An early morning fire incident has burned down no fewer than 50 shops at the popular Bayan Tasha market in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital. An eyewitness said incident started at about 2.00 am on Tuesday morning when electricity was restored in the area at the time all the shop owners had closed. EKO HOT … Read more
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has sworn in three judges who were previously overlooked by the administration of his predecessor, Godwin Obaseki. The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Festival Hall in the Government House, fulfilling a promise made by the governor in his inaugural address to address the issue. The three judges, Ojo … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that traders in Aladepekun Market, Odo Egiri, are celebrating the construction of new stalls by Rep. Wale Raji. The project aims to improve the market and make trading easier for the sellers. The Aladepekun of Odo Egiri, His Royal Majesty, Alaiyeluwa Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, in his address, appreciated Rep. Wale Raji for … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Youths in Epe have taken a firm step to address the issue of poor power supply in their community. On November 22, 2024, the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), Epe branch, led by Comrade Moibi Ibrahim, organized a stakeholders’ meeting to discuss solutions to the problem. Speaking at the meeting, Comrade … Read more
The Obi of Onitsha, His Royal Majesty, Nnaemeka Achebe, has cautioned the political class against the level of corruption in Nigeria which he likened to milking the country dry. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Achebe warned that Nigeria might die if the political class and leaders in the country continue to milk the country. He … Read more
Taiwo Oyedele, Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Tax Policy and Fiscal Reforms, has firmly rejected any plans to engage Alpha-Beta Consulting or other external consultants for tax collection. EKO HOT BLOG reports that speaking at a town hall meeting hosted by Channels Television on Monday, Oyedele addressed concerns regarding the use of external consultants … Read more
Taiwo Oyedele, chairman of the Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, has explained the reasoning behind the proposal to rename the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) to the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). EKO HOT BLOG reports that the name change is part of the Nigeria Revenue Service Establishment Bill, currently before the National … Read more
Nigeria is once again grappling with a situation many hoped to never revisit—cash scarcity. The country experienced a similar ordeal in early 2023 when the then President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration introduced new naira notes and abruptly banned the old ones. What followed was nothing short of chaos. With old notes withdrawn and the new currency … Read more
Defending champions Manchester United have been drawn to face 14-time FA Cup winners Arsenal in the third round. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Premier League leaders Liverpool will host League Two side Accrington Stanley, while Manchester City will welcome Salford City, owned by members of the ‘Class of 92’. Non-league side Tamworth, one of the last … Read more
Nigeria Football Federation President, Ibrahim Gusau, has pledged greater support for women’s football in the country, including plans to require Nigeria Premier Football League clubs to establish female teams. This commitment follows the Super Falcons’ commendable performance in their 2-1 loss to France. Speaking after the match against Les Bleues in Angers, Gusau expressed his … Read more
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has secured the final forfeiture of a vast property located in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) following a ruling by Judge Jude Onwuegbuzie of the FCT High Court on Monday. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the forfeited property, covering 150,500 square meters and consisting of 753 duplexes and … Read more
The Paws Mystery Quest for December 3, 2024, has been released, offering players the opportunity to earn in-game rewards. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ in Lagos Over N5m Donation EFCC Alleges Nigerian Banks Are Channels for Money Laundering EKO HOT BLOG reports … Read more
Roger Golubski, a former Kansas City detective accused of kidnapping and raping two women decades ago, was found dead from an apparent suicide on Monday, just as his federal trial was set to begin. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Golubski, a veteran police detective, had been under home confinement since his arrest in 2022 on charges … Read more
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated businessman Warren Stephens to serve as the United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement on Truth Social, Trump expressed enthusiasm, saying, “Warren has always dreamed of serving the United States full time. I am thrilled that he will now have that opportunity as … Read more
The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Abbas Tajudeen, has identified inadequate funding as a key factor hindering local government autonomy in Nigeria. He expressed these concerns at a National Dialogue on Local Government Reform and Constitutional Amendment held in Abuja. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tajudeen, represented by Deputy Speaker Hon. Benjamin Okezie … Read more
The Chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, Musa Aliyu has said that 70 percent of Nigerians who were approached for a bribe in 2023 refused to comply. Aliyu made this disclosure in statement on Monday during an ICPC roundtable with state attorneys-general in the north-west region, held in Kano. EKO HOT … Read more
Israel launched strikes on targets in Lebanon on Monday evening, fulfilling its vow to retaliate for an earlier Hezbollah attack on an Israeli military post. Both sides accused the other of violating the ceasefire agreement brokered just last week. EKO HOT BLOG reports that according to Lebanon’s public health ministry, Israeli strikes on two southern villages … Read more
Two transporters, Taofeek Olatunbosun and Rafiu Abdelmalik, were allegedly brutalized by Nigerian Customs Service officers and soldiers at a checkpoint on the Badagry-Seme Expressway over the weekend for making a video. The duo, suspected by the officers of supplying journalists with information about smuggling activities, claimed they were tortured after being accused of espionage. The … Read more
A man linked to one of Australia’s most infamous cold cases, the Easey Street murders, is being extradited from Italy to face questioning. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Suzanne Armstrong, 27, and Susan Bartlett, 28, were brutally stabbed to death in their Melbourne home in 1977, a crime that has gripped the nation for decades. The … Read more
President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Cape Town, South Africa, to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission alongside President Cyril Ramaphosa. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Tinubu’s arrival was confirmed by Frederick Nwabufo, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Engagement, in a statement shared on X. According to … Read more