A viral video showing individuals destroying sachet water packs at factories and on public buses has sparked confusion, with the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) distancing itself from the incident. In a statement on its social media platforms, NAFDAC clarified that the actions depicted in the video were not part … Read more
Industrial action over the non-implementation of the ₦70,000 new minimum wage began Monday across five states—Ebonyi, Cross River, Kaduna, Nasarawa, and Zamfara—and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), as negotiations between state governments and labor unions remain unresolved. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors to Migrants Amid Workforce Shortage Crisis Erupts at Celestial Church of Christ … Read more
Carlos Tavares, CEO of Stellantis—the automotive giant behind brands like Chrysler, Vauxhall, Jeep, Fiat, and Peugeot—has stepped down with immediate effect. His sudden departure comes just two months after Stellantis issued a profit warning, highlighting challenges within the company. The announcement follows last week’s controversial decision to shut down the Vauxhall van manufacturing plant in … Read more
Nigerian comedian and actor Julian Stanley, better known as Funny Bone, recently shared details of a fallout with a former female friend over her request for the phone number of Pastor Jerry Eze. In an Instagram story, Funny Bone explained that the friend, who was once a university mate, stopped speaking to him after he … Read more
The House of Representatives has indefinitely postponed discussions on the contentious Tax Reform Bills, bowing to mounting opposition from the governors of Nigeria’s 19 northern states and their legislative allies. The Clerk of the House, Dr. Yahaya Danzaria, confirmed the suspension in a memo issued on November 30, 2024. EDITOR’S PICKS Japa: Russia Opens Doors … Read more
President Joe Biden has granted an official pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was facing sentencing in two criminal cases. The decision marks a reversal from Biden’s previous stance against clemency for his son. In a statement, the president defended his actions, stating that Hunter had been “singled out” and describing the cases as … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has disclosed that certain individuals are benefitting from the ongoing insurgency in the state. Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Sunday, Zulum revealed that the sponsors of insurgency have no interest in seeing the crisis come to an end. The governor further explained that these beneficiaries are not … Read more
Troops of 6 Division, Nigerian Army have recovered 1.2 million litres of stolen crude, destroyed 56 illegal refineries and arrested 17 suspected oil thieves in the Niger Delta. This was contained in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director of 6 Division, Army Public Relations, Jonah Danjuma, on Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital. … Read more
Oba Joel Olaniyi Oyetoye Olufayo II, the Oloro of Oro Kingdom in Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, was prevented from attending Sunday service at the Catholic Church in the Oro community. In response, he attended a service at the First Baptist Church in Oro instead. According to reports, the Catholic church was locked by … Read more
President Bola Tinubu says the good life that Nigerians thought they were living before his administration was fake and capable of collapsing the country. Tinubu made this statement over the weekend during the 34th and 35th combined convocation ceremonies of the Federal University of Technology Akure, FUTA, in Ondo state. He said the removal of … Read more
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has revealed that northern governors require more time to consult on President Bola Tinubu’s proposed tax reforms. He explained that this was the reason they advised the President to withdraw the bills for further discussions. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics on Sunday, Governor Zulum clarified that the northern governors … Read more
Former campaign spokesman to President Bola Tinubu in the south east, Dr. Josef Onoh, says there are many inaccurate narratives Nigeria’s ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retd) has recently bandied against the leader of the defunct Republic of Biafra, Chukwuemeka Odumegu Ojukwu. Onoh said that Gowon’s narration about his purported reconciliation with Ojukwu in … Read more
The Kaduna State Government has commenced the implementation of the new national minimum wage, with the lowest-paid worker receiving a gross salary of ₦72,000 in November. Malam Ibraheem Musa, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Uba Sani, confirmed this in a statement on Sunday, countering claims by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) that the state had … Read more
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed appreciation to ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon (retired) for the role he played in his release from prison. EKO HOT BLOG reports that Obasanjo was one of those the regime of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha sent to jail over an alleged coup plot to overthrow … Read more
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), has revealed that a pastor from one of the church’s branches abroad was arrested for addressing a gathering with the phrase “ladies and gentlemen,” which was deemed discriminatory against individuals who do not identify as male or female. During the RCCG’s … Read more
Eko hot blog reports that The 2nd edition of the Chairman’s Under-16 Football Cup concluded with an exciting finale on Saturday, November 30, 2024, in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos State Organized by Ibeju-Lekki Local Government in partnership with the Lagos State Government, the tournament aimed to promote youth development through sports. The competition featured 16 … Read more
Ekohotblog reports that Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA witnessed a historic day with the first-ever Isimi Lagos Festival and Polo Event at Isimi Lagos, Nigeria’s first Wellness and Polo Country Estate in Okeosho. The event, led by Mr. Wale Ayilara, CEO of Isimi Lagos, brought together top leaders from government, traditional rulers, business, and entertainment. Notable guests included … Read more
In a stark contrast, Nigerians are paying higher petrol prices than residents of Metro Atlanta, USA, despite Nigeria’s status as an oil-rich nation. While petrol in Atlanta costs around $2.70 per gallon (67 cents per litre), equivalent to 1,102 naira per litre at the current exchange rate, Nigerians face an average price of 1,300 naira … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan has urged Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara to remain steadfast despite the political challenges confronting his administration. Addressing the ongoing tensions between Fubara and his predecessor, Nyesom Wike, now Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Jonathan described the challenges as opportunities for growth, likening them to battles that prepare one … Read more
Former President Goodluck Jonathan was conferred with the title Eze Udo 1 of Nigeria (King of Peace) by the Etche Traditional Rulers Council during the 10th anniversary celebration of HRH Dr. Ken O. Nwala, King of the Etche Kingdom, in Rivers State. Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers State also received the title Dike Oha 1 … Read more