more
The Chief of Defence Staff, CDS, General Christopher Musa, says military actions alone cannot achieve national security in Nigeria. General Musa stated this at the Roundtable Discussion on Nigeria’s Security and National Interest, organized by the National Counter-Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, in collaboration with Defence Correspondents, in Abuja. According … Read more
The Muslim community in Nigeria is mourning the loss of one of its most respected and influential figures, Alhaji Muyideen Bello, who passed away at the age of 84. His death marks the end of an era for a scholar whose teachings and spiritual leadership profoundly impacted countless lives. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, Alhaji … Read more
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, says corruption has severely brought Nigeria’s economic and social development to its knees. This is as the commission urged Nigerians to summon the courage needed to expose corrupt practices and combat the scourge. Resident Anti-Corruption Commissioner of ICPC, Mrs Ekere Usiere, made this statement on … Read more
Tensions soared in Kano on Friday as security forces blocked the palace of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II, preventing him from attending a royal ceremony in Bichi Local Government Area. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Emir was slated to preside over the presentation of a staff of office to a newly appointed District Head in … Read more
Borno State Deputy Governor Umar Kadafur and over 100 other passengers narrowly avoided disaster on Wednesday evening when their Max Air flight made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. when the aircraft struck a bird mid-air, causing one of its engines to catch fire. A Max Air staff member, … Read more
Nigeria’s Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to advancing education during the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) Board Meeting in Dubai’s Expo City. Representing Nigeria as a Board Member for GPE’s Africa 3 Constituency—which includes Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Sierra Leone, and São Tomé & Príncipe—Dr. Alausa emphasized the importance of … Read more
The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the dismissal of 18 senior police officers, including 10 Assistant Superintendents, four Deputy Superintendents, two Chief Superintendents, and one Superintendent. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that PSC sanctioned the demotion of 19 senior officers, comprising one Assistant Commissioner of Police, one Chief Superintendent, two Superintendents, two Deputy Superintendents, and … Read more
Excitement filled the hearts of students, pupils, undergraduates, and a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member present at the Bethsaida School for the Blind in Idioro, Lagos State, as they warmly welcomed the Gales Club’s donation of food items to their school on Thursday, December 5, 2024. In attendance for the donation exercise were students … Read more
Dr. Olasupo Alli-Balogun, the founding leader of Ile-Bintin Club, revealed the reasons behind introducing the celebration of US Thanksgiving Day as part of the club’s agenda at the occasion of the club’s inaugural Thanksgiving Day celebration in Onikan, Lagos. Ile-Bintin, interpreted as “small house,” was established in the early 80s by a group of people … Read more
A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck off the northern California coast, as reported by the US Geological Survey. Initially, a tsunami warning was issued for both northern California and southern Oregon, affecting roughly 4.7 million people. However, the warning was later lifted. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the earthquake’s epicentre was near Ferndale, … Read more
In the first nine months of 2024, 29 Nigerian state governors collectively spent N1.994tn on recurrent expenditures, including refreshments, allowances, travel, and utilities, while facing significant revenue shortfalls, according to findings. The states secured loans totaling N533.29bn and allocated N658.93bn to debt servicing but failed to meet their internally generated revenue (IGR) targets. They generated … Read more
Worshippers were forced to escape Melbourne’s Adass Israel synagogue early Friday after a suspected arson attack, which Prime Minister Anthony Albanese condemned as an “act of hate.” Firefighters arrived at the Ripponlea synagogue just after 4:00 AM local time (17:00 GMT Thursday) to find the building engulfed in flames. Community leaders reported that “a few … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to appoint a new prime minister “in the coming days” following Michel Barnier’s resignation after a no-confidence vote in parliament. In a televised 10-minute address on Thursday, Macron dismissed opposition calls for his resignation, pledging to remain in office “fully, until the end of the mandate” in 2027. He … Read more
The Katsina State Police Command has paraded Adewumi Gabriel, Head of ATM Operations at a new generation bank’s Daura branch, for conspiring with a colleague to steal N18 million from a customer’s account. EKO HOT BLOG gathered that Adewumi admitted to collaborating with David Mesioye, who is currently at large, using their knowledge of the … Read more
Nigerian singer Davido has shared insights into his philanthropic work and his stance on drug addiction, clarifying that he does not consider marijuana a hard drug. EKO HOT BLOG reports that during a recent appearance on The Morning Hustle podcast, Davido revealed that for the third consecutive year, he has pledged donations to orphanages and … Read more
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to usher in a new era in global club football, with an expanded format and an exciting lineup of teams. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the draw, which took place in Miami, Florida, on Thursday, revealed the 32 teams that will compete in what promises to be the … Read more
Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have thwarted a kidnap attempt, killing a wanted kidnapper, Ikem ThankGod, popularly known as ‘General 2Man’. The suspect was said to be a notorious cultist, who is a leader of the Greenland cult group and reportedly known for kidnapping and armed robbery in Ahoada East and West Local … Read more
The Senate clarified on Thursday that the debate on the contentious tax reform bills had not been suspended, refuting claims of a pause in deliberations. This statement followed an emergency meeting by the South-South caucus, aimed at garnering suppoTax Reform: Southern Senators Meet As Tax Debate Continuesrt for the bills, particularly amidst disagreements over the … Read more
Veteran Nigerian comedian and filmmaker, Bright Okpocha, popularly known as Basketmouth, has made a startling claim regarding the mismanagement of funds by Nollywood producers. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in an interview with Arise TV, Basketmouth alleged that movie producers receive large sums of money from streaming platforms but use only 10% of the funds … Read more